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hat better way to celebrate the achievements of the housewares industry than with an ‘all singing and dancing’ production! The 17th Excellence in Housewares Awards (presented by Progressive Housewares magazine in conjunction with the Cookshop and Housewares Association) takes its inspiration from the vibrant and enigmatic Bollywood film industry.

This evening, we will be recognising and rewarding proactive retailers that have raised the bar when it comes to engaging consumers as well as products that are influencing and reacting to the ways we live, cook and eat today. We are also recognising suppliers that are providing the vital support that stockists need by providing innovation, service and marketing excellence.

In a challenging and changing trading environment, the Above: Kicking up their heels at the 1920’s themed Excellence in Housewares Awards achievements of the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2016 2015: PH’s Jo Howard and Patrick Wade, the CHA’s Sarah Golden and Joan Woulfe, finalists are all the more significant – and there is all the more toastmaster Robert with the Bees Knees dancers. reason to recognise and celebrate them in style!

From the dhol and sitar players that welcomed you to our interactive Bollywood dance workshop later on, we hope you enjoy every moment of your part in tonight’s blockbuster Excellence in Housewares Awards.

Jo Howard, Emma Cain, Patrick Wade, Jakki Brown and Warren Lomax The Progressive Housewares team

It’s a pukka line-up!

The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2016 host is BBC radio DJ and TV presenter, Tommy Sandhu who presents his breakfast show on the BBC Asian Network as well as appearing on the BBC's The One Show, The World Travel Show Sunday Morning Live. We are also welcoming renowned impressionist, Anil Desai to the Excellence in Housewares stage. Anil’s impressions have earned him the worthy title of the ‘stand-up chameleon’.

Meanwhile, global dancing sensation, Karan Pangali is heading up the KSpark dance team tonight. Karan catapulted to fame when he became the sole UK finalist in Bollywood’s Hrithik Roshan’s Just Dance competition, surpassing over 40,000 dancers across UK, America and India.

Karan also stunned TV audiences when he combined stunts with dance in Akshay Kumar’s show, Dare 2 Dance.

Adding to the Bollywood atmosphere at our champagne reception (sponsored by Ultimate Products), our Excellence in Housewares’ sitar, santoor and tabla musicians are Deepak Kajazachi, Robin Sharma and Keval Joshi, and Dhol players: Sukh Singh and Hardev Kamba.

Above: Anil Desai.

Left: Tommy Sandhu.

Right: Karan Pangali.

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How are the finalists and winners for the most coveted industry awards decided? The Excellence in Housewares Awards build-up is all-round industry affair, involving suppliers and retailers from across the housewares spectrum. PH explains the judging process.

Industry affair The Product Judging Panel for 2016:

Above right: The 27 retail buyers and merchandisers that comprised the Product Judging Panel 2016 raise their glasses to the Excellence in Housewares Awards, along PH and observers from co-hosts the CHA/bira, and sponsors BHETA and the IHA. Right: Tom and Alison from Potters Cookshop (CHA Retailer of the Year 2015).

A Bollywood extravaganza The exuberant Bollywood-themed Awards night on October 5 includes the announcement of retailer and product winners, as well as the winners of the Supplier Awards for Excellence in Marketing, Service and Innovation, which are the result of an industrywide retailer poll.

A massive ‘thank you’ to all of our category and event sponsors, including Ultimate Products (sponsors of the cocktail reception), Imperial and Whitford, SMART Worldwide, Fiskars and Vitamix, who are all helping to create a night to remember. * See www.excellenceinhousewaresawards.co.uk

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Tina Barkway, trading director, Aldiss Christabel Biella, buyer, House of Fraser Sarah Bowman, buyer, Fenwick Canterbury Tom Carter, director, Potters Cookshop, Hockley Emma Cubley, junior buyer, House of Fraser Sarah Edmiston, buyer, The Tool Shop Group Amy Ellis, buyer, Bentalls Matt Fendall, manager, Essentials, Hazelmere Mark Fitzgerald, head of buying, Dunelm Darran Foster, merchandiser, Shop Direct Gary Gordon, buying director, Kitchen Kapers Nicola Hattersley, buyer, Cookshop, John Lewis Dean Hawes, buyer, Williams & Griffin Beth Hickson, buyer, Harrods Alison Hobbs, visual merchandiser, Potters Cookshop Maureen Hooker, head of home, Bakers and Larners Justin Kowbel, co-founder, Borough Kitchen Andrew Lindsay, buyer, Shop Direct Christine Lynn-Thomas, proprietor, Kooks Unlimited, Richmond Priti Merchant, senior buyer, Robert Dyas Beatrice Ndubuisi, senior merchandiser, Debenhams Helen Shaw, buyer, Fenwick Leicester Jayne Stewart, buyer, Ulster Stores Samm Swain, merchandising manager, Lakeland Matt Thomas, buyer, John Lewis Lyn Walsh, assistant buyer, Harrods Philippa White, senior assistant buyer, Debenhams * Besides the PH team, judging day observers were: CHA and bira’s Kate Godber; UK representative for the IHA and International Home + Housewares Show, Marcus Findlay, and BHETA’s housewares director, Will Jones.

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Arriving at the product finalists Suppliers submit their most innovative products (launched at retail between June 2015 and June 2016), including some nominated by any housewares stockist. New products, ranges, modifications and extensions to existing ranges are eligible.

Entry is free of charge and all product entries gain the attention of a prestigious judging panel, which shares experiences of successful products.

The Product Judging Day brings together 27 respected and proactive retail buyers from across the housewares retail spectrum. Judging criteria include product innovation and design excellence, quality of manufacture and presentation, and sales record or sales potential.

Judges scrutinise, handle and discuss product entries, category by category. They fill out a confidential ballot form, selecting their top six entries for each award. Points are allocated accordingly and then collated to arrive at the finalists and winners from the hundreds of entries.

The Innovation in Product Award focuses judges’ attention on the innovative aspects of new products or adaptations that improve functionality. Retailers ‘champion’ entries that they find particularly innovative.

For The Icon Award, each member of the judging panel nominates classic housewares products. Judges ‘champion’ icons on the resulting short list, and then fill out a voting form to determine finalists and winner. All Award winners remain confidential.

Determining the retailer finalists PH conducts an industrywide poll whereby suppliers vote for those retailers who have excelled in the past year.

Suppliers’ votes draw on the ‘frontline’ knowledge of their sales teams.

Retailers are also invited to self nominate for the Excellence in Retailer Initiative Award, Excellence in Retail Display Awards and also to forward their ‘star’ members of staff for the Retail Employee of the Year category.

PH invites all retailers nominated for the Excellence in Retail Display Awards to submit photographic imagery of Above: Duncan Loch from their best displays.

Ultimate Products and Tim PH researches nominated initiatives, and checks eligibility of those Yeadon from Kitchen Craft nominated for the Most Promising Newcomer Award. look at display entries.

The Retail Validation and Judging Panel comprises supplier representatives, with wide ranging collective experience of our industry. The Panel meets to validate the results of the suppler poll (and its winners and finalists, in some cases voting on tie-break situations). They look at retailer submissions and discuss and vote for initiatives, displays and retail employee entrants to determine these categories’ winners and finalists.

Below: The members of the panel with the PH team, at the Retail Judging and Validation Day, which took place at The Grosvenor House Hotel.

Below: Claire Shaw of Wilton Brands at the Retail Judging and Validation Day.

The 2016 Retail Validation Panel: Dr Samir Attia, chairman, SMART Worldwide Mark Baumann, sales director, Meyer Group Ivan Coveney, field sales manager, Salter Dario Galoppi, sales manager, Imperial Mohamed Hajat, head of sales, Burton McCall Duncan Loch, trading director, Ultimate Products Jane Mason, head of sales, Le Creuset Jeff Moody, managing director, bira direct Pete Nash, national field sales manager, DKB Household Israel Quintana, UK sales manager, KitchenAid Dan Roberts, head of UK sales, Joseph Joseph Claire Shaw, national account manager, Wilton Brands David Titterington, associate sales director, OXO Tim Yeadon, national field sales manager, Kitchen Craft

Above: Dunelm’s head of buying, Mark Fitzgerald at the Product Judging Day.

Two exceptional prizes This year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards night sees the presentation of two prestigious special awards for retailers: the new Oxford Summer School Award, and the global accolade of gia UK winner.

