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UK retailers are predicted to see sales reach £1.37bn on the last Saturday before Christmas (23rd December) as consumers stock up on last minute items ahead of the big day. The Shopping for Christmas: The build up to Christmas and Boxing Day sales report by VoucherCodes.co.uk forecasts that retail spending …

Belgian cookware specialist, Allinox, has acquired the French cookware supplier, Baumalu. Baumalu will continue as an independent entity within the Allinox group and daily management will remain with its former owner and managing director, Bruno Martin. Baumalu will benefit from access to the Allinox production environment, product expertise, partner network, …

Nfinite has revealed the findings of Coresight Research’s report Rethinking Product Visuals the CGI Way. The report found that 60% of brands and retailers that have invested in CGI technology identified increased sales conversion as the primary benefit, reinforcing CGI’s potential to drive revenue growth. The report builds on last …

The BHETA Bira Village returns to Spring Fair in 2024 and there are five affordable stands available to members in Housewares Hall 8. The aim is to showcase the most inspired tableware, housewares and kitchenware to visitors and the Village is in a high traffic aisle adjacent to the stands …

BHETA is to host an industry-wide webinar with leading online marketplace, eBay on Thursday 18th January at 10.30am.  As the kick-off to the 2024 BHETA retailer networking programme the event is aimed at all the categories in BHETA’s supplier remit – namely housewares, DIY, garden, gift, and small domestic electricals. …

Dunelm opened its doors to a new store in Didcot at The Orchard Centre. The 15,000 sq ft store, which is Dunelm’s 183rd location, will provide 35 new jobs. The store opening took place at 9am, with the first 50 customers through the doors each receiving a goody bag filled …

BIRA’s CEO, Andrew Goodacre, took the spotlight on BBC Breakfast on the morning of Monday 18th December and later spoke with Nicky Campbell on BBC Radio 5 Live, shedding light on the rise in retail crime and shop theft, particularly affecting independent retailers nationwide. On BBC Breakfast, Goodacre discussed the …

EPE International has signed an exclusive agreement for the sole distribution of the Hamilton Beach brand – a US name renowned for its rich heritage and cutting-edge technological solutions. The agreement encompasses all facets of distribution, marketing and after-sales services for the UK and European markets. Additionally, EPE International will …

Inspiring retail’s creators and curators, Spring Fair puts thousands of products across Home, Gift and Fashion at the forefront of UK retail. Taking place from 4th – 7th February at NEC Birmingham, Spring Fair is delighted to welcome a host of licensed products including Disney characters, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, …

The December issue of Housewares Magazine is out now! Click HERE to read the issue. This has been a challenging year with extensive economic pressure on the retail sector. With the rise in the cost-of-living, disposable incomes have reduced significantly and consumers have become far more stringent with their spending …