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he current climate holds plenty of challenges that retailers and suppliers are tackling – often working together.

An example is BHETA’s bringing together of knives suppliers and retailers. Talks have already led to the adoption of the Challenge 25 strategy to help retailers in the responsible sale of knives (see page 18) as well as new merchandising ideas (see Amefa’s news, page 15).

The change in law in May regarding the sales of knives online has meant significant investment for many online retailers (ie the need for age verification software and an age verified delivery service). Meanwhile, in a clampdown on under-age sales, local Trading Standards (and the media) are targeting retailers with teenage test purchasers. Prosecutions can result in hefty Above: Home Hardware’s Rachel fines, reportedly between £8K-£20K for an Taylor, PH’s Jo Howard and Potters independent retailer and even the Cookshop’s Alison Hobbs and Tom Carter on the Product Judging Day. possibility of a criminal sentence for sales Right: PH’s Jo Howard with chef staff. Are retailers bearing the brunt of Jeremy Pang at the Brand Showcase at Exclusively societal problems while the roots of the (see news pages 14-15). problems are not adequately addressed?

How are issues surrounding knives sales affecting your business practices? Email your views to joh@max-publishing.co.uk.

Meanwhile, recent weeks have brought together expertise from across the housewares industry to judge the product and retailer categories of the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2019. A huge thank you from all of us at Progressive Housewares (and our Awards co-presenter Bira) to all those involved for your enthusiasm, dedication and commitment to the housewares industry.

The two Judging Days are inspirational in so many ways. At the Retailer Judging and Validation Day, the supplier panel and PH team were awestruck by the activities of cookshop and housewares retailers. There is so much of which to be proud: from imaginative, creative, uplifting and powerful displays to activities that provide a boost for local communities and engaging ways to inform and entertain consumers.

On the Product Judging Day, it was fantastic to see retail buyers excited by products that were new to them, and comparing experiences with fellow retailers. It goes to prove that the judging day is far more than a means to find the six finalists in each category – it is regarded as a showcase for the year’s innovation and excellence.

This issue is dedicated to the finalists of retailer, product and supplier categories - turn to pages 26-50.

Congratulations to each and every one on achieving this recognition. We are looking forward to celebrating with you in style on October 2.

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The finalists revealed

Above: Talks at last year’s Global Forum.

Eddingtons at Global Forum Eddingtons’ commercial director, Richard Walker is one of the speakers at the 2019 Global Forum (September15-17 in San Diego). The forum is sponsored by the International Business Council (IBC) a special interest group of the International Housewares Association (IHA) and is open to IBC and non-IBC members from around the globe. It is aimed at housewares suppliers that are new to the international arena as well as veteran sales executives wanting to grow their global business.

“It is a real honour to be asked to speak about our role as a distributor,’ Richard Walker told PH. The forum also features presentations from buyers and distributors covering Asia and Spain along with sessions on opportunities in key markets.

Zara Home adds SDAs The fashion brand Zara is collaborating with SDA brand Smeg to introduce a collection including the black and cream colourways of the kettle, twice slice toaster and citrus juicer.

John Davies, Smeg’s head of UK sales explained to PH: “The tie-up is very much in it’s infancy but it’s exciting to expand distribution in specialist home stores and the linkage Zara has to the world of fashion and design are values that are very much shared

by Smeg,”

New chapter for Grunwerg Leading housewares supplier and Global distributor Grunwerg - established in 1945 is moving from the heart of Sheffield, where it has been since 1984, to spacious new offices in the wooded valley of Sheepbridge, Chesterfield. Silversteel Manor features state-of-the art facilities, including a brand new showroom.

Managing director, David Grunwerg comments: “This is an exciting move for our company, coinciding with the transfer of our business to the fourth generation of our family through the capable hands of Ben Grunwerg.”

Below: A scene from the Product Judging Day.

Following extensive nominations and submissions and in depth judging and validation days, The Excellence in Housewares 2019 finalists have been announced (see pages 28-49). The judging brought together expertise from all areas of the industry (see pages 26-27).

With submissions up across Excellence in Housewares product categories, the new Eco Award was particularly well received by the judging panel from leading retailers. Divertimenti’s Jason Summers described the category as “very relevant,” while Matt Thomas of John Lewis & Partners stated: “It’s really important we have this category, showing products that cut the need for single-use plastic.”

Many of the judges were delighted to find new products and suppliers across the Awards entries. For example, Chris Lynn-Thomas Of Kooks Unlimited enthused: “I’ve found a couple of new ranges I wouldn't otherwise have seen.” Helen Miller, cookware buyer for Fenwick Group reflected on the event: “This is a great opportunity for suppliers to showcase products to buyers at no cost.”

Leekes’ buying controller Amanda Reed described the Judging Day as “very good, with lots of innovation.” She elaborated: “I was very happy with the Eco Award category and thought the brand diversity in the Plugged In Award was better than ever. I also enjoyed seeing new suppliers in Top of the Table.”

Paul Geoghegan, owner of The Kitchen Range summed up: “This is a wonderful opportunity to see all these products together. When we know and stock them it’s all well and good, but we also see some things that we have missed. It is also good to see and compare experiences with fellow traders.”

Meanwhile, the Retailer Judging and Validation Panel was particularly struck with the creativity and proactive activities evident all across the housewares retailer spectrum and the many positive stories from around the UK. Tim Yeadon, national field sales manager for KitchenCraft commented: “More than anything it is great to see the energy that our independents put into their businesses and the way that they engage and inspire an ever more demanding customer base.”

The Excellence in Housewares Awards are organised by Progressive Housewares in association with Bira (The British Independent Retailers’ Association). Winners will be announced at the Excellence in Housewares Awards night on October 2 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. To book tickets visit max-tickets.net.

See www.excellenceinhousewaresawards.co.uk

Celebs bottle it with SodaStream Celebrities and influencers from across the country gathered for a wellness event in London in July as SodaStream launched My Only Bottle, a reusable bottle that is UV resistant and dishwasher-friendly.

Former Love Island contestant and fitness instructor Gabby Allen was among the attendees, while blogger Tessa Kelly, Rhiannon Lambert of Rhitrition - a leading London private nutrition clinic - and Made in Chelsea’s Melissa Tattam and Harry Baron also made appearances. Some 40 wellbeing and lifestyle influencers took part in a yoga class led by Annie Clarke, the founder of Mind Body Bowl.

SodaStream continues to champion alternatives to single use plastic. On Above: Gabby Allen at the average, a SodaStream sparkling water machine can save UK households up SodaStream launch. to 1,282 plastic bottles per year. The My Only Bottle kit is seen as an extension of the brand’s sustainable living message. Besides the innovative reusable bottle, the kit contains a jute bag and metal straw.

The multi-national company recently celebrated National Refill Day by partnering up with Refill, the award-winning initiative run by community interest company, City To Sea to tackle plastic pollution and waste.

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Fusing classic styling with contemporary living, our Heritage range is inspired by our pioneering cordless kettle design launched in the 1950’s. The range harks back to an era of simplicity with features which celebrate modern engineering, the perfect way to celebrate 60 years of kettle making. www.hadenappliances.com

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Healthier sauce with Kilner The DIY food renaissance is driving sales of the Kilner Sauce Press from The Rayware Group – a finalist in the Top Tool and Gadget Award in The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2019 (see page 41).

“With people more health conscious and the growth in “free-from” and vegan food, our Kilner Sauce Press allows the consumer to control what ingredients they are putting into their sauces, and steer clear from shopbought versions which are often high in salt and sugar levels, or use plant alternatives to create vegan recipes,” reflects Sally Owens from The Rayware Group.

The simple-to-use press is also ideal for making baby food from scratch, another trend highlighted by Sally. Consumers load the hopper with cooked ingredients and turn the handle to create sauces or purées, which can be stored in the jar underneath.

ESA Sales grows brands ESA Sales has partnered with Lékué as its UK sales and marketing agency. “Representing a brand with such a strong heritage of innovation is really exciting – not just for us, but for our retail partners and their customers,” comments Chris Hoyle, ESA’s managing director. “The Lékué product range has an impressive line-up of both kitchen classics and ground-breaking designs which will lend themselves perfectly to retail theatre and online story-telling,”he adds.

ESA Sales have also been appointed as sales and marketing agency for FKA Brands into the UK garden centre channel.

The company recently appointed Caroline Holford as account director, working alongside Chris, who founded ESA Sales in 2017 with the vision of providing a bespoke service for brands.

Bira’s pleas to Boris

Below: PM Boris Johnson.

Bira is challenging Boris Johnson and his government to resolve three ongoing issues to ensure the future of high streets and the health of independents, including cookshops and housewares retailers. “Swift action from the Prime Minister is now needed,” states Bira’s ceo, Andrew Goodacre.

Bira is urging the new Prime Minister to find a Brexit solution that works for independent businesses. The association stresses the need for a probusiness Brexit that ensures an inclusive deal and allows for a transition period. According to Bira’s latest Quarterly Sales Monitor (QSM), 64.73% of retailers are facing modest margin pressures due to a weaker £pound as a result of Brexit, and the uncertainty has crippled business and consumer confidence with 57.14% of retailers feeling anxious about the year ahead.

A no-deal Brexit would do nothing to ease margin pressure or increase confidence, says Bira.

Secondly, Bira is urging the PM to make business rates discount permanent. The current two-year discount available to retailers (for a business with a rateable value of up to £51,000) is ‘a decent start’, according to Bira.

Thirdly, Bira wants to see local councils providing more free and accessible parking in town centres. ‘It is too easy for the public to take advantage of the free parking offered by supermarkets and out of town retail centres, and as such high street footfall is being decimated,’ states Bira.

With the UK’s departure from the EU fast approaching, Andrew Goodacre confirms, “Anxiousness is at an all-time high, confidence has hit rock-bottom and it is severely affecting independent businesses.”

He elaborates: “91.96% of Bira members are expecting cost prices increases, whether modest or significant, as a result of Brexit and this will only add to the drop in footfall. Without a pro-business Brexit that includes a deal, independent retailers will not be able to compete, and it would lead to more business closures.”

Andrew also acknowledged: “Bira has already successfully campaigned for a 30% reduction in business rates for the smallest retailers but now the Prime Minister needs to take action to ensure the retail discount is made permanent. Many retailers will have become reliant on this reduction and to implement their rates again in 2020 could be devastating to their business, especially when they have so many other increasing costs including rising wages, pensions increases and the implementation of Making Tax Digital.” (See Bira news page 19).

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Extraordinary Top Drawer The Autumn Winter edition of Top Drawer (September 8-10 at London’s Olympia) is promising its ‘most extraordinary’ edit of home, gift and lifestyle products yet. For the first time, Pulse is colocated with the show, whose ten sectors include Home (with Classic and Modern sections), Spotted, Craft and Food Emporium. It also hosts new Retail Clinics and will provide visitors with an eco trail.

Of the enhanced offering, Top Drawer show director Alejandra Campos said: “Top Drawer has always been at the forefront of industry trends and cutting-edge content. The co-location with Pulse, which is known for presenting the next wave of design talent, makes for the perfect complement to our existing offering. With the amalgamation of the two shows, visitors will have the ability to explore the largest presentation of commercially-ready emerging brands and design, as well as the industry’s bigger, more established names.”

The Giftware Association’s chairman Jeremy Corner (md of Blue Eyed Sun and UK distributor of BambooCup) is curating this year’s eco trail. Jeremy says the trail is “made up from an exceptional group of suppliers that are leading the way in facilitating this important shift in consumer behaviour.”

Meanwhile, Top Drawer’s Spotted section will present exciting new talent and emerging design, showcasing a variety of market ready products that buyers will not have seen before. The eight exhibitors shortlisted for the Spotted Award (now in its fourth edition) include homewares and fashion designer Panda Parker. Her work includes striking ceramics, including quirky mugs that are made in the UK. Home exhibitors include Alessi, Eva Solo, Corkcicle, B’rstenhaus Redecker, Hive to Home, The Beeswax Wrap Company, Zaim Design Studio, Barton Croft and BlissHome (see pages 52-53). Visit www.topdrawer.co.uk

Smidge cleans up beach Smidge – the new brand created with the intention of tackling single-use plastic along with being colourful and fun – joined forces with its partner charity, the Marine Conservation Society for a recent beach clean.

The Bristol-based brand (from Horwood) closed its offices for the day to enable over 50 staff members to take part. The event coincided with the last day of service for Horwood’s Grant Simmonds (responsible for sales in the South West) who has now retired after 49 years with the company.

Above: The school assembly on sustainable solutions for school lunch boxes at Plumberow Academy.

Potters aims for zero waste lunches Potters Cookshop, Hockley – one of the six finalists for the Excellence in Retailer Initiative Award 2019 – is working with local primary school, Plumberow Academy to reduce waste in pupils’ packed lunches.

Tom Carter, director at Potters explains: “We will offer all the mums or dads 25% off any sustainable products to cut any unnecessary waste in their lunchboxes. The school has over 600 pupils so this is quite an offering!”

He adds: “We are hoping to work with more schools but we are working very closely with Plumberow to make them the first school with zero waste in their school lunches next term!”

The children at Plumberow brought their school term to a close with an inspirational assembly on sustainable products led by pupils themselves. Two ‘eco warriors’ from Plumberow had recently visited Potters Cookshop to help sell such products to customers.

Above: Grant on his last day – clearing plastic waste from the beach with his colleagues from new brand Smidge.

Tramontina opens UK warehouse

Chilly’s backs National Refill Day Chilly’s Bottles was a headline sponsor for the recent National Refill Day 2019 The public awareness campaign day saw activities across the UK that encouraged consumers to refill reusable bottles and join the #GotTheBottle movement. Chilly’s created a bottle for the Refill campaign, donating funds to City to Sea (the organisation behind the Refill campaign) to help protect our oceans.

National Refill Day activities included an interactive Hydration Station at Canary Wharf, London. Every time a member of the public refilled their bottle at the station they were able to digitally ‘free the fish’ with an image appearing on the nearby billboard raising awareness of the impact of plastic pollution on oceans.

Meanwhile, John Lewis, Morrisons and Asda are among the national retailers that back the Refill campaign by enabling customers to fill up their reusable bottles in stores.

A new survey (from OnePoll) to mark National Refill Day revealed that three quarters of Brits think single-use plastic should be socially unacceptable.

Above: The Refill X Chilly’s bottle at a water station.

Tramontina has opened its first UK warehouse, near Manchester. “Unlike many companies who have decided to move out of the UK due to the ongoing uncertainties over Brexit, Tramontina has decided to put down stronger roots in the UK,” reports Tramontina UK managing director Alexandre Frubel.

“Over the last few years our UK business has grown considerably,” continues Alex. “We are passionate about customer service and undertaking this new venture ensures we can offer an even better level of customer service and speedier order turnaround.”

Above: Tramontina’s new UK warehouse.

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NEWS IN BRIEF l John Lewis & Partners and Lakeland take third

and fifth places respectively in Which? magazine’s recent annual survey which asked over 7,000 consumers (Which? subscribers) to rate the shops they had visited in the last six months. Customer scores for a table of over 100 shops rate overall satisfaction and the likelihood of recommending the retailer to a friend. l Branches of the remaining 54 House of Fraser stores are expected to shut over the year ahead, following the retailer’s £54.6m operating loss (for the period ending April 28). Mike Ashley of Sports Direct described discovering serious issues with the chain following its acquisition last year, stating: “the problems are nothing short of terminal in nature.” l Ceo of industry charity The Rainy Day Trust, Bryan Clover has raised over £3,500 by walking a continuous 24-hours (53.4 miles) along The Ridgway across Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. l Kleeneze (from Ultimate Products) is officially launching its new product range of colour coordinated laundry, cleaning and electrical products for the home with a brand new website. l Mason Cash has collaborated with the nation’s favourite flour miller, Homepride to launch limited edition Mason Cash & Homepride Fred Mixing Bowls. l The Blue Diamond Group is expanding with seven acquisitions from Wyevale Garden Centres.

This brings Blue Diamond’s total to 37 garden centres across the UK and Channel Islands. l Iconic French fashion house Dior has launched a set of reusable straws, retailing at £120. The Red Toile de Jouy box of six gold-tone straws are hand-painted and created from glass, which is hand-blown in Italy. l Frankfurt trade fair Tendence (organised by Messe Frankfurt, June 28 – July 1) has launched Conzoom Solutions, a new digital content platform aimed at high street retailers, online shops and multichannel providers across Europe. l AirCraft Home has been awarded a Quiet Mark award for its innovative new PowerGlide cordless hard floor cleaner. l Amazon’s 2019 Prime Day was once again the largest shopping event in the retailer’s history around the world. Over the two days of Prime Day (July 15-16), sales surpassed the previous Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. l Inspired Lifestyle Brands (headed up by Christian Dalton) is representing high performance cookware brand, Swiss Diamond for the UK market, as well as Mastrad, the innovative and award winning French kitchenware company. l Emma Bridgewater and Russell Hobbs have launched kettles and toasters in the hugely popular Polka Dot and Toast & Marmalade patterns.

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The end of Steamer Trading

Below: ProCook is making a bold expansion into the high street (taking on 13 of the Steamer sites).

ProCook is closing the Steamer Trading brand after unsuccessful efforts to revive the chain since acquiring it in January. ProCook is moving into 13 of the 21 high street sites and closing the remaining eight Steamer Trading stores.

The developments will take the total number of ProCook locations across the UK to 50, broadening the retailer’s presence from its current out-of-town outlets and leisure destinations to these new town centre locations.

When making the announcement, ProCook owner Daniel O’Neill said: “After almost six months of trying to get the Steamer Trading model to work and a significant amount of investment we have been forced to draw the brand to a close. We have concluded that our best route to success is to utilise the most profitable sites in expansion plans for ProCook. This will enable ProCook to maintain a high street presence and will save jobs that would otherwise be lost.”

Daniel reflected on the announcement as “a sad day for the Steamer Trading brand, but even with our best efforts the model is not viable and therefore we’re forced to close a few stores.”

Ceo Stephen Sanders added: “Given the current economic pressures faced by retailers on the high street we cannot afford to rest on our laurels, and the difficult decision we’ve come to will enable us to protect the rest of our portfolio.”

New ProCook stores are: Bishop’s Stortford, Bury St Edmunds, Chester, Cirencester, Harrogate, Thame, Bath (hitherto Kitchens), Bristol (hitherto Kitchens), Brighton, Dorchester, Eastbourne, Lewes and Truro.

The retailer is in the process of closing Steamer Trading stores in Beverley, Chichester, Horsham, Lymington, Northallerton, Saffron Walden, Southampton and St Albans.

Right: Candlelight’s Deco Glam range is among new ranges at Autumn Fair.

Highlights at Autumn Fair Autumn Fair’s packed programme of seminars and presentations include an ‘In conversation with Mary Portas’. The ‘queen of shops’ is sharing her insights on September 2 (2pm). Meanwhile, following the huge success of the #SBS (Small Business Sunday initiative) Pavilion at last year’s Autumn Fair, the show has once again teamed up with retail entrepreneur and former Dragon Theo Paphitis, who will be sharing his views on the last 12 months in retail at 2pm on September 3.

Autumn Fair (September 1-4 at the NEC, Birmingham) features a new international Sourcing zone and a dedicated Sourcing Theatre, which will host talks from well-known industry experts on supply chain management, partnerships, procurement and visual merchandising.

Among housewares highlights, Tefal is showing exclusive products on the EPE stand (Hall 18). The Tefal Select Grill enables consumers to select their preferences for rare, medium and well-done meats and succulent chicken, with thickness sensor technology and a digital screen. The robust Cook Healthy Cookware range features a grey stone effect, Thermo-Spot, soft touch handles and is suitable for induction hobs.

Meanwhile, Candlelight launches its new Deco Glam range, an exquisite collection of mugs, which combine soft blush and high shine gold, capturing current trends with geometric designs.

The show is also hosting talks and workshops from leaders in sustainability, including Jeremy Corner, md of Blue Eyed Sun and distributor of BambooCup, who will be speaking about how retailers can cut single-use plastics. Visit www.autumnfair.com

PEOPLE l Groupe SEB has announced that Will Yates will

become managing director for UK and Ireland from September. Will joined Groupe SEB in January 2016 as sales director and was recently promoted to commercial director. l EPE International’s growing team now includes newly appointed sales director, Clive MJ Barstow.

