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WELCOME The Progressive Housewares team is honoured to welcome you to the 26th annual Excellence in Housewares Awards this evening. We’re thrilled you could join us to celebrate the very best of the housewares industry and another successful year in the sector.

Left: Progressive Housewares’ Rob Willis, Katie Roberts-Mason and Jo Pilcher.

t the risk of sounding like a broken record on an annual basis, the standard of entries this year has been simply outstanding, so thank you to all of you for supporting these awards, for entering best-in-class products, services and platforms and for attending, sponsoring and judging. Without you, we couldn’t make these awards what they are. Orchestrating an awards event takes a huge amount of work behind the scenes, but without the excellence shown throughout the year across our wonderful retail landscape, product development, marketing and customer service, there would be nothing to recognise. Regardless of whether you have a hefty trophy to carry home tonight or not, each and every one of you is essential for creating the incredible sector we work in today. Tonight, we will celebrate products that are used every day in homes around the world, making lives easier, solving problems and helping to create enjoyable experiences in the kitchen and home. We also recognise some of the products which have stood the test of

time and become true icons of the home. We will honour a wide range of retailers, from the family-run small independents, to the largest multiples, each of whom work tirelessly to create first-class customer service, craft incredible product displays and make it their mission to be experts in products across housewares, providing a font of knowledge and support to their customers. And finally, we will celebrate a few individuals who have made their mark on the industry both in recent years and over a prolonged period. Our new award this year – Rising Star – recognises young, talented individuals who are relatively new to the housewares industry, but who are making a real impact on the sector. And of course, the evening will conclude with the eagerly anticipated Outstanding Achievement Award. Our longstanding partnership with gia (Global Innovation Awards), organised by the International Housewares Association (IHA) and The Inspired Home Show will bring one retailer a ticket to Chicago this evening, to

represent the UK in the international celebration of housewares retailers. It’s our absolute pleasure to be joined this evening by industry associations BHETA and Bira and our incredible industry charity, The Rainy Day Trust. Proceeds of tonight’s raffle will be split between Rainy Day Trust and the licensing industry charity, The Light Fund, so please do dig deep and buy as many tickets as you can. A huge thanks to the companies who have kindly donated prizes – you’re in for a real treat if you win. And finally an enormous thank you goes to our sponsors this year – this event simply wouldn’t be possible without you. I cannot wait to celebrate with you this evening. The Excellence in Housewares Awards is one of my favourite nights of the year and that’s down to all of you and the wonderful, positive, friendly, welcoming industry you create. Best of luck to you all.

Katie Roberts-Mason and the Excellence in Housewares Awards team: Rob Willis, Jo Pilcher and Mark Grayson.

The Excellence In Housewares Awards is owned and organised by Max Publishing, publishers of Progressive Housewares magazine and HousewaresNews.net. Max Publishing is an independent media and events business owned by Jakki Brown, Warren Lomax, Rob Willis and Ian Hyder. The company publishes Licensing Source Book, Progressive Preschool, Progressive Greetings, Progressive Gifts & Home, Progressive Housewares, Progressive Tableware Worldwide, Progressive Party and Stationery Matters. The digital suite includes LicensingSource.net, PG Buzz.net, Preschoolnews.net, GiftsandHome.net, HousewaresNews.net, Partyworldwide.net and StationeryNews.net. Max Publishing also organises and owns other leading B2B awards events, namely The Licensing Awards, Brand & Lifestyle Licensing Awards, Progressive Preschool Awards, The Henries, The Retas, The Excellence in Housewares Awards, The Stationery Awards and The Gift Awards. The publishers / organisers cannot accept legal liability for any errors or omissions nor can they accept any responsibility of the standing of any advertiser, sponsors or finalists or any organisation or individual mentioned in this publication. PROGRESSIVE

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THE JUDGING PROCESS

As it approaches its 26th event, The Excellence in Housewares Awards continues to follow a stringent judging process, ensuring both finalists and winners are arrived at by the fairest and most suitable process.

CASTING THE VOTES… DISCUSSION AND DEMOCRACY

Inset: Over 200 nominations and 500 individual votes are whittled down to a winner in each retail category.

