WELCOME
The very first thing to do is to thank you all for joining us in celebrating the housewares industry for an incredible quarter of a century. Without your entries, sponsorship, judging and attendance each year at this event, we simply wouldn’t be able to do what we do and make this evening the best night out in the housewares calendar.
There’s so much to celebrate this evening: products which have made consumers’ lives in homes around the world easier throughout the past 12 months, as well as those that have stood the test of time, becoming icons in the sector. We also celebrate a new category of products –Made in Britain – for those suppliers who champion UK manufacturing.
As well as the products, we identify suppliers who have gone the extra mile in their efforts across marketing, product development and service.
We will recognise retailers across all categories - the lifeblood of our industry who make it their business to know the products inside out, to provide first class customer experiences and to present products in memorable ways.
And of course, there will be time to honour a few individuals who have made
outstanding achievements throughout their years in housewares.
This evening would not be possible without our wonderful sponsors, so we’d like to extend our huge thanks to them for supporting the event.
Each year, as part of our partnership with the Global Innovation Awards (gia), organised by the International Housewares Association and The Inspired Home Show, one retailer wins a trip to Chicago to represent the UK in the international celebration of housewares retailers next March.
We are delighted to be joined by industry associations, BHETA and BIRA, as well as industry charity, The Rainy Day Trust. Thank you to all companies who have kindly donated raffle prizes, the proceeds of which will go to support the Rainy Day Trust and licensing industry charity, The Light Fund. Without further ado, let’s get stuck in and find out who will be crowned as our 2025 winners – the Progressive Housewares team is excited to celebrate with your all tonight. Have a fantastic evening.
Katie Roberts-Mason and the Excellence in Housewares Awards team: Rob Willis, Carly Willis, Jo Pilcher and Mark Grayson.
A warm welcome to a very special Excellence in Housewares Awards this evening – as we mark the 25th anniversary of our industry awards. It’s a great honour for Progressive Housewares to invite you all to join us in celebration of the housewares industry in its entirety and to join you all in commemorating another wonderful year.
Your host
Returning for her second stint as the Excellence in Housewares Awards host, Sara Barron is one of the fastest-rising comedians of her generation. Since her 2018 debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, she’s starred on shows including Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You? and Frankie Boyle’s New World Order.
A powerhouse live act, Sara has taken four critically-acclaimed stand-up hours, For Worse (2018), Enemies Closer (2019), Hard Feelings (2022) and Anything For You (2024) to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and had multiple runs in London’s Soho Theatre. Her shows have received rave reviews from publications including The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The Evening Standard and The Scotsman and she was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
Sara co-created the smash-hit Succession recap podcast. The podcast then continued under a new mantle, They Like to Watch, a weekly TV discussion show.
Sara’s further television credits include 8 Out of 10 Cats, Hypothetical, Richard Osman’s House of Games, Alan Davies’ As Yet Untitled, Roast Battle and Hello, America. On radio, her credits include appearances on The News Quiz, The Now Show, and Woman’s Hour. As a writer, Sara has published two essay collections, People are Unappealing and The Harm in Asking and her writing has also featured in Vanity Fair and on This American Life.
Left: From left to right: Jo Pilcher, commercial manager, Rob Willis, publisher and Katie Roberts-Mason, editor.
THE DECISION MAKERS CAST THEIR VOTES
Entry to the awards is free of charge across all categories, giving an even playing field for suppliers and retailers to nominate and be nominated for with no barrier. The awards are split into three areas: product categories – based on new or updated product in the 12 months from June 2024 to June 2025; the retail awards, again based upon retailers’ activities over that 12 month period; and the special awards spanning marketing, product development and service. Plus, of course, the outstanding achievement award, based upon the strength of nominations and judged on individual merit.
The product judging
Online judging for the product categories allows for a greater number and wider spread of judges from across the UK. Products are also entered online and 2025 saw a boost in the number of entries across all categories, as well as the new category for this year – Made in Britain, honouring those companies working tirelessly to champion British manufacturing in the housewares sector.