Meanwhile, Mark Fox Mark Fox has been promoted to head of business development. l Tom Basford has rejoined Grunwerg as sales manager (after working with Meyer Group). Tom started his sales career working for Dixons, and moved to field sales with Brabantia for two years before joining Grunwerg.

Harrods’ new concessions

Below: A view of the new Wedgwood concession at Harrods.

With major transformations taking place this year at Harrods, three luxury brands have opened individually curated concessions within Harrods Interiors (on the department store’s third floor). The new concessions for Wedgwood, Waterford and Royal Copenhagen (from Fiskars Group) are designed to appeal to ‘a sophisticated and discerning global customer.’

“We wanted a create relaxed and inspiring spaces so that we could provide a luxury experience with exceptional service for all our customers. The feedback that we’ve had to date has been amazing,” said Mike Powell, UK and Ireland retail sales director for Fiskars Group.

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Family focused Harts Tefal steams up with Men in Black Tefal has been working with SONY in a partnership with the Men in Black film (MIB International) to create awareness and drive sales of its new concept IXEO linen care product.

In addition to MIB International themed in-store windows and point of sale merchandising, Tefal has been running a multi-level digital media campaign, including Facebook and YouTube.

Andre Silva, marketing manager for Groupe SEB commented: “The Tefal IXEO will create a new category in linen care. It is specifically targeting a new and emerging market of 23-49 year olds who have a high spending power, tend to be city dwellers and are last minute ironers. They also consider it a social requirement to look pristine”. He added: “This is exactly what the iconic Men in Black films are all about – looking good in difficult situations.”

Below: Bruno, one half of the French Boogie Woogie Boys.

Bottom: Philip Hart (left) with Simon Price of Arthur Price.

Harts of Stur is continuing with its year-long centenary celebrations, which included The Burgers and Boogie Woogie day in July. In keeping with the theme of family gatherings, the retailer’s store event included a bbq and live music, supporting the town’s UK Boogie Woogie Festival, of which Harts were main sponsors.

Around 500 locally-sourced centenary burgers were cooked and handed out to an appreciative audience.

Live music was provided by The French Boogie Woogie Boys who played a fantastic set of foottapping boogie woogie. Often playing the same piano at the same time, the duo played an infectious set which got people up and dancing, despite the soaring temperatures.

July also saw the official retirement of Philip Hart as md of Harts after 40 years of working in his family’s business. Philip’s son Graham has now taken on the role of managing director and Johnathan the role of commercial director. However, Philip’s final project is overseeing Harts’ ambitious retail store development, with an expanded car park, revitalised exterior and increased and improved shop floor display space.

Simon Price, md of Arthur Price made a surprise visit to Harts’ store in Newton Sturminster to congratulate Philip Hart on his retirement in July. Simon presented Philip with a beautiful engraved salver to mark the occasion. The managing director of Arthur Price then reflected on the successful business relationship and friendship that has developed between the two family companies; one that has endured, and will continue to thrive, as the baton of both companies is passed on to the next familial generation.

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Nespresso has partnered with Swedish lifestyle bike brand Vélosophy to produce RE:CYCLE, a stylish bicycle made from recycled aluminium coffee capsules.

Jean-Marc Duvoisin, ceo of Nespresso says that he hopes that the development will encourage consumers to recycle their coffee capsules, commenting: "Through our collaboration with Vélosophy, we're illustrating to coffee lovers the potential of recycling their aluminium Nespresso capsules.”

The Joe Wicks Kitchenware range from Meyer Group is among the finalists for the Best Licensed Home Décor, Tableware or Housewares Range in the product categories of The Licensing Awards 2019.

Other finalists in the category include Harry Potter Drinkware from GB Eye and Mickey Retro Homewares from Funko, which includes kitchen storage. Over 4,000 licensed products were entered into this year’s awards.

The winners will be revealed at a glittering ceremony on September 10, held in The Great Room of The Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

The headline sponsor of The Licensing Awards 2019 is Brand Licensing Europe and the Awards are officially supported by Licensing International. (More on Licensing, pages 68-70). #LicensingAwards19 @LicensingSource Above: Fitness guru Joe Wicks’ wok from Meyer Group.

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Views on Exclusively Positive reports from leading retailers included Kathryn Farrell, Cookware and Accessories buyer at Lakeland, who reflected: “Exclusively Housewares was a great place to touch base with my key suppliers as well as check out some new products and trends.” She added: “ I'd say that Exclusively is a great example of a trade show that provides quality over quantity. I had some valuable meetings and conversations and I used up every minute of the time I had available.”

Meanwhile Martin de la Fuente, senior buying manager for General Merchandise at Ocado acknowledges: "Exclusively is a great place for the Ocado team to get together with so many key suppliers in one place. It's a great use of two days to catch up on trends, new products and seek out new suppliers. Exclusively is one of the most important dates in our diaries.”

Waste-saving Huski Home Huski Home – launched last December by Lisa and Luke Scott – is using waste products to create useful housewares products, including its fast selling travel cups that are made from rice husks (pictured). The reusable travel cups help to address the problem of waste rice husk, which is often burned, causing problems for ecology, wildlife and communities.

Scarlet Opus selected the cups for its Trend Hub display at the recent Exclusively Shows, where Huski also introduced bright colours at the show, as well as new lunchboxes. The brand has also launched bowls made from discarded coconut shells and spoons made from coconut trees that no longer bear fruit, as well as biodegradable ‘grass’ straws (see Innovation in Product finalists, page 46).

“Our company ethos is to use anything that is natural waste,” explains director Lisa Scott. Reflecting on how Huski Home started, Lisa says: “We watched as many companies launched so called ‘eco-friendly products’ which upon researching further were not quite as good as they were portrayed. This got us thinking that there must be alternatives and other resources to utilise, this is where we came across the idea of using natural by-products, essentially Mother Nature’s waste.” * Huski Home has been shortlisted for the Family Business of the Year category at the 2019 NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards for the London & the South East region.

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Exclusively attendance up 5% The overall attendance at 2019 Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical (June 11-12 Islington BDC) rose by just over 5%, fuelled by more than double last year’s numbers of influencers and consumer press. The core show visitors were on a par with previous years. The number of retailers attending was up, although the number of delegates per retailer decreased meaning even more retail names featured in the visitor list.

“Exclusively 2019 was a quality show featuring over 150 exhibitors presenting over 275 of their brands.

The feedback from exhibitors has been positive, with many commenting on the quality of visitors to their stands including new customers, as well as the increasing numbers of influencers and bloggers,” reflects Will Jones, Exclusively chairman.

He adds: “It was very pleasing to witness the show’s Brand Showcase initiative, now in its third year, gain considerable momentum, with attendance more than doubling that on 2018. This initiative alongside the Trend Above: Kuhn Rikon's Ann Hunt and Initiatives with Scarlet Opus highlights how the content of the show does Stephanie Thomas show new products from Kochblume. needs to adapt and mirror the changing face of the market.”

Exclusively Electrical exhibitor, Perrine Giacomazzo – showing Véritable’s Smart Indoor Gardens (also on Haus’ stand in Exclusively Housewares) – was among those noticing the rise in press interest. She notes: “There was a marked difference to last year with journalists and influencers covering sustainability and talking about reducing single-use plastic.”

The Brand Showcase (in the Media Centre above Exclusively Electrical) was a hotbed for press attendees. Its manager Richard Watts reports: “Brands have seen an increase in followers, consumer reach and ultimately product sales, thanks to recommendations from some of the biggest UK influencers relevant to our industry.”

He describes the Showcase as “as a must-attend event for lifestyle press,” stating: “From our Monday night press preview up until doors closing on the Wednesday, the Brand Showcase was buzzing, as we welcomed more members of the media to the show than ever before.”

Tony Golby from George East reflected: “Business has changed dramatically in recent times; who would have thought that 10 years ago that we would have been just as excited about meeting a blogger now as we were making contacting with a department store chain or a cookshop group then.”

Simon Boyd, operations director for the Shows recognised the diverse mix of retailer attendees including: “many new retailers who are championing new and evolving routes to market, alongside large respected high street names and, of course, our hard working and determined Independents, embracing change from all corners of the UK.” * Exclusively, the UK’s premier showcase of housewares, tabletop and small electrical is the Business Design Centre again next year on June. 9-10. (See linked stories.)

Left: Perrine Giacomazzo (right) enjoyed talking to press and influencers on the Véritable stand in Exclusively Electrical.

Cleaning up with Swan A party of cleaning influencers celebrated the launch of the Eureka Swan vacuuming range on Swan’s stand in Exclusively Housewares. New ambassador for the brand Lynsey Crombie, aka Queen of Clean highlighted the Eureka Swan Hyper Clean as a “great little cordless vacuum that everyone can afford.”

While Lynsey admitted to PH that she still uses a corded vacuum cleaner for deep cleaning, she emphasised: “Life is about quick and convenient cleaning and you can get your cordless out every day,” * Swan’s Eureka Swan PowerPlush Turbo Vacuum Cleaner has gained the prestigious Good Housekeeping Institute Approved accreditation. It received 93/100 in the institute's corded vacuum cleaner tests. The vacuum has also received the highest three-star rating from the UK Noise Abatement Society’s Quiet Mark.

Left: Cleanfluencers with Swan at Exclusively.

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Left: A view of The Traveller trend table at the Exclusively Shows.

Right: Some of the exhibitors who donated housewares products at The Exclusively Shows, with Chris Morling from In Kind Direct and Progressive Housewares’ Emma Cain and Jo Howard.

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Back to the future The glitz and glamour of the Roaring 1920s will be revisited as we enter a new decade, according to trend analysts Scarlet Opus, which curated the Trend Hub at the Exclusively. The 20s influence was encompassed by The Traveller trend, with a Christmas table display incorporating exhibitors’ products.

Phil Pond, a director of Scarlet Opus acknowledged: “We will be letting go of the past decade and moving into times where things are more ordered, controlled and glamorous, even if it is only surface deep.”

He continued: “We predict that it will be a very sumptuous, glitzy Christmas with beautiful formal table settings. In tableware for example, glassware will be dipped and sprayed with brass making it look very glamorous. There will also be lots of Gatsby style 1920’s New Year’s Eve parties.”

The Traveller trend was one of the four trends highlighted at the Trend Hub, in the popular daily Trend Talks and Trend Tours at Exclusively. The other trends included The Fellowship (collaboration and world cuisines), Game Changers (sustainability, re-used waste and recycled materials) and Satori (influenced by Japanese culture).

New look for Bake-O-Glide Bake-O-Glide from Falcon Products introduced a new logo at the recent Exclusively Housewares, in addition to the launch of several innovative new lines.

These included an Induction Hob Protector, Silicone Baking Mesh Mat. The brand also rolled out new eco-friendly packaging.

(See Bakeware feature pages 57-61).

Exhibitors rally for In Kind Direct Housewares suppliers rallied to donate products to In Kind Direct at the end of the Exclusively Shows (June 11-12 Islington Business Design Centre) for the charity initiative organised by Progressive Housewares magazine. With three pallet loads including cookware, kitchenware, utility products and SDAs, amounting to thousands of pounds at retail value, Chris Morling, business development manager at In Kind Direct said the donations “will make an enormous difference to our charities.”

In Kind Direct distributes new consumer products donated by leading retailers and manufacturers, including Meyer Group and Amazon to a fast-growing network of local, grassroots charitable organisations. Charities can use products to run their activities or give them to their beneficiaries. In Kind Direct tracks the donations ensuring all products are put to good use.

Chris reports on Exclusively: “Not only did we get some great products that we can distribute to our charities, we met some really interesting companies that we can hopefully build partnerships with in the future. “ In Kind Direct, Progressive Housewares and the Exclusively Shows send a heartfelt thanks to all the companies that donated products, which include: Pyrex, Meyer Group, Le Creuset, Burton McCall, Eko, Brabantia, Ladelle, Haus, Smartwares (Princess), Fackelmann Brands, Polder, Elia, Sistema, Mepal, NordicWare, Imperial, JWP, Tradestock, simplehuman, Spontex, KitchenCraft, Eddingtons, SodaStream and Tatay.

The donations were packed and delivered with the help of PH and logistics expert, AMPM Transportation.

For more information on the work of In Kind Direct, see www.inkinddirect.org/companies Below: Lorraine Pascale on the Sabichi stand at Exclusively Housewares.

Celebrities shine at Exclusively Many well-known faces and names were in attendance at the Exclusively Shows including TV chefs Lorraine Pascale and Jeremy Pang as well as scores of social media influencers, such as Lynsey Queen of Clean. Other visitors included Ed Kimber and Martha Collison from The Great British Bake Off and Aggie McKenzie from My Weekly and How Clean is My House?

Wellness guru Lorraine Pascale helped to showcase her small electrical range from Haden on Sabichi’s stand.

Lorraine picked her “most used” product from the range, ie the blender, telling PH that: “I throw in frozen berries, ice cubes and whole pieces of ginger and turmeric and it creates this perfectly smooth juice, which I take out with me as the blender comes with several cups, which is really handy.”

Lorraine also highlighted the capability of her mixer: “I’ve just made some vegan meringues using chickpea water which can be really hard to whip up but his mixer is very powerful.” She added: “There are attachments to whisk, beat and for bread.”

Meanwhile, Jeremy Pang demonstrated knife skills using his School of Wok Chinese Cleave on Dexam’s stand. He explained the advantages of using a cleaver, particularly for Chinese dishes that require a lot of food preparation: “There is not much bending of the wrist so using a cleaver is less tiring than a western knife.”

Jeremy showed visitors how to slice and dice efficiently and how to roll cut a pepper and cucumber.

Amefa presents knife sales solution

Right: Consumers can hold and move the handles of knives in Amefa’s prototype of a safe display cabinet.

Amefa’s stand at Exclusively Housewares presented a new fixture designed for retailers to be able to display knives safely in a cabinet while still enabling consumers to touch and feel the products.

The unit incorporates Richardson Sheffield knives from its Everyday, Enthusiast and Expert ranges housed in perspex with handles accessible to hold and move. A digital screen invites consumers to select their level of culinary interest and click on ranges and knife functions for further information.

The consumer can choose to buy a knife by clicking ‘Add to basket’ on the screen. They would then be able to collect the knife from a retailer’s counter, such as the cigarette kiosk in a supermarket, which is tailored towards age verified sales.

“People can still touch and feel the product in a store in order to make their decision, while the screen adds some of the benefits of an online experience,” explains Amefa’s commercial director Steve Law. The unit met with “really positive feedback,” he reports.

Amefa is part of BHETA’s collaboration of knives suppliers and retailers that are looking at “how we can go forward collaboratively,” says Steve. * The issue surrounding retailers’ displays of knives has been hitting the headlines this year. The death of a man from a knife wound to the chest in a Tesco carpark in Slough earlier this year prompted the supermarket to start to remove single knives from its stores, leaving gaps on shelves. Asda removed single knives from its shelves in April in response to the rise in knife crime.

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Amazon to top cooking and baking market Forma House to distribute Root7 Forma House is distributing Root7 products in the UK & Ireland – including stylish barware and innovative on-the-go bottles as well as colourful ceramics and a quirky range of glassware including new stemless prosecco, gin glasses and geo tumblers.

Root7’s Rob Ingram commented: “We’re pleased to announce our new partnership with Forma House. The change in structure made sense as they are in a great position to service independent retailers.” He added: “The main factors for us include: their attentive sales team, trade show attendance, excellent logistics and online ordering system.”

Housewares Show welcomes indies The Housewares Show opened its doors to all independent buyers on August 14, following its AIS members day (Cranmore Park, near Solihull). Trend areas were scattered across the showroom, highlighting key themes for the season.Sustainability and Eco Products were also a key theme.

Amazon will take the lead in the UK’s cooking and baking market for the first time in 2019, according to a new report by GlobalData. The retailer’s share of the market will increase to 6.2% in 2019 (up by 0.9ppts on last year) overtaking former market leader Sainsbury’s (with a share of 5.3%).

GlobalData’s new report, ‘UK Cooking & Baking 2019-2024’ focuses on Above: Some of Amazon’s current best sellers in cookware. pots and pans, ovenware, bakeware, baking utensils and accessories and bakeware. Consumer data is based on its 2018 UK Cooking & Baking survey, using a panel of 2,000 nationally representative consumers.

The report predicts that over the next five years, the UK Cooking & Baking market will grow by £131.1m, driven by replacement purchasing of frying pans and saucepans and the popularity of cooking as a relaxing pastime, influenced by TV shows such as Masterchef and The Great British Bake Off. Amy Higginbotham, retail analyst at GlobalData comments: “Amazon has come a long way in the cooking and baking market since 2016, when it had a share of only 2.7%. Competitive prices and wide range are the two most important drivers of retailer choice for cooking and baking shoppers, according to GlobalData’s cooking and baking survey. “ She continues: “Amazon has clearly benefitted from this, tempting shoppers away from bricks and mortar competitors such as Sainsbury’s with low prices on an unparalleled choice of branded items, along with its attractive fulfilment options.

“Among the most-used cooking and baking retailers including Tesco, Asda and Wilko, Amazon overindexes with consumers looking for a wide range, free delivery, speed of delivery and range of delivery options. However, it should be noted that Sainsbury’s Group, including fifth place Argos, has a collective market share of 9.4%, some way ahead of Amazon for now.”

GlobalData’s report also reveals that Amazon is now the third most considered retailer for cooking and baking purchases with 25.8% of shoppers considering it, compared to only 8.8% in 2017.

Amy concludes: “Amazon’s profile was boosted in 2018 by its sponsorship of The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4 while its collaboration with baking bloggers such as Instagram’s Jane Dunn also helped it become more considered, especially among young cooking and baking shoppers: 17.4% of cooking and baking shoppers aged 16-24 purchased from Amazon in 2018, compared to 10.1% in 2017, according to GlobalData.”

Right: Prestige Pointless Knives from Meyer Group.

Portmeirion acquires Nambé Portmeirion Group has agreed to purchase US premium homewares company Nambé, for a sum of $12m. The acquisition provides the Group with a stronger influence in the US market, as Nambé’s sales are largely concentrated in the US through wholesale channels, online and through eight retail stores across New Mexico Inset: Some and Arizona. of Nambé’s product range.

Nambé’s portfolio includes cutlery, glassware, dinnerware, kitchenware and home décor.The acquisition complements Portmeirion Group’s existing US subsidiary while continuing its diversification into new homeware product categories.

The company anticipates benefits from the expertise of Nambé’s contemporary design consultants across its brands and ranges.

Lawrence Bryan, Portmeirion Group’s chief executive commented: “Having been working with Nambé for nearly a year on potential synergistic opportunities, we are delighted to acquire this historic US brand together with a strong management team. Nambé is synonymous with market leading design in homewares and we are hugely excited to take the brand on the next part of its journey.”

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Prestige champions Pointless Knives Prestige from Meyer Group is taking a lead to change the shape of knives with its new Pointless range. The move is in response to a plea from medical experts and judges, including the Institute of Surgeons, which appealed directly to knives manufacturers for help in curbing the current knife crime epidemic.

“With an 80 year heritage, we are experts in home kitchens and we have consulted with experts in knife crime,” says Carl Wright, marketing director of Prestige. “We know how the average home cook uses a knife – very rarely using its point. Medical experts, however, tell us that it’s the point that turns a household object into a dangerous murder weapon, puncturing internal organs to inflict life-threatening – often fatal – injuries.”

Carl continues: “What’s more, doctors and judges assert that the majority of violent knife attacks use kitchen knives. As producers of kitchen knives, we have to take heed. It is our responsibility to help consumers make informed choices when they purchase kitchen equipment.”

The launch of Prestige Pointless Knives – which attracted considerable interest from retailers at the recent Exclusively Housewares – follows announcements earlier this year that several high street retailers, including ASDA and Co-op, have withdrawn sales of single knives in response to the rise in knife crime.

Carl also highlights that the Pointless Knives design has home safety in mind, lessening the chance of injuries resulting from the points of knives.

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Challenge 25 for knives BHETA PEOPLE l Former senior digital and trade marketing manager at Travis Perkins, Stephen Richardson has joined BHETA as its new Marketing Manager. The role has been created as part of the Association’s recent restructure.

