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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A range of cookware made in China and sold in the US is causing concern following reports that its glass lids can explode.
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New software installed by Lakeland has enabled the kitchenware retailer to cut the time it takes to deal with internet shopper emails by 88%.
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A trade press ad for an Electrolux vacuum cleaner has been deemed misleading for claiming that its suction power delivered superior cleaning.
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Almost all of the retailers for which top-grade students would most like to work sell housewares.
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CellarDine has strengthened its management team with two new appointments.
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Argos distribution workers have confirmed dates for strike action over a pay dispute.
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The Divertimenti chain of cookshops has selected Zwilling J A Henckels Professional S Knives for exclusive use in its cookery school kitchens.
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