Product categories are judged by retail buyers – they are, after all, the experts as those facing consumers on a daily basis. This year’s panel included parties from John Lewis, Tesco, Harrods, Fenwick, Morleys, Harts of Stur,
Inset: A high-profile judging panel assembles to decide the winners of each retail category by way of debate and democracy.
The retail categories
The retail categories are open for both self-nomination from retailers and nomination from suppliers. Progressive Housewares canvasses extensively for these votes in the months leading up to the judging, culminating in over 200 nominations across all categories, with over 500 individual votes across the slate.
From there, a shortlist is formed and published to the industry, before a high-profile judging panel assembles to decide the winners of each category by way of debate and democracy.
The panel was chaired by the Progressive Housewares team (who do not vote), with the formal committee comprising of: Craig Antcliffe – Victorinox, Claire Budgen – Lifetime Brands, Seema Grantham – BHETA, Tom Harmer – DK Household Brands, Rob Jones – Horwood, Jason Kirk – Burton McCall, George Mann – Le Creuset, Simon Oliver – RKW/Tower, Sally
Owens – Meyer, Joe Stadler – Mepal, Jenny Stewart – Ultimate Products, Raven Sprague – Pure Tabletop, Brian Walmsley –EKO.
Retailers were overjoyed upon receiving the news of their finalist’s position, including Helen Miller, buyer, Fenwick, who commented: “It is always an honour to be nominated, but to be a finalist, having been selected from lots of entries, is absolutely amazing. Thank you, judges.”
Independent retailers are often buoyed by the news, which provides a boost for the whole team. Paul Venediger, coowner, The Woodbridge Kitchen Company, said: “It is a terrific accolade to be considered for Best Independent Cookshop and Excellence in Retail Display in the same year and I’ll be sure to share this with our teams in Woodbridge and Aldeburgh as everyone contributes to make these nominations happen. I’m sure they’ll all be as pleased as Kirsteen and I are.”
Borough Kitchen, Salamander Cookshop, Potters Cookshop, Divertimenti, Dunelm, Currys, B&Q, Lawsons, Garsons, Blue Diamond, Trevor Mottram, Aldiss, Hargreaves & Sons, AIS Stores as well as a full slate of specialist independent retailers from across the country. Being named as a finalist is a huge accolade for a supplier, to recognise their constant hard work in bringing the best
Our thanks go to…
ranges to retail throughout the year. Jim Clawley, managing director, Eurosonic told housewaresnews.net: “The Excellence in Housewares are such a well respected awards within the industry, as is illustrated by the organisers celebrating 25 years in 2025. It’s fantastic to be a finalist in a celebratory year for the awards and we’re hoping to be celebrating with them at the event.”
Allowing the Excellence In Housewares Awards to remain free to enter, impartial and of the utmost standard of validation is only possible thanks to the sponsors who dedicate financial investment as well as time both in person, but also with ongoing advice and input to the PH Team. This year’s sponsors include: Ambiente, Beldray, BHETA, Bira Direct, Burton McCall, Cole & Mason, DK Household Brands, Dreamfarm, Dualit, EKO, Exclusively Show, Exposé Travel, Gastroback, Home, Life & You, Horwood Homewares, Inspired Home Show, Joseph Joseph, Kleine Wolke, Le Creuset, Lifetime Brands, Mepal, Meyer, Nivtar, Pink Key Licensing, Products Of Change, RKW, Salter, SMEG, Source Home & Gift, Spring Fair & Autumn Fair, Tower Housewares, Victorinox, Ultimate Products.
The Icon Award
This special award is judged by the aforementioned retailers, before going on to a secondary panel of highly experienced housewares buyers whose tenure exceeds a combined total of over 200 years. This award, as such, really remains iconic given the strength the product in question must possess in order to receive recognition from industry stalwarts who will not be swayed.