British Independent EXCELLENCE IN HOUSEWARES Retailers Association SPECIAL AWARD (bira) is the proud sponsor of the Oxford Summer School Award, an award for an exceptional retailer that the panel agreed deserving of the investment in their career. The Oxford Summer School has been transforming the careers of retail professionals from their first steps in retail management right through to board level since 1923. Many of the top retail leaders attribute their success in part to their OSS experience.

The winner will access the highest quality specialised retail management training, designed by retailers for retailers, with a value up to £2,995. This covetable prize will inspire new ways of thinking and working and have a positive impact on the business. The Oxford Summer School programme portfolio includes the Foundation, Academy and Masters and the new Digital Retail Bootcamp.

For the past 12 years, The Excellence in Housewares Awards has been linked with gia: the Global Innovation Awards programme, globally sponsored by the International Housewares Association (IHA) and the International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS), with PH as UK sponsor.

One Excellence in Housewares Awards 2016 retail winner will become the UK gia winner for 2016/2017. The winner will fly out to Chicago to represent the UK at the international gia gala during the IH+HS (March 18-21). Around 25 national gia winners compete for the coveted titles of Global Honoree.

See www.housewares.org/gia Sponsored by

Above: SMART Worldwide’s Dr Samir Attia judging display entries.

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Retail Employee of the Year 2016 Criteria: Nomination of retail employees who make a difference with their enthusiastic, attentive and knowledgeable service (and who could be considered ‘the unsung heroes’ of the shop floor or customer services team.)

l Stephan Amis

l Maureen Craig

l Abigail Goodes

cookshop team leader, Jarrold, Norwich

manager, Abraxas Weedon

manager, Luxe Cookshop, Northampton

“Joining in 1997 as a Christmas temp, Steve was quickly promoted. He has exceptional selling skills and unrivalled product knowledge. Regular customers often call in advance to find out when he will be working. No job is ever too big, and he is often in the store early, filling the shelves or making notes as to what needs ordering.

Steve is an integral and valuable part of the store and he will be greatly missed when he retires at the end of November 2016.”

“Mo joined in 2008 as a general member of staff, becoming branch manager in 2012. She has an all-encompassing talent in making customers feel welcome; she ascertains quickly what people need and has reams of product knowledge. Mo is calm, capable, highly respected and is always looking at ways to increase customer footfall. Younger staff members have said they feel better equipped for the world having worked under Mo’s guidance. Mo works hard to achieve a shopping experience which, wherever possible, exceeds customers’ expectations.”

“Thanks to Abigail’s constant enthusiasm, dedication and passion, Luxe Cookshop has flourished into a successful start up business. She has found local events to take Luxe to the community, and organised instore demonstrations for local groups.

Before she came to Luxe, Abi was a senior at a local kennels, and we joke that she has picked up some of the dogs’ traits: she is loyal like a Labrador, enthusiastic like a Springer, and tenacious like a Terrier.”

l Alison Hobbs

l Maureen Hooker

l Andrew Milward

sales assistant and visual merchandiser, Potters Cookshop, Hockley

retail sales manager, Bakers and Larners, Holt

section leader, Bents Garden & Home’s Cook Shop, Warrington

“Alison joined Potters in 2013. She creates such fantastic and imaginative windows that customers come specifically to see them.

Alison is an extremely talented cake maker, coming up with inspirational ideas, and sending sugarcraft sales through the roof.

Whenever we get a new product in, Alison learns how best to use it so that she can then demonstrate it to customers. She never ceases to amaze: always cheerful, enthusiastic, full of ideas, and eager to learn and share her knowledge.”

“Maureen joined 22 years ago and has been running our award winning Cookshop for the last 15 years. It has quadrupled in size, and is one of our store’s top performing departments. Maureen combines experience, expertise and enthusiasm and instils a teamwork ethos, ensuring the department is always striving to understand customers’ needs. Her boundless energy extends beyond her department and she is a valued key figure at Bakers and Larners.”

“Andrew joined in January 2014 and has made a major contribution to the on-going success of the department. He has used his extensive experience to build up Bents’ impressive product range. Andrew and his team turn footfall into sales via demonstrations. He is proactive in providing information for blogs and seasonal recommendations and has established an annual Homewares event.

He is friendly, approachable and committed to providing advice, and delivering the highest levels of customer service.”

Sponsored by As a family company with family values, putting people at the heart of everything we do, Brabantia is proud to support the Retail Employee of the Year Award. These awards recognise outstanding employees that have shown true dedication and often exceed expectations to provide world-class consumer experience. www.brabantia.com .

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Congratulations to all award finalists and winners

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2016 Finalists

Most Promising Newcomer Criteria: Nominees should be a new cookshop or housewares business (not including new branches of cookshops), which has opened or started up over the past three years (ie since 1 July 2013). A retailer that has already won Most Promising Newcomer cannot win a second time.

Finalists Cook Central Luxe Cookshop l Cook Central

Prep Cookshop

St Andrews Having opened in March 2014 in the former Pots and Pans site, Cook Central has built up its following of tourists and local shoppers. Tourists are returning from as far as the US thanks to the shop’s product range, product knowledge and friendly customer service. The bright, modern looking shop attracts customers with its themed and seasonal windows.

Retro Cookshop Ruby & Scarlet

l Luxe Cookshop Northampton In September 2015, the cookshop opened as a new concession within the home furnishing showroom, Bell of Northampton where its owners also run a lighting concession. The well-presented cookshop provides a wide range of stylish products and is building its name and customer base via involvement with community events and on social media.

l Prep Cookshop

l Retro Cookshop

l Ruby & Scarlet

Stoke Newington

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Felixstowe

Established in February 2015, Prep Cookshop stocks a design conscious, edited collection, including products that might not be found in larger stores. Prep has become a hub for the community; it is active on social media, and encourages visits from all age groups – including youngsters dressed for Halloween. Prep is now getting national recognition as an independent boutique selling via the online platform, Trouva.

Having opened in April 2014, Retro Cookshop’s first two years have been fruitful, gathering lots of fans who appreciate its friendly service and wide stock of housewares and kitchen gifts. The family team benefits from previous cookshop experience and is keen to invigorate the high street, with frequent social media posts to prompt shoppers and showcase new ranges and competitions.

Two friends from corporate backgrounds took a career change to launch the stylish and expansive cookshop, Ruby & Scarlet in November 2015. With a spacious layout, stunning bay windows, bright white fixtures and warm lighting, the store is inviting and easy to navigate. It has already gained a reputation for its product range and friendly team. Initiatives include in-store food tastings from local producers.

Sponsored by OXO is proud to be the sponsor of the Most Promising Newcomer Award. This award recognises and celebrates strong, new businesses entering the housewares market. OXO was founded in 1990 on the philosophy of Universal Design and offers hundreds of products covering many areas of the home, all created based on this principle and to make everyday living easier. www.oxouk.com .

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2016 Finalists

Excellence in Direct Retailing Criteria: Nominees should be retailers of housewares that use one or more non-‘bricks and mortar’ channels as a highly significant or primary route to its consumers. Retail channels may be internet, catalogue, TV or a combination of these.

l Amara Living

l Amazon

l Harts of Stur

Amara strives to bring the very best in luxury home fashion to style-hungry consumers. Having started as an interior design business in 2005, Amara has always been about sharing designer style and expert knowledge. Its Kitchen and Dining collections have grown, showcasing many brands with its stunning visual presentation.

Amazon continues to push the boundaries of online retail with the introduction of ultra fast same day deliveries in some locations and its Amazon Prime Day exclusive member event. With Amazon’s massive array of products (and as an important portal for vendors), consumers can find trends direction when shopping for housewares via The Expert’s Edits.

Harts of Stur has had another productive 12 months, both online and in its store, with customer service a priority for both channels. Harts’ successful Black Friday event set the marker for the retailer’s busiest Christmas and New Year sale period for several years. Harts has now been awarded the Gold Trusted Merchant Accreditation from FeeFo.

l Lakeland

l Prezola

l Shop Direct

Lakeland is providing consumers with plenty of inspiration for healthy eating through its partnership with Davina McCall, with lots of sugar free and low carbs recipe advice as well as her accessible product range. In the UK and beyond, Lakeland promotes its ‘tried and trusted’ formula via its inspiring online, print and store channels.

