Housewares Business-to-business magazine for housewares retailers and their suppliers
Household finances are on the slide, as high inflation and unfavourable job market conditions continue to bite.
Read More »Ikea recalls double-wall glasses
Ikea is recalling its handmade, double-wall Rund glass tumblers as they can pose a laceration hazard to users.
Read More »JC Penney completes catalogue wind-down
US department store business JC Penney is closing stores and its catalogue business in an effort to boost profits.
Read More »Belleek looks to US for growth
Belleek Pottery is to set up its own direct sales, marketing and distribution operation in the US.
Read More »Taupe is a natural addition for Brabantia
Brabantia is introducing Taupe, an all-new colourway, to its steelware range.
Read More »Ex-cookshop man launches retail consultancy
Former cookshop owner Bill Brown has set up a new business consultancy to advise and support small and medium enterprise retailers.
Read More »Utensa appoints south-west agent
Utensa has named Stuart Vigus as its new agent for the south west.
Read More »Dragons’ Den seeks housewares entrepreneurs
The BBC television Dragons' Den programme is inviting entrepreneurs from within the housewares industry to appear in the next series.
Read More »Philips buys Indian appliance manufacturer
Philips has acquired the India-based small appliance manufacturer Maya Appliances for an undisclosed sum.
Read More »Non-food insolvencies down 26.8% last year
Over a quarter fewer non-food retail businesses failed last year than in 2009.
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