THE PRODUCT JUDGING

ntry is, and has always been, free of charge for all categories, providing an even playing field for suppliers and retailers to nominate, enter and be nominated without any barriers. The awards themselves are split into three sections: product categories – for new or updated product in the 12 months from June 2025 to June 2026; retail categories – for retailers’ activity over that 12-month period; and the special awards across marketing, product development and service. Finally, there are two people awards – the Outstanding Achievement Award and new for this year, the Rising Star Award, both based on the strength of nominations and judged on individual merit. PROGRESSIVE

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Online technology has, in recent years, enabled us to enlist judges from across the UK with no barrier to travelling to an in-person judging event. Again this year, the calibre of judges was incredible, with parties from John Lewis, Tesco, Harrods, Morleys, Harts of Stur, Borough Kitchen, Salamander Cookshop, Potters Cookshop, Divertimenti, Dunelm, Garsons, Blue Diamond and Trevor Mottram, as well as a full slate of specialist independent retailers from across the country joining the panel. Being named as a finalist is a wonderful accolade for suppliers, recognising the hard work that goes into offering the best products to retail. Laura Squire, director, Nimbus, told housewaresnews.net: “We are very grateful to the judging panel, to be shortlisted amongst such wonderful products and brands is a real honour.

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THE JUDGING PROCESS

Inset: Judges l-r: Brian Walmsley, Richard Walker, Peter Davies, Kevin Mckay, Christian Fuchs, Rob Jones, Paul Bolton, George Mann, Rachel Browne, Jayne O’Donnell, Simon Oliver, Raven Sprague, Seema Grantham, Craig Antcliffe and Laura Starkie. Below: A high profile judging panel assembles to decide the retail winners.

THE ICON AWARD This special award is judged by the aforementioned panel of retailers, before going 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. Being recognised, therefore, is a real achievement. Claire Budgen, commercial and marketing director, Lifetime Brands, explained: “We’re absolutely thrilled on so many levels. MasterClass bakeware being named as a finalist for the Icon Award feels especially fitting as this range has formed the bedrock of bakeware sales for a multitude of retailers over the decades. Its longevity is a testament to its success in a hugely competitive category.”

THE RETAIL CATEGORIES Open for both self-nomination, or nomination by suppliers, Progressive Housewares canvasses extensively for votes for the retail awards over several months. This concludes with over 200 nominations across the categories, with over 500 individual votes. At this point, an organic shortlist forms and is published to the industry, when a high profile judging panel assembles to decide the winners of each category by way of debate and democracy. This year, the panel was chaired by the Progressive Housewares team – Rob Willis, Jo Pilcher and Katie RobertsMason, who do not vote, with the formal committee comprising: Laura Starkie - Meyer Group, Craig Antcliffe – Victorinox, Seema Grantham – BHETA, Raven Sprague – Nivtar, Simon Oliver – RKW/Tower, Jayne O’Donnell - Lifetime Brands, Rachel Browne - OXO, George Mann – Le Creuset, Paul Bolton - Joseph Joseph, Rob Jones – Horwood, Christian Fuchs - Minky, Kevin Mckay Captivate Brands, Peter Davies – Burton McCall, Richard Walker - Eddingtons and Brian Walmsley – EKO.

The awards are such a highlight within the industry that this really does mean a lot to our small team.” Retailers were overjoyed to be named as finalists. Tina Barkway, homewares Buyer, trading director, Aldiss, told housewaresnews.net: “We are absolutely delighted that Aldiss has been shortlisted for the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2026. This prestigious

industry recognition is a tremendous achievement and a true reflection of the passion, commitment and expertise demonstrated by our entire team.” Large multiples were also thrilled at the news. Sarah Moughtin, partner and buying manager, cookshop, John Lewis, added: “We are very proud to be nominated in recognition of the team’s hard work. We look forward to seeing you at the awards.”

OUR THANKS GO TO… Inset: Winners in each retail category are arrived at following extensive debate and democracy.

