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Danish retail chain Søstrene Grene is set to open 100 new stores across the UK before 2030. The family-owned homeware brand is looking to add a further five to ten locations to its existing retail estate this year as part of an ambitious expansion drive. Søstrene Grene, which was set …

Following the success of its two previous workshops, on Wednesday 9th August, BIRA will be hosting part three of ‘How to take the guesswork out of social media’. In collaboration with Maybe, the online workshop will delve into the world of social media and how it can take your business …

BHETA is working with WorkNest to advise members on the legal and HR issues occasioned by today’s hybrid working practices. WorkNest is a leading provider of outsourced employment law, HR and health and safety services for businesses and supports over 40,000 UK employers from SMEs to companies employing thousands at …

Cleaning products brand, Arix has joined BHETA.  The company specialises in everyday cleaning for home and garden, cars, and personal care, including brands such as Bettina, Tonkita and Stirokay. Products include cloths, mops, and dusting tools as well as laundry and ironing accessories. Seema Grantham, BHETA’s sector manager for housewares …

BHETA is to hold a retailer networking webinar with Amazon on Thursday 28th September and members in all categories as well as non-members are urged to save the date. The online event kicks off at 10.30 am and Dhawal Vora and Catherine Moses from Amazon’s home category team will be …

Dunelm has raised its profit outlook after posting a surge in fourth-quarter sales due to customers splurging during the summer sale. The homewares retailer is expecting to deliver a profit before tax slightly ahead of current analysts’ forecasts of £188m for the 52 weeks to 1 July. Total sales rose …

Launching at Autumn Fair 2023 is Connect @ Autumn Fair, a brand-new way for the retail community to connect and collaborate. Making history, the new connections programme will give exhibitors more visibility than ever before, and buyers the opportunity to plan and pre-schedule double opt-in meetings before the show opens. …

Autumn Fair has launched a new Product Preview offering buyers the scoop on the forthcoming show. In the exclusive first look at what buyers can expect at the show, Autumn Fair has curated the most sought-after products. From gifts to greetings cards and footwear to furniture, the Autumn Fair Product …

Exhibitors are gearing up for the September edition of INDX Homewares. The line-up will feature leading names across kitchen & dining, small electricals, home textiles, soft furnishing, pet, and home accessories. Attendees can look forward to a sustainability themed show, with product and food demos, the brand re-launch of Christy, …

Trends have become the foundation of successful home and housewares development and retailing across all channels. The breadth and depth of concurrent trends influencing home and housewares business has expanded exponentially under the influence of an increasingly empowered and informed consumer. In response, every channel and retailer must explore prevailing …