Equally, being recognised in this category means everything to the finalists, as outlined by Simon Oliver, commercial director, RKW: “To be recognised in an award category that champions longevity and cultural significance means a great deal to all of us at RKW and Wade. The Fish Jug has long been a staple in British homes and it’s incredibly rewarding to see its charm and character still being celebrated after all these years.”
Inset: L-r – Raven Sprague, Jason Kirk, George Mann, Simon Oliver, Tom Harmer, Brian Walmsley, Claire Budgen, Sally Owens, Rob Jones, Joe Stalder, Seema Grantham, Craig Antliffe.
A FANTASTIC CHARITY RAFFLE
£20 for 6 tickets or £10 for 3 tickets
The Light Fund, set up in 2004, is an industry-wide registered charity for the housewares, greetings, licensing and gifts sectors. It is run on a voluntary basis by those in the industry.
Since its inception, The Light Fund has raised over £2 million and funded well over 200 charity projects helping men, women and children less fortunate than ourselves, all over the world.
The Rainy Day Trust is the only charity which exists solely to help hundreds of people who work or have worked in the UK’s housewares and home improvement industry. It needs our help to reach over 30% more beneficiaries this year. This winter, the Trust will be providing lifelines with its winter fuel packages.
Every Second Counts
Kindly donated by Burton McCall
Make sure you are never late again with this large silver frame clock from Mondaine. This incredible Swiss design time piece worth £299 would look great in any home or office.
Cook It Real Good
Kindly donated by RKW
A Wicker Full Of Wonders
Kindly Donated by Le Creuset
Just in time for the upcoming festive season, this luxury food and drink hamper from Fortnum & Mason will certainly give those tastebuds a working out. A very special prize for this lucky winner.
Cook up a storm in the kitchen with this Good Food in partnership with Tower cooking bundle. This set includes a Good Food 10 litre Oven and Basket Air Fryer, a Good Food 1.6l Soup Maker, a Good Food Electronic Kitchen Scale, a Good Food Salt and Pepper Mill, a Good Food Five Piece Knife Set with Block, a Good Food Six Piece Utensil Set, a Good Food Four Piece Gadget Set, a Good Food Four Piece Food Storage Set, a Good Food TriPly Five Piece Cookware set, as well as a signed copy of Michel Roux at Home recipe book.
Are you ready to fly?
Kindly donated by Le Creuset
Celebrating its 100 year anniversary this year, Le Creuset has kindly donated a second raffle prize. This 24cm Round Casserole in its Centenary limited addition Flamme Dorree colour would make you the envy of all your dinner guests.
An Heirloom in the Making
Kindly donated by RKW Fly high With Swan with this £300 voucher for iFly, Indoor Skydiving. The unforgettable sensation of flying awaits you at iFly, offering an incomparable experience that few people ever get to try. A second raffle prize kindly donated by the team at RKW.
Go Wild In The Aisles
Kindly donated by BHETA
Give your wardrobe a makeover, treat yourself to some top beauty brands, design-led home furnishings or the latest gadget with a shopping spree at John Lewis & Partners. With £250, you can spend it on your heart’s desire.
Copper Load Of This
Kindly donated by Dualit
This Dualit Copper Bundle includes a four slot Classic Toaster, a Classic Kettle, a Hand Blender, a Hand mixer and a Hot Chocolate Maker & Milk Frother, all in the Copper finish. This bundle of electrical products will add a touch of elegance to any kitchen.
Like where you are sitting?
Kindly donated by Royal Lancaster, London
This stunning venue, the Royal Lancaster, London is one of the most exquisite hotels in the city. How about coming back without your posh clobber on – the venue is offering an overnight stay for two with breakfast included – and trust us, the breakfast may be the best bit.
Coffee Break Time
Kindly donated by Smeg
Make your own barista style coffees at home with this Espresso Coffee Machine with grinder from Smeg. Part of its Retro 50’s style range, this iconic coffee machine will stand out in any kitchen.