Keeping the Excellence in Housewares Awards 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: AIS, Ambiente, Beldray, BHETA, Burton McCall, DK Household Brands, Dreamfarm, EKO, Exclusively Show, Exposé Travel, Home, Life & You, Horwood Homewares, Inspired Home Show, Joseph Joseph, Le Creuset, Lifetime Brands, Mepal, Meyer, Minky, Museums & Galleries, Nivtar, OXO, Products Of Change, RKW, Salter, SMEG, Spring Fair & Autumn Fair, Tower Housewares, Victorinox, Ultimate Products, Zuchex. PROGRESSIVE

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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 £2.5 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 supports people who work, or have worked in the UK’s housewares industry, offering practical, financial and emotional help at every stage of life. From confidential mental health support and debt guidance to emergency grants, it helps people through difficult times and tackles problems before they become crises. Your generosity helps it care for our industry’s people.

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Give your kitchen a complete makeover with this generous £500 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.

Just in time for the upcoming festive season, this luxury food and drink hamper worth £350.00 from Fortnum & Mason will certainly give those tastebuds a working out. A very special prize for this lucky winner.

Shop ‘Til You Drop

In The Mix

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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.

Practice for the next series of the Great British Bake Off with an Artisan Stand Mixer from KitchenAid. The winner can choose whichever colour they prefer so it will also look great on any kitchen worktop.

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Whip Up a Feast

A Grand In The Hand

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Another chance to revamp your cookware with this incredible bundle from Hestan. This 10piece ProBond Luxe Induction Polished Stainless Steel Pan set is worth over £1,100 and also comes with an induction plate.

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.

Coffee Break Time Kindly donated by Nivtar & Cuisinart Make the mornings that little bit easier and enjoy barista-quality coffee at home with the Cuisinart Espresso Bar Grind & Brew. Worth £449.99 this has kindly been donated from the team at Nivtar who have recently started an exciting new partnership with the brand.

Matcha Made In Heaven Kindly donated by DK Household Brands

Ready For Stew Season Kindly donated by Nivtar & Fissler Our third bundle of cookware in this year’s raffle comes from Fissler and Nivtar. The Original Proﬁ Collection four-unit cookware set is worth over £550 and includes three stew pots of different sizes and one saucepan - perfect for any level of home chef.

Get on board with the matcha trend with the AdHoc Chado Matcha Connoisseur Set. It includes everything you need to create café-quality matcha at home and includes a rechargeable electric matcha frother, a handcrafted 250ml borosilicate glass and a premium 18/8 stainless steel matcha spoon.

Kit Out Your Kitchen Kindly donated by RKW This bundle of products from Sur La Table is worth over £800 and includes cookware, chopping & serving boards, utensils and electrical products. Whether cooking for one, or entertaining guests, Sur La Table brings together style, functionality and professional-quality results.

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BEST SUPERMARKET RETAILER

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CRITERIA: This award recognises a supermarket’s efforts for its house and home offer in store and/or online.

2026 FINALISTS

Aldi

Asda

Lidl

Morrisons

Sainsbury’s

Tesco

Waitrose

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BEST GARDEN CENTRE RETAILER – NATIONAL

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CRITERIA: This award recognises national garden centre retailers which have paid particular attention to the house and home sector.

2026 FINALISTS

Blue Diamond

British Garden Centres

Dobbies

Longacres

RHS Garden Centres

Squire’s

Tates of Sussex

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BEST GARDEN CENTRE RETAILER – INDEPENDENT

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CRITERIA: This award recognises independent garden centre retailers which have paid particular attention to the house and home sector.

2026 FINALISTS

Bents

Burford Garden Centre

Carr Farm Garden Centre

Fron Goch Garden Centre

Garsons

Gordale

Hillmount Garden Centre

Oakchurch Farm Shop and Garden Centre

Old Railway Line Garden Centre

Scotsdales

Stratford Garden Centre

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EXCELLENCE IN ONLINE RETAILING

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CRITERIA: Nominees had to be retailers of housewares who use the internet as a highly signiﬁcant route to consumers.

2026 FINALISTS

Argos

Arnotts of Ireland

Borough Kitchen

John Lewis

Joybuy

Lakeland

Marks & Spencer

Ocado

Potters Cookshop

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Wayfair

Harts of Stur

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BEST ONLINE MARKETPLACE OR COMMERCE PLATFORM

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CRITERIA: This award recognises online marketplaces and commerce platforms including TV and social media, which connect multiple third-party sellers with consumers.

