In our biggest edition yet of Tableware International, we preview the upcoming spring shows, including Spring Fair, IH+HS Chicago, and Ambiente 2018, the latter featuring more than 20 pages of what's new and who's previewing what. And, with bricks and mortar stores predicted to make a comeback, we offer plenty of advice this month. We look at what the future of shopping will look like with predictions from design agencies and a retailer; we find out how Bloomingdale's is embracing the future of experiential retail; and we speak to industry insiders about the latest consumer trends driving dining product development. Licensed product also takes centre stage: we talk to four companies about the benefits of licensed product; interview Maxwell & Williams about four its most successful licences; discuss fashion tabletop licensing with Arnolf di Cambio; and reveal Lenox's latest licensed collaboration.