Kit Out Your Kitchen
Kindly donated by Horwood Homewares
Give your kitchen a complete makeover with this generous £400 voucher to spend on Stellar kitchenware. Maybe you need some new saucepans, or some new kitchen knives - there are hundreds of products for you to choose from this trusted brand which is designed in the UK.
A Grand Gesture
Kindly donated by Ultimate Products
Once again, we have an amazing Star Prize - £1,000 cash! Whether you spend it on home renovations, a shopping spree or a holiday, the choice is yours on what you spend this cash prize on! Kindly donated by the team at Ultimate Products.
SLUSH PUPPiE Love
Kindly donated by Fizz Creations
The brand-new SLUSH PUPPiE Pro from Fizz Creations, is a 6-in-1 Frozen Drinks & Ice Cream Maker that turns any kitchen into party central. From classic SLUSH PUPPiEs to creamy ice cream, milkshakes, frappes, chilled juices and more, it’s fun for the whole family, whatever the occasion. Worth £300, it’s the prize everyone will want to get their hands on!
The Ultimate Coffee Experience
Kindly donated by DK Household Brands
DK Household Brands is delighted to offer a luxurious prize from the new AdHoc coffee collection. Designed to deliver flavour and freshness from bean to brew, each item in the range is crafted for true coffee lovers seeking the perfect cup.
RETAILER’
BEST SUPERMARKET
RETAILER
CRITERIA: This award recognises a supermarket’s efforts for its house and home offer in store and/or online.
Asda
Lidl
Morrisons
Sainsbury’s Tesco
Waitrose
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EXCELLENCE IN ONLINE RETAILING
CRITERIA: This award recognises retailers of housewares which use the internet as a highly significant route to consumers.
Amazon Borough Kitchen
Ecookshop (Dawsons)
Harts of Stur John Lewis
Currys
Marks & Spencer
Art of Living
EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL TRAINING
CRITERIA: This award is for a retailer’s approach to training for its team. This can be an ongoing training programme or specific training initiative that has been instigated (or been particularly significant) in the last year.
2025 FINALISTS
Arnotts
Art of Living
Borough Kitchen
Harrods
Harts of Stur
John Lewis
Morleys Stores
Potters Cookshop
Voisins
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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL DISPLAY –
INDEPENDENT
2025 FINALISTS
Cooks Galley
Divertimenti
Hargreaves & Son
Harts of Stur
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The Kitchen Range, Market Harborough
Potters Cookshop
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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL DISPLAY –
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CRITERIA:
STORE
2025 FINALISTS
Aldiss
Arnotts
Barkers Northallerton
Blue Diamond Borough Kitchen Harrods
Jarrolds
John Lewis
Morleys Stores
EXCELLENCE IN RETAILER INITIATIVE
CRITERIA: This award is for a single recent initiative to promote the sale of housewares products and/or raise the profile of the retailer and foster customer loyalty (from any housewares retailer, whether independent or multiple).
2025 FINALISTS
Divertimenti FOR ITS CHRISTMAS MASTERCLASS WITH ZYLISS
Jarrolds FOR ITS LE CREUSET DEMONSTRATION WITH ALI HAIGH
Salamander FOR ITS BREAD MAKING DEMONSTRATION WITH MAGGIE RICHARDSON
Harrods FOR ITS SCANPAN TAKEOVER
FOR ITS STANLEY POP-UP
Lawsons FOR ITS 120TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
The Kitchen Shop, Lichfield FOR ITS KUHN RIKON COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Potters Cookshop FOR ITS LE CREUSET VIP EVENING
Trevor Mottram FOR ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY COMPETITIONS
of Stur FOR ITS SAGE VIP COFFEE EVENING
FOR ITS CHRISTMAS ADVENT PROMOTION
FOR ITS MAKE AND BAKE THE PERFECT CAKE EVENT
Harrods
Harts
Salamander
Voisins
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RETAIL EMPLOYEE
OF THE YEAR
CRITERIA: Nominees are retail employees who make a difference with their enthusiastic, attentive and knowledgeable service, their passion, and dedication to their retail business.