2026 FINALISTS

Amazon

B&Q Marketplace

eBay

Instagram

OnBuy

QVC

Tesco Marketplace

TikTok Shop

TJC

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL TRAINING

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CRITERIA: This award is for a retailer’s approach to training for its team. This can be an on-going training programme or speciﬁc training initiative that has been instigated (or been particularly signiﬁcant) in the last year.

2026 FINALISTS

Arnotts of Ireland

Art of Living

Divertimenti

Elphicks

Harrods

Harts of Stur

John Lewis

Morleys

Potters Cookshop

Salamander Cookshop

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL DISPLAY – INDEPENDENT

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CRITERIA: Nominees had to be independent retailers for their window and/or in-store displays which are either speciﬁc to one product range or of a more generic nature which demonstrate originality and maximise visual impact.

2026 FINALISTS

Cooking Kneads

Cooks Galley

Divertimenti

Hargreaves

Harts of Stur

Housing Units

The Kitchen Range Cookshop

Peppercorn Cooking Specialist

Potters Cookshop

Salamander Cookshop

Woodbridge Kitchen Company

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL DISPLAY – MULTIPLE OR DEPARTMENT STORE

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CRITERIA: Nominees had to be multiple retailers, department store chains or branches, or independent department stores for their window and/or in-store displays which are either speciﬁc to one product range or of a more generic nature which demonstrate originality and maximise visual impact.

2026 FINALISTS

Aldiss

Arnotts of Ireland

Barkers of Northallerton

Blue Diamond

Borough Kitchen

Fenwick

Harrods

Jarrolds

John Lewis

Morleys

Vincent Davies

Webbs Garden Centre

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Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAILER INITIATIVE

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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 retailers, whether independent or multiple).

2026 FINALISTS

Barkers

Dawsons

Divertimenti

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Harrods

Harts of Stur

Jarrolds

FOR ITS JOSEPH JOSEPH SPACE

FOR ITS WÜSTHOF ROSEMARY

FOR ITS LESLEY WATERS EVENT

FOR ITS LE CREUSET WINTER

COOKWARE BRUNCH

TAKEOVER

John Lewis

Potters Cookshop

FOR ITS REBORN X BIFFA

OR ITS HALLOWEEN TRAIL

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Salamander Cookshop

The Kitchen Shop

FOR ITS THANKSGIVING EVENT

FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL

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BEST DEPARTMENT STORE – INDEPENDENT

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CRITERIA: Nominees had to be individual independent department stores or branches of a small group of up to three stores, showing excellence across the retail spectrum including: product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, display and (if relevant) multi-channel retailing.

2026 FINALISTS

Aldiss

Bakers & Larners of Holt

Barkers of Northallerton

Elphicks

Fortnum & Mason

Hargreaves & Sons

Harrods

Housing Units

Jarrolds

Vincent Davies

Voisins

Wardens of Newtownards

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BEST DEPARTMENT STORE – MULTIPLE BRANCH OR GROUP MEMBER

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CRITERIA: Nominees had to be a speciﬁc branch of a department store chain or group of above three stores, showing excellence across the retail spectrum including: product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, display and (if relevant) multi-channel retailing.

2026 FINALISTS

Fenwick

John Lewis

Leekes

Marks & Spencer

Morleys

Selfridges

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INDEPENDENT COOKSHOP OF THE YEAR

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CRITERIA: Nominees had to be 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.

2026 FINALISTS

Cooking Kneads

Cooks Galley

Divertimenti

Harts of Stur

The Kitchen Range Cookshop

Kooks Unlimited

Peppercorn Cooking Specialist

Potters Cookshop

Prep Cookshop and Richard Dare

Salamander Cookshop

Trevor Mottram

Woodbridge Kitchen Company

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MULTIPLE OR SMALL GROUP RETAILER OF THE YEAR

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CRITERIA: Nominees had to be 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.

2026 FINALISTS

Abraxas

B&M

Borough Kitchen

Charlies Stores

Dunelm

Homesense/ TK Maxx

Homestore + More

Lakeland

Lords at Home

ProCook

The Range

Robert Dyas

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EXCELLENCE IN COOKWARE

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CRITERIA: All cookware and bakeware products in any material, which were launched at UK retail or modiﬁed between June 2025 and June 2026.