Stephen is responsible for the trade association’s overall positioning, profile, product and membership expansion as well as the Exclusively brand. Stephen has more than 20 years’ experience of both B2B and B2C marketing roles in blue chip organisations. l Meanwhile, reflecting its expansion, BHETA has promoted Nicola Adams Brown to member services manager. Nicola has been with BHETA for five and half years as part of the member services provision and will now lead a team of three, supporting proactive initiatives and being available for member enquiries across a wide range of services. Nicola will also take on personal responsibility for spearheading all BHETA’S Export initiatives and supporting the member retention programme. l Recent recruits, Helen Farnell and Samantha Miah support Nicola. Helen has had wide experience in client and customer services as well as the travel industry. Sam is highly qualified in business administration and has spent much of her career to date in recruitment.

Inset: Shanghai Exhibition Centre.

China calling As part of BHETA’s export drive and following discussions with the Department of International Trade in Shanghai, the DIT has invited members of the trade association to exhibit in the show’s Great Pavilion.

The Best of British Show (October 17-21), now in its third year, will take place at the Shanghai Exhibition Centre and will feature the finest in British consumables including home and lifestyle, interiors, design, food, drink and fashion. Hosted by the British Consulate General of Shanghai, the event is a hybrid of trade and consumer shows and is China’s largest exhibition of premium British quality, innovation and excellence.

Exhibitors will have a pod-style stand at the exhibition and benefit from a one-day workshop on the Chinese retail landscape, two days networking and ‘meet the buyer’ opportunities, as well as two days selling direct to consumers.

Further information from BHETA’s Member Services.

BHETA has confirmed that ‘Challenge 25’ can now be extended to cover the responsible retailing of kitchen knives.

Challenge 25 is a retailing strategy that was developed for use in alcohol sales. It encourages anyone who is over 18 but looks under 25 to carry acceptable ID (a card bearing the PASS hologram, a photographic driving license or a passport) if they want to buy alcohol. It has proved successful both in terms of awareness among young people and as an aid to retail staff involved in the sale of age-sensitive products.

Above: A Challenge 25 badge indicating the Its extension will (for the first time) include supplier packaging, which can need for age verification. now carry the Challenge 25 graphics, in addition to point of sale items.

The development follows BHETA’s discussions with the Wine and Spirit Trade Association about the Retail of Alcohol Standards Group (RASG)’s Challenge 25 retailing strategy. BHETA’s retailer and supplier workshop on knife retailing (attended by many leading retail and supplier brands) prompted the discussions.

Retailers and suppliers will be able to use a portfolio of designs (from posters to shelf barkers to badges) to convey the Challenge 25 message throughout the retail environment. The signage in red and black makes it clear that under-25s must now expect to be challenged to prove their age.

It also spells out the heavy fines that could follow for those caught breaking the law.

Commenting on the news, BHETA’s chief operating officer, Will Jones said, “With the personal consequences of illegal sales for the members of shop staff becoming more severe – and more widely applicable as we have seen with the retail of kitchen knives – it is vital that retailers get every assistance in their area of responsibility.

“One of the areas of consensus in BHETA’s suppliers/retailer workshop was that a standardised system of knife labelling which could be adopted universally by knife suppliers could be of considerable help to knife retailers. We therefore approached RASG to investigate the potential for using the existing Challenge 25 concept and I am delighted to be able to confirm that RASG felt that this was a good idea.”

Right: Alastair Fisher.

Alastair takes on presidency Alastair Fisher, joint managing director of Taylor’s Eye Witness was appointed as the association’s new president (a non-executive position) at BHETA’s recent AGM. Alastair succeeds Roger Morgan-Grenville, director at Dexam.

“I was very flattered to be nominated and then elected as president of BHETA,” Alastair told PH. “BHETA plays an important role in our industry and I am looking forward to playing a part in its progress.”

Several other housewares industry figures were confirmed as BHETA board members: David Holmes, md of The DRH Collection (treasurer), Richard Walker, Eddington’s commercial director and Black + Blum’s md, Nick Cornwell. The board also includes BHETA’s chairman, Andrew Weiss, chief operating officer, Will Jones and finance director, Clare Holland.

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BHETA has won the Website of the Year award at the Trade Association Forum’s (TAF) Best Practice Awards 2019. The annual event (now in its seventeenth year) is formally supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and took place in London’s County Hall in July.

The BHETA website (www.bheta.co.uk) was launched in February 2018 and reflects the association’s growing status as the industry conduit between suppliers and retailers. It combines input from industry experts, the BHETA executive team and the BHETA Board.

The site’s objectives are to deliver a credible hub of industry information utilising a modern, stylish, user-friendly interface, compatible with desktop, tablet and mobile devices.

BHETA membership continues to grow with three new housewares suppliers: Sabco, Casa & Casa and Patterson & Rothwell.

Sabco is an iconic Australian cleaning brand that was founded in 1892. Its range includes metal and plastic homewares, metal bins and mop buckets.

Casa & Casa launched at Spring Fair and offers a range of insulated drinks containers, cool bags, foldable furniture and shopping trolleys. It exhibited at Exclusively for the first time to launch its insulated flasks and cups, marketed under the Xento brand. Meanwhile, injection moulder and toolmaker Patterson & Rothwell offers the highest quality injection moulded products delivered direct to retail, either as in house or customer branded.

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We’ve just released our quarterly sales figures for the sector. The results don’t paint a pretty picture for independent retail as a whole, with a disappointing -2.94% less sales compared to the same quarter in 2018. However, cookshop and housewares retailers have bucked the trend and have seen a much needed 2.41% uplift. Have you witnessed similar figures?

Perhaps this is evidence that we are seeing independent cookshop and housewares retailers fighting back. Independent retailers are nothing if not resilient. Being independent means retailers can be quick to change and develop and they will do what they can to attract more customers and adapt to changing trends.

The Excellence in Housewares Awards will celebrate those retailers working hard to make their businesses a success. We are thrilled again to be co-hosting the awards and hope to see many of our members winning!

Despite this good news for cookshop and housewares retailers, anxiety is at an all-time high with independents as a whole, with 57.14% saying they were anxious about the year ahead. In the comments from participants in our survey, concerns were mostly due to decreases in footfall and the effect Brexit is having on consumer spending.

So what do these figures mean for independent retail? It means the Above: Andrew Goodacre, ceo of the British Independent Government needs to work harder to support the high street and it needs Retailers Association (Bira). to take action fast.

Some 91.96% of Bira members are expecting cost price increases, whether modest or significant, as a result of Brexit and this will only add to the drop in footfall. Without a pro-business Brexit that includes a deal, independent retailers will not be able to compete, and it could lead to more business closures. It's essential that our high streets remain thriving and attractive options for consumers. Our new Prime Minister needs to show his support for independent retailers (see News).

We’d be very interested to hear your thoughts by emailing editorial@bira.co.uk And as ever, if you want to see how we can save you time and money with our membership services please email membership@bira.co.uk or call 0800 028 0245.

Andrew Goodacre, ceo, Bira (The British Independent Retailers’ Assocation)

Bira incorporates Mica The co-operative group Mica is joining Bira as a new division. Mica and its 50+ DIY, home and garden stores across the UK have a longstanding reputation for fierce independence and excellent local service. Its core product categories include kitchenware and housewares, as well as electrical appliances, alongside its focus on home improvement products. Mica’s supplier partnerships include Addis, Brabantia, EPE, RKW and Tala.

Bira will become a major shareholder in Mica, cementing Bira’s position as the UK’s leading trade association for independent retailers. Mica will relocate to new offices in Birmingham after a short transition.

Bira’s new National President Howard Pullen of Howard Pullen Machinery in Loxwood, West Sussex has succeeded Surinder Josan of All Seasons DIY, in Smethwick, West Midlands, as Bira National President, with the official hand over at the recent Bira AGM. Howard is the second member of the British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA), which is a part of the Bira family, to head up Bira.

Stating that he is “extremely excited to get out and about meeting members,” Howard acknowledged: “It is a challenging and exciting time for Bira and its members. Making Bira Digital is clearly going to help members access our services easier and attract new members.”

Andrew Goodacre, ceo of Bira expressed his gratitude to Surinder for his hard work during his presidency.

Curated Range Builders

Left: Howard Pullen, new Bira president.

Indies praise Down Your High Street Bira was part of a recent celebration of the on-going success of the national online selling platform – Down Your High Street. Bira members enjoy a discounted commission of 5% (rather than 15%) on their first year of joining Down Your High Street.

The event (which took place at London’s OXO Tower) featured workshop sessions from DYHS supporter Mark Hayes (stylist on ITV’s Lorraine) and a motivational talk from The Apprentice winner Sian Gabbidon (pictured). Its aim was to inspire retailers, encourage networking and to get a deeper understanding of the platform, which now has 600 independent retailers trading on it.

Julie Holden, national membership manager of Bira commented: “Down Your High Street is an ideal platform for our members and we are proud to work in partnership with them to provide an opportunity for bricks and mortar retailers to embrace online sales in a simple and affordable way.” She added: “The fact that all traders on the platform must have a physical shop is very important to us.”

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Above: An image from Trend Bible that reflects the ‘Meaningful Life’ trend, including tactile ceramics and subtle tones.

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Bira Direct is launching new ‘Range Builders’: a series of co-ordinated product ranges for retailers, which are based on the latest trends and topics that consumers are talking about online. Retailers can use the campaign to create their own impactful collections.

Using insight from trend forecaster Trend Bible, Bira Direct has created ranges based on ‘a Meaningful Life’ – which focuses on Japanese style cookware, wellbeing, wellness and calm. The ‘Italian Suite’ is also available, which has products with clashing colours and creative prints.

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Right: Holly Wilson (left) looking at some of the entries at the Excellence in Housewares Awards Product Judging Day with PH’s Jo Howard.

Feeling the heat Ah the summer: what a fickle time to run a cookshop! Prep has been unusually busy this July and August, which makes a refreshing change.

Richard Dare, however, is very quiet with all the locals having dashed out of town to their country homes for the summer - I can but dream…

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y staff and I are all trying to fit in some time off through the summer and unfortunately Janeta, Prep’s manager, managed to break her foot on the second day of her holiday so that has thrown the carefully crafted rota into chaos as I am also away for quite a chunk. So far though we have survived and we are looking forward to her making a speedy recovery!

June brought Exclusively Housewares, which was a good show. We placed some orders but at times it felt like suppliers were resigned to not taking actual orders and we had to really push to place one. I guess that’s the way shows are going these days. It’s more of an information gathering event than anything else. There was some decent newness from a lot of the suppliers though and ‘eco’ was definitely being pushed by many, which was great to see as we as an industry can make such an impact in this field. As always though we need more that is new and really innovative to push our industry forwards and excite the consumer.

In mid July we had a brilliant day Excellence in Housewares Awards Product Judging Day. The new Eco Award category is a fantastic new addition, which was really well supported by suppliers. It created a great discussion among all the retailers - who had tried how different brands compared, the

pros and cons. Lots of people were taking notes and finding new suppliers. It felt exciting and like new opportunities are opening up for suppliers and retailers alike.

While there really was a fantastic array of entries across categories from diverse housewares suppliers (including many new names), myself and the fellow judges are bemused as to why even more suppliers don’t submit product for the Awards. It’s such good exposure as the judges are expecting to see all the launches of the year.

It really is a great opportunity for suppliers to get their products in front of a whole range of buyers, from big multiples to small independents. It’s totally free to enter, except for the sample that has to be submitted, but for the exposure I’m sure makes it worth it for all.

In other news, in both shops the local retailer community is coming together to try and improve trade. Times are hard and everyone is feeling the pinch. In Primrose Hill, the local card and toy shop has had to bow out and has just assigned its lease to the 300 strong chain Joe and the Juice. This has caused mild panic in the street. We are trying very hard to maintain the independent feel of Primrose Hill, as this is what attracts our visitors. This is getting increasingly hard with the business rate hike so the threat of chains

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coming in and pushing up rents is terrifying.

It is a tricky situation though, as we would all prefer not to have vacant units on the street as this gives it a dilapidated feel and then people stop visiting. A classic ‘catch 22’.

In Stokey we have the same problem with high rents and empty units but we have started a new project with the Regeneration Team of Hackney Council and have some new events planned to try and boost trade and increase the community element. We have a huge pollution issue in Stokey, so much so that we are at dangerous/illegal air pollution levels - this is worrying for everyone but especially staff who stand in the shops all day. So we have just been included in the Zero Emission zone, which is great. To mark this we are closing the street for World Car Free Day on September 22. There will be lots of events taking place and all the retailers are going to be trading outside their shops. We are hoping that more events like this will really boost our local trade and encourage our community to support their local high street.

We will see how it goes. But first let’s get to the end of these summer holidays!

Holly Wilson is the owner of two cookshops in North London: Prep Cookshop in Stoke Newington, and Richard Dare in Primrose Hill.

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An esteemed panel of diverse retail buyers gathered recently for the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2019 Product Judging.

Of course, seeing a year’s worth of innovative products is something to fanfare.

However PH also pitched several questions to the Judging Day attendees in order to explore some personal reasons to be proud and cheerful about out industry, and to reveal some local or housewares heroes.

Reasons to be

cheerful

The Questions Those gathered for the Product Judging Day were asked:

PROUD?

SMILE?

LOCAL HERO?

What are you most proud of about the housewares industry?

What has made you smile at work recently?

Who is your local hero (or housewares hero) and why?

This could be someone in the housewares industry, your work place or local area.

Left: Tom Carter of Potters Cookshop (right) is among the judges looking at the Plugged In entries during the Excellence in Housewares Product Judging Day.

Perfect presents

Peeler wrap

Rachel Taylor, buyer from Home Hardware:

Christine Lynn–Thomas, proprietor from Kooks Unlimited. Richmond

PROUD? “The commitment from sales reps who ensure you get the new products.”

SMILE? “Selecting new product for the cookshop catalogue and seeing the lovely products our retailers will be selling in the run up to Christmas this year.”

SMILE?

PROUD? “We are still clinging on... 30 years for me now.

Lots of changes: I guess it’s an ability to adapt, bringing the kitchen into the home, and the home into the kitchen.

Anything goes now.”

Below: Chris from Kooks with an Eco Award entry.

LOCAL HERO? “Dave Gosling from Eddingtons has been really supportive to our wholesale business: supporting our trade shows and ensuring our retailers have all the best products including the ‘If You Care’ eco range.”

Right: Home Hardware’s Rachel Taylor.

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“When a disgruntled lady came back to the shop with a potato peeler telling me it was rubbish. I pointed out that if she took off the blue safety film from the blade it would work a whole lot better! Made me smile!”

LOCAL HERO? “My definite local hero is David Attenborough.

My sales on water bottles over the past couple of years I am sure is down to him and his fight against plastic. He lives in Richmond and his late wife shopped with me for years too.

We are all so proud that he is a local resident.

Lovely man.”

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Heartfelt thank you

SMILE?

Holly Wilson, owner from Prep Cookshop and Richard Dare, North London

“One of my part timers left me a thank you card and a bag of lovely treats. I had given her some extra hours and she wanted me to know she appreciated it and loved working at the store.”

PROUD?

LOCAL HERO?

“We have embraced the trend for eco across the industry. It’s great for our industry to be doing its bit for the environment.”

“Fatima, my store manager at Richard Dare. A hero in everything she does including her brilliant VM, her commitment to the business and her way with the customers!”

Left: Holly studies entries alongside PH’s Jo Howard.

Exclusively views Seema Grantham, sector manager (housewares) from BHETA: PROUD? “I love the support network and camaraderie that I have experienced in my 21 years. We should be proud of our industry that works together (suppliers and retailers) for the common goals – success for all.”

SMILE? “Personal – a new colleague that wanted to come to hot yoga with me!

Business – Being at Exclusively Housewares and seeing it from another angle.”

LOCAL HERO? “John Lewis – For always re-inventing itself but not forgetting its target consumer.”

The sky’s the limit Helen Miller, buyer from Fenwick Group

Below: Fenwick’s Helen Miller catches up with BHETA sector manager, Seema Grantham at the Product Judging Day.

PROUD? “Retailing has changed environmentally over the last ten years or so, and each category has had to adapt to survive. The housewares industry has always remained positive throughout, which has to be a credit to all the people involved. “

SMILE? “I have moved office recently and have a window! After 37 years!! Love it! “

LOCAL HERO? “That’s easy! Dean Hawes, assistant buyer of cook & dine, Fenwick. He keeps me sane with his calmness, organisational skills, product knowledge. I could go on... Oh, and he is a really nice guy!”

Building on success

Fast reactions Jason Somers, general manager of Divertimenti, London

PROUD?

David Conduit, purchasing director from Harts of Stur

PROUD?

“The ability to transform a home or kitchen with ease, utilising the most simple of products which have been well designed to put smiles on faces.”

“The industry’s resilience to the internet giants.

Book, music and DVD shops could not cope.

Cook and home shops are still doing well.”

SMILE?

SMILE?

“Our development and

expansion plans.”

“Being an independent retailer and having an instant input on buying products by identifying customer trends.”

LOCAL HERO? “Anyone in the industry who brings real innovation.”

LOCAL HERO? “Samantha Harvey, Divertimenti’s cookery school manager. Her outstanding work infusing great homewares into her classes gives our customers an excellent chance to see the products in a live environment.”

Above: Jason from Divertimenti.

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Right: Harts of Stur’s David Conduit during the discussions on the Icon Award at the Excellence in Housewares Product Judging Day.

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Below: Miia and Dawn from online stockists, Emporium Cookshop.

Passion for products Matt Thomas, buyer from John Lewis & Partners

Inset: Paul with an Eco entry.

SMILE? “Gabbi Anderson, my mad crazy assistant buyer! Her energy and passion for product is infectious as is her zest for life!”

LOCAL HERO? “Richard Walker of Eddingtons. Richard is a fountain of knowledge and when given a task to hunt down a product or idea, he always goes about it in an energetic way. He has an excellent commercial eye and can spot a winner – which most people would walk straight past.”

Below: Matt Thomas of John Lewis & Partners.

What’s in a name?

The best rep Paul Geogeghan, proprietor from The Kitchen Range, West Wickham

PROUD? “The reps and experts in the homewares industry. I find them knowledgeable and accommodating. The service provided is generally of a very high standard.”

Miia Wren, managing director and Dawn Brown, purchasing manager of The Emporium CookShop PROUD?

SMILE? “Julia from KitchenCraft always makes me smile when she calls at The Kitchen Range.

She is always positive, happy and the best rep in the housewares industry in my view.”

“The reaction from the housewares industry to the public demand for alternative materials rather than plastics.

We’ve seen new products made from recycled plastic and aluminium as well as from completely new ecological materials (rice etc).”

LOCAL HERO? “In West Wickham we have an exceptional man, who sweeps the streets and pavements.

He is good at his job, friendly, happy and a total asset to the town.”

SMILE? “Horwood’s new Smidge range... the name ‘Smidge’ made us smile. Awesome name and exciting products! It’s fantastic to get something completely different from them.”

Team spirit David Caldana, co-owner/ co-founder of Borough Kitchen, London PROUD?

Feeling the buzz

“An incredible spirit of resilience among the independent retailers in challenging times.”

Simone Hillman, buyer from Borough Kitchen, London

PROUD?

SMILE?

“Trying to be innovative and more conscious of the environment.”

“Every once in a while, stopping to think about what an incredible team of committed and enthusiastic food lovers we have. “

SMILE? “To see a customer get excited about a product.”

LOCAL HERO?

Left: David and Simone from Borough Kitchen peruse the Cookware entries.

“Gordon Segal of Crate & Barrel.”

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Market Focus

Inset: Leekes’ Amanda Reed and John Lewis’ Matt Thomas scrutinise some of the Awards entries.

Quirky questions Lucy Richards, manager from The Kitchen Range, West Wickham Right: Lucy from The Kitchen Range holds up an Excellence in Homewares entry.

PROUD?

“The wholesome-ness of it. The conversations you have and relationships you build with customers and reps.”

SMILE?

Courgetti confusion Amanda Reed, buying controller from Leekes

PROUD?

“The obscure questions that the general public ask. Plus the news that The Kitchen Range is a finalist in The Excellence in Housewares Awards.”

LOCAL HERO? “Julia Bottoms of KitchenCraft. She is by far the most astute, professional and hardworking rep.”

“The people!! Over time the diligence, inventiveness, camaraderie and investment the people of the industry make into their everyday work impresses me endlessly.”