2025 FINALISTS
Becky Airey WOODBRIDGE KITCHEN COMPANY
Charles Lam NOTCUTTS, NOTTINGHAM
Elaine Hughes GORDALE GARDEN CENTRE
Jonathan Sloan WARDENS OF NEWTOWNARDS
Jules Kane DIVERTIMENTI
Liz Matthews ARNOTTS
Penny Legg HOBBS COOKWARE SHOP
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BEST DEPARTMENT STORE – INDEPENDENT
2025 FINALISTS
Aldiss
Dawsons Department Store Fortnum & Mason
Jarrolds
Harrods Housing Units
Vincent Davies
Voisins
Wardens of Newtownards
BEST DEPARTMENT
STORE – MULTIPLE BRANCH OR GROUP MEMBER
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CRITERIA: This award recognises specific branches of a department store chain or group of above three stores showing excellence in areas across the retail spectrum, including: product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, display and (if relevant) multi-channel retailing.
2025 FINALISTS
Fenwick
John Lewis
Morleys Stores
Leekes Marks & Spencer
Selfridges
INDEPENDENT COOKSHOP OF THE YEAR
CRITERIA: This award recognises independent bricks and mortar retailers with up to three stores, whose main business is that of a cookware shop, showing excellence in areas across the retail spectrum.
2025 FINALISTS
Cooks Galley Emma’s Cookshop Hargreaves & Son Kooks Unlimited
Potters Cookshop Prep Cookshop and Richard Dare
Salamander Cookshop
The Cookshop at Denby
The Kitchen Range, Market Harborough
Trevor Mottram Woodbridge Kitchen Company
MULTIPLE OR SMALL
GROUP RETAILER OF THE YEAR
CRITERIA: This award recognises specialist or non-specialist retailers of housewares with four stores or more (excluding department stores, garden centres and supermarkets), showing excellence in areas across the retail spectrum.
Bert’s Homestore
Borough Kitchen
Charlies Stores
Dunelm
Lakeland
Lords at Home
Robert Dyas
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EXCELLENCE IN COOKWARE
CRITERIA: All cookware and bakeware products in any material, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2024 and June 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
BBQ Collection FROM LE CREUSET
Gold Kaleidoscope Bundt Pan FROM NORDIC WARE
Circulon ScratchDefense Clad Series FROM MEYER GROUP
Judge Ceraglide Colour Range FROM HORWOOD HOMEWARES
Culinary Fiveply 20cm Chef’s Pan FROM KUHN RIKON
Laura Ashley Cookware FROM PENDEFORD HOUSEWARES
MasterClass Cast Aluminium Casserole Dishes FROM LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE
Scanpan CS+ Range FROM HAUS
Space Steel 3-Piece Set FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH
TOP TOOL OR GADGET AWARD
CRITERIA: Any gadget, tool, utensil or range of the same - whether practical, aesthetic or fun (includes mills) – which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2024 and June 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
Cole & Mason
Kenton Mill Collection FROM DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS
Dreamfarm Nocutu FROM BURTON MCCALL
GrillOut 4-Piece BBQ Utensil Set FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH
Maestro Salt Mill FROM PEUGEOT
Niche Kitchen Tool FROM NICHE BY NISHA
Soda Maker FROM SMEG
Sur La Table Wooden Utensils FROM RKW
Vacu Vin Electric Wine Saver FROM HAUS
Zyliss Zick Zick 3 Food Chopper FROM DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS SPONSORED
EXCELLENCE IN HOME ORGANISATION
CRITERIA: Product or range that helps clean and organise the home. Includes floor care, laundry and cleaning products and tools including electrical, home storage across all domestic areas and organisational ranges such as dish racks, non-food containers and waste bins. To have been launched at retail between June 2024 and June 2025.