2026 FINALISTS

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Culinary Fiveply Uncoated Frying Pan Set

80th Anniversary Laurel Wreath Bundt Pan

Circulon Halo with LaserDefense

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Hestan OvenBond

Original-Proﬁ Collection ShadowLine

FROM MEYER GROUP

FROM KUHN RIKON

FROM FISSLER

MasterClass Cast Aluminium Tagine with Self Basting and Cone Lid

Netherton Foundry x Borough Kitchen HeavyDuty Spun Iron Frying Pan

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TOP TOOL OR GADGET

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CRITERIA: Any gadget, tool, utensil or range (includes mills) of the same – whether practical or fun– which were launched at UK retail or modiﬁed between June 2025 and June 2026.

2026 FINALISTS

Aerolatte Champagne Gold To-Go Frother

Dreamfarm Fladle

Dreamfarm Oileroo

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Halve-It Food Slicing Tool

Hestan Provisions Chef’s Tools

Microplane Professional Avocado Tool

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Palm Mills Collection

Precision Handheld Mandoline

Zyliss Easy Pull Food Processor

FROM OXO

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CRITERIA: Product or range that helps clean and organise the home. Includes ﬂoorcare, laundry and cleaning products and tools including electrical and 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 2025 and June 2026.

2026 FINALISTS

Aluminium Extendable Squeegee

Beldray Anti-Bac Clip To Grip Mops

Collapsible Fabric WaterResistant Laundry Bag

FROM OXO

FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS

FROM MINKY

Ewbank RV1AUTO Robot Vacuum with Auto-Empty Docking Station

Mirage Plus Matt Black Sensor Recycler

MOVA P50 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum

FROM EKO HOME

FROM BEAM GROUP

Tower Digital Handheld Garment Steamer

UltraClean Microﬁbre Floor Mop Cleaning System

FROM RKW

FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

FROM BLUESTEM GROUP

Scrub Basics FROM SCRUB DADDY

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SAVE THE DATE

For the UK’s premier showcase of housewares, tabletop and small electrical brands 8 & 9 June 2027 in London Run by the industry, for the industry

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PLUGGED IN AWARD

SPONSORED BY

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 2025 and June 2026.

2026 FINALISTS

CASO Design Clear Ice Advanced Ice Cube Maker

Combi Microwave with Oven, Air Fry and Grill

FROM BEAM GROUP

FROM SMEG

Ice Cream Maker

KF4 Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with Iced Coffee

FROM DUALIT

Graef Goose Neck Kettle FROM DEVANEY & CO

Professional Juicer Mixer Grinder FROM HAMILTON BEACH

FROM KITCHENAID

Salter Crisp & Go FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS

Statesman Smart Kettle with Amazon Alexa

Tower Slushie Fusion 5-in-1 Frozen Drinks Maker

FROM BLUESTEM GROUP

FROM RKW

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REAL PEOPLE. REAL PRODUCTS. REAL IMPACT.

"To me retail is about joyful purchases. I love that moment when I see a product that sparks joy in me, and then seeing that same spark of joy translate to the customer." Jason Billings-Cray, John Lewis & Partners, Partner & Buyer

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CUTTING EDGE AWARD

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CRITERIA: All knives, scissors, cutting equipment, allied storage items, chopping boards and sharpeners, which were launched at UK retail or modiﬁed between June 2025 and June 2026.

2026 FINALISTS

Bisbell Magnetic Blade Guard

Classic Colour Collection – Fresh Rosemary

CrushGrind Zurich Chopping Boards

FROM HAUS

FROM WÜSTHOF

FROM BURTON MCCALL

Global BBQ Knife

Miyabi Iki 18cm Santoku Knife

PrimeCut Collection by Alexander Herrmann

FROM ZWILLING

FROM FISSLER

Professional Book Oak Knife Block Set

Swiss Classic Paring Knife 3 Piece Set

TeakHaus Herringbone Collection

FROM ROBERT WELCH DESIGNS

FROM VICTORINOX

FROM HAUS

FROM GRUNWERG

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SPONSORED BY

CRITERIA: Kitchenware products not covered in other categories that assist in the preparation of food and drink, such as storage containers, scales and measuring equipment which were launched at UK retail or modiﬁed between June 2025 and June 2026.