Launched in 2010, Prezola scooped Best Gift List at the British Wedding Awards 2016. Couples can combine their home and kitchenware gift wish list with honeymoon fund donations and charity giving. The site features 300 top brands including Wedgwood, Le Creuset and KitchenAid and enables couples to request products and brands not already listed.

Shop Direct has seen a fantastic increase of 18% year-on-year, driven by its strong brand portfolio, which includes Very. Consumers are increasingly trading up to branded products as features and benefits have become more important in online retailing.

Key full price and promotional events including Black Friday have improved conversion to basket and contributed to growth.

Sponsored by SMART Worldwide is motivated by the creativity of its team and the delight of its clients with all its Modern and Retro lines. The SMART Choice became our passion and it transcends the products’ functionality and elegance. We are thankful to all our clients who have led to our swift expansion and permanent sponsorship of Excellence in Direct Retailing. www.smartworldwidefun.com .

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Congratulations to the Award Finalists Wilton is proud to sponsor the 2016 Excellence in Retail Training Award.

For over 85 years, Wilton, with its world renowned Wilton Method of Cake Decorating has provided certified instruction and a proven technique of making cake decorating easier.

Wilton provides the inspiration, education and innovative tools consumers need to succeed.

Contact sales@wilton.co.uk to learn more about offering and teaching Wilton Method Classes in your store. wilton.co.uk Š2015 Wilton Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Excellence in Retail Training 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.

Finalists Fenwick Brent Cross John Lewis

l Fenwick Brent Cross Training is incorporated into the Cookshop team’s daily early morning meeting, in addition to training sessions most weeks.

Supplier training bolsters the team’s expert product knowledge, and staff members often get the chance to take samples home to try out and then pass on. The staff message book is an important means of keeping everyone ‘in the loop.’

l Kitchens, Bath, Bristol

and Cardiff

Kitchens (now part of the Steamer Trading Group, after its acquisition announcement in May) has developed a legendary, multiaward winning training programme over 41 years, incorporating daily 10 minute sessions and weekly one hour sessions.

Brand ambassadors receive extra training and responsibility for key brands, and share their knowledge with other staff members.

Kitchens Looses, Norwich Steamer Trading

l John Lewis John Lewis hosts two ‘hands-on’ Cookshop training days a year at the Miele headquarters (one for new and one for more experienced partners) with lots of supplier interaction. Video Conferences take place every three weeks to share information about products. The other key aspect of training is the Selling Academy the web based system where partners can access detailed product information.

l Looses, Norwich

l Steamer Trading

Looses organises evening ‘hands-on’ training sessions featuring several different suppliers - staff members are split into teams to get experience with, for example, different knives and pans. There are also 10-minute training sessions every weekday, and staff members take turns to research and talk about a product or range. Team members are going out to evaluate other stores, as well as participating in supplier training events.

The year’s focus has been to develop expert staff members in key areas, equipped to talk passionately about and demonstrate products to peers and customers. Expert areas so far include: Cookware, Bakeware, Juicing and Blending, and Coffee. For example, The Coffee Expert works closely with key suppliers, as well as baristas from local coffee shops, to understand the art and science of each brewing technique.

Sponsored by Wilton Brands International is a global leader in the cake decorating category. Founded in 1929, our mission is to provide education, inspiration and thoughtfully designed innovative products that help the consumer to create and recreate beautifully decorated cakes and baked treats. For over 85 years Wilton has been teaching cake decorators with its world-renown Wilton Method of Cake Decorating that provides instruction and a proven technique to make cake decorating easier, taught by certified instructors. www.wilton.com.

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2016 Finalists

Excellence in Retail Display Criteria: Nominees should be an independent retailer. 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.

(independent)

Finalists Abraxas Borough Kitchen l Abraxas Abraxas’ stores come in different shapes and sizes but each showcase the retailer’s distinctive style from its creative windows to its elegant and homely in-store displays.

Abraxas makes use of vintage style shop fixtures and crates, marble tops and rustic polished wood as well as bespoke painted shelving. Striking blocks of product contrast the lifestyle cameos on busily stacked tables.

Lords Sands Cookshop The Mistley Kitchen

l Borough Kitchen Borough Market, Hampstead and Chiswick Appealing to urban cooks, Borough Kitchens’ displays provide opportunities for its products to shine (supported by the retailer’s own explanations of why ranges have been selected). Sleek lines (softened by vases of real flowers), restrained use of colour and tables set ready for dining are typical of the stores’ interiors.

l Lords

l Sands Cookshop

l The Mistley Kitchen

Lords adapts its merchandising to its local settings while remaining true to brand identity. Its large sixth store – in Chorleywood - has uncluttered shelves in simple units, bright lighting, distinctive graphics to ‘signpost’ categories and freestanding units in spacious aisles. The shop’s central area provides seasonal inspiration, such as outdoor living and entertaining.

Penrith

Mistley

Sands’ creative windows include a homemade drink and preserving theme, with a wooden Kilner trolley stacked with bottles and jars, offset by crates and bales of ‘harvest’ straw. Another simple and striking example is a fusion of modern and traditional style kitchenware using one colour, offset with shades of ivory and grey, wooden crates and vintage style timepieces.

The retail area that compliments The Mistley Kitchen’s cookery school provides a tempting array of kitchen tools, tableware and gifts for the home on elegant wooden boxed shelving alongside chunky wood and clean steel presentation tables, with wicker and wire crates, as well as treasures to discover on and around chairs and casually dressed lifestyle tables.

Sponsored by The Meyer Group is delighted to sponsor The Excellence in Housewares Awards, recognising retailers, suppliers and manufacturers for their commitment and dedication to the housewares industry.

For more than four decades, Meyer has been a world leader in culinary innovation, bringing premium quality cookware into kitchens all over the world. We’ve built our reputation as a world-class manufacturer on the strength of our design and expertise and a long history of technology and innovation. Our broad portfolio of brands includes Ruffoni, Anolon, Circulon, Raymond Blanc, Prestige and Cake Boss. www.meyergroup.co.uk.

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2016 Finalists

Excellence in Retail Display

(multiple or department store)

Criteria: Nominees should be a multiple retailer, a department store chain or independent department store. 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.

Finalists Barkers Home Bentalls l Barkers Home Northallerton Design inspiration for the new look Barkers Home came from as far afield as New York.

Different approaches to its Cook, Wine & Dine merchandising ensure a journey of discovery from a professional style kitchen area with its simple stacks of stainless pans near the Aga to inspiring colour themed seasonal lifestyle areas and clusters of displays on upcycled wooden cable spools.

l Fenwick

Fenwick Colchester

l Bentalls Kingston Bentalls’ inventive windows include its series of ‘under the seascapes’, featuring treasures caught in nets and partially buried in the sand – cutlery, plates, bowls, mugs, jugs, goblets and glassware.

Meanwhile, its ‘Home Sweet Home’ windows lured curious shoppers to peek through the illuminated cut-out letters into room settings, styled in pastel shades.

Lakeland Steamer Trading

l Steamer Trading

Colchester

l Lakeland

Fenwick Colchester (previously Williams & Griffin) has undergone a dramatic facelift, including the relocation of Cookshop, China and Glass. The department benefits from some stylish new fixtures and fittings, including an impressive Nespresso section.

Tables and benches dressed with coordinated collections compliment elegant tableware shelves, while informative graphics include consumer advice on knives selection.

Lakeland’s display highlights include its refurbished flagship store, Windermere, which includes a state of the art demonstration kitchen (used for display when not in action), impulse purchase baskets and feature boxes around the colourful tillpoints, colour blocked small electricals, offset by bright lighting and a dramatic ceiling. Clear signage and spacious aisles contribute to ease of navigation.

Within a myriad of different store settings or ‘stages’, Steamer Trading’s brand of instore theatre includes stunning backlit bays of mugs and knives, dramatic walls of small electricals, feature tables and pedestals to showcase product collections. Warm lighting and homely table settings offer inspiration and contributes to an inviting atmosphere.

Sponsored by Tefal continuously strives to deliver excellence in non-stick cookware innovation. Likewise we are delighted to be associated with this award for multiples or department stores that seek excellence in retail display. www.tefal.co.uk/ingenio .

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2016 Finalists

Excellence in Retail 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).

Finalists Borough Kitchen Harts of Stur l Borough Kitchen for its Cook School The Schools in Hampstead and Chiswick teach transferrable skills and techniques (rather than being recipe focused) with instructors that are highly qualified chefs.

