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, …
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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 …
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Pantone has revealed Peach Fuzz as its Colour of the Year for 2024. Nurturing, calming and warm expresses our need and desire for a more peaceful future. Warm and comforting, it was chosen for its ability to bring beauty to the digital world. Neither pink, nor orange, the compassionate tone …
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Source Home & Gift is putting the spotlight on artisan producers from around the globe as it strives to bring the best manufacturers, artisan designers, and technology providers together under one roof. From 4th -7th February 2024 at the NEC Birmingham, Source Home & Gift will connect manufacturers and artisans …
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The John Lewis Partnership is aiming to donate over £1m to help spread Christmas cheer to people who may otherwise be excluded from festive events and celebrations. Social isolation impacts all ages and all walks of life, with 1.5 million older people feeling more lonely at Christmas than any other …
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Dexam has acquired wine accessories and barware company, CellarDine, with immediate effect. This brings all distribution together under one roof enabling customers to buy all the Dexam and CellarDine products with ease. CellarDine’s Founder, Peter Dunne, will also be joining the Dexam team and will be helping with the transition. …
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Dunelm has opened the doors to its new store inside Atria Watford. The 33,000 sq ft store, which sits inside the former John Lewis unit, is the retailer’s first site inside a shopping centre. Customers visiting the shop will be able to shop Dunelm’s bedding, outdoor living, home accessories, made-to-measure, …
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BHETA is kicking off its 2024 credit forum programme – in which category specific suppliers can discuss their trading issues with key retailers and routes to market – in January with a new advisory partner on board. Hosted by BHETA on Zoom, the new programme starts with a housewares and …
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The consultancy firm, Selling Interactions has joined BHETA as a business service provider. The company was set up in 2010 to focus on sales best practice and to help clients improve their sales organisations. Selling Interactions, which will be providing a tailored course for BHETA members in 2024, specialises in …
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Frosts Home Hardware (Saundersfoot) has won Home Hardware’s Magic of Christmas Window Dressing Competition receiving £100 in M&S vouchers. Ledbury Hardware (Ledbury) received the runner’s up prize of £50 M&S vouchers. The competition was introduced to support Christmas decorations and to inspire retailers to create eye-catching window displays. Judged by …
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