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The direction of the tableware industry in 2024, an update on PFAS regulations in housewares, how The Legacy Act affects the housewares supply chain and why retailer replenishment systems don’t work are strategic business topics that will be discussed in the Inspiration Theater at The Inspired Home Show 2024, Sunday …

Storytelling through branding, reinventing the retail experience and telling a company’s story in a changing media landscape are presentations that will focus on branding in the Inspiration Theater at The Inspired Home Show 2024, Sunday to Tuesday, March 17-19 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex. Through 14 sessions over the course …

Jayne O’Donnell joins Lifetime Brands as head of UK independent sales. Lifetime Brands’ customers are already supported by a large team of area sales managers and this move is a significant investment in further bolstering this support. Claire Budgen, commercial & marketing director, said: “Jayne’s appointment turbocharges our historic commitment …

Warbreck Garden Centre in Ormskirk was the lucky winner of Lifetime Brands’ competition celebrating its collaboration with UK artists Tipperleyhill. The collaboration has seen Lifetime Brands create a complete gifting range under its leading dine brand, Mikasa, and the prize on offer was a bespoke window mural hand painted by …

Haier has renewed its strategic partnership with the prestigious ATP Tour and the French Tennis Federation (FFT) until 2025, along with the addition of the Mutua Madrid Open to the next two years sponsorship calendar. Following the outstanding results in terms of perception and brand awareness achieved in 2023, Haier …

Leveraging over 60 years of experience, a leading housewares supplier partnered with Grant Race Consulting to develop and launch a comprehensive kitchenware solution for retailers. This new brand, Fresh Choice, offers nine categories and over 400 SKUs, catering to the growing demand for quality kitchenware in the grocery and mass …

BHETA has welcomed its newest member, Cello Electronics (UK) LTD. The small domestic appliance and electronics brand, Cello, will launch the Cello Overture Small Domestic Appliance Range at the forthcoming Exclusively Shows in June. Commercial director, John Rourke, said: “We welcome the opportunity to join the prestigious BHETA family and …

Haier Europe CEO, Yannick Fierling has decided to leave the company and continue his career outside of the Haier Group, effective April 30th. A search for a new CEO is being conducted and the replacement will be announced soon. Fierling joined Haier in 2015 and has successfully led the organization …

A very successful draw held at Home Hardware Southwest’s Spring Trade Show on Tuesday 18th March at Westpoint Area, Exeter raised £500 to be split between The Rainy Day Trust and Cancer Research UK.       This includes a £100 cash prize generously donated by Jonty Mayo of Musgraves …

BIRA says the news from Jeremy Hunt that NI rates would be reduced could offer a ‘glimmer of hope’ for struggling retailers who are desperate for consumer confidence to return to the high street. The Chancellor has announced a significant cut in the main rate of class 1 National Insurance, …