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Three Waitrose television and press advertisements featuring chefs Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal have been deemed misleading by the advertising watchdog.

Strong sales of homewares at north London’s Brent Cross Shopping Centre over the past few months suggest that customers have rushed to purchase in advance of today’s Spending Review.

Argos and Homebase owner Home Retail Group suffered an 11% drop in pre-tax profits to £103m in the half year to August 28, with sales down to £2.7bn.

Internet retailers can look forward to a good Christmas this year - with online spending on non-food items in particular expected to grow.

Spring Fair International organiser Emap Connect Home & Gift will begin to implement plans for the future of the show at next year’s event, marking the first stage in a major expansion strategy for 2012 and beyond.

Launched by Stelton in 1977, Erik Magnussen’s prize-winning, classic vacuum jug has now been launched as a stylish press coffee maker.

Golden rule: the job of advertising is to significantly increase your footfall!

Denby Pottery is the latest company to throw its weight behind Britain's Best Retailer Awards 2010.

Luxury kitchenware is enjoying a sales boost in the US, with some consumers now moving on from the recession-led back-to-basics trend.

Vietnam is expecting kitchenware exports to rise significantly this year as suppliers focus more on eco-friendly materials and pegging prices.