2026 FINALISTS

AdHoc Chado Matcha Connoisseur Set

Insulated Tea Mug

LocknLock FreshFit

FROM MEPAL

FROM MEYER GROUP

Orla Kiely Kitchen Storage & Textiles

Prepara Berry Pod

FROM DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS

Love Colour Blush and Sage Kitchen Textiles Range

FROM EDDINGTONS

FROM CAPTIVATE BRANDS

FROM DEXAM

Salter British Bakes Waterproof Kitchen Scale

Steel Coffee POP Container

FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS

FROM OXO

Tower 3-in-1 Jug Scale FROM RKW

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TOP OF THE TABLE AWARD

SPONSORED BY

CRITERIA: All tableware, glassware, tabletop accessories, serveware and tabletop textile products, which were launched at UK retail or modiﬁed between June 2025 and June 2026.

2026 FINALISTS

Artesania Coastal Collection FROM SELBRAE HOUSE

Cole & Mason Portobello Olive Wood Serving Boards

Glacier Fondue Set FROM KUHN RIKON

FROM DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS

Mikasa Moments Collection

Palm Air Cutlery

Sintra Collection

FROM ROBERT WELCH DESIGNS

FROM DEXAM

Wade Fish Jug

Yvonne Ellen Collection

FROM LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE'

Stellar Bantham and Mylor Tableware FROM HORWOOD HOMEWARES

FROM RKW

FROM CAPTIVATE BRANDS

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THE LICENSING AWARD

SPONSORED BY

CRITERIA: A speciﬁc product or range that is either officially licensed or celebrity endorsed which was launched at UK retail or modiﬁed between June 2025 and June 2026.

2026 FINALISTS

Disney Winnie The Pooh Scrub Mommy

Jamie Oliver Big Love Range

Laura Ashley Enamelware Range

FROM SCRUB DADDY

FROM LIFETIME BRANDS

FROM PENDEFORD HOUSEWARES

Matthew Williamson Ikat Range

Sara Miller London Anniversary Collection

The Beatles Yellow Submarine Timer

FROM MUSEUMS & GALLERIES

FROM ELITE TINS

FROM HAUS

VQ x Laura Ashley Wild Meadow Collection

William Morris At Home Collection

Yvonne Ellen Collection

FROM NEW DAWN INNOVATIONS

FROM CAPTIVATE BRANDS

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THE ECO AWARD

SPONSORED BY

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 2025 and June 2026.

2026 FINALISTS

Insulated Lunch Bags FROM BLACK+BLUM

Greener Cleaner 20 Multi-Use Recycled Microﬁbre Cloths

Klean Kanteen Rise Classic Bottle FROM WHITBY & CO

FROM VITALITY HOUSE

LocknLock The Clear

Mini Biffa Bin

Naked Microﬁbre Cloth

FROM MEYER GROUP

FROM REBORN

FROM MINKY

ReBorn Suri Soap Dish

Reusable Bottles & Cups

FROM REBORN

FROM FRANK GREEN

Sintra Blush Recycled Glassware FROM DEXAM

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THE INNOVATION AWARD

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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 category as well, but separate entries need to be made. To have been launched at retail between June 2025 and June 2026.

2026 FINALISTS

Espresso Machine with Cold Brew and Coffee Grinder

Fritaire Self-Cleaning Glass Air Fryer in Cherry Red

Graef Glass Induction Milk Frother

FROM SMEG

FROM DEVANEY & CO

JuiceMax Plus

Dreamfarm Oileroo

Dreamfarm Upcup

FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

FROM BURTON MCCALL

Rapid Brewer

Salter ActiBoost

FROM OXO

FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS

UltraClean Microﬁbre Floor Mop Cleaning System

FROM DEVANEY & CO

FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

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MADE IN BRITAIN AWARD

SPONSORED BY

CRITERIA: Any housewares product or range wholly produced, manufactured, or assembled within the UK. Products/ranges can be entered into this award as well as in another category. To have been launched at retail between June 2025 and June 2026.