Right: Rachel Taylor of Home Hardware and Alison and Tom from Potters Cookshop look at cookware entries.

SMILE? “One of my brand new starters saying, “What’s a spiralizer?”

LOCAL HERO? “Our ex-marketing manager Kate Jenkins.

Kate has cancer; she was given 12 weeks to live nearly two years ago. She is on experimental treatment, has 29 tumours in her brain and a further 14 in her chest, but is resilient and positive. Isaac her son is 15, Belle her daughter is 12, but every time we meet she asks, “How’s business?”

It’s a hat-trick Hannah Hyde, managing director from Diss Ironworks

PROUD? “Seeing lots of products UK made and sustainable – eco-friendly. “

SMILE? “Winning Le Creuset’s social media campaign for the third time. Also, a customer recently purchasing some cookware for her mum; she loved it so much and came back to purchase more.“

The big picture Alison Hobbs, visual merchandiser from Potters Cookshop, Hockley

PROUD? “Very supportive - from suppliers to fellow retailers and colleagues - and incredibly friendly. A very pleasant environment to work in.”

Mad manners

SMILE? “We had the giant KitchenAid mixer in store.

It was lovely when customers came in for their photos to be taken for a competition.

They were amazed by the mixer and were super excited.”

LOCAL HERO? “Mrs Hinch – she is local to us at Potters, and she has made cleaning super trendy and helped to make cleaning into something we can’t wait to do, rather than have too.”

Tom Carter, director from Potters Cook Shop PROUD? “I feel proud of this industry’s very friendly community. We have made some great friends! I have had so many opportunities I never thought I would get.”

SMILE? “Alison makes me smile every day because she is so mad!”

LOCAL HERO?

LOCAL HERO?

“To me it’s some of our reps, in particular Julia Bottoms at KitchenCraft.

She is always cheerful, full of ideas and a breath of fresh air when she comes in. “

“Victoria Pearce at Le Creuset is an amazing sales rep. She visits us all the time and helps with our merchandising and displays. It’s a perfect working relationship and how it should be.”

Right: Hannah from Diss Ironworks tries out one of the Homewares entries.

Right: Bira’s Julie Holden attended the Judging Day.

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Excellence In Housewares Awards 2019

The industry comes together to determine the finalists and winners of The Excellence in Housewares Awards. Nominations, submissions, judging and validation involved retailers and suppliers from across the housewares spectrum. PH looks at the run-up to our industry’s coveted Awards, now in its 20th year.

In pursuit of Inset: Retail buyers that were part of the Product Judging Panel 2019 raise their glasses to the Excellence in Housewares Awards, along with PH and Judging Day observers from co-hosts Bira, and sponsors BHETA, the IHA and Exclusively Housewares.

excellence Housewares' top accolades It all started back in 1999 when Progressive Housewares and The Cookshop and Housewares Association (now Bira: Cookshop & Housewares) joined forces to create one awards event that would be totally dedicated to the housewares industry.

The Excellence in Housewares Awards were launched in the year 2000, embracing awards for both retail and product excellence, as well as special awards for suppliers and an ultimate accolade of The Honorary Achievement Award. The latter can be for any member of the housewares industry and is based on the strength of nominations.

The three Supplier Awards are the result of an industrywide retailer poll. Three areas are reflected with Excellence in Marketing, Service and Innovation Awards.

On October 2 at the Royal Lancaster London, Progressive Housewares and Bira welcome the industry to the 19th Excellence in Housewares Awards night.

See www.excellenceinhousewaresawards.co.uk

The Product Judging Panel for 2019 Dawn Brown, purchasing manager, Emporium Cookshop David Caldana, co-founder and co-owner, Borough Kitchen, London Tom Carter, director, Potters Cookshop, Hockley David Conduit, purchasing director, Harts of Stur Paul Geoghegan, owner, The Kitchen Range, West Wickham Alison Hobbs, visual merchandiser, Potters Cookshop, Hockley Simone Hillman, buyer, Borough Kitchen, London Hannah Hyde, owner, Diss Ironworks Chris Lynn-Thomas, owner, Kooks Unlimited, Richmond Helen Miller, buyer, Fenwick Group Amanda Reed, buying controller, Leekes Jason Sommers, general manager, Divertimenti, London Rachel Taylor, buyer, Home Hardware Matt Thomas, buyer. John Lewis & Partners Lucy Richards, manager, The Kitchen Range, West Wickham Holly Wilson, owner, Prep Cookshop and Richard Dare. London Miia Wren, managing director, Emporium Cookshop * Besides the PH team, judging day observers and hosts were: Bira’s national membership manager, Julie Holden; BHETA’s housewares sector manager, Seema Grantham; Exclusively Housewares’ director of sales, Lindsey Hoyle and, Mark Chapman from the UK office of the IHA and The Inspired Home Show.

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Excellence In Housewares Awards 2019

Determining the product finalists • Suppliers submitted their most innovative products (launched at retail between June 2018 and June 2019), including some nominated by any housewares stockist. New products, ranges, modifications and extensions to existing ranges were eligible. Entry was free of charge and all product entries gain the attention of the prestigious judging panel.

• The Product Judging Day brought together a panel of respected and proactive buyers, representing a variety of different retailers. Judging criteria included product innovation and design excellence, quality of manufacture and presentation, and sales record or sales potential.

• Judges scrutinised, handled and discussed product entries, category by category.

They each completed a confidential ballot form, selecting their top five entries for each award. Points were then allocated accordingly and collated to arrive at the finalists and winners from the hundreds of entries.

Above: Judges looking • Particularly welcomed by the judges, the new Eco Award presented an array of at some of The Eco products that promote sustainable living and environmental awareness. It was open to Award entries.

Left: Fenwick’s Helen products across the housewares spectrum, including food and drink storage and other Miller cools down during products that help consumers cut down waste and consumption of single-use plastic. the judging of The It also included kitchenware that is made from recycled materials.

Plugged In category.

• The Innovation in Product Award focused judges’ attention on the innovative or pioneering aspects of new products.

On top of the world • For The Icon Award, each member of the judging The Excellence in Housewares Awards night panel nominated classic housewares products. will reveal which retailer winner will Judges ‘champion’ icons on the resulting short list, represent UK retail excellence as gia UK and then voted to determine finalists and winner. winner for 2019-2020.

All Award winners remain confidential.

For the past 15 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 Chicago’s The Inspired Home Show, with PH as the proud UK sponsor.

The gia national winners fly out to Chicago to attend the international gia Awards and The Inspired Home Show Above: Members of the panel with PH’s Emma Cain, John (March 14-17 2020). The show features Barry and Rob Willis at the Retail Judging and Validation Day. an exhibit of gia winners in its Hall of Global Innovation.

The quest for retail’s best At the gia Awards night, five Global Honorees, as well as Visual Merchandising • Determining the 72 retailer finalists (across 12 categories) starts with an and Digital Commerce Honourees are industrywide poll conducted by Progressive Housewares and HousewaresNews.net. announced from around 30 national gia Suppliers voted for UK retailers who have excelled in the past year, drawing on the winners (following gia’s international ‘frontline’ knowledge of their sales teams across the country. judging process).

• Retailers were also invited to self-nominate themselves for the Excellence in Retailer Global Honorees retain this title, and Initiative Award, Excellence in Retail Display Awards, Excellence in Retail Training and cannot be a the Retail Employee of the Year (putting forward their ‘star’ members of staff.) national winner • PH invited all retailers nominated by suppliers for the Excellence in Retail Display again. The UK’s Awards to submit six photographs of their best displays, as well as inviting those prestigious list of nominated by the trade in the Initiative category to submit information. PH also asked Global Honorees for retail employers to support trade nominations for their Retail Employees with their includes: own personal statements.

Selfridges, • The Retail Validation Panel was made up of supplier representatives, with wide Bentalls, ranging collective experience of our industry. The Panel met to validate the results of Lakeland, John the suppler poll. Moreover, they looked at retailer submissions and discussed Lewis & Partners, initiatives, training, displays and retail employee entrants to determine these Lords, Borough Kitchen and Harrods. categories’ winners and finalists.

See www.housewares.org/gia • The panel was chaired by Progressive Housewares’ Jo Howard, Rob Willis, Emma Cain and John Barry (none of whom had a vote).

The 2019 Retail Validation Panel: Dr Samir Attia, chairman, SMART Worldwide Ivan Coveney, field sales manager, FKA Brands Mohamed Hajat, head of sales, Burton McCall Julie Holden, national membership manager, Bira Stefan Kaczmarczyk, marketing manager, Groupe SEB George Mann, key account manager, Le Creuset Craig McAuley, head of market activation, Joseph Joseph Helen Simpson, marketing manager, KitchenAid Richard Thorpe, head of sales for UK and Ireland, Meyer Group Tim Yeadon, national field sales manager, KitchenCraft

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RETAIL EMPLOYEE SPONSORED BY

OF THE YEAR 2019 Criteria: Nominations were sought for 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.)

In all cases their managers or retail owners submitted a citation as to why they are worthy winners of this award.

2019 FINALISTS

Fatima Ait-Hammou

Connie Bishop

Cynthia Cornes

STORE MANAGER, RICHARD DARE, LONDON

SALES ADVISOR, BEALES, YEOVIL

SALES ADVISOR, FENWICK COLCHESTER

Fatima joined from a VM background with no store management experience and has excelled. She worked long hours doing horrible jobs when renovating the store; nothing is ever too much for her and I have never met anyone with such an immense work ethic. She constantly goes above and beyond, and has won over the people of Primrose Hill with her quiet charm, warmth and excellence in customer service.

Connie (who joined in 2013) puts the customer first in everything she does, while trying to maximise sales. She is passionate about the products she sells and is a fantastic role model who leads by example. Connie is held in very high regard at all levels within the company.

She is regularly our top sales person for increasing average transaction value and for introducing loyalty cards.

Cynthia (who joined in 2002) has an incredible passion and knowledge of cookware, and is a specialist in Le Creuset and Zwilling. She always explains how customers can get the very best results from our products and recently gained her level 2 in Food Safety so she can demonstrate in the store’s kitchen.

Cynthia is one of the store’s top performers on till point customer service.

Louisa Doyle

Eamonn Ferry

Lucy Richards

SALES ASSOCIATE, BOROUGH KITCHEN

HOME IMPROVEMENTS BUSINESS MANAGER, LEEKES

MANAGER, THE KITCHEN RANGE, WEST WICKHAM

Louisa’s professional carrier is in medicine, but her passion for food and cooking brought her to Borough Kitchen. She is a joy to work with and a fantastic caring colleague. Louisa has a sincere approach and huge depth of product knowledge. She is rarely phased by challenges, always embraces everything with a smile and sense of humour, and enthusiastically offers to do extra time when we’re busy.

Eamonn joined in 1987 for a Saturday job.

Having had various roles, he understands every aspect of our business and has worked with the majority of departments. He doubled sales as business development manager. In his current role, Eamonn has earned the respect of suppliers through his commerciality and hard but fair negotiation skills. He works alongside the shop floor to ensure customers’ needs are always met.

Lucy makes all customers welcome. She has extensive product knowledge, artistic flare, recruits and trains first-rate employees, becomes an expert in any task, and organises community events, cookery demonstrations and supper clubs. Lucy also has an eye for the next trend and works at unparralled speed and accuracy. She joined ten years ago as a Saturday girl, and is now shop manager working three days alongside her job as a food photographer.

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NEWCOMER Criteria: Nominees had to be a new cookshop or housewares business (not including new branches of cookshops), which has opened or started up in the UK over the past three years (ie since 1 July 2016).

2019 FINALISTS

Bake

Brambles

EXETER

COOKSHOP, AUDLEM

HASTINGS

Bringing expertise from Exeter’s previous cookshop, Bake opened in June 2018, focusing on the specialist area of baking. The shop covers bakeware, related accessories, cake tins, bread-making equipment, and cake decorating including edible decorations. It also hosts sugarcraft flower workshops one or two evenings a week, recognising that people value experiences and enjoy the social side of sugarcrafting.

Situated in a bustling village beside the Shropshire Union canal, Brambles (which opened in September 2017) enjoys summer traffic from the canal and custom from three local towns. It has expanded its focus on baking and gifts and is organising a local, charity-fundraising ‘bake off’ to coincide with the new series of The Great British Bake Off. Other plans include stocking consumables for breadmaking and sugarcraft.

Chef’s Ware has expanded into its next-door premises and now stocks 6,000 lines. It has broadened its range to include additions of leading brands, cake decorations and sugarcraft, spun iron products and a range of kitchenware from Turkey.

Offering personal service and a regular series of enticing promotions, Chef’s Ware (which opened in November 2017) has developed in line with its expanding customer base.

Cooks Boutique

Treacle George

LETCHWORTH

TETBURY

Since opening in December 2018, Cooks Boutique’s product range has grown organically, now stocking over 2500 items and growing, plus a new website about to launch. The cookshop has already built up a loyal customer base, many of whom are now making repeat purchases. Excellent customer service is a priority, as well as a well-presented shop that is easy to browse.

Having opened in June 2018, Treacle George is ‘a little design store’ stocking furniture, lighting, accessories and gifts, including ‘a good dollop of housewares’. Brands include: Kinto, Bialetti, Stelton, Ad Hoc, David Mellor, Rig-Tig, Ritzenhoff, Muurla and Zone. It has had a wonderful response from locals and businesses. Tetbury also attracts lots of tourists and they are delighted that the shop is online as well.

Wooden Spoon The Cookshop

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DERBY Wooden Spoon has grown since it first opened in February 2017. During a busy 2018, the retailer moved into the intu shopping centre, and is now looking at taking on a further unit in the centre for its expanding licensed gift area. Kitchenware has also expanded, with some new leading brands and the addition of small electricals, more bakeware and cake decorating. Wooden Spoon also offers an edible photo-printing service.

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DIRECT RETAILING Criteria: Nominees could 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 could be internet, catalogue, TV or a combinations of these.

2019 FINALISTS

Amara

AO

Harts of Stur

Established in 2005, Amara reflects the latest lifestyle trends covering products for the whole house, including Kitchen and Dining. It has evolved from a single small boutique to the online home of vibrant interiors, stocking an ever-growing range of world-famous and upand-coming brands. This year, Amara has partnered with The Wedding Shop to help newlywed couples create their perfect home.

As a one-stop online electricals retailer, AO boosts thousands of lines. Its small appliance offering includes kettles and toasters, food preparation, small cooking appliances, coffee makers, ironing and floorcare. It provides consumers with guides, ‘new in’ features, and a Best Buy section. Proud of its customer service, AO says that it is the only electrical retailer with over 100,000 Excellent reviews on Trustpilot.

Harts celebrates 100 years as a family business this year. Four generations of the Hart family have made their own individual mark on the business, transforming it into the successful company it is today – pioneering both online and in-store experiences. It is celebrating with a series of family (and food) themed events, while continuing to pursue its ambitious expansion plans.

Lakeland

Ocado

Silver Mushroom

Lakeland’s web team have worked tirelessly over the last year to make the retailer’s website easier to shop. As a result, Lakeland.co.uk has much more content, new landing pages, helpful buying guides, delicious recipes, relevant social posts and great prompts and bundles to ensure the customer has everything they need once they receive their delivery.

Launched in 2000, Ocado is the UK’s only dedicated online supermarket, built to deliver first-class service centred around its customers’ changing needs. Ocado continues to develop its wide housewares offering, providing an extensive variety of products to ensure all of its customers’ cooking, dining, entertaining, cleaning and utility needs are met with a diverse selection of leading brands.

A family run business based in Lancashire, which started in 2011, Silver Mushroom offers premium branded kitchenware, suitable for anyone from amateur cooks to professional chefs. Its suppliers are chosen very carefully to ensure the highest quality and the most efficient service possible. Silver Mushroom delivers a combination of practicality, durability and aesthetic appeal in products that will compliment any kitchen.

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

2019 FINALISTS

Borough Kitchen

Elphicks

LONDON

FARNHAM

NINE STORES

Borough Kitchen ensures its team has the experience to fully understand every product, how to use it and why it has been selected.

Developments in its training and education programme include: new joiner induction sessions, constant team education refreshers, free access to cook school classes, its product library (signing out products to try at home) and its team discount to purchase all items at cost.

All new sales staff benefit from the 12-week training and induction programme, combining information packs, on-the-job learning and a buddy system. Staff also learn the ‘Magnificent Seven’ customer journey, Elphicks’ sales and service standards for every customer interaction.

Each morning starts with a short meeting to discuss daily targets and include “show and tells,” where staff present new products to the rest of the team.

Fenwick has a unique strength in the collaboration between the buying and retail teams, brands and suppliers and a Group learning and development programme.Sales managers have completed their own NVQ while sales consultants are embarking on their own NVQ course. Colleagues have attended suppliers training days, bringing back knowledge to share. Suppliers have also been training teams in their stores.

Harts of Stur

Jarrold

Lakeland

STURMINSTER NEWTON

NORWICH

68 STORES

The past year’s training has included suppliers’ sessions that are fun and informative, as well as teambuilding, in addition to external supplier training days. Enhanced legal training on sales of knives has been a key focus. Harts has also engaged in a series of management, team leadership and customer service training courses, co-created with a professional development company to enhance team performance and confidence.

Dedicated weekly training sessions are key to the team’s empowerment and extensive product knowledge, which sets Jarrold apart from its competitors. Not only does Jarrold’s team spend significant time studying the latest products and launches to understand them inside out, the store invites brand representatives to come and share their expertise in the training sessions, which has proven to be invaluable.

This year Lakeland has enhanced its core training modules and team leader training by launching a bespoke e-learning platform “LIME.” The platform includes a ‘product’ community where colleagues can find out about new products, ask questions and share videos or hints and tips. There is also a ‘retail’ community where visual merchandising training and best practice can be shared, along with questions and support from the community.

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL SPONSORED BY

DISPLAY - INDEPENDENT Criteria: Nominees had to be an independent retailer. This award is for window and/or in-store displays from the last year which are either specific to one product range or of a more generic nature which demonstrate originality and maximise visual impact.

2019 FINALISTS

Borough Kitchen

Divertimenti

LONDON

LONDON

Striking and informative windows have included ‘Made in Britain’ showcasing UK manufacturing, ‘Handpicked Gifts’ for Christmas and ‘Essential Tools’, which launched the retailer’s Essential Kitchen Pack (including 43 items). Other notable displays include tableware with alfresco dining and natural/organic green tones telling the stories of suppliers of French stoneware and hand dyed and sewn English linens.

Divertimenti has created a stunning setting to display its Bordallo Pinheiro tableware from Portugal. Eye-catching windows include crates of fish-shaped plates on ice like a scene from a traditional fish market. Wooden vegetable crates display cabbage leaf and tomato shaped tableware and rustic wooden tables are adorned with greenery to offset sumptuous table settings of fruits and vegetable inspired china.

Potters Cookshop

The Kitchen Range

HOCKLEY

MARKET HARBOROUGH

Potters’ 13 windows are always dressed to impress. A recent window theme was Ocean Waste Awareness, featuring 1000 plastic bottles - many of which were crafted into a whale’s tale – as well as a turtle created from clingfilm and a polar bear trapped in netting. Alongside this, windows showcased sustainable products that help the fight against plastic waste.

Windows combine glorious colour combinations, seasonal and trend-led product themes, striking use of height (with an everchanging butcher’s block trolley as centrepiece) and carefully considered use of props such as feathers, bunches of herbs, vegetables and a pair of sunglasses. Making full use of a small space, The Kitchen Range regularly stops passers-by with its visual feasts.

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Garsons Garden Centre ESHER AND TITCHFIELD Garsons’ creative feature displays include a tropical island, complete with palm tree and tropical flowers underneath which lies an array of colourful products for outdoor dining and summer entertaining. Another ‘island’ has an ocean theme, with upturned boat-shaped shelves, fishing nets, glass bottles, ocean coloured serving ware, fish shaped tableware and rustic boards with crab motifs.

Woodbridge Kitchen Company WOODBRIDGE Inventive and whimsical window displays include Marmalade Day – homage to Paddington Bear -and Easter, containing oversized eggs cracking open to display product, with fluttering butterflies made from dyed coffee filter paper A Summer Beach featured a picnic on a sandy beach (with swooping seagull) and #PlasticFree was especially impactful when backlit. The Bake Off window mocked up a bake-off station.