There is a 100% hands-on approach, and the classes encourage two-way discussions (throughout the lesson and while sharing a meal at the end). Students experience how quality tools help them cook.

Kitchens, Bristol Leekes Upstairs Downstairs

l Harts of Stur for The Mouse Trap Theatre Harts sponsored the Mouse Trap Food Theatre at the Sturminster Cheese Festival for the first time in September 2015. Harts arranged a programme of top local chefs and food experts, punctuated by quizzes and omelette challenges. The theatre encouraged people to visit the store (with vouchers) and coincided with in-store demonstrations, resulting in record sales.

l Kitchens, Bristol

l Leekes

l Upstairs Downstairs

for Shaun in the City

for its Privilege Card

for its Festival Activities

Kitchens sponsored the Shaun the Sheep public arts trail in summer 2015, with ‘Tutti Fruitti’ Shaun outside the shop (raising funds for the children’s hospital). Visitors (including lots of new ones) searched for hidden fruit and vegetables, designed sheep coasters, decorated biscuits and shared photos via social media for Kitchens’ ‘photoflock’ wall. Its window featured ‘wool’ made from spiralised vegetables.

Cardholders enjoy free tea and coffee on weekdays and benefit from exclusive offers, savings and product giveaways.

They receive early notification of sales (with invitations to previews), have priority booking for events and can attend exclusive shopping evenings. They are also entered into a free monthly prize drawer to win a £200 gift card and benefit from expert style tips.

Upstairs Downstairs is “taking the shop out to the people,” along with its Cookery Workshop. The retailer added the Shrewsbury Flower Show to its ‘road show’ earlier this year, raising its profile with a 30 minute cookery demonstration (and handing out thousands of cards). Upstairs Downstairs’ presence at local Food Festivals includes popular hands-on knives skills lessons.

Sponsored by DKB is proud to sponsor this year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards. We are working in an industry which needs constant innovation and thought leadership to succeed, but it is equally important that we take time to recognise everyone’s achievements and efforts be they within the retail or supply sectors. We wish everyone who has entered the best of luck and look forward to celebrating with you all on the night. www.dkbrands.com

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Excellence in Non-Specialist Criteria: Nominees should have in excess of four stores, and stock housewares as part of their selection of goods.

This includes supermarkets, home improvement stores, garden centres, home furnishing stores and general stores (but does not include department stores). The award is for excellence across the retail spectrum including product range, marketing and promotion, display and (if relevant) multi-channel retailing. Achievement in improving sales, profitability and/or footfall over the last year.

Multiple Retailing Finalists

Blue Diamond Group Collectables l Blue Diamond Group

Dunelm

Blue Diamond’s flagship site at Trentham Gardens has undergone a stylish makeover in the past year. With 17 sites, the Group is the third largest garden centre retail group in the UK, and its Home departments take pride in bringing a point of difference to consumers, both in brand offering and with beautiful presentation including lifestyle housewares merchandising.

Leekes Robert Dyas

l Collectables With seven stores in the North East (including its flagship in the Metro Centre, Gateshead) and online, Collectables has reinvented its business, with a fresh focus that embraces kitchen and dining, alongside home fragrances and a wide variety of gifts. The new direction reflects the increasing popularity of practical gifts for the home in recent years.

l Dunelm

l Leekes

l Robert Dyas

Passionate about value for money and great customer service, Dunelm has developed into a market leader for homewares, with over 150 stores and more planned throughout 2016 and 2017.

It is also trialling new concepts for store layout, bringing its Kitchen area to the fore, and rolling out new displays that make the shopping experience easier and more inspiring.

The family owned business with over 115 years of trading history operates five home department stores in Coventry, Bilston, Llantrisant, Cross Hands and Melksham,.

Stores are benefiting from the positioning of Cookshop at the front of the store, and the group is encouraging customer loyalty with its Privilege Card and via cookery demonstrations and special events.

With its unrivalled position on a multitude of high streets (a total of 95 stores and over 140 years of trading history), Robert Dyas has now embarked on a fresh focus on its kitchenware offering as well as its in-store presentation. The retailer has shown improved year-on-year results and has been investing in marketing and promotional initiatives.

Sponsored by Born from a passion to innovate, Camelbak has built its reputation by engineering products that exceed customer expectations for quality and durability and are proud of its Got Your Bak™ Lifetime Guarantee. We are therefore delighted to be a sponsor of the Awards, honouring excellence in our industry. www.camelbak.com .

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Excellence in Specialist Retailing (multiples and large independents) Criteria: Nominees should be a specialist retailer (other than a department store chain) with three stores plus an online store, or four or more stores. They should demonstrate 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.

Achievement in improving sales, profitability and/or footfall.

Finalists Abraxas Kitchens l Kitchens

Lakeland l Abraxas Abraxas’ branches in Weedon’s Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Rugby, Northampton and Banbury are all unique settings but share the retailer’s strong brand identity, with beautiful displays and knowledgeable service. The character of the retailer (established 20 years ago) is echoed in its web store, with its quirky graphics and recipe ideas.

With stores in Bath, Bristol and Cardiff, Kitchens Cookshop has traded for over 40 years, with a strong reputation for excellent training and outstanding service. It encourages footfall to stores and online via competitions and events. Its online store was re-launched last September and includes product guides and hundreds of recipes. In May, Steamer Trading announced its acquisition of Kitchens.

Lords Steamer Trading

l Lakeland

l Lords

l Steamer Trading

Renowned for its wide range and proactive buying, Lakeland has been putting kitchenware into the national psyche for over 50 years via its iconic catelogue, stores and media interaction. Following major investment in its distribution hub and the opening of international stores, recent developments include the £1 million Windermere makeover with its state of the art kitchen hub.

Lords’ sixth store (Chorleywood) was rebranded after refurbishment earlier this year - bright, open and easy to navigate.

Each store is tailored to its locality in terms of looks and stock. Lords takes pride in friendly service and free home delivery, champions high streets and supports community causes, besides attracting wider sales via its long established ecommerce site.

Over 30 years old, and with 38 Steamer Trading Cooskhop stores, the expanding retailer acquired heritage brand, Divermenti and its celebrated cookery school earlier this year and announced the acquisition of Kitchens Cookshop in Bath, Bristol and Cardiff. Steamer styles itself as a stunningly presented local specialist in each of its varied locations, with an informative and inspiring online platform.

Sponsored by KitchenAid is proud to sponsor the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2016, which celebrate the accomplishments of both retailers and suppliers who set an exemplary standard for the industry. KitchenAid revolutionised food preparation in 1919, setting the standard in the small domestic appliance market for reliability, flawless performance and timeless design. www.kitchenaid.co.uk .

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2016 Finalists

Best Department Store

(independent)

Criteria: Nominees should be an individual independent department store or branch of a small group of up to three stores. 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. Achievement in improving sales, profitability and/or footfall.

l Bakers and Larners

l Barker’s Home

l Barnitts

Holt

Northallerton

York

Cookshop sales and margins have increased significantly thanks to the department’s hard working team and introduction of new ranges. The department’s Complete Kitchen section continues to add theatre, with regular cooking demonstrations and kitchenware demonstrations by TV’s Malcolm Harradine. Bakers and Larners proudly supports local charities.

The furnishing and lifestyle store on the outskirts of the town (which also houses the renowned Barkers department store) has undergone a £3million redevelopment.

The result is a stunning new look store that is twice as large (60,000 square feet). It is has a new Cook, Wine & Dine section, introducing a wide range of exciting brands in a stylish setting.

Situated in the heart of historic York, Barnitts is one of the city’s largest independent department stores, with 45,000 square feet of retail space dedicated to the home and garden. The family owned store started with over 100 years of trading history has expanded into neighbouring buildings and has a reputation for its friendly, helpful service.

l Dawsons

l Housing Units

l Jarrold

Skipton and Clitheroe

Manchester

Norwich

Dawsons Department Store is a family owned business located in the centre of the market town of Clitheroe (for more than 30 years, where it has grown to be a leading independent for the area) and its newer store in Skipton. The retailer’s eCookshop is renowned for its good service, promotional campaigns and customer engagement.

In its 69th year of trading and with over 120,000 square feet including housewares, Housing Units is the leading home furnishing centre of the north, attracting a million visitors a year. It prides itself on exceptional service, including top hatted doormen, and is proactive with demonstrations and marketing, including glamorous TV advertising that features staff as extras.