2026 FINALISTS

Ergo Ironing Board Green

Mini Biffa Bin FROM REBORN

FROM MINKY

Netherton Foundry x Borough Kitchen Heavy-Duty Spun Iron Frying Pan FROM BOROUGH KITCHEN

ReBorn Recycled Dishrack

Sage & Sandstone Collection Classic Toaster

Washing Up Bowl with Plug

FROM REBORN

FROM DUALIT

FROM MINKY

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THE ICON AWARD

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CRITERIA: Classic housewares products 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 & 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, WÜSTHOF Classic Knives, Global Knives, OXO Good Grips Peelers, Peugeot Paris Salt & Pepper Mills and Le Creuset Cast Iron Shallow Casserole.

2026 FINALISTS

Aerolatte SteamFree Frother

Angled Measuring Jug

FROM EDDINGTONS

FROM OXO

Emma Bridgewater Polka Dot Tin Collection

Breakfast Set

Chantry Knife Sharpener

FROM SMEG

FROM TAYLOR’S EYE WITNESS

Falcon Enamel Classic Pie Dish

Keith Brymer Jones Word Range

FROM NIMBUS PRODUCTS

FROM FORMA HOUSE

FROM ELITE TINS

MasterClass Bakeware

Salter Timeless Scales

Wade Fish Jug

FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS

FROM RKW

FROM LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE EXCELLENCE IN HOUSEWARES AWARDS 2026

Celebrating excellence tonight. Shaping our industry’s future tomorrow.

Influence

Insight

Connection

BHETA champions suppliers, lobbies on legislation and ensures the industry’s voice is heard.

From market reports to AI-driven data, we give members the knowledge to grow.

From Exclusively Housewares to Meet the Buyer events – we unite suppliers and retailers.

Whether you’re a retailer or supplier, let’s shape tomorrow together. Contact Claire Smith - cs@bheta.co.uk

Find out more: www.bheta.co.uk

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THE SUPPLIER AWARDS

SPONSORED BY

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 sector over the past year.

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THE RISING STAR AWARD

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CRITERIA: This award recognises excellence among emerging industry professionals in the United Kingdom, who have been in the housewares industry for up to ﬁve years. Nominees can be from suppliers, retailers and other associated businesses within the housewares sector.

2026 FINALISTS

Adam Mahoney

Caitlin Crombie

Charles Cadman

DROPSHIP ASSISTANT BUYER – KITCHEN, TECH, FITNESS AND BABY, ROBERT DYAS

MARKETING COORDINATOR, HAUS

SENIOR NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER, ULTIMATE PRODUCTS

Eva Holmes

Isabelle Jones

Kitty Rose-Walker

TIKTOK BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, MINKY

TRADE SALES EXECUTIVE, RINKIT

ASSISTANT BUYER – KITCHEN AND HOUSEHOLD, HARRODS

Natalia Ciercierska

Niamh Thompson

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MERCHANDISING MANAGER HOME, UTILITY AND NURSERY, RKW

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OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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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 2025 – Richard Walker, managing director, Eddingtons 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: Richard Walker, managing director, Eddingtons.

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Exposé Travel – Your one-stop shop for all Housewares exhibitions worldwide. EXPOSÉ TRAVEL specialises in travel to housewares and related shows worldwide. We have been offering some very special rates for flights and hotels to the many exhibitions that take place in different parts of the world and work with small boutique housewares suppliers and retailers right up to the biggest companies on the show floor. We are also the exclusive travel partner to the Max Group of Companies, owners of The Excellence In Housewares Awards, Progressive Housewares, and HousewaresNews.net. Dear Friends and Clients, First and foremost, may I wish all of tonight’s awards nominees the very best of luck! Your commitment to excellent housewares product, retail and service truly is outstanding. As the industry’s specialist travel agent, you may have my services in the past, or I may not be known to you – in which case I would love to connect. I am also the official travel agent for the Inspired Home Show, Chicago – and proud to be so. We are always on hand to help with your housewares sector travel needs and by working with us as an industry specialist, we’re on hand – directly – to help with delays, changes of plans, cancellations and more – we love problem solving whether it’s in Chicago, Frankfurt – or anywhere else. No call centres to battle with when you’re already doing such a busy job. And that is why now, more than ever, I encourage you to use our services as a housewares industry specialist.

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