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL DISPLAY - MULTIPLE OR

SPONSORED BY

DEPARTMENT STORE Criteria: Nominees could be a multiple retailer, a department store chain or independent department store. This award is for window and/or in-store displays from the last year, which are either specific to one product range or of a more generic nature, which demonstrate originality and maximise visual impact.

2019 FINALISTS

Bakers & Larners

Bradbeers

Lakeland

HOLT

ROMSEY

Using different display settings, including warm wood and bright, light shelving, Bakers & Larners’ in-store merchandising has clarity and charm, providing both inspiration and accessibility for shoppers. For example, Emma Bridgewater tables make use of a variety of heights with its stacks of bowls and mugs and link tableware with matching textiles such as an apron on a nearby mannequin.

Bradbeers’ displays include neatly aligned yet well-stocked bays such as Joseph Joseph, Smeg and Gtech, which draw the eye and are easy to shop. Other areas include colour coordinated seasonal displays, for example inspiration for outdoor dining and Easter edibles complete with colourful crates. Feature tables invoke customers’ curiosity by bringing together collections such as tableware, linen and storage.

Recent baking displays at Lakeland have been far more than just products – they have bought the craft of cake making to life with tantalising creations to inspire customers – including a giant green cactus cake wearing a Mexican hat. The retailer’s display tables combine products with related recipe books – some open on a specific recipe that reflect trends in food and cooking.

Morleys Group

68 STORES

Philip Morris & Son HEREFORD

Wardens of Newtonards

GREATER LONDON AND NEWBURY There is an element of fun in the Morleys Group’s windows. For example Pancake Day featured outsized frying pans that tossed giant pancakes into the air. Meanwhile, a Home Event window at Elys of Wimbledon included patches of flowers created from colourful cups and saucers. Inside the stores, green plants add homely touches to the contemporary feature displays.

At Christmas, the outside of the store was wrapped in a giant bow with oversized candy canes either side of the front door. A window featured Le Creuset kettles and teapots as three kings and shepherds around a peppermill baby in a stoneware manger.

For Le Creuset’s Freestyle campaign the store wallpapered a wall in a brick pattern and used floating scaffold boards for a striking display.

Wardens’ enchanting Christmas window featured gifts such as mugs nestled in a wintry scene with furry polar bears and frost-kissed fir trees. The store cleverly interweaves housewares with furniture pieces in casual and enticing displays. For example, a seasonal lifestyle window combines pieces of Le Creuset with furnishings decked with warm rugs, boots, feathers and a wrought iron stag statue.

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NEWTONARDS

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL INITIATIVE Criteria: This award is for a single recent initiative that has been executed in the last year 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).

2019 FINALISTS

Bakers & Larners of Holt

Borough Kitchen

FOR 1940’S WEEKEND

FOR MADE IN BRITAIN

FOR CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS

The store and its director Duncan Baker were key players in Holt’s 1940s weekend in September. Wearing 1940s costumes, the Cookshop team created wartime meals in the store’s demonstration kitchen. Cookshop manager. Sharon sang wartime songs outside the shop and compered for The D’Day Darlings. Window displays were 1940s themed and the store was part of the town’s Ration Book trail.

Reflecting concern about carbon footprint, London’s Borough Kitchen created a ‘Made in Britain’ campaign highlighting its range of UK sourced products. This included displays, signs about the provenance of manufacturers, homepage and email activity, and social media stories. This was one of the retailer’s most successful marketing campaigns and was a significant contributor to its highest monthly sales growth for 2018.

Harts is running a year of events to celebrate its centenary as a family business.

These include activities themed around family meals. Hundreds of customers enjoyed bacon rolls and freshly brewed coffee at the Breakfast event, and burgers with live music at the BBQ event.

Corresponding products and recipes were highlighted in store and online, and in the retailer’s Kitchen magazine.

The Kitchen Range

Potters Cookshop

FOR WIN THIS WINDOW

FOR COMMUNITY ECO-WARRIORS

The Kitchen Range in West Wickham asked reps for donations to put in to a Christmas window display. Customers paid £2+ to guess the overall value of the window. The winner was picked on Christmas Eve and won the entire contents. The initiative boosted footfall, contributed to the £6500 that was raised by the shop for the charity, Macmillan and created a buzz in the local community.

Following its dramatic plastic pollution window – with 1000 bottles collected by the community – Potters Cookshop in Hockley has started to work with a local school to help it achieve zero waste lunch boxes. Two young ‘eco-warriors’ from the school spent a morning as ‘guest’ ambassadors for sustainable living in the cookshop. They also presented a school assembly on alternatives to single-use plastic products, with support from Potters.

Woodbridge Kitchen Company

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Harts of Stur

FOR BAKE-OFF ‘SWEETSTAKE’ This free competition was a sweep-stake on who would win The GBBO 2018. Contestants’ faces were stuck onto a wooden spoon in the shop’s themed window, and turned around when they went out over the course of the series. A great way of engaging with customers, the shop collected over 250 new email subscribers and generated good reach on its social media channels.

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EXCELLENCE IN NON-SPECIALIST

SPONSORED BY

MULTIPLE RETAILING Criteria: Nominees must have four or above 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.

2019 FINALISTS

Blue Diamond Group

Dobbies

Frosts Garden Centres

Blue Diamond offers innovative products, creating points of difference and an in-store experience tailored to its target customers.

This allows the retailer to stand aside of mainstream garden centres and focus on quality products and strong in-store merchandising. With further acquisitions

Growing to 69 centres (following further Wyevale acquisitions this year), Dobbies is the largest garden centre chain in the UK and has over 150 years of heritage. The group continues to expand its focus on the kitchen and gifts, with cookshops strategically positioned near to its Farm Foodhalls, local butchers’ shops and restaurants – each inspiring the other in everything to do with cooking.

Inspiring gardeners since 1946, Frosts is a family owned group of four award-winning centres (across several counties) including Woburn Sands, Brampton, Willington and Millets Farm. The group prides itself on offering superb shopping destinations, with inspiring food halls and beautiful restaurants to put it on the ‘foodie’ map, along with an events calendar including family activities.

Leekes

Robert Dyas

Sainsbury’s

Leekes is an award winning family-run retailer that has been providing everything for the home under one roof for over 120 years. It has built up strong customer loyalty thanks to an extensive choice from leading brands, superb selection of exclusive own branded products at great prices and an experienced, friendly and knowledgeable sales team. Leekes also creates in-store theatre with product demonstrations.

With over 140 years of experience and 94 stores across the South of England, Robert Dyas is a trusted high street name. It is proud of its long-standing philosophy of customer service and extensive range of products, from the innovative to the everyday. Over the past year, the chain has developed and grown its housewares offering which includes cookware, utility and small electricals.

Celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, the UK’s second largest supermarket is also credited with adding more theatre to its Home proposition this year – through both store makeovers and partner promotions. Its Home sections promise a wide range of housewares covering many leading brands as well as own brand, while the integration of Argos and Habitat adds to consumer choice.

from Wyevale this year, Blue Diamond has grown to 37 garden centres across UK and the Channel Islands.

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EXCELLENCE IN SPECIALIST RETAILING MULTIPLES AND LARGE INDEPENDENTS

SPONSORED BY

Criteria: Nominees had to be a specialist retailer (other than a department store chain) with three stores plus an online store, or four or more stores. They needed to 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.

2019 FINALISTS

Abraxas

Art of Living

Borough Kitchen

With stores in Weedon, Rugby, Northampton and Banbury, Abraxas Cookshoop is thrilled to have just reached its 23rd year and proud to see how the business has expanded. It is passionate about excellent customer service and strives to create an ambient atmosphere and beautiful environment while never compromising on style and substance, with classic brands and exciting new products. It has launched a brand new website and concentrated its social media sites over the past year.

Art of Living Cookshop (Banstead, Cobham and Reigate) has been a leading retailer of high quality kitchenware since 1972, providing expert advice and a wealth of cookery knowledge. Its Cookery School is geared towards tasty, achievable home cooking and the retailer’s well-established online shop features an informative blog that includes advice on cookware, food and wine as well as enticing seasonal recipe inspiration.

Borough Kitchen (Borough Market, Chiswick and Hampstead) continues to seek out the ‘best-of-the-best’ absolute top-of-the-range tools and the ‘best-of-the-rest’, the best value items. It has run ‘Made In’ campaigns (Britain, France and America). Regular demonstrations have heightened customer engagement and increased online subscription to BK’s recently re-launched website. In-store and online, BK now offers currency conversion and international shipping.

House UK

Lakeland

Lords At Home

Having opened in April 2018, House now has stores in Oxford, Norwich, Sheffield, Stratford, Bracknell and Bromley, with ambitious plans to grow across the UK as well as online. It specialises in knives and cookware and offers a wide range of popular brands as well as many exclusive brands. Extensive staff training and a memorable customer experience are top priorities for House.

Last year the well-loved and trusted chain introduced ‘Extraordinary Products’ as a concept to highlight many of the hidden gems that it is renowned for. It highlights selected treasures on a four to six weekly cycle, showcasing ‘wow’ factors in-store (via signage and colleagues) and online.

The initiative is part of Lakeland’s devotion to an exceptional shopping experience and story building.

With stores in Hampstead, Battersea, St John’s Wood, Westbourne Grove and Chorleywood, as well as its aspirational website, Lords At Home focuses on being an innovative and thoughtful retailer. It offers excellence in the quality of its products and service and listens to customers when expanding its ranges. It is proud to serve its local communities, supplying their housewares needs and aspirations.

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BEST DEPARTMENT SPONSORED BY

STORE - INDEPENDENT Criteria: Nominees had to be an individual independent department store or branch of a small group of up to three stores. They should have shown 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.

2019 FINALISTS

Dawsons

Harrods

SKIPTON AND CLITHEROE

LONDON

NORWICH

Dawsons is a family owned business, which originally started as an ironmongers and fireplace merchant in the centre of the market town of Clitheroe but expanded to be the leading independent houseware store in the area. In 2004 it started trading online, and now has leading dedicated websites including cookware and tableware. In 2014 Dawsons opened in the historic town of Skipton.

Harrods has been undergoing the most ambitious store development in the store’s 180-year history. More than 60% of the store has been re-engineered around the shopping habits of the modern luxury customer, including the Interiors departments, with a dedicated room for Porcelain & Silverware.

Harrods new Dining Hall, a Grade II listed space has been elevated and restored keeping its most recognisable décor elements.

Approaching its 250-year anniversary, the family-owned department store is one of Norwich’s renowned landmarks. It takes pride in being the oldest independent department store in the region but also the most forward thinking, offering a unique and contemporary shopping experience. It is also proud to provide the best ongoing training to staff, and engages customers with demonstrations and tastings.

Manns

Philip Morris & Son

Vincent Davies & Son

CRANLEIGH

HEREFORD

HAVERFORDWEST

Located in the heart of the Surrey Hills, Manns offers a range of unique products aimed at the luxury every day; including ‘must have’ cookshop items. Proud to be central to the local community, the store works with local schools to raise funds for certain projects. Over the past year it has had collection pots around the store, instore competitions, and donated a variety of products.

Philip Morris & Son thrives by differentiating itself with its quality of customer service.

Whether it is one of the 55,000 people a year who buy online, or a Herefordshire local who has been shopping at the store for many years, Philip Morris aims to provide them with quality goods and service. Its dedication to in-store displays has been commended by premium brands. whose recognition has allowed the retailer to grow both online and in the high street.

Vincent Davies is a modern, vibrant out of town department store showcasing a spectrum of interesting brands across a range of departments. Its kitchenware department offers diverse well-known names, with elegant and enticing merchandising in its contemporary setting.

Established in 1906, the store continues to be family run and attracts customers from all over West Wales, promising quality and excellent customer service.

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BEST DEPARTMENT STORE – MULTIPLE BRANCH OR GROUP MEMBER

SPONSORED BY

Criteria: Nominees had to 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.

2019 FINALISTS

Bentalls

Elys

KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES

WIMBLEDON

LONDON

The Cookshop in Bentalls is a constantly evolving business where trend led products are layered-in with core cookware ranging.

The last year has continued to see the incredible rise in awareness about sustainability and recycling. Bentalls provides customers with a wide choice of solutions including eco coffee cups. It acknowledges that its selection of unique and exciting products are helping to drive sales.

Homewares has always been an important part of the business at Ely’s, inspiring its customers to shop and accessorise their homes with pieces carefully curated by the experienced buying teams. In 2019 Elys took a bold step and changed its visual merchandising methods to a contemporary lifestyle format which has not only received recognition from customers but from the store’s brand partners and professional bodies.

The Brent Cross team has continued to provide exceptional service and shown incredible resilience while adapting to changes in processes and personnel at Fenwick over the past year. They keep the customer at the centre of everything, and customers often ask for sales advisors by name. Brent Cross has hosted many engaging events and is forging ahead with e-receipts as Fenwick moves towards an omnichannel approach.

Fenwick Colchester

John Lewis & Partners

Selfridges

COLCHESTER

LEEDS

OXFORD STREET

With its attractively laid out features and bright, airy setting, the Home floor of Fenwick Colchester provides an inviting and exciting place for shoppers. Value added experiences are also paramount, for example with ticketed events in the store’s Living Kitchen such as cookery demonstrations featuring leading brands, and seasonal happenings such as pancake flipping in the run-up to Pancake Day.

The Leeds branch of John Lewis & Partners enriches the city with striking contemporary architecture and inspires customers inside with its modern and bright Home departments that are easy and pleasing to shop. Its elements of surprise include a colour-toned arch of cushions. The retailer is committed to engaging customers with instore experiences, personal stylists and inspiration for sustainable alternatives.

The iconic historic store provides a contemporary setting for cookshop, tableware and electricals, with plenty of new interest in its changing fixture tables.

Seasonal themes and new trends provide customers with home inspiration. The past year has included Conscious Creators a pop up dedicated to showcasing the best of sustainability in homewares design, as part of Selfridges’ celebration of London Design Festival.

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Fenwick Brent Cross

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BIRA COOKSHOP & HOUSEWARES RETAILER OF THE YEAR

SPONSORED BY

Criteria: Nominees had to be independent bira members (currently and through to 2020). They should have demonstrated 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.)

2019 FINALISTS

Lawsons

Lords At Home

DEVON

LONDON AND CHORLEYWOOD

LLANDEILO

With four branches in Plymouth, Tavistock, Totnes and Ivybridge, Lawsons celebrates 115 years of trading and 40 years in its Totnes shop this year. It has helped to organise Plymouth Flavour Fest for the last 16 years, coordinating the line-up and compering for the chef stage. This year Lawsons welcomed GBBO winners, Nadiya Hussain and Stephen Carter Bailey to the stage, and ran a busy stand at the festival.

Lords is a family owned specialist housewares retailer with five stores dedicated to being a local business for local customers, providing a level of service beyond the expectations of the customer. Its strapline, ‘At Home With Quality’ represents Lords as an established, thoughtful housewares retailer with a passion for quality and service.

A large family run specialist cookshop established in 1987, Peppercorn occupies a Grade 2 listed building of great character and charm. Many of the original fixtures and fittings dating from the late 1800s and early 1900s remain from when the business was an ironmonger, and these help to make this extremely well-stocked shop a fascinating place to visit.

Potters Cookshop

Prep Cookshop and Richard Dare

Trevor Mottram

HOCKLEY Potters is renowned for its imaginative and creative windows, attentive service and wide choice of housewares, with regular offers and changing displays. Fresh new lifestyle displays are inspired by Potters’ experience as the past year’s gia UK winner 2018-2019.

The store entertains and informs customers with demonstrations and cookery events in its working kitchen, and has teamed up with local schools for eco initiatives.

LONDON Stocking ‘cherry-picked’ kitchenware in an eyecatching setting, Prep Cookshop has become a key destination for the Stoke Newington community, as well as one of Trouva’s popular online boutiques. Its sibling shop, Richard Dare (acquired in 2017) has won over the Primrose Hill community, with many fans appreciating good service and its gorgeous displays of carefully chosen products.

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Peppercorn

TUNBRIDGE WELLS Situated in the historic pedestrian area of the Pantiles and now in its 44th year, Trevor Mottram continues to be described as ‘a cook’s paradise.’ The cookshop prides itself on the knowledge of its long-serving staff and its breadth of stock. It has customers that return from all around the world, and, as shoppers often say, “If it’s not in Trevor Mottram, you don’t need it.”

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EXCELLENCE IN SPONSORED BY

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 2018 and June 2019.

2019 FINALISTS

28cm La Cocotte in White Truffle

GreenPan Featherweights

Emile Henry Delight Braiser

FROM STAUB

FROM THE COOKWARE COMPANY

FROM HAUS

STAUB’s new White Truffle colourway is available on the brand’s range of cast iron Cocottes. Perfect for on-trend Nordic, luxe and earthy neutral interiors, White Truffle benefits from a rich, glossy finish. The STAUB enamelled cast iron Cocotte is individually produced in Alsace, a region in eastern France known for its rich history of craftsmanship and culinary excellence.

Featherweights is the first cast aluminium range for GreenPan – extremely lightweight, it is easy to handle, but with superior heat distribution, excellent heat retention and an innovative ‘rainfall effect’ lid. It features the extremely durable diamond-reinforced Thermolon Infinity Professional ceramic non-stick, meaning it is perfect for intensive daily use and is metal utensil safe.

With state-of-the-art technology, the Delight Braiser is very light and compatible across all heat sources, including induction, whilst also offering the benefits of healthy cooking. The distribution of the heat in the ceramic slowly releases the flavours without burning, and the pips under the lid capture the evaporated juices. This beautiful piece can be used to serve a delicious dish for family and friends too.

Mason Cash - William Mason Collection

Rocktanium Grill Pan

Zyliss Cook Ultimate Cookware

FROM THE RAYWARE GROUP

FROM HORWOOD

FROM DKB

The William Mason Collection from Mason Cash is named after the founding father of the brand and features elegant dinnerware for all occasions. The range has a stylish coupe edge with a distinctive, embossed, ripple finish, and is presented in a selection of soft, neutral colour ways. Featuring food preparation, tableware and serveware items; the collection creates an elegant finish to any kitchen.

The Rocktanium non-stick grill pan is great for extracting maximum flavour from foods without all the extra oil. Get the attractive 'barbeque style' chargrilled look on food without having to step out of the kitchen. The pouring lips aid draining of food fats and oil, further ensuring what is eaten is actually good for you without compromising on the taste.

This Spring Zyliss added cookware to its Cook Ultimate forged aluminium non-stick frypans, which gained the coveted Good Housekeeping Institute (GHI) accreditation for 2019. The packaging features the ‘Good Housekeeping Tried & Tested’ badge. The Ultimate technology gives a longer-lasting non-stick, requiring no oil or butter and ‘nothing sticks’ ceramic reinforced three-layer coating allows use with metal tools and dishwashing.

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TOP TOOL OR SPONSORED BY

GADGET AWARD Criteria: Any gadget, tool, utensil or range of the same - whether practical, aesthetic or fun (includes mills), which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2018 and June 2019.

2019 FINALISTS

The Bakehouse & Co Food Preparation & Baking Accessories

Dreamfarm Ortwo

Froach Pods

FROM FORMA HOUSE

FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

The world's first pepper mill to grind onehanded for convenience - Ortwo is a spice mill that grinds one-handed or two for extra speed and output. Ortwo’s custom ceramic grinder will never corrode or rust, which makes it perfect for all spices – including salt, making Ortwo anything but run of the mill.

Froach Pods are a totally new and healthier way to cook eggs, combining the principles of both frying and poaching into one revolutionary design. Apart from a small amount of oil needed around the inside edge of the pod, you add water, which means that Froach Pods use up to 95% less oil than with typical frying. Only suitable for use with nonstick pans.

Hip CleanStraw

Kilner Sauce Press Set

Professional Peeler

FROM AUTEUR

FROM THE RAYWARE GROUP

FROM MICROPLANE INTERNATIONAL

Patented straws zip open for thorough cleaning and zip close for soft smooth sipping. Clean as a whistle so you can wet your whistle, worry free with no brush required. In packs of threes, have one for the bag, home and at a desk, so you are always covered. Sip, sip, hooray.

