As knife crime gains an increasingly-high profile, the design of kitchen knives is at the centre of a growing debate.
Read More »Wrapit wedding victims mount protest outside HSBC bank
Wedding couples and their guests hit by the collapse this week of Wrapit staged an angry demonstration this morning outside the company’s bank.
Read More »The General Trading Company goes into administration
The London housewares and homewares store favoured by royalty, The General Trading Company, went into administration yesterday.
Read More »Cookmate’s Typhoon window goes down a storm
Worcester cookshop Cookmate has scooped the winning prize in a window display competition organised by Typhoon - cleverly using an idea based on the Typhoon name.
Read More »Creative Tops joins sponsors of Retailer Awards
Creative Tops has become the latest sponsor of Britain’s Best Retailer Awards – in a brand new category.
Read More »Linens ‘n Things will close more stores
Beleaguered US housewares and homewares retailer Linens 'n Things is reported to be planning to shut an additional 87 stores.
Read More »Fuel price hits regional shopper numbers
After the surprise year-on-year growth in retail sales and traffic in May, latest figures from SPSL's Retail Traffic Index show shopper footfall numbers in decline again.
Read More »Rayware tableware launch is pure gold
Rayware says its elegant Ambience range will create a classic feel in the home.
Read More »Amefa backs Best Multiple Housewares Retailer Award
Amefa is putting its weight behind Britain’s Best Retailer Awards for the second year running.
Read More »Groupe SEB enjoys ‘sharp increase’ in first-half UK sales
Groupe SEB, whose brands include Tefal, Lagostina, Rowenta, Moulinex and Krups, pushed sales up 14.8% in the first six months of 2008.
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