Established in 1823, the family-owned store is one of Norwich’s renowned landmarks and offers a unique and contemporary shopping experience with a sense of heritage. Jarrold’s comprehensively stocked and well presented kitchenware, tabletop and small electricals department hosts regular demonstrations, featuring local chefs, and benefits from its proximity to the popular delicatessen.

Sponsored by

The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) is the UK’s leading trade association representing thousands of independent retailers across the retail sector. Its aim is to protect, promote and further the interests of UK independent retailers and suppliers including independent department stores. They are often the lifeblood of a town, drawing customers into their towns for the benefit of other retailers too. bira is supporting this award to give industry recognition and public reward to these outstanding stores and the inspiring people behind them. www.bira.co.uk

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Best Department Store Criteria: Nominees should be a specific branch of a department store chain or group of above three stores (including members of the Fenwick Group). 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. Achievement in improving sales, profitability and/or footfall.

(multiple branch or group member)

l Bentalls

l De Gruchy

l Fenwick

Kingston-upon-Thames

Jersey

Multi-award winning Bentalls brings kitchenware to life with its Living Kitchen demonstration area and prides itself on its in-store presentation. The store’s innovative window displays often showcase housewares products in inventive ways, including recent ‘under sea treasures’ (with tableware caught up in nets and nestling in the seabed).

Brent Cross

Acquired by Ulster Stores Group in 2006, de Gruchy is one of the oldest department store retailers in the UK and Channel Islands, celebrating over 200 years of trading in Jersey. It occupies a prime space in St Helier’s main shopping street and its kitchenware department offers a wide selection from many leading brands.

l Fenwick

l Fenwick

l John Lewis

Colchester

Newcastle

Birmingham

Part of the Fenwick Group since 2008, Fenwick Colchester (previously Williams & Griffin) has just undergone a £35million refurbishment, expanding the store’s overall space by 50%, and incorporating an airy, bright large central atrium, bathed in natural light. Now on the third floor, the Cookshop, Dining and Small Electricals department has worked closely with suppliers to create it stylish new look.

Founded in 1882, Fenwick Newcastle is a retail flagship. The store attracts North East foodies with its spectacular Foodhall, which, following its recent multi-million pound redevelopment, offers a world class retail and dining experience. Those purchasing ingredients can pick up all they need for preparation and serving in the immaculately presented Cookshop, Dining and Electrical departments.

John Lewis, Birmingham is the division's first new full-line department store to open in four years. It is one of the largest stores and a regional flagship, bringing together real innovation in design and retail display.

A demonstration kitchen is incorporated into the Cookshop area, adding theatre to the shopfloor and bringing the assortment to life for customers.

Last year’s Best Department Store winner following the major refurbishment of its Cooking and Small Electricals, Fenwick Brent Cross boasts elegant new fixtures and engaging, end of aisle information screens. Fenwick Brent Cross hosts in-store events, and makes training a priority for its enthusiastic team.

Sponsored by Since 2003 Joseph Joseph has become a global leader for distinctive, innovative and functional products for the home. As a brand born in the UK with a strong focus on retail, it is proud to sponsor this category and recognise the hard work and creativity of all the nominees. www.josephjoseph.com .

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Le Creuset is delighted to sponsor the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2016 CHA Retailer of the Year Award, recognising excellence and uncompromising performance in all aspects of retailing. Best of luck to all of this year’s finalists. www.lecreuset.co.uk

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CHA Retailer of The Year Criteria: Nominees must be independent CHA members (currently and through to 2017). Excellence in areas across the retail spectrum, including: product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion and display (and - if relevant - multi-channel retailing.)

l Abraxas

l Barnitts

l Looses

Beautifully crafted shops vary from the upper floor of a barn at Weedon’s Heart of the Shires Shopping Village to the narrow, two-storey historic site in Banbury’s market place, as well as its branches in Rugby and Northampton. Abraxas embraces stylish presentation, a wide range of stock from gadgets to electricals, and teams of knowledgeable staff.

York

Norwich

In the heart of historic York, the family run independent department has become one of the city’s much-loved destinations.

Having steadily expanded into neighbouring premises, Barnitts prides itself on offering everything for the home and garden, including well-stocked and neatly presented kitchenware, tableware, utility and small electrical appliances.

Tucked away in a historic courtyard and having traded for over 200 years, Looses’ excellent selection of kitchenware includes an upper floor devoted to everything needed for baking and cake creation. It even has a personalised printed ribbon service. Its fresh focus on staff excellence includes recognising staff members’ achievements.

l Lords

l Potters Cookshop

l Trevor Mottram

Its rebranding as Lords at Home complete, and with six stores in and around London, in March this year the family-run business won the prestigious international housewares retailing accolade, gia (Global Innovation Award) Honoree, and in May won the UK’s independent retailing crown of bira retailer of the year. Lords varies its presentation of cookware and utility according to its location.

Hockley

Tunbridge Wells

Potters Cookshop went from being Most Promising Newcomer in 2014 to CHA Retailer of the Year in 2015 and continues to grow. It proactively engages customers with regular demonstrations and events – including taking the shop into the community with its recent sponsorship of the Hockley Wild Wood event. Customers make a beeline to come and see its inventive displays.

Situated in the historic pedestrian area of The Pantiles, and blending heritage with contemporary inside, Trevor Mottram is renowned for its comprehensive stock, culinary knowledge and extensive kitchenware for everyone including devoted chefs and specialists. The store celebrated its 40th year last year, with an anniversary offer for its customers over 40 weeks.

Sponsored by Iconic cookware brand Le Creuset is recognised worldwide for market-leading, premium cookware ranges including enamelled cast iron, 3-ply Stainless Steel, Toughened Non-Stick, oven-to-table stoneware, plus kitchen tools, textiles and wine accessories. With innovation and uncompromising quality at the forefront of the brand’s success, Le Creuset is delighted to sponsor the CHA Retailer of the Year Award 2016, recognising excellence and uncompromising performance in all aspects of retailing. www.lecreuset.co.uk.

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Excellence in Cookware Criteria: All cookware and bakeware products in metals, glass, ceramic, silicone, plastic or any other material, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2015 and June 2016.

l 3-ply Stainless Steel 30cm Non-Stick Frying Pan

l Eaziglide Neverstick 2

l Jamie Oliver Bakeware

from Imperial International

from DKB

from Le Creuset

Imperial makes its titanium reinforced toughened aluminium Eaziglide Neverstick2 cookware specifically to make life easier. The patented Neverstick2 ‘seven times stronger’ technology lasts much longer than conventional coatings, resulting in a truly spectacular cooking surface which is incredibly easy to clean and allows you to cook with no oil or butter for a healthier lifestyle.

Launched this year, this new bakeware range from Jamie Oliver features unique and innovative solutions to make perfect bakes and cakes – the Jamie way! Featuring springform cake tins which have been redesigned to create a unique ‘straight wall’ frame which leaves no impression on your cake, to tart tins with wide, pronounced flutes and a generous deep base.

Presented in a fresh and stylish harbour blue non stick coating.

The Le Creuset 3-ply Stainless Steel 30cm Frying Pan features the brand’s ultimate nonstick coating. Metal utensil safe, this tough, abrasion-resistant coating system releases food effortlessly time after time. The larger size is perfect for family meals or when cooking for entertaining. The highly-efficient, multi-layer construction means heat spreads evenly throughout the entire pan for perfect cooking results.

l M-Cuisine from Joseph Joseph One of the main problems people encounter when heating food in a microwave is that the container used can become very hot. MCuisine™ cool-touch products have been specifically designed to solve this. They have a double-walled construction that ensures the outside surface remains cool after heating.

Splash-proof lids with steam vents help reduce mess and their stylish design means they can be taken straight to the table.

l Perfect Slice Bakeware with Portion Control from BergHOFF BergHOFF’s innovative Perfect Slice bakeware features a patented slicing tool and portion control markings inside the pan – perfect for uniform-size servings. The Ferno Green non-stick interior is healthier for the family and better for the environment too. There are six baking pans available in this inventive bakeware range.

l Prestige Stone Quartz from Meyer Group Prestige’s Stone Quartz premium performance cookware is for the health conscious cook. The durable cast aluminium range heats quickly and evenly so everyday favourites can be made the low fat way. This eye-catching range features a speckled nonstick, anti-scratch interior which releases food easily and is easy to clean. It is also PFOA free so it’s super healthy too.