PLUGGED IN AWARD
CRITERIA: All products which have an electrical plug and whose use is concerned with the processing of food/drink or the carrying out of household tasks and were launched or modified between June 2024 and June 2025.
Ankarsrum Assistant Mixer FROM ANKARSRUM KITCHEN
Daewoo NapoliCasa 12” Indoor Electric Pizza Oven FROM ESG
Ingenix Instant Hot Water Dispenser FROM BLUESTEM GROUP
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2025 FINALISTS
Cello Overture Multi Temperature Double Wall Kettle FROM CELLO ELECTRONICS
ENFINIGY Contact Grill FROM ZWILLING
Salter Verticook View FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS
Copper Food Prep Collection FROM DUALIT
Good Food In Partnership with Tower 10L Oven and Basket Air Fryer FROM RKW
Slow Juicer Vita Fresh FROM GASTROBACK
Where the outdoors finds its place inside. Autumn Fair and Glee come together for 2 days on 8th & 9th September 2026
CUTTING EDGE AWARD
SPONSORED
CRITERIA: All knives, scissors, cutting equipment, allied storage items, chopping boards and sharpeners, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2024 and June 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
Bread Knife FROM SKOTTSBERG
Judge Arc Knives FROM HORWOOD HOMEWARES
Richardson Sheffield Forme In-Drawer 5-Piece Knife Block FROM AMEFA
Global 40th Anniversary Special Edition 7-Piece Knife Block Set FROM GRUNWERG
Lion Sabatier Provencao FROM HAUS
Sur La Table Chopping Boards FROM RKW
ICED Knives FROM KUHN RIKON
Nest 3-Piece Bamboo Chopping Board Set FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH
Swiss Classic 10cm Paring Knife FROM VICTORINOX
Celebrating with
EXCELLENCE IN HOUSEWARES
The International Housewares Association (IHA) is proud to sponsor the Excellence in Housewares Awards again this year. We commend this effort to bring the industry together to honor those individuals and companies that achieve excellence in their professionalism, product design and innovation.
Those qualities will also be on display at The Inspired Home Show® 2026 on the exhibit floor and through IHA’s gia Global Innovation Awards –we look forward to welcoming all UK home + housewares professionals to Chicago next March 10-12!
DEREK MILLER
President & CEO, International Housewares Association
TOP OF THE TABLE AWARD
CRITERIA: All tableware, glassware, tabletop accessories, serveware and tabletop textile products, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2024 and June 2025.
SPONSORED BY
2025 FINALISTS
Anton Studio Designs Rio Collection FROM THE DRH COLLECTION
Halo FROM DENBY POTTERY
Mikasa Glazed Stoneware Coupe Bowls FROM LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE
Cheers! Optic Glassware FROM DARTINGTON CRYSTAL
Jamie Oliver Big Love Serveware Collection FROM LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE
Printer Johnson Oranges Large Handled Tray FROM ELITE TINS
Guzzini Riviera Collection FROM EDDINGTONS
Laura Ashley Hedingham Collection FROM WEGTER HOME
PurerHome x Eden Project Collection FROM PURE TABLE TOP
THE LICENSING AWARD
CRITERIA: A specific product or range that is either officially licensed or celebrity endorsed which was launched at UK retail or modified between June 2024 and June 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
Eleanor Bowmer Fabulously Festive Tableware FROM PURE TABLE TOP
Kellogg’s Vintage Tea Towels FROM DEXAM
National Trust Nature Glass Worktop Protectors FROM EDDINGTONS
Emma Bridgewater Garden Flowers Collection FROM ELITE TINS
Mepal x Little Dutch Children’s Range FROM MEPAL
Prestige x Disney Monochrome Cookware FROM MEYER GROUP
Jamie Oliver Big Love Serveware Collection FROM LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE
Mikasa x V&A Alice in Wonderland Collection FROM LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE
V&A Bone China Mugs FROM MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
THE ECO AWARD
CRITERIA: Products that cut down consumers' use of single-use plastic/waste and/or whose main features promote sustainable living which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2024 and June 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
City Cool Bottle FROM AQUAPHOR
Kleine Wolke Eco Collection Brace Bathroom Accessories FROM BLAISE INTERNATIONAL
Hana Recycler FROM EKO HOME
National Trust Plant-Based Cloths FROM EDDINGTONS
Recycled Bathroom Range FROM REBORN Silicone Reusable Bags FROM OXO
Kilner Fresh Storage Containers FROM THE RAYWARE GROUP
PurerHome x Eden Project Collection FROM PURE TABLE TOP
The Original Food Huggers FROM FOOD HUGGERS
ARE YOU A BRAND LOOKING TO EXPAND YOUR REACH?