Create homemade sauces and purees with the Kilner one-litre Sauce Press Set. Simply fill the hopper with desired ingredients and turn the handle to puree the ingredients directly into the Kilner jar below. Included is a practical stainless steel hopper that screws directly onto the preserve jar and a one-piece lid. Ideal for making tomato and apple sauces and baby food.

The elegant and balanced design of the new Microplane Professional Peeler with integral potato eye remover, is not only ideal for easy peeling, but also for creating thin strips of fruits and vegetables for salads and decorations. The ultra-sharp, curved stainless steel double blade swivels up to 30° to expertly contour soft and hard fruits, and long as well as round vegetables of all description to guarantee perfect results every time.

FROM CAPTIVATE BRANDS Bakehouse & Co is one of several collections from Captivate Brands, celebrating only its second year on the market. The range encapsulates this core ethos – brands and products which bring together durable professional quality and optimum practicality. Spacesaving is a key element and the Folding Scale was recently highlighted for ‘best space-saving and convenience’ on the iBuys review site!

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SPONSORED BY

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 2018 and June 2019.

2019 FINALISTS

DCF02 Drip Filter Coffee Machine

Haden X Lorraine Pascale Kitchen Angel

Kuvings EV0820 Cold Press Juicer

FROM SMEG UK

FROM HADEN APPLIANCES

FROM UK JUICERS

The latest addition to Smeg’s growing collection of 50s retro style SDA is the DCF02 drip filter coffee machine. Featuring iconic design, curves and colourways, the machine prepares up to 10 cups of filter coffee and can control richly-flavoured coffee thanks to two aroma settings. With a digital clock and timer, it allows users to set coffee to brew for when they wake and keep warm for up to 40 mins.

Lorraine Pascale’s Kitchen Angel by Haden is an instant pressure cooker and it really is an angel in the kitchen! It allows you to pressure cook, slow cook & sauté your favourite meals. The pressurised steam locks in more vitamins and minerals for a much healthier meal. It speeds up cooking time and helps to produce nutritious healthy food effortlessly.

The Kuvings EVO820 Cold Press Juicer marks a new epoch in the development of increasingly improved whole slow juicers. It sits at the top of the range as UK Juicer’s premium offering, both in terms of its purposeful styling and the evolved technology that sets it apart from all the competition.

KitchenAid Food Processors

Tors + Olsson Air Pod

Véritable Smart Arctic White Indoor Garden

FROM KITCHENAID

FROM BENROSS MARKETING

FROM HAUS

The KitchenAid 1.7L and 2.1L Food Processors are simple to use and easy to store with in bowl storage. Style and function combine in this elegant KitchenAid rounded model to perfectly chop, shred, puree and slice with the multi-purpose, easy to install, reversible medium shred/slice and thick slice blades.

Tors + Olsson was launched in 2019 and announced its arrival with a range of air coolers and fans, including the stunningly designed Air Pod bladeless fan. The Air Pod combines unique Scandinavian-style design excellence with high quality performance. The Tors + Olsson range will continue to grow to include other home and living appliances – all built with the same design and quality ethos as Air Pod.

Grow aromatic herbs, edible flowers and baby vegetables easily all year round. Don't have a green thumb? The Véritable Garden takes care of everything! This Smart edition automatically adjusts the LED's intensity depending on the ambient light, to distribute the perfect amount of light to your plants.

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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 2018 and June 2019.

2019 FINALISTS

Cheese Knife Set Monaco+ Black

Epicurean Cutting Boards

FROM BOSKA HOLLAND

FROM EDDINGTONS

From soft Brie to hard Parmesan cheese - with the Cheese Knife Set Monaco+ Black, the perfect cutting solution for every type of cheese. These unique, stainless steel and non-stick knives - with a genuine leather sleeve - create a perfect and stylish gift for true cheese lovers and cooking enthusiasts.

Innovation, quality, functionality, durability and responsibility are at the heart of the Epicurean brand. Every cutting board is made with naturally renewable or recycled materials in an environmentally responsible way. The exclusive material used is called Richlite, a paper composite which is non-porous, dishwasher safe and durable, while being easy on cutlery.

PowerGrip Kitchen Scissors

Signature Book and Prism Knife Block Sets

Forest and Forge FROM DEXAM A finalist in this years’ Cutting Edge Category is the UK Made Forest and Forge collection.

Crafted using wind damaged boughs from estates in North Yorkshire, this superior fully forged knife range from Dexam has been made with love. Each gift boxed knife has its own unique handle with a grain and shade that is personal to the wood and proud owner.

Wüsthof Epicure 20cm Cooks Knife

FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

FROM ROBERT WELCH DESIGNS

FROM HAUS

These multi-purpose kitchen scissors are packed with practical features, including an integrated thumb grip for two-handed use - ideal when needing more power to cut through chicken bones, wooden skewers or tough string. They have Japanese stainless-steel blades with a serrated edge for superior cutting, a handy blade notch for gripping items like flower stems and an integrated herb stripper. The blades also separate for easy cleaning.

Crafted from solid oak, the Prism Knife Block features a simple and functional design. The inbuilt slots allow maximum space around the knives, aiding access when in use whilst protecting knife blade edges. The Signature Book Oak Knife Block is an effective space saving solution for your kitchen. Ideal for placement against the wall or side of kitchen workplace. Designed to house six Signature knives, which sit comfortably in an upright position.

Epicure knives unite the best of two key philosophies, combining the efficiency and lightness of Japanese knives with German quality and safety.

The newly developed bolster shape ensures optimum balance and effortless working. The wider blade shapes make light of precision cutting and enable more efficient working. The grips are made from natural fibres and resin. Forged from a piece of high alloy X50CrMoV15 blade steel and annealed on 58 HRC ensuring a high quality cutting-edge and good re-sharpening potential.

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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 2018 and June 2019.

2019 FINALISTS

Deluxe Phantom Sensor Recycling Bin FROM EKO This space saving design with dual opening lid fits perfectly against a wall and under a counter and the interactive motion sensor ensures effortless, hands-free operation. Two colour coded inner buckets help to separate recyclables from general waste and the bin bag fixer holds any size bag in place. Made from fingerprint resistant brushed steel this stylish bin will look great in any kitchen.

Nest Lock FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH With the unique design of Nest Lock, container bases nest neatly inside each other and lids clip conveniently together for efficient, space-saving storage. As each element is colour-coded too, it's very easy to match lids with bases when needed. All products in the Nest Lock range work together so consumers can build collections to suit their needs, whether it be for fridge/freezer storage, batch cooking or family lunch boxes. All containers feature lockable, airtight and leakproof lids.

Grill Mesh

Fold Flat Basket

FROM CREATIVE PRODUCTS

FROM ADDIS

Non-stick reusable grilling mat. The perfect, healthy way to BBQ meat, sausages, seafood and vegetables or bake in the oven. Sits directly on top of the grill rack and helps prevent food from falling through. Heat resistant, durable and reusable Grill Mesh can be used on gas, charcoal, propane and electric heat sources. Clean with hot water and a brush. Dishwasher safe.

The ultimate space saving design.

This collapsible laundry basket folds flat when not in use for easy storage. This can be stored between your washing machine or in a cupboard. It has a large 38L capacity with convenient carry handles.

Scrub Daddy and Scrub Mommy

Stojo Brooklyn and Stojo Mini Range

FROM EVO LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS

FROM AUTEUR

Scrub Daddy is a unique texture changing sponge made from our exclusive FlexTexture. This material becomes soft and malleable in warm water and stays firm and rough in cold water whilst also being scratch resistant on over 20 surfaces. Scrub Mommy is a dual sided multitasking helper with one side being the one-of-a-kind FlexTexture material and the other side being ResoFoam a super absorbent and suds generating sponge.

Inspired by the bustling, urban spaces of New York in beautiful tones, meet Stojo Brooklyn, in our favourite Pocket Cup size, plus new 8oz Mini. Perfect for on the go, Stojo is reusable, collapsible and ultra-portable, a convenient alternative to bulky travel mugs. Stojo collapses into a leak-proof disk once finished, just drop into a bag, no bulk no mess. Simply sip, stow and go.

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TABLE AWARD Criteria: All tableware, glassware, tabletop accessories, serveware and tabletop textile products, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2018 and June 2019.

2019 FINALISTS

Artland Tropical Leaves

Bee Happy

FROM THE DRH COLLECTION

FROM DAVID MASON DESIGN

FROM LE CREUSET

Artland’s Tropical Leaves range is exotic in more ways than one. The outside of every bowl has a mirrored silvered finish from which is lasered out a rich foliage of leaves. These leaves are made richer still by the soft green metallic interior which glows through the leaf silhouette and really makes it stand out from the silver. Alongside the five drinking glasses in the range, Tropical Leaves comprises two striking hurricane lamps, which when lit up look even more sensational.

Bee Happy is a lovely fun range of kitchen and home accessories. These charming gifts, with their quirky illustrations, add a ray of sunshine into any home. The English Tableware Company’s aim is to make every product special, paying particular attention to the details and carefully sourcing each product for its quality and commercial appeal.

The new Le Creuset Dinnerware range is crafted from premium-quality stoneware and finished in a durable, protective glaze in Le Creuset’s signature vibrant colours. Collect into a single shade or mix and match for a sophisticated table setting. The Le Creuset Stoneware and Dinnerware ranges are now covered by an uncompromising 10 year guarantee, giving the ultimate reassurance.

Giant Boards

Organic Ceramics Tableware

Soma Carafe

FROM T&G Bring texture, style and detail to your kitchen with T&G’s giant wood serving boards. Made from rustic hevea these boards are designed to use as a serving board or sharing platter for informal delights. These elegant and substantial boards make a great centrepiece when entertaining, providing the finishing touch to a table or entertaining space!

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FROM JOMAFE Organic tableware offers a collection of plates, bowls and serveware in a mixed spectrum of four rich, vibrant tones and subtle organic shades blend together beautifully, offering the option of block colour or mix and match. Crafted in Portugal, the flowing free formed shapes of each individual piece give a very natural, handmade feel and provide the perfect canvas for inspired, casual serving and presentation.

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FROM AUTEUR Designed to look beautiful on any countertop, and be the centrepiece of the dinner table, the Soma Carafe is made of shatter-resistant, borosilicate glass. Holding six cups (48oz) of refreshing filtered water, the filter is made of 65% renewable plant-based materials, with a coconut shell filter and sugarcane plantbased filter casing, meaning a lower carbon footprint, plus filters out heavy metals and the taste of chlorine.

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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 2018 and June 2019.

2019 FINALISTS

100% Natural Grass Straws

Emile Henry Delight Casserole

GreenPan Featherweights

FROM HUSKI HOME

FROM HAUS

FROM THE COOKWARE COMPANY

Huski Home’s Natural Grass straws are made from 100% bulrush stems, meaning they are fully renewable, disposable and compostable. They don't go mushy or soggy, are fully food-safe, gluten-free, non-toxic, and contain no preservatives or colourings. These grass straws are made from natural waste and reduce the need for plastics, one beverage at a time.

With state-of-the-art technology, the Delight Braiser is very light and compatible across all heat sources, including induction, whilst also offering the benefits of healthy cooking. The distribution of the heat in the ceramic slowly releases the flavors without burning, and the pips under the lid capture the evaporated juices.

This beautiful piece, can be used to serve a delicious dish for family and friends too.

Featherweights is the first cast aluminium range for GreenPan – extremely lightweight, it is easy to handle, but with superior heat distribution, excellent heat retention and an innovative ‘rainfall effect’ lid. It features the extremely durable diamond-reinforced Thermolon Infinity Professional ceramic non-stick meaning it is perfect for intensive daily use and is metal utensil safe.

Hip CleanStraw

Stand-Up Stasher Bag

FROM AUTEUR

FROM PHA KITCHESSENTIALS

Patented straws zip open for thorough cleaning and zip close for soft smooth sipping. Clean as a whistle so you can wet your whistle, worry free with no brush required. In packs of threes, you can have one for your bag, home and at your desk, so you are always covered. Sip, sip, hooray.

Join the Plastic free movement. Stand-Up Stasher is here - The reusable, sealable silicone storage bag which is better for the consumer and better for the planet. What can be put in a Stasher bag? Absolutely anything that fits.

Silicone, the safe alternative to plastic. There is no Planet B.

Véritable CONNECT Garden

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FROM HAUS Discover CONNECT, the smart and connected indoor garden from Véritable. With its free dedicated application, follow the development of plants, choose the lighting mode, and be warned when the water tank is empty on the handheld device. Be guided... it's easy and quick for guaranteed success and delicious results.

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THE ECO AWARD Criteria: Products that cut down consumers' use of single-use plastic/waste and/or whose main features promote sustainable living.

2019 FINALISTS

Active Charcoal Water Filter

Bee's Wrap Reusable Food Wraps

FROM BLACK + BLUM

FROM EDDINGTONS

Upgrade any bottle to a filter bottle. This stainless steel coil securely holds our 100% natural active charcoal filter, with no rattle and no scratches. It’s taste neutral, easy to use and allows consumers to turn any existing water bottle into a filter bottle. The charcoal stick will make your water taste great by reducing chlorine, mineralising the water and balancing the pH.

Bee’s Wrap is a natural alternative to plastic wrap for food storage. Bee’s Wrap products are reusable, biodegradable and compostable.

Durable and versatile, the food storage wraps honour the same farm-to-table spirit that celebrates sustainability, craftsmanship and sustenance. The packaging is recyclable and plastic-free.

Lock&Lock ECO

Natural Elements Sustainable Collection

FROM JWP With responsibility and environmental consciousness, JWP and Lock&Lock worked together to create the ECO range. High-quality food containers made from 100% food grade plastic, salvaged from the production of original clear and coloured versions. By keeping the waste of perfectly good plastic which would normally be sold to producers of single-use plastics, we are helping the environment whilst maintaining all the same fantastic qualities associated with Lock&Lock.

FROM KITCHENCRAFT Combining both sustainability, functionality and style, Natural Elements introduces its eco-friendly range, which is designed to reduce plastic, particularly single use within our kitchen and cooking lifestyles. This collection embraces natural materials within the kitchen, bringing a unique organic feel to the home.

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If You Care FROM EDDINGTONS If You Care kitchen and household products are carefully and deliberately crafted to have the least environmental impact and the lightest carbon footprint possible, while at the same time, delivering to the consumer the highest quality and most effective results. If You Care analyses the entire life cycle chain in developing products: from raw materials sourcing, to production process, to packaging and disposal.

Stand-Up Stasher Bag FROM PHA KITCHESSENTIALS Join the Plastic free movement. Stand-Up Stasher is here - The reusable, sealable silicone storage bag which is better for consumers and better for the planet. What can be put in a Stasher bag? Absolutely anything that fits.

Silicone, the safe alternative to plastic. There is no Planet B.

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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, Kilner Jars from Rayware, Rushbrooke’s Striped Butcher’s Apron and Thermos Flasks from UK Thermos.

2019 FINALISTS

Botanic Garden

Global Knives

FROM PORTMEIRION

FROM GRUNWERG

London Pottery Teapots FROM KITCHENCRAFT

A true British classic, Botanic Garden was designed by the celebrated designer Susan Williams-Ellis. Botanic Garden's delightful mixture of pretty floral motifs and signature leaf border set a new trend for casual dining in the 1970s and today Botanic Garden looks as pretty as a daisy. Botanic Garden makes everyday occasions special – like an enjoyable Sunday breakfast, or afternoon tea with friends.

Global Knives UK is one of the most successful knife brands in the world. Still crafted by hand in Yoshikins Factory in Niigata, Japan, Global Knives are manufactured to extremely high standards. The brand now has three ranges including the award winning Global Classic range, Global Ni and Global SAI.

The iconic globe teapot was created to bring beauty and brilliant performance together. The spout position on the globe has been developed to prevent any dripping or leaks, likewise the lids are designed not to fall off as it pours. The Globe teapot provides the perfect pour every time.

Peugeot Salt and Pepper Mills

Prestige Pressure Cooker

Wüsthof Classic Knives

FROM BURTON MCCALL

FROM MEYER GROUP

For more than 200 years, Peugeot has been imagining, designing and manufacturing objects for your daily life, aiming for ease of use and the truest expression of flavours.

Peugeot continues to draw strength from its rich legacy to mastermind new kitchenware and allow fine dining enthusiasts to discover new applications and treat their taste buds to new pleasures and experiences.

Every home needs a great pressure cooker. And no one knows more about them than Prestige its pressure cookers will save time, energy and preserve the healthy nutrients in food. Who needs ready meals when Prestige’s new stylish designs gives fast food in minutes? These pressure cookers are suitable for all hobs including induction and are available in varying capacities depending upon family needs.

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FROM HAUS Arguably the most well-recognised of all the Wusthof knife series', Classic knives can be identified by their full steel bolster and triple riveted handles. Each Classic knife is forged from one piece of specially tempered high carbon steel to ensure outstanding strength. The innovative handle design is renowned for comfort and control. Wusthof Classic knives are perfectly balanced and allow effortless cutting. The seamless, hygienic fit of the handle, triple riveted shells and full tang, make these the ideal knives for use in a professional kitchen or for everyday use in a home.

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THE SUPPLIER AWARDS Criteria: To arrive at the finalists (and winners) for these three awards, PH conducted a comprehensive poll of housewares retailers asking them to state which housewares suppliers they feel deserve recognition when it comes to marketing, innovation and service.

2019 FINALISTS

EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION AWARD Criteria: A supplier that has achieved excellence in innovation and product development over the past year.

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 specific 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 SERVICE AWARD Criteria: A supplier that has excelled itself in providing a great service to the housewares retailer over the past year.

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ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Criteria: This very special award is presented to an individual who has contributed greatly to the UK housewares industry. Nominations are invited from across the industry.

who will be the winner this year? roll of honour of previous winners 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

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Alan Hawkins, retired ceo of Bira Ben Philips, owner, Steamer Trading Jeremy Horwood, sales director, Horwood Leslie Gort Barton, ceo, Dualit Richard Plant, sales director, KitchenCraft 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

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Above: Alan Hawkins, retired ceo of Bira.

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For Mike and Gabrielle Bliss, co-founders of housewares company BlissHome, the world of licensing first opened up to them in 2002 when they were approached to design a range of gift-led kitchenware in collaboration with award winning designer Sebastian Conran for cookery writer Nigella Lawson.

The rest, as the saying goes, is licensing history.

Today, the company is proud to be a licensee for 2015’s Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain, award winning restaurateur Rick Stein and Scandi-inspired Scion Living.

So what will be taking BlissHome into 2020?

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ast October’s Brand Licensing Europe (BLE) was a hugely exciting one for BlissHome’s founders Gabrielle and Mike Bliss. Having been introduced to the cook, broadcaster and author Nadiya Hussain by Ian Downes of Start Licensing the previous year, the show saw the first official unveiling of her Make Life Colourful brand, which was subsequently launched to consumers on November 7.

Nadiya herself made a personal appearance at the show, taking part in a Q & A where she explained to visitors how the collaboration had come about and her personal input into the design of the range.

Enthusing about how the range evolved, she recalled: “We had lots of meetings in my kitchen, drinking tea, eating cake and

Inset: Nadiya Hussain with some of her products from BlissHome.

Below: Tableware products in Nadiya’s Make Life Colourful collection.

talking colours and patterns. I was completely hands-on from the very start.

What’s been important has been finding the right people. I have been working in collaboration with Ian Downes of Start Licensing who has the licensing knowledge with our two sides – myself and BlissHome working really well together. My homeware range for the company took around a year to design and develop but we now have something that we can be really proud of. It was important that we didn’t have a flash in the pan, and every aspect, from shapes to colours to patterns has been a work in progress.”

Concurs Mike Bliss: “Nadiya was very

involved with the development, helping to select colours, patterns and finishes.

The collection is an example of how the licensing process is changing with creativity at the forefront of the business.”

The range was inspired by Nadiya’s love of vibrant colours and tactile designs, the result of her passion to produce something beautiful and handcrafted that can be used every day. Currently, it features eight different designs across the full tableware range, as well as kitchen candles, aprons, oven gloves, tea towels

A groundbreaking start In 2002, Mike and Gabrielle were approached to design a range of kitchen products for Nigella Lawson in collaboration with Sebastian Conran. “This award winning range, Living Kitchen was the first of its kind in the homewares industry,” explains Mike. “In terms of contemporary design for the home, nothing really existed so it was a ground breaking concept. From the early days with Nigella, we have subsequently held licences with The Hairy Bikers, London Underground, Joules, Emily Bond, Hiroko Takahashi and Orla Kiely.”