Sponsored by bira direct is passionate about serving the cookshop industry and supporting the CHA. So it is with pride that we sponsor the Excellence in Cookware Award for 2016. Cookware is a fundamental category for cookshops and housewares retailers, and we're pleased to reward those who are committed to innovation and good products. Good luck to all the finalists and special thanks to all those who continue to support bira direct and the independent retailer, especially the retail and supplier members of the CHA. www.biradirect.co.uk .

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Top Tool or Gadget 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 2015 and June 2016.

l Big Fork

l Gefu Spirelli 2.0

l Healthy Eating Collection

from New Soda

from Haus

from Kitchen Craft

Big Fork is an 11 inch cooking, barbequing and serving fork perfect for use as a turner, but with just-sharp-enough ‘prongs’ to grab and flip steaks, turn roasts and generally move stuff around when cooking. It is great at taking baked potatoes out of the oven and serving spaghetti. Buy two and you have the perfect salad servers or roast meat lifters. Big Fork is perfectly balanced as it has a full stainless steel ‘tang’ that extends all the way into the handle.

Liven up salads and stir-frys with the Spirelli 2.0! The newest edition of GEFU’s spiralizing family has the same principle as the Original Spirelli, with a pencil-sharpening style of slicing. The new version comes with an attachable finger-guard, making it easier to use and ensuring efficient use of the veg.

New items include the Manual Juicer, to capitalise on the cold press juicing craze, The Manual Puree Maker and 5-in-1 Manual Food Processor. Kitchen Craft’s dedicated Healthy Eating range includes tools and gadgets which make it easy for retailers to deliver the growing demand.

l Jamie Oliver Baking Tools

l Omelit

from DKB

from Eddingtons

l OXO Good Grips Hand Held Spiraliser

Complementing the bakeware range are 14 thoughtfully designed baking tools, each item having been approved by Jamie including subtle features that true baking enthusiasts will love. Every item has been specifically designed to work with the bakeware and features unique harbour blue detailing - even the cake slice has been developed to Jamie’s food nutritionists’ recommended size for a portion of cake!

The Omelit provides the easiest and healthiest way to prepare an omelette. It’s a non-stick liner that allows omelettes to be made without adding extra fat or oil to your frying pan. The clever design also allows omelettes to be easily folded prior to serving.

The Omelit will enable you to easily create healthy and delicious omelettes, crêpes or pancakes; for breakfast, lunch or supper. The Omelit is reusable, simply wash in warm water after use. Fits a 20cm frying pan.

from OXO With a few twists, turn your favourite fruit or vegetable into uniform, spaghetti-like strands. The open-blade design accommodates long vegetables like courgette or carrot and round vegetables like beetroot or potatoes. When you get down to the end of a vegetable, the food holder keeps your hands safe; it also acts as a storage cap.

Sponsored by The Cookshop and Housewares Association is delighted to sponsor the Top Tool and Gadget Award at this year’s awards. Innovative kitchen tools and gadgets are designed each year, many of which become essential kitchen items and we are thrilled to celebrate the work and creativity that goes into them. The Cookshop and Housewares Association is proud to represent more than 800 cookshop, housewares and gift retailers who sell all shapes and sizes of gadgets and we wish all the finalists the best of luck. .

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Congratulations to all this year’s Excellence In Housewares Awards finalists, particularly those nominated for this year’s ‘Plugged-In’ award, from the Exclusively Electrical and Exclusively Housewares team.

Be sure to join us next year on Tuesday, 13th and Wednesday, 14th June at the Business Design Centre in London to see the very best in small electricals and housewares.

We look forward to offering you an ‘Exclusively’ welcome... !

Run by the industry, for the industry

www.exclusivelyhousewares.co.uk www.exclusivelyelectrical.co.uk

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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 2015 and June 2016.

l Boss To Go

l Fast Slow Pro

l Long Slot Lite Toaster

from Sage

from Sage

from Dualit

The Boss To Go™ is a Personal Blender with a powerful 1000 watt motor and Sage's Kinetix blending action to blend up to 42% finer, making boosting nutrition more enjoyable than ever. The unique Smooth Edge Tumblers have no sharp external threads or notches around the rim so you get a nicer drinking experience.

The Fast Slow Pro™ is a multi-cooker with pressure and slow cook menus that automatically adjust time, temperature and pressure between fast and slow cooking.

Dual sensors at the top and bottom monitor ingredients for more accurate temperature and pressure control, while the hands-free steam release automatically varies across foods to maximise flavour and texture.

The Dualit Long Slot Lite Toaster features extra long 260mm slots for a wider range of bread types to be toasted. Ideal for artisan, oversized sliced breads and home-made loaves, it benefits from a high wattage (1700-2000) for faster toasting and Dualit’s patented Perfect Toast Technology for consistent, golden brown slices.

l Salter Nutri-Pro 1200

l Tefal Access Steam Hand Held Garment Steamer

from Ultimate Products The Salter Nutri Pro 1200 is a sleek and stylish personal blender that creates delicious juices and smoothies in next to no time. The 1200 W motor makes it one of the most powerful blenders on the market and the multipurpose blade design enables maximum vitamin and nutrient release, perfect for a healthier lifestyle on the go.

from Groupe SEB This hand-held gadget is perfect for quick touch ups on your garments and being small in size makes it portable and easy to store anywhere in the home or even pack into a suitcase. But don’t let its size fool you – the finish is nothing less than professional with 22g/min and 1500W power.

l Tefal Cuisine Companion from Groupe SEB More than just a cooking-capable food processor, Tefal’s Cuisine Companion is like your very own personal sous chef, with five attachments and cooking capabilities. Ideal for: kneading or sautéing, whipping or steaming, crushing or coarsely puréeing and much more…Impressive cuisine at the touch of a button.

Sponsored by Specialist trade shows Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical take place every June at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London. Focused on providing the very best UK overview of what's new and available in housewares, kitchen and small electrical appliances, the shows are delighted to be part of Excellence in Housewares and sponsor the Plugged-In award category. www.exclusivelyelectrical.co.uk .

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GOOD LUCK & CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND NOMINEES AT THE EXCELLENCE IN HOUSEWARES AWARDS 2016!

THE SPRING FAIR TEAM WISH YOU ALL A WONDERFUL EVENING.

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Cutting Edge Award Criteria: All knives, scissors, cutting equipment, allied storage items, chopping boards and sharpeners, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2015 and June 2016.

l Anysharp Pro from Aydya The AnySharp Pro uniquely rejuvenates knives safely and hands-free. AnySharp has an all-metal body, a patented, powerful suction PowerGrip and comes in nine classic colours. A few light strokes, and in seconds the knife is as sharp as new! The diamondhoned tungsten carbide sharpening tools also sharpen serrated blades.

l Groovetech from Dexam A new range of knives with patented innovation technology which creates airflow between the grooves to prevent sticking and enable an easier cut. Perfect for cutting fresh bread, tomatoes, cheese and frozen food.

Naturally non-stick, without a chemical coating. It won't leave grooves in your food, as the blade has a straight edge.

l Architec Rectangular Concave Board from PHA KitchEssentials There is no need to separate meat from its juices again. Architec’s Rectangular concave cutting board, made from Acacia wood, enables the meat to remain in its juices while carving. The shallow well collects the juices, keeping the meat succulent and tender. Four gripper feet keep the board in place, suitable for all cutlery.

l Sophie Conran Beech Cutting Boards from T&G The new Sophie Conran for T&G range of boards reflect Sophie’s love of cooking, entertaining and all things beautiful. The boards are manufactured using traditional techniques, but are finished using laser engraving, which allows the final detail in the design. Each of the boards is made from FSC Certified natural beech and come beautifully gift boxed, making the perfect present!

l Compact Knife Block Set from Robert Welch Designs The Compact knife block’s classic, spacesaving design makes it a practical addition to any kitchen worktop. Made from oak and supplied with four essential kitchen knives as well as one pair of Signature Household Scissors. Consists of: Signature Bread Knife 22cm, Signature Cooks Knife 16cm, Signature Kitchen Knife 14cm, Signature Vegetable/Paring Knife 10cm and Compact Knife Block.

l Wüsthof Pocket Knife Sharpener from Haus Farewell to blunt knives with the release of Wüsthof’s new compact knife sharpener. The ‘to go’ sharpener is the ideal solution for keeping your knives sharp - wherever you may be. The handy size means it is small enough to include within even the lightest of packing for your self-catering adventures.

