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Homebase has announced it will launch its own line of small electricals this month in a rollout that will include own-brand products and top brand names.

Up-market US chain Williams-Sonoma is forecasting a dip in sales of between 2% and 4% this year, in what it describes as one of the most challenging economic environments in recent times.

Capitalising on its brand and extending its own-brand offer are two of the key ways in which John Lewis is aiming to survive and even thrive in the current economic situation.

The latest research from Mintel says that the UK is streets ahead of other European countries when it comes to buying online.

Five retailers have been named Global Honorees of 2008 in the Global Innovator Award scheme, designed to promote the best in housewares retailing around the world.

For our industry the current economic turmoil is “a very, very good thing”, interior design guru Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen reassured his audience at last week’s Housewares Conference.

The housewares industry is failing to realise its full potential and has the opportunity to double in size.

The future of the iconic Cornish Blue tableware has been secured with the sale of TG Green to Chomette Dornberger.

The Rainy Day Trust charity has just become better off to the tune of almost £600.

Wedding gift lists provide a chance to market not only to the happy couple but to their guests as well.