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Inset: Rick Stein’s Coves of Cornwall range will have new products added this year.

Below: PH’s jo Howard with BlissHome’s Gabrielle and Mike Bliss at Top Drawer earlier this year.

BlissHome: the lowdown A family affair Mike and Gabrielle say that a highlight for them was seeing their eldest daughter Imogen, a psychology graduate, join the company in 2012, having spent three years working as a freelance stylist for editorial and commercial photoshoots at Living Etc. Explains Mike: “Imogen is now BlissHome’s sales director and is also involved in new product development.”

and spice racks. There are tapas bowls too, for dips and nibbles. The apron has a point of difference as it has been designed with a crossback to save the hassle of tying it.

There are also five different designs in a range of kitchen-enhancing candles, which feature ‘tasty’ fragrances such as gingerbread and cinnamon, lime zest and verveine and basil, and patchouli and geranium.

As with everything Nadiya does, there’s a twist of family involved too. Textiles – the apron and tea towels – have been designed with a signature Talipot palm leaf, which evokes memories of her grandfather who has one planted in his garden in Bangladesh, with this palm tree only flowering every 100 years.

So will BlissHome be extending the Nadiya Make Life Colourful collection? “Yes, we will be adding some new lines in for AW19 including a pestle and mortar, a set of four eggcups, a set of four measuring cups and a teapot,” confirms Mike.

Mindful of always using licensing in a careful and considered way, BlissHome also offers a stylish, contemporary tableware range produced in collaboration with Rick Stein. “The concept for Coves of Cornwall came from a competition we held with Rick and Sarah Stein at Falmouth University in 2015, when we tasked the students across a range of disciplines to design a beautiful but commercial collection that embodies Rick Stein’s values and sense of place.

Coves of Cornwall was the winning entry and was developed by five students who

worked collaboratively to come up with the concept.”

Continues Mike: “The designs celebrate Cornish locations and emphasise Rick’s connection with the county. It’s an example of licensing being used to help shine a light on new design talent, and we are extending the Coves of Cornwall collection with more bone china lines including espresso cups, tea cups and saucers, a butter dish, a teapot, eggcups and storage jars.”

A third licence in the BlissHome portfolio is Scion Living. “For AW19, we will be launching some fresh new concepts from the Scion design team including Pedro Penguin and Marty Moose,” Mike highlights.

“These designs will cover a range of products that include candles and hit water bottles.”

Of course, licensed product is not the only string to BlissHome’s bow. The company is currently achieving great success through its collaboration with a small Italian ceramics factory where they have created a quirky range of large serveware called Creatures. It’s proving to be extremely popular, as is the Fabbro X BlissHome range, which has a more design-led feel.

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l Bliss Home started out in 1978 as Woody Enterprises, a company manufacturing wooden clocks, postcards and gifts. l In 1984, it was renamed Bliss Flights of Fancy to reflect the company’s iconic daffodil and tulip lights. l Bliss was among the first Excellence in Housewares Awards winners for its Equilibrium kitchen scale designed by Sebastian Conran, launched in 2000. Its distinctive design included weights sculpted in the shape of sea-washed pebbles and made from matt nickel cast zinc. l In 2004, following a licensing partnership with Nigella Lawson and Sebastian Conran, the company was re-branded as BlissHome. l In addition to the UK market, the company also exports to Europe, North America, China and Australia.

licensing for the home have been exponential. “It has changed from character-led merchandise to more sophisticated design-led collections,” he states, adding though, that he believes the market place per se is oversubscribed.

“There are weak brands and a lot of varied competition,” he observes.

He says that what he loves most about being involved in licensed homewares is, “designing, finding and successfully selling new products.” However, he’s reluctant to divulge which new licences will be taking the company forward over the next 12 months. “Watch this space!” he says with a smile. “But what I can tell you is that we will be continuing to bring out further bold, beautiful and interesting products for the contemporary home.”

Below: A selection of BlissHome’s Creatures collection.

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Whether you’re talking professionals or parents or grandparents who love creating cakes with family, baking is both an art and a science – and with Bake Off back on TV screens, it’s also currently centre stage.

PH spoke to a range of industry experts about product design and development in this ever-popular kitchen category and why innovation is always mixed in.

Inset Baker & Salt’s bakeware pieces – including this cupcake pan – are designed to bridge the gap between style and kitchen substance.

Below: Salter’s bakeware collection comes in a range of on-trend finishes, including champagne metallic.

“Baking is no longer just Granny’s domain; it’s a fun activity that all ages get involved in – and for this reason it needs to be more fashion-focused.” These are the thoughts of Katie Maxwell, senior buyer for Ultimate Products’ Salter brand.

Salter excels in bakeware that reflects the growing trend for consumers loving their kitchens, and that means beautifully designed pieces that put colour and style front and centre. But, in addition to this, bakeware bestsellers also need to factor

the latest technology and product coating expertise into each and every piece.

Salter’s bakeware collection comes in a range of finishes, including the very ontrend champagne metallic, as well Marblestone and Midnight Marble ranges “With our new bakeware we wanted to make a move towards a more trend-led range,” Katie explains. “We’ve seen the same shift in other areas such as the latest kettle and toaster designs, and it’s great to be able to offer coordinating ranges across kitchenware.

“The Salter Marblestone collection offers a fresh update on traditional bakeware and benefits from a durable and non-stick PFOA-free coating. Plus, with

grey considered the new neutral, the range updates the kitchen cupboards in a perfect complementary shade.

“We’re also seeing navy used a lot around the home, and for this reason we’re introducing the Salter Midnight Marble range. The deep shade is a perfect alternative to black bakeware.”

Brazilian company Tramontina is known primarily within the UK kitchenware market for cutlery and knives, but has recently expanded into other lines, including bakeware. Having already proved very successful with Inset: Le Creuset’s small baking tray is as robust and beautifully designed as you would expect from this heritage kitchenware brand.

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As well as featuring tart moulds and roasting pans, one design that has been especially well received is Vermont, a gift-boxed pan set comprising three coated aluminium pans.

These are inter-stackable for space saving and easy storage and also stand out with ontrend colouring of brown outer and burnished bronze interior.

“Our new bakeware offers customers much more choice and perfectly complements our other product ranges,” says Alexandre Frubel, Tramontina’s UK md.

One gorgeous bakeware collection that’s positively bursting with colour is the ceramic range from Emile Henry. This heritage brand (from Haus), is based in Burgundy and completely French made, since being founded by potter Jacques Henry back in 1848 – with six generations since having worked in the company’s workshops.

The brand’s new spring/summer colourways of Provence yellow and Calanque blue are named after the turquoise blue creeks of the French Mediterranean coast and are available in 13 different variations, from tagines to tart dishes, and look as great on the table as they do in the oven.

“They can be used as serveware following the baking process, adding a stunning splash of colour to the table and saving on dirty dishes!” says Lyndsey Parry, marketing

Sweet tasting trends Staying abreast of the latest cake decorating and sugarcraft trends is a little like being front row at London Fashion Week. It’s all about fun innovation, a riot of colour and, occasionally, a wry sense of humour!

An expert in this sweet-tasting field is Shayna Bowles, product and marketing manager, Creative Party: “The unicorn trend is finally tailing off and being replaced by a mermaid iridescent one,” Shayna reports. “We have new sugarcraft kits, candles, cupcake cases, treat bags and numeral candles that reflect this.

“Metallics and geometrics are still popular and trending at the moment and into 2020. In particular our rose gold numerals have been selling well, along with cupcake cases and the new foil range.

“Gold and rose gold are very popular, especially when paired with darker accompanying colours like black and navy. These bold combinations and simple clean lines are sometimes all you need to create an eye-catching cake with chic, modern appeal. We’re also seeing metallics trending in Christmas cake décor.

“Another big current trend is llamas and the south west, and we’re seeing this with cactus shapes, as well as tropical which we’re seeing reflected Above: According to cake in pineapple and palm leaf details. decorating expert Creative “One of the biggest trending colours for cake decorating right now is Party, a mermaid trend is mint, and in terms of popular bakeware shapes and cutters, llamas, currently huge in sugar craft. cacti, tropical leaves, rainbows and clouds are all selling well.

“Trending for Christmas is what I like to call the ‘Christmas Candyland’ look – think candy canes, gingerbread men, gingerbread houses with dripping icing and lots of little elves at work in classic green and red.”

Shayna believes that current cake decorators are becoming more adventurous due to shows like Bake Off and social media.

“There is a lot more emphasis now on bakes not just tasting great but looking great too. It’s also encouraging to see those who have never tried cake decorating before now giving it a go. There are so many inspiring magazines, social media accounts and blogs around that it’s hard to not what to get involved.”

manager for Haus. “The material is sturdy, scratch resistant and easy to clean and heats up evenly so you can be sure to achieve a steady bake.”

Emile Henry also specialises in bread baking, including the innovative Bread Cloche set – that took two years of research to design.

When it comes to GEH Tala Performance

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bakeware, tough coating is the name of success, with all pieces in the range coated with nonstick Whitford Eclipse that is so durably tested it has superior consumer ratings, a 10-year guarantee and a glass-like finish with no grainy texture. Special items currently selling well for the company include a mini decorative bun tin, madeleine pan and

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BergHOFF’s new Gem bakeware range that and Provence yellow ceramic bakeware “We set out to produce the most effective, was first unveiled at the Exclusively pieces brighten up any table. professional weight bakeware with Housewares show earlier this summer. exceptional performance both in baking and “The launch was really well received,” says release of food,” says managing director, Nick BergHOFF’s UK marketing director, Paula Squire. “Over the last two years we’ve seen Leggett. “Gem has become one of our consumers buy into the range, and as the standout cookware lines, and buyers had sustainability movement grows, our increasing been asking for a while if we were going to sales are evidence that ‘buy well, buy once’ is include bakeware as it seemed a natural fit. now very important.”

Our excellent design team in Belgium got KitchenCraft’s award-winning Masterclass working and we’re thrilled with the result!” brand offers a remarkable number of different The carbon steel bakeware collection bakeware items to meet a wide variety of includes 12 pieces, from cookie sheets to a needs, from pieces with professional levels of fluted cake pan, and each pan features the spreads heat evenly and gently. Le Creuset coating to the perforated Crusty Bake BergHOFF addition of handy gridlines around bakeware comprises professional-grade, collection for producing extra crusty bread. the edges for perfect portioning every time. beautifully designed baking and roasting tins The brand’s latest innovative launch is the What More UK’s Baker & Salt brand was that are sure to withstand the rigorous new Smart Space Stacking seven-piece originally launched as a vitreous enamel demands of any kitchen.” nonstick bakeware set, that incorporates collection of premium oven-to-table Falcon Products' Bake-O-Glide brand may every essential piece you’ll need for cakes, tableware, all hand crafted in the UK. have been established almost 30 years ago, flans, quiches and roasting, with them all Aesthetics have been very much factored but innovation is still absolutely key to its stacking neatly into the space of one roasting into the product design. “From the two-tone range of reusable cooking and baking sheet set “Masterclass from KitchenCraft is the key colour combination to the etched logo, each liners. “The original range has also been joined ‘go to’ bakeware brand providing an Inset: Tefal’s clever Cake Factory precision amazingly comprehensive choice for the baking machine boasts consistent results consumer,” explains KitchenCraft every time you use it.

For those who love baking with children (or who perhaps just marketing director, Claire Budgen. aren’t confident cake connoisseurs themselves), Tefal has come “Products are not off the shelf. We up with a product that’s ideal for ‘idiot-proof baking.’

The Cake Factory takes the guesswork out of baking, with five pride ourselves on our ongoing research automatic programmes that enable consumers to create into this category with our design team everything from meringues to molten lava cake. You can even use it to melt chocolate. keeping abreast of new technology to It intelligently sets the temperature and cooking time, with faster ensure we incorporate the latest and heat up than a conventional oven, before Smart Bake technology tracks the heat curve of the bake. There is the option to switch to best into our bakeware,” manual mode if you prefer to have more control, and it also Fairly new to both housewares and, comes with a recipe book and accessories including a range of more specifically, bakeware, is Captivate Proflex silicone moulds.

“You can download recipes using whatever ingredients you have Brands that launched officially at Spring in the fridge,” says Caroline Ross, marketing manager for Groupe Fair 2018 with baking as one of the SEB. “It’s even great for vegan baking.” company’s key focus areas.

Bakehouse & Co brand brings together product is finished off to a very high over time by other best-sellers such as durable professional-level equipment with standard,” says graphic designer, Lauren Miller.

Extra Thick Oven Liners, Silicone Baking optimum practicality at the core of design – “This attention to detail makes this and Prep Mats, Sugarcraft Icing Sheets and for example, using Whitford’s Quantum 2 enamelware perfect not just for cooking but not forgetting the Delia Online Silver non-stick coating on its 15-strong selection of also for serving at the table.”

Bake-O-Glide,” explains Gary Downham, heavy gauge bakeware tins. Its versatile bowl The brand has since expanded and now Falcon’s md. and sieve sets are also stackable to support provides the latest in non-stick technology.

“We strive to keep abreast of trends, today’s compact living trend.

Pressed with precision at What More’s lifestyle changes and technology and “We thought carefully about the number of Altham site in Lancashire, this range of nonlatest lines reflect this. Plus we’ve also pieces we included in The Bakehouse & Co stick bakeware offers high quality and reliable rolled out new eco-friendly packaging range and also felt it was important that the products that will last the test of time. across the brand. products had a stylish design element,” Tried, trusted and beloved kitchenware “Our new RGB (red, green & blue) Primary reveals director Kevin McKay. brand Le Creuset is also known for its baking Liners are designed for use with different “We think the overall package of good expertise, with pieces including its small food groups to avoid cross contamination. looking, practical products combined with baking tray – perfect for cooking everything The bright colours also make them quick clear value-for-money has a broad appeal. from a roasted vegetable and goats cheese and easy to identify and they are especially “The bakeware market is in a completely puff pastry tart to soft amaretti biscuits. great for vegetarians, vegans and people different place than even five years ago.

“The small baking tray is a true kitchen with celiac disease or other food allergies.

Baking programmes, books and blogs essential,” says Catherine Watts, brand “We’ve also introduced the Silicone Baking are now definitely in part responsible for manager. “Strong, durable and boasting the Mesh Mat which provides a non-stick surface driving trends.” very best in baking technology, the on oven trays as well as allowing air to Another even more recent launch is heavygauge, carbon steel body is robust and circulate to create a crispy base.”

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The Toughened Non-stick Bakeware range from Le Creuset is made from heavy gauge carbon steel with an ultra-smooth toughened non-stick surface. The ultimate non-stick coating is tough, durable and metal-utensil safe whilst also being very easy to hand wash. The range is oven-safe to 240°C/Gas Mark 9 and is covered by a Lifetime Guarantee. The range consists of 25 key shapes giving

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Falcon Products’ world-renowned Bake-O-Glide™ brand has been strengthened with the introduction of many new lines. Along with a Silicone Baking Mesh Mat, Cooling Rack Liner, Macaron/Meringue Mat and innovative Induction Hob Protector these new RGB (red, green & blue) Primary Liners have been introduced to the brand. Manufactured from the same superior quality as Original Bake-O-Glide™ cooking and baking liners, new RGB are designed for use with different food groups to avoid cross contamination and are especially great for vegetarians, vegans and people with celiac disease or other food allergies.

Falcon Products T: 01706 224790 E: sales@falconproducts.co.uk W: www.falconproducts.co.uk The recent introduction of several new product categories, including bakeware, has brought a new dimension to Tramontina’s UK portfolio. Designed to meet consumer demand with regard to materials, size, shapes and colour, Vermont is a gift boxed roasting pan set comprising three coated aluminium pans – 22cm, 28cm and 34cm. These are highly versatile, inter-stackable for space saving, easy storage and stand out with stylish on-trend colouring of brown outer and burnished bronze interior. Along with Vermont, Brazil is another new bakeware range which features a selection of tart moulds and roasting pans.

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The Ladelle Eco range includes various products made from recycled materials and each purchase is helping create a more sustainable future. Ladelle’s 100% Recycled PET shopping bags are created using plastic water bottles that would otherwise be sent to landfill. The bottles are collected,

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The new even tougher product from the Scrub Daddy line, Scour Daddy is now available to retailers across the UK and Ireland. With the same FlexTexture core as Scrub Daddy, but with an ArmorTec mesh coating, it’s a scouring pad but as you’ve never seen them before. Scour Daddy comes in a three-pack of multiple colours for colour coded cleaning all scratch-resistant and durable enough to handle the toughest of burnt on food.

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If You Care kitchen and household products are carefully and deliberately crafted to have the least environmental impact and the lightest carbon footprint possible, while at the same time, delivering to the consumer, the highest quality and most effective results. If You Care analyses the entire life cycle chain in developing products, from raw materials sourcing, to production process, to packaging and disposal.

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Sponge Daddy is now available to retailers across the UK and Ireland, the new multipack product from Scrub Daddy. Four different coloured dual-sided sponges with the same material as the famous Scrub Mommy with one side being our scratchresistant FlexTexture® and the super absorbent ResoFoam® on the other but now in the familiar rectangular shape form.

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Mandala is a new introduction to the tableware collection inspired by Monsoon’s fashion archive and influenced by intricate patterns from traditional wood block printing and global travel. The Contemporary colour palette incorporates on trend rich teal with the signature ‘mica’ that runs through the Denby Monsoon collection. Mandala is perfect for everyday use offering a light weight body, delicate in appearance yet practical and durable. Teamed with

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measure, serving spoon with measurement indicator markings and turner/spatula with serrated edge. All items have stainless steel handles and robust nylon heads, a hanging hole and a resting lip which keeps

With a passion for stylish, practical and sustainable kitchen solutions

the heads off the countertop so avoiding mess and spillage.

and a mission to ‘help make a wave of change’, T&G was proud to

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launch the featured ceramic dishes and organic soap at Exclusively

come gift boxed.

Housewares. These new ceramic soap dishes available in white, grey, blue, cream, taupe and green are perfect for a full-size bar of soap, practical and easy to clean. The soap dishes have a lovely solid feel that speaks quality, with solid glaze and vintage enamel look, the

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raised edges also stop the soap slipping out and into the sink!

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Meyer has recently invested in extensive research across both its Circulon and Prestige brands and the results of this research have now come to fruition. For this show, both new and existing ranges were exhibited, showing Meyer’s dramatic rebranding for both Circulon and Prestige. Meyer showcased its new brand direction including new packaging, tone of voice and innovative social media campaigns, all designed to support its retailers in launching these products in store.

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The EasiYo Yogurt Maker is sleek and stylish, yet simple. It’s easy to clean and is the perfect size to fit compactly on a kitchen shelf. Just add water to the Yogurt Base Sachet, put it in the Yogurt Maker and in a matter of hours you’ve created delicious tasting yogurt. EasiYo ‘make at

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Naked produce shopping is coming to a Supermarket near you soon! Don’t worry Apollo Housewares have you covered with the introduction of three sizes of reusable, washable, mesh produce bags. With supermarkets doing away with plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables, just keep these ready in with your shopping bags to prevent loose carrots fraternising with your apples and Cornflakes. The open mesh can also prolong the life of your purchase in the fridge.

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A British design icon featuring instantly recognisable stripes, Cornishware has been supporting cooks, bakers, and tea makers for nearly 100 years.

Cornishware’s mug range spans five sizes, from the 4oz mug perfect for espresso, to the 15oz mug for a bigger brew. The best-selling 10oz and 12oz mugs are available in 10 stylish colours, and can be personalised.

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Dedicated to making life easier for busy family chefs, Prestige has launched the new super tough Thermo Smart Cookware range. Thermo Smart has an innovative heat indicator built into the handle of each item. When the light turns green, the pan has warmed up sufficiently giving you the go ahead to start cooking SO …. you can cook to perfection time after time. Made with added diamond dust for extra toughness, the Thermo Smart Fry Pan range is guaranteed to stand the test of time and is so quick and easy to use.

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Bee’s Wrap is a natural alternative to plastic wrap for food storage.

From start to finish; close attention is paid to the ingredients and materials used throughout the entire production process. Bee’s Wrap products are reusable, biodegradable and compostable. Durable and versatile, the food storage wraps honour the same farm-to-table spirit that celebrates sustainability, craftsmanship and sustenance. The packaging is recyclable and plastic-free.