You can choose from two levels of sharpening: Coarse and Fine.

Sponsored by Launched in September 1990, Autumn Fair is celebrated as the season’s number one gift and home trade event. With an impressive 30,000 visitors and 1,400+ exhibitors from the UK and overseas, Autumn Fair is the perfect event to discover new and exclusive products and network with other forward thinking retailers. www.springfair.com / www.autumnfair.com .

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Welcome to all UK home and housewares professionals to the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, 18 -21 March!

Hear what your colleagues have to say about the Show…

Visiting the Housewares Show in Chicago is a great opportunity to look out for emerging trends and new product innovation.

It’s also a great opportunity to visit the city and explore the food and cooking trends that are emerging.

Clare Sprigings Buyer – Home Selfridges & Co

The International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago is always one of the most inspiring fairs that we visit. increasingly international, there is a real sense of welcome for overseas buyers – the IHA works harder than any other show to achieve this. We find a lot of innovation, interesting design and brands that we haven’t seen at the European shows. The opportunity to visit the U.S. retailers and see class-leading merchandising is also time well spent.

Ben Phillips Managing Director Steamer Trading

The International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago is a great show in a great city and a great source of ideas and inspiration.

David Hewitt Merchandise Director Fenwick Group/Bentalls

The International Home + Housewares Show is the perfect platform for European brands trying to reach the breadth of the US market. For Joseph Joseph, winning the IHA award put us in front of an audience of international retailers, which has been hugely beneficial.

Antony Joseph Joseph Joseph

This Show is really good for finding new things ahead of the game! It is great for new color and design trends.

Simon Harris Head of Buying Scotts of Stow

Show information and free online pre-registration: www.housewares.org For more information, contact IHA UK Office, Marcus Findlay, Tel: +44 121 580 8398, Email: ihauk@plimco.co.uk

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Excellence in Homewares Criteria: Kitchenware products not covered in other categories that assist in preparation of food and drink, such as storage containers, scales, measuring equipment and household products that assist in cleaning, laundry, utility storage and waste disposal, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2015 and June 2016.

l Cole & Mason Fresh Herb Range

l Dual Compartment Pedal Bin with Liner Pocket

from DKB The range of Fresh Herbs products from Cole & Mason are uniquely designed to make herbs (whether cut or potted) last longer than traditional storing methods. The range features a Cut Herb Keeper which is designed to keep multiple cut herbs fresh, while minimising damage to the leaves, and two sizes of Potted Herb Keepers, which feature a unique hydro felt pad that is in constant contact with the plant.

from simplehuman simplehuman’s dual compartment pedal bin makes it easy to neatly sort rubbish and recyclables in one space-efficient space. On one side, it features an innovative 'liner pocket' that stores and dispenses liners from inside for a faster liner change. The other side has a convenient handled bucket for easy lifting and disposal of recyclables.

l Lovello from Kitchen Craft With soft, smooth lines and retro styling across three colourways - Scarlet, Midnight and Vanilla - Lovello is a striking range of kitchen storageware. Featuring elevated bases, raised mirror polished lettering and smooth space effective curved contours, this collection is designed in a style that truly stands out to make a statement in the kitchen.

l OXO Good Grips GreenSaver Produce Keepers

l Paul Hollywood Collection

l Zyliss Fresh Storage

from Kitchen Craft

from DKB

from OXO

Kitchen Craft’s new Paul Hollywood Collection is the epitome of Paul’s unequivocal expertise in baking, partnered with Kitchen Craft’s history in creating highly innovative, commercial products. The result is a unique collection including baking accessories, which are both desirable and functional - certainly not just any ordinary baking kit!

Brand new for 2016 is the Food Storage range Zyliss Fresh. This range includes a revolutionary permanent seal which keeps food fresh for up to 2x longer (than when stored in supermarket packaging). Proven to be 100% leak proof and 100% mould and mildew resistant with robust clips which securely fasten onto the base, the range is available with plastic or oven safe glass bases.

Waste less, save more with OXO’s innovative new Greensaver™ Collection. A revolutionary new carbon activated system, the Greensaver™ range keeps your produce fresher for longer.

Features activated carbon filters that trap and absorb ethylene gas, plus removable baskets that promote proper airflow and vents for maintaining optimum humidity for different types of produce. Baskets can also be used as colanders for rinsing.

Sponsored by The International Housewares Association (IHA) is a not-for-profit, full-service association committed to maximising the success of the home and housewares industry. Owned and operated by the IHA, the International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago features more than 2,200 exhibitors from over 40 countries and more than 62,000 total attendees from over 125 countries. The Show is a leading marketplace to source market-driven innovative housewares and homegoods products, designs and trends. www.housewares.org .

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DU: 25.07.2016

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the show

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10 – 14. 2. 2017 Meeting point horeca.

Discuss innovative catering concepts, high-quality complete solutions and more.

In the Dining area at the world’s most important consumer goods trade fair.

Tel. +44 (0) 14 83 48 39 83 info@uk.messefrankfurt.com

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Top of The Table Criteria: All tableware, glassware, tabletop accessories, serveware and tabletop textile products, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2015 and June 2016.

l Celebrate Collection

l Limbrey Collection

l Masterclass Artesà

from LSA International

from Robert Welch Designs

from Kitchen Craft

Sophisticated, elegant and with a hint of glamour, this exceptional collection of handmade drinkware captures the spirit of celebration. Tall-stemmed statement champagne and cocktail glasses complement the authoritative design of the collection's champagne buckets. All gift boxed in photographic packaging printed with the LSA International signature 5 ZERO cocktail recipe - exclusively developed in celebration of LSA’s 50th year.

With echoes of classic mid-century design, the Limbrey range is inspired by and named after John Limbrey, silversmith and model maker, who worked with Robert Welch for over 40 years. The contrast of mirror polished 18/10 stainless steel and warm walnut accentuates the pleasing shape of the products.

The latest Gourmet Dining pieces to be added to the exquisite Artesà collection perfectly embrace current trends, from gastro pub style serving to rustic presentation and gourmet sharing, in a beautiful blend of crafted natural materials which is both functional and striking. Good times guaranteed!

l Natural Canvas Tableware

l Party Fondue Mr Big

l Whisky Collection

from Denby

from Boska Holland Cheesewares

from LSA International

The versatile range designed for modern living. Made in England and hand crafted by skilled artisans, Natural Canvas offers all the beauty and benefits of Denby stoneware with all the appeal and simplicity of white. The unique and rich glaze gives warmth as well as durability and makes every piece unique.

Party fondue set Mr. Big is designed especially for parties and festivities. This fondue set has a super huge pot for no less than 6.5 litres of cheese, made of fireproof ceramics and an oak wood handle. The set comes with three burners and 12 fondue forks. Mr. Big doesn’t need any streamers to start its own party!

Meaning ‘lively water’ in ancient Gaelic, whisky has been distilled for hundreds of years.

Echoing these time-honoured traditions, this collection of drinkware has been expertly mouthblown using centuries-old techniques.

The regional differences so characteristic of whisky are represented in the collection’s range of shapes and names. Presented with solid walnut accessories, each piece is presented in premium, bespoke packaging to make an ideal gift for whisky connoisseurs.

Sponsored by Ambiente (10-14 February 2017) is the world’s leading international consumer goods trade fair for Dining, Living & Giving. Annually, the industry meets up in Frankfurt am Main to establish new and rebuild existing business contacts. Around 136,000 trade visitors discover inspiration for their product assortments from over 4,300 international exhibitors for the coming year at Ambiente. www.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com .

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15—17 January 2017 Olympia, London

S/S 17 S/S 17 EDITION EDITION

15—17 January 2017 Olympia, London Discover a carefully edited, global cross-section of products from the finest brands and designers in Home, Gift, Fashion and Craft.

Be part of Top Drawer, London’s international event for creative retailers.

REGISTER NOW topdrawer.co.uk

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The Innovation in Product Award Criteria: A new innovative product or any innovation that demonstrates improved functionality to an existing product. The innovation must be launched between June 2015 and June 2016.

l Artisan Cook Processor from KitchenAid The KitchenAid Artisan Cook Processor is an intelligent all-in-one appliance with six Pre-Programmed Cooking Modes enabling the user to boil, fry, stew, steam, purée and make dough – all at the touch of a button.