BUILDING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Joe Stalder (Mepal)
“Working with Nivtar has been a game-changer for Mepal in the UK. Their housewares expertise, flexible approach, and ability to integrate quickly across channels make them a trusted and valuable partner, supporting the growth of our UK D2C business through retailer websites and online marketplaces.”
Bella Payne (Fiskars)
“I have enjoyed getting to know the team at Nivtar over the past few months and working closely to develop our growing partnership which will no doubt expand our market opportunities. Nivtar brings a wealth of experience in distribution along with strong networks and we look forward to continue to build a successful collaboration that supports our growth model and enhances the experience of our retail partners”
Brian Walmsley (ReBorn)
“Nivtar was essential to the launch of ReBorn at NEXT. Their unique combination of excellent warehousing capabilities together with strong retail partnerships, has enabled us to build a successful & growing business together.”
Helen Parr (Rayware)
“We have a long established relationship with Nishant and his team dating back to the origins of his family run business in retail. It’s been exciting to see the emergence of the Nivtar fulfilment arm of the business. They are a great team to collaborate with and we look forward to continuing our work with them on future projects.”
Amy Fairclough (Thermos)
“Nivtar’s customer service is a standout feature of our partnership. From the very beginning, their team has been incredibly responsive, answering questions promptly and helping us navigate the drop shipping process with ease. One of the most valuable benefits of working with Nivtar is the new customer base we’ve gained access to. Through their network and platform, we’ve been able to reach customers we couldn’t have serviced directly before. This has opened incredible growth opportunities for our business”
THE INNOVATION AWARD
SPONSORED BY
CRITERIA: A new innovative product or any innovation that demonstrates improved functionality to an existing product. Entries for this award can be entered in another product award category as well, but separate entries need to be made. To have been launched at retail between June 2024 and June 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
Chef It Mixing Bowl with Splashproof Lid FROM MEPAL
Dreamfarm Bishears FROM BURTON MCCALL
Dreamfarm Dopener FROM BURTON MCCALL
Explorer Flask Duo FROM BLACK+BLUM
FinaMill Grater Pod FROM HAUS
Kilner Butter Crock FROM THE RAYWARE GROUP
La Cafetière Zero FROM LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE
Mico Microwave Toastie Maker FROM MORPHY RICHARDS
Zyliss Easy Spin Salad Spinner FROM DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o a l l
E x c e l l e n c e I n H o u s e w a r e s A w a r d s
F i n a l i s t s a n d W i n n e r s f r o m y o u r i n d u s t r
A p p r e n t i c e
Financial help if you’re struggling with bills
Grants for apprentices
Fuel poverty help package
FREE welfare benefits calculator
MADE IN BRITAIN AWARD
SPONSORED BY
CRITERIA: Any housewares product or range wholly produced, manufactured, or assembled within the United Kingdom. Products/ranges can be entered into this award as well as in another category. To have been launched at retail between June 2024 and June 2025.