The Cook Processor has a generous 4.5 litre stainless steel pot and the patented StirAssit paddle gently flips and stirs for even results.

l Thermos Dual Compartment Food Flask from BHL The Dual Compartment Food Flask is the latest innovation from Thermos, which lets you enjoy hot and cold food on the go while carrying one convenient container. The durable stainless steel vacuum container on the bottom will keep your food hot even while being refrigerated, while the top Eastman Tritan container is great for salad or fruit.

l Cole & Mason Fresh Herb Range

l OXO Good Grips Greensaver Produce Keepers

from DKB

from OXO

The range of Fresh Herbs products from Cole & Mason are uniquely designed to make herbs (whether cut or potted) last longer than traditional storing methods. The range features a Cut Herb Keeper which is designed to keep multiple cut herbs fresh, while minimising damage to the leaves, and two sizes of Potted Herb Keepers, which feature a unique hydro felt pad that is in constant contact with the plant.

Waste less, save more with OXO’s innovative new Greensaver™ Collection. A revolutionary new carbon activated system, the Greensaver™ range keeps your produce fresher for longer.

Features activated carbon filters that trap and absorb ethylene gas, plus removable baskets that promote proper airflow and vents for maintaining optimum humidity for different types of produce. Baskets can also be used as colanders for rinsing.

l Vacu Vin Swirling Carafe from International Innovation Company The Swirling Carafe by Vacu Vin lets your wine breathe, as it swirls and turns elegantly inside the beautiful decanter. The unique cork base works as a turning platform, and the recess in the base of the decanter ensures that it stays in place. A gentle push sends the carafe into a hypnotic spin, and the wine gently rolling – adding a new dimension to wine drinking.

l Zyliss Swift Dry Salad Spinner from DKB The Swift Dry Salad Spinner from Zyliss is proven to dry salad leaves 25% faster than its competitors. With its unique shaped basket, salad leaves are disrupted as it spins, which, when combined with the multiple shaped airvents, increases its efficiency. The one handed operation lever rotates the basket and features a stop button and locking mechanism for storage.

Sponsored by Since its launch in January 2012, Top Drawer | Home has changed the exhibiting landscape for designled homewares, attracting key brands, increasing in size and significantly growing visitor numbers. Top Drawer's AW and SS editions (11-13 September 2016 and 15-17 January 2017) are now integral to the housewares buying calendar. topdrawer.co.uk/home .

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Streamline the culinary experience by capturingand converting your favourite recipes to create your personal cookbook. Easily adjust portions, add categories, share recipes with friends and much more!

Connect to the Bluetooth scales and thermometer to set targets direct from the recipe and see progress on your smartphone or tablet.

SALTER ARE HONOURED TO SPONSOR THE EXCELLENCE IN HOUSEWARES 2016 ICON AWARD CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FINALISTS

SALTERHOUSEWARES.CO.UK

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The Icon Award 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. Previous winners of this Award are the Dualit toaster, the Ceramic Pestle and Mortar, the traditional Cafetière, the Pyrex Jug, the KitchenAid mixer, the TG Green Cornish Blue Dreadnought Jug, Le Creuset Cocotte, the Kenwood Chef, the Mason Cash mixing bowl, the Krisk Bean Slicer, Emma Bridgewater Half Pint Mug, the Magimix Food Processor, the Chichester Carving Tray, the Tala Conical Measuring Jug, the Bialetti Moka Espresso Stovetop and Kilner Jars from Rayware.

l 50L Touch Bin

l Orange Handled Scissors

l Global Knives

from Brabantia

from Fiskars

from Grunwerg

Interior design brand Brabantia shows it’s in touch with trends and domestic needs alike, by refining the design of its classic Touch Bin 50L. This much-loved bin now sports a new smooth lid design and improved opening and closing.

Over 365 years of history are proof of Fiskars’ commitment to quality. Fiskars products are ingeniously functional, uniquely user-friendly, impressively long lasting and aesthetically iconic. Since 1967, Fiskars has sold over a billion pairs of orange-handled scissors and look forward to celebrating their 50th birthday next year.

Last year Global Knives celebrated 30 years of success and the brand is very proud to have, now three generations of knives which include the Global Classic, Global Ni and Global SAI. Throughout the years, Global has won numerous awards for its iconic, timeless design and sharp blade, and the brand continues to create high competition among the best knives in the world.

l OXO Good Grips Y Peeler

l Prestige Pressure Cooker

l SodaStream Drinks Maker

from OXO

from Meyer Group

from SodaStream

Named for its shape, the Y Peeler features a sharp, stainless steel blade that glides through even the toughest fruit and vegetable skins with ease. The soft, comfortable handle cushions your hand as you peel, and is nonslip, even when your hands are wet.

No one knows more about pressure cookers than Prestige. This versatile kitchen tool is a safe, fast and healthy way of prepping and cooking a wide variety of foods, making it an asset to any kitchen.

Meals cook up to 70% faster and this healthy method of cooking retains vitamins and nutrients while saving energy for faster cooking. Prestige’s latest innovation in pressure cookers is the non-stick hard anodized 6L model.

The SodaStream machine has captured the aspirations of multiple generations. It has come a long way from its original heyday in the 1970s and 1980s in terms of its styling and premium performance, but it continues to do what is has always done: transforming ordinary tap water into sparkling water and refreshing sparking drinks at the touch of a button.

Sponsored by Salter is proud to celebrate great British design and innovation since 1760 and a decade of sponsorship for the Excellence in Housewares Icon award. Congratulations to all the nominees. The winner will join one of the most prestigious clubs in the housewares industry achieving iconic status. www.salterhousewares.co.uk .

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Your Voice in the Industry The British Home Enhancement Trade Association is delighted to be sponsoring The Excellence in Housewares Awards and congratulates all award winners and nominees.

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association represents the views, interests, products and services of suppliers in the Housewares and DIY markets.

BHETA members enjoy exclusive invitations to facilitated ‘Meet the Buyer’ events and networking opportunities with major UK retailers, as well as access to export grants & funding through UKT&I and exclusive trade exhibition discounts.

For retailers looking for new suppliers, suppliers wanting to maximise their market share and profitability, BHETA is the definitive voice in the industry.

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The Supplier Awards Criteria: To arrive at the ďŹ nalists (and winners) for these three awards, PH sent out 1,000 nomination forms to housewares retailers asking them to state which housewares suppliers they feel are the tops when it comes to marketing, innovation and service.

Excellence In Marketing Award 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 speciďŹ c campaign or for on-going strategies over the last year, and can include advertising in all its forms, public relations activities, point of sale and in-store promotional material.

Excellence In Innovation Award Criteria: A supplier that has achieved excellence in innovation and product development over the past year.

Excellence In Service Award Criteria: A supplier that has excelled itself in providing a great service to the housewares retailer over the past year.

Sponsored by BHETA is the leading trade association for suppliers to the housewares industry. We are delighted to be sponsoring these very important awards as we do believe that Excellence in Service, Marketing and Innovation is what makes good suppliers great. Congratulations to all those companies who have been nominated. www.bheta.co.uk .

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Honorary Achievement 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 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 -

Leslie Gort Barton, ceo, Dualit Richard Plant, sales director, Kitchen Craft Paul Woolley, managing director, bira direct Nicky Foster, managing director, Kitchens 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 of Typhoon 2007 - Kate Carrick, former housewares buyer of JLP 2006 - Jonathan Swift, former md of the CHA 2005 - Paul Wright, md of Meyer Group 2004 - David Parkes, housewares controller, AIS 2003 - John Lennon, md, Brabantia 2002 - Pam Plant, housewares director, BHETA 2001 - Frank Picken, agent/distributor 2000 - Gary Gordon, joint owner, Kitchen Kapers

Sponsored by

Above: Last year’s winner Leslie GortBarton, ceo, Dualit, accepting the Honorary Achievement Award from Richard Plant, sales director of Kitchen Craft.

The 166 years of knowledge and experience we have in our industry ensures we continually design, develop and deliver products and service we know our customers want, need and desire. Dedication and commitment to our industry is what keeps it ticking and for that reason we are, again, delighted to be sponsoring this elite award, which recognises the outstanding contribution afforded to our industry by an individual. www.kitchencraft.co.uk .

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