2025 FINALISTS
40L Laundry Basket FROM MINKY
Kiln Coral FROM DENBY POTTERY
Avon Blue Range FROM REBORN
Salter Essentials Bakeware FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS
Artisan Collection FROM DARTINGTON CRYSTAL
Tufftop Worktop Protectors FROM EDDINGTONS
Union Jack Classic Toaster FROM DUALIT
Wade Fish Jug FROM RKW
Wade Dinnerware FROM RKW
THE ICON AWARD
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CRITERIA: Classic housewares that have withstood the test of time. Products can only win this award once, after which they join the Icon Gallery. The previous winners are: Dualit toaster, Ceramic Pestle and Mortar, traditional Cafetiere, Pyrex Jug, KitchenAid Stand Mixer, TG Green Cornish Blue Dreadnought Jug, Le Creuset Cocotte, Kenwood Chef, Mason Cash Mixing Bowl, Krisk Bean Slicer, Emma Bridgewater Half Pint Mug, Magimix Food Processor, Tala Cooks Measure, Chichester Carving Tray, Bialetti Moka Espresso Stovetop, Kilner Jars, Fiskars’ Orange Handled Scissors, Rushbrookes Striped Butcher’s Apron, Thermos Flasks, Wusthof Classic Knives, Global Knives, OXO Good Grips Peelers and Peugeot Paris Salt & Pepper Mills.
2025 FINALISTS
Iron Shallow Casserole FROM LE CREUSET Chambord French Press FROM BODUM Egg-Per’fect Egg Timer
EDDINGTONS Emile Henry Tagine FROM HAUS
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THE SUPPLIER AWARDS
CRITERIA: To arrive at the finalists (and winners) for these three awards, PH conducted a comprehensive poll of housewares retailers asking them to state which housewares suppliers they feel deserve recognition when it comes to marketing, product development and service.
EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Criteria: A supplier that has achieved excellence in innovation and product development over the past year.
EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING
Criteria: A supplier that has demonstrated excellence in marketing over the past year, resulting in increased sales and/or brand awareness. This can be for a specific campaign or for on-going strategies over the last year and can include advertising in all its forms, PR activities, point of sale and in-store promotional material.
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE
Criteria: A supplier that has excelled itself in providing a great service to the housewares retail over the past year.
From iconic brands to breakthrough ideas
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
CRITERIA: This very special award is presented to an individual who has contributed greatly to the UK housewares industry. Nominations are invited from across the industry.
Who will be the winner this year?
roll of honour of previous winners
2024 – Theo Paphitis, retail entrepreneur and owner, Robert Dyas
2023 – Seema Grantham, sector manager for housewares, BHETA
2022 – Jo Howard, editor, Progressive Housewares
2021 – David Grunwerg, director, Grunwerg
2020 – Anthony and Richard Joseph, co-founders, Joseph Joseph
2019 – Philip Hart, managing director, Harts of Stur
2018 – Alan Hawkins, retired ceo, Bira
2017 – Ben Phillips, owner, Steamer Trading
2016 – Jeremy Horwood, sales director, Horwood
2015 – Leslie Gort Barton, ceo, Dualit
2014 – Richard Plant, sales director, KitchenCraft
2013 – Paul Woolley, managing director, Bira Direct
2012 – Nicky Foster, managing director, Kitchens
2011 – Patrick Gardner, managing director, T&G Woodware
2010 – Martin, Sam and Julian Rayner, directors, Lakeland
2009 – David Phillips, co-founder, Steamer Trading
2008 – Peter Battersby, founder and chairman, Typhoon
2007 – Kate Carrick, former housewares buyer, JLP
2006 – Jonathan Swift, former managing director, the CHA
2005 – Paul Wright, managing director, Meyer Group
2004 – David Parkes, housewares controller, AIS
2003 – John Lennon, managing director, Brabantia
2002 – Pam Plant, housewares director, BHETA
2001 – Frank Picken, agent/distributor
2000 – Gary Gordon, joint owner, Kitchen Kapers
Above: Theo Paphitis, winner of the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2024 Outstanding Achievement Award.
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