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ADVERTORIAL FEATURE – KLEENEZE

Kleeneze is a tried and trusted British name built on decades of beautifully made products for the home and impeccable customer service. So, when the ‘Home of Brands’, Ultimate Products, acquired the company last year the team knew they had something very precious on their hands…

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here’s something very special about a British brand that was founded on the dual pillars of clever design and customer satisfaction.

Kleeneze is a name that will not long celebrate its centenary, and yet its unique appeal is an ability to combine a wealth of history with an innovative outlook. Kleeneze is a heritage brand, offering clever solutions to everyday household needs and chores, with inventive design and affordable prices.

Right from the drawing board it creates homewares pieces and products that not only do the job, but look amazing and are built to last.

Kleeneze started life back in 1923 in a Bristol broom cupboard. Founded by Harry Crook, it initially made handmade, twisted in-wire brushes, that were sold door to door.

In the 1930s it hit a million-pound turnover, and by the 1980s helped to found the Direct Selling Association. A company built on an envied reputation for the best customer service, it has never lost those highly personal values.

Ultimate Products, known as the ‘Home of Brands’, bought Kleeneze out of administration in June 2018. Emma Greenhalgh is trading director at UP, and manages several product categories, including laundry and cleaning.

“We knew straight away that we had something special with a long history, but one that needed a new lease of life,” Emma says.

“One of Kleeneze’s many strengths, is that it covers a broad product area as a brand.

Our vast range includes cleaning and laundry items, alongside small domestic appliances like steam cleaners and vacuum cleaners, as well as heating and cooling products.

“We spent a lot of time considering how best to relaunch this much-loved brand, deciding which direction we should take Kleeneze in and agreed to continue to

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deliver innovative and affordable products without compromising on quality.

“Back in February during the Spring Fair show at Birmingham, we showcased a snapshot of our plans – a taster of what was to come. The reaction we received from retailers was fantastic and we knew we had hit the right balance.

“This, after all, is a brand that has been taken to everyone’s homes. Kleeneze is a much-loved British Heritage brand which is a household name. Our job at UP has been about bringing this into the modern home by refreshing and updating both style and product offering”.

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ADVERTORIAL FEATURE – KLEENEZE When Ultimate Products acquired Kleeneze, it wanted to keep the broad spectrum of innovative products Kleeneze is known for, with a particular focus on cleaning – currently very fashionable thanks to trends and social media influencers.

The product development process has been very intensive, with UP’s in-house design and photography department playing an integral part. The attention to detail has been key to delivering the range from initial colour palette selection to developing the best innovative and ingenious products. This combination of design and technology has delivered a product range Ultimate is really proud of.

“We’re talking about a brand that boasts almost a century of British heritage, but our focus has been what Kleeneze looks like for the 21st Century,” Emma continues.

“Our design team has been heavily involved in the rebranding process, and came up with a unique, fresh colour palette that promises to wow people.

Everything has been executed brilliantly, down to the finest detail."

The punchier, more versatile colour palette was all about getting the balance right. The three complementary colours are raspberry, deep purple and petrol blue, and these have been mixed with whites and cool greys throughout the product

story. In addition, the prints the Ultimate team has designed are all trend driven, yet subtle enough to fit beautifully in any home – from geometrics to florals.

“The colours sit across all the product categories,” Emma explains. “The choice of raspberry in particular is daring, but it has really given the brand an edge.

“Every little piece of rebranding has been carefully considered, and the results are really impressive. The range in our showroom looks simply amazing.

“This was an exciting process, and we purposely didn’t rush to market. We wanted to ensure we were launching the right identity for this cherished brand.

We’ve aimed the product portfolio at a broad audience in terms of age and gender with products to suit everyone’s needs and budget.

“Our Kleeneze journey is an ongoing process. It’s such a versatile brand and all about producing household items that offer convenience and results. We have a constant flow of fresh ideas that offer innovative designs at affordable price points – and importantly ones that look stylish and perform well too”.

At Autumn Fair – taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 1 to 4 September – Ultimate Products will be showcasing a comprehensive range of products from Kleeneze’s new portfolio.

PERFECT PRODUCTS! 2 in 1 Cordless Iron This cordless iron is high on innovation and performance, with a clever plug-in docking station. It is also complemented by a range of ironing boards in different designs and colours – from table-top to large, professionalstyle models.

With variable temperature and steam control, it is ready to use in 25 seconds and can be used corded or cordless. It comes in a choice of stylish plum or petrol grey.

*Visit www.kleeneze.com. Visit Ultimate Products at Autumn Fair in Hall 17, show stand: 17A30-B31

It has a slimline head, built-in wringing function and its bright colourway design matches other Kleeneze items.

Ice Cube This is a really clever compact personal space cooler, ideal for the office – or indeed anywhere. It comes with seven colour-changing LED lights, three speed settings and a USB plug so it can be charged on the move.

2 in 1 Vac This handheld vacuum cleaner is powerful and yet lightweight. Right down to its innovative power brush head, this is a beautiful design that can be used handheld or upright. Compact and lightweight, it has interchangeable accessories for smaller jobs and a handy 5m power cord.

2 in 1 Flathead Mop and Bucket This is a lovely piece to clean with and comes with a dual compartment bucket, meaning you can constantly mop with fresh water. It’s those little design touches that really make the difference with Kleeneze.

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“There will be an exciting mix of household electricals, laundry and cleaning items, which we look forward to presenting to our retail partners and prospective retailers,” Emma reveals.

“We would also encourage and welcome all retailers to come and enjoy a tour of our amazing showroom to see the brand and product range in all its glory.

“Within the new extensive range, we will be showcasing products from innovative cordless irons, energy saving vacuums, hygienic steam mops, multifunctional ironing boards, creative airers to the latest cooling and heating gadgets and much more; all being complementary to the style and look of the brand.

“We're seeing a real demand for convenience and our products provide the answer.

“We're always looking ahead at Ultimate Products, and spotting the next trends. This amazing brand journey has been down to everyone working together with a shared vision of the future. From buying, quality control, marketing to design and visuals, we’ve come together to create a modern and forward-looking collection of products for the Kleeneze brand.”

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Licensed focus

Two key events in the licensing calendar are fast approaching: The Licensing Awards (see news) and Brand Licensing Europe. With celebrities and artists making an impact on licensed housewares, PH takes a look at some of the latest hot properties and developments.

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Property pages Laura Ashley’s tabletop

Laura Ashley continues to be one of the world’s best-loved fashion and home furnishing brands, with tableware and accessories manufactured by Wegter Consumenten. The Dutch company recently announced its UK distribution agreement with “like-minded” family business, Tradestock. Fittingly, the Laura Ashley story started from a kitchen tabletop.

In the early 1950s, founder Laura Ashley was inspired by an exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum and started to create small small-scale prints that could be used for patchwork. She and her husband Bernard set up a homemade printing press on their kitchen table and started to produce mono print patterns for neck scarves, tablemats, napkins and tea towels.

Veg out with Jamie Coinciding with his newly published book (Veg – Easy and delicious meals for everyone) and Channel 4 TV series, is a new range of Jamie Oliver tools being produced under licence by DKB. Laura Bruder, senior product manager for chef brands, DKB Household UK comments: “DKB Household has worked with Jamie Oliver for several years now and each time we have a new collection there is a real buzz with it!” She describes the new range, along with Jamie’s book and series as great source of conversations for retailers and their customers.

Laura explains: “The inspiration behind the new book and TV show – and this range – is the growing interest from Jamie’s own audiences for ‘meat-free’, ‘healthier’ and ‘more veg’. The most visited recipe page from Friday Night Feast Series 6 was the Vegan m’hanncha from the Joanna Lumley fullyvegetarian episode and the first-ever vegan episode (Romesh Ranganathan) was the highest rating episode of Friday Night Feast series 7.”

She adds: “The nine products in the range are designed to make prepping fruit and vegetables easy.“

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In addition to its tableware (The Heritage Collectables and Blueprint Collectables), Wegter’s Laura Ashley textiles include an apron with a neck scarf inspired by Laura’s original prints, as well as napikins and tea towels.

“It’s not just the choice of product offered throughout the collections, which include kitchen and tabletop textiles, as well as tableware,” explains Keith Nye, md of Tradestock, “other credentials, such as high quality and sustainability also stand out.

For example, the designs of the Laura Ashley Blueprint Collectables are inglazed fired in production, which means that the colours and designs are better protected which improves and preserves the colourfastness of the patterns. This was especially important for the Laura Ashley collection where print and colour is key to the brand.”

Keith adds: “Then there is the new bone material of the Blueprint Collectables, which consists of quartz, feldspar, kaolin but no bone meal - this has been absorbed by increasing the percentage of quartz to have similar quality. All of this results in a collection that not only offers high quality, style and function but also offers a striking collection to conscious consumers who value sustainability, and endeavor to reduce their use of animal derived products.”

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Inset: The ‘ED Ellen Degeneres crafted by Royal Doulton’s Holiday Collection.

Below: Mary Berry with one of her mugs from Captivate Brands.

Below right: A Keith Haring bottle

by Corkcicle.

Spreading a little joy How Mary’s garden grows Captivate Brands officially launched its Mary Berry’s Signature and English Garden ranges at the recent Exclusively Housewares. Mary describes Captivate as “a joy to work with,” and will be continuing to develop her ranges, which are designed to be “very collectable.”

Besides her baking fame, Mary is an ambassador for the Royal Horticultural Society and President of the National Garden Scheme, so it is no surprise that her tableware features flowers and bird motifs.

Mary told Progressive Housewares: “I absolutely love the great outdoors and never happier gardening or on a dog walk.

So for me the flowers and birds were a natural fit.”

When asked about the product development process, Mary reflects: “I designed and chose every last detail for the range. The whole process has taken over a year and I have loved every moment – down to the finest details of the quality of the china and beading on the Signature range, the thickness of stitches on the fabrics and the tonal colours and packaging design, these are both ranges I am proud of.”

Mary continues: “The Signature range is modern, but with classic practical shapes and using fine china is top quality. It could be

Royal Doulton’s longstanding collaboration with US TV host and comedian Ellen Degeneres continues with the launch of a 2019 Holiday Collection. The designs take inspiration from Ellen’s love of nature and animals, with red line drawing and festive motifs on white ceramic.

Antony Robson, senior market manager for WWRD/Fiskars Living observes: " The sentiments expressed on the new Ellen Degeneres collection resonate with a great many consumers who will collect the tableware because they love it, regardless of whether or not it has a celebrity name attached to it. The range also has a strong gifting appeal."

Meanwhile, the joyful wholesomeness of the classic Moomin stories is reflected in another new range from the Fiskars Living portfolio. Arabia has a new collection of Moominvalley mugs featuring scenes from the new Moomin 3D animation series by Gutsy Animations (which launched on Sky in April). The new animation - based on the original drawings by Tove and Lars Jansson - is attracting a “new audience for Moomins among young people who have grown up with animation,” explains Nora Haatainen from Fiskars’ Regional Brands and Licensing.

The star of the animated series is Moomintroll whose curiosity leads him on adventure where he learns the true meaning of friendship, courage and tolerance.

used as a daily set as well as for entertaining. I think times have changed; where I used to have a posh set and day set, now we have one set we love for all occasions.”

When quizzed about her favourite piece, Mary cannot decide: “I particularly love the open serving bowls - very unusual and I love this style. The tablemats have been an obsession too as I wanted to make sure they were a thick quality and fitted on the table and did not overlap the next person – just as good on a round or a rectangular table.

The glasses took a long time, as I wanted generous sizes for wine and water that would easily stack in a dishwasher. The Signature range had to be white but the hint of grey makes the range versatile but individual. I am passionate about both ranges.”

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Taking art back to the street Taking Corkcicle as an example, hydration bottles and on-the-go cups could become the new ‘collectable’!

Corkcicle (from Auteur in the UK) has collaborated with the estate of Keith Haring to use Keith’s iconic artwork for a range of limited editions bottles and travel cups. The range launches at retail in August.

Keith’s art started as chalk drawings in New York city’s subway stations. His art was eventually seen everywhere from public murals and nightclubs to galleries and museums around the world. Through his pop art style and vibrant graffiti-like paintings, Keith challenged the status quo and is recognised for this huge contribution to New York’s 1980s street culture.

A Keith Haring exhibition is on show at the Tate Liverpool until November, and publicity surrounding his work is likely to build up in the coming months as 2020 marks 20 years since his death.

Corkcicle has also partnered with the estate of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat for another limited range, which was on show (along with Keith Haring products) at the recent Exclusively Housewares.

Jean-Michel Basquiat is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

His career spanned the late 1970s to his death in 1988 (aged 27). Before becoming an artist Jean-Michel sold punk-inspired postcards on the street and established a political-poetical graffiti identity under the name SAMO. His artwork is known for its raw, edgy style and bold use of colour and urban motifs.

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Homely additions: a growing market Brand Licensing Europe (BLE, October 1-3, ExCel London) is celebrating its 21st anniversary bringing together more than 7,800 licensing professionals to do business with 260+ brand owners from right across the licensing spectrum. The show features presentations, interviews, demonstrations and panel discussions on the world of licensing.

Last year, its online Matchmaking Service facilitated more than 2,800 meetings prearranged between licensors and licensees and average attendance rose from 71 to 85%.

Anna Knight, BLE event director reflects on the expanding market for licensed housewares: “While the current sluggish housing market isn’t great news for estate agents, it’s brilliant for the housewares market.

We may not be moving home, but what we are doing is investing in the ones we are in now and buying new accessories, switching up colour schemes and refreshing our interiors so that we feel like we’re living in a new place.

We’re sprucing up our lounges with new cushions and blankets, and kitchens and dining rooms with new toasters, kettles, cookware, tableware and glassware.

In 2017, the UK licensed housewares market was estimated to be worth $238 million*, accounting for 3.5% of global sales of $6.76 billion, a rise of 3.7% on the previous year. It’s a healthy, robust and growing market that’s being fed partly by art and design brand owners (Sophie Conran), but also by lifestyle brands (think Kellogg’s) and, to a lesser degree, celebrity chefs, who flooded the market with product over the last decade without always delivering at retail.

Richard Pink is managing director of Pink Key Licensing and a BLE exhibitor and panel moderator. When I spoke to him about this development, he explained: “Celebrity chefs have been a strong trend in licensing for the last four or five years; they cleverly jumped on the bandwagon.

“But some of their campaigns were not as well thought out as they could have been.

Instead of focusing on extending their IP based on their brands’ core values and USPs (ie recognising why consumers loved them and creating product that truly resonates), they were often more focused on being first to market without trying hard enough to differentiate themselves from all the other celebrity chef brands out there.”

Masterpieces for cheese Boska has joined forces with the Van Gogh Museum to introduce mini masterpieces in its new Van Gogh Cheesewares collection. Three of Van Gogh’s iconic paintings are interpreted on the cheese knives, slicer, grater and serving boards: Sunflowers, Almond Blossom and Wheatfield under Thunderclouds.

“In addition to our love of artisanal quality, Boska is committed to the Inset: The Boska concept of communal enjoyment,” Van Gogh Almond explains Cindy van Turnhout, Boska’s Blossom range. communication manager. ‘We have worked closely with the Van Gogh Museum to select works that fit with the theme of ‘love’. Van Gogh painted Almond Blossom as a gift for the newborn son of his beloved brother, Theo. With sunflowers, Van Gogh wanted to welcome his friend Paul Gauguin to the Yellow House.

Meanwhile, Wheatfield under Thunderclouds reflects Van Gogh’s love of nature, which was an endless source of inspiration for him.”

One brand Richard worked with is Jane Asher who, he explained, was very smart at understanding her brand values and how to differentiate it. “Jane was always adamant she’s not a celebrity chef but a cake maker,” he explained. “And that allowed us to create a brand licensing programme that focused solely on baking tools and rule out a whole bunch of products that were simply not right for her.”

When it comes to adapting core values into a celebrity chef licensing programme, Richard believes that Jamie Oliver is one brand who nailed it every step of the way. I also feel that Nadiya Hussain’s range developed by BlissHome and which hit retail last year, follows Richard’s template perfectly.

Not only do the products reflect Nadiya’s personality, love of colour and Bangladeshi heritage, but BlissHome has also cleverly created a story behind the brand, which gives consumers another way in to relate to her, feel a part of her life and share her values. Her love of homeware came from her mother, who could never bear to throw away a plate, and had an eclectic collection (see Bold & Beautiful, pages 52-53).

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lifestyle. Our License This! finalists are often a fabulous source of inspiration. Pabuku, for example, showed us how beautifully modern and quirky greeting cards designs translated onto housewares. Don’t miss this year’s final! (October 3, in the License Global Theatre).”

See https://www.brandlicensing.eu/registernow Above: Arabia Moominvalley mugs (from Fiskars Living) feature scenes from the new Moomin 3D animation series.

Below: Anna Knight among the licensed characters at BLE. Left: BLE event director, Anna Knight.

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The first collaboration between Built and the V&A offers a stunning range of reusable bottles and travel mugs, inspired to help avoid the amount of single-use plastic bottles and paper-based coffee cups we use day-to-day. Illustrated with designs from the V&A’s extensive archive, from Alice in Wonderland to wallpaper patterns, this innovative and eco-friendly hydration range will help you stay hydrated in style! The Alice in Wonderland bottle and travel mug are new additions to the award winning V&A Alice in Wonderland collection.

KitchenCraft T: 0121 604 1111 E: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk W: W: www.kitchencraft.co.uk W: W: www.creative-tops.com

This year was Captivate Brands’ first Exclusively Housewares with the official launch of an exciting new Mary Berry licensed range! Available AW19, the collection includes the extensive Signature dinnerware and serveware (white fine china with beaded design) and English Garden giftware. The Signature range includes tabletop accessories like chopping and serving boards, table runners and textiles. Each English Garden giftware piece (including jugs, bowls & mugs) has a single delicate colour motif inspired by Mary’s love of all things horticultural with birds and flowers.

Captivate Brands T: 01386 421622 W: www.captivatebrands.com

Enjoy fresh & healthy smoothies in seconds with Lorraine Pascale’s Health Blender

by Haden. It features a one touch push operation with a powerful 1000W motor that has 20000 revs per minute! It also includes four different sized cups with two screw tight lids, one for on the go and one for keeping your smoothie fresh in the fridge. The six sharp blades and accessories are all dishwasher safe and it’s also BPA free meaning it’s even healthier!

Haden Appliances T: 01909544570 E: info@hadenappliances.com W: www.hadenappliances.com

2019 started off with a bang for the celebrated Master of Asian Cooking Ken Hom, including a complete new look on wok packaging and styling, new ranges and ‘new and improved Ken Hom Classic’ products. The packaging in particular is a real departure and each piece includes the striking iconic portrait of Ken by Christian Develter.

Ken Hom T: 0870 160 1319 W: www.kenhomwoks.co.uk

Australian artist Pete Cromer is the latest artist to collaborate with Maxwell & Williams and his latest collection will bring the table alive with his creative artworks. Based on Victoria’s Surf Coast, Pete is renowned for his signature use of colour and texture. Each colourful piece in the Pete Cromer collection is based on an original artwork featuring a selection of Australian animals reimagined in colourful collages. The bright and playful range includes mugs and coasters in 12 different, yet very compatible designs, which makes them also very collectable.

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Consumers demand for better coffee Bean to Cup coffee machines are the largest segment of the non Single Serve coffee machines market growing at 7% in Value**.

De’Longhi - Italian Design and Passion De’Longhi has mastered the art of coffee preparation with the unique Italian know-how for artisan coffee. With a De’Longhi bean to cup, consumers can bring Barista quality to the home, serving the perfect coffee taste and all at the touch of a button.

Discover more at: www.delonghi.co.uk or call: 02392 392555 **GfK RT GB, Hot Beverage Makers Market, Value Sales June 2018 to May 2019, compared to other Espresso and Filter markets.

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ShopTalk Lizzy Braine of The Kitchen Shop, Lichfield

Below: Lizzie with some packages ready to dispatch.

Bottom: The Kitchen Shop is stocking up for Christmas gifts that will appeal to Trouva customers.

Taking the plunge Vicky, my sister, and I spent a bit of time researching various third party online platforms that we could sell from, rather than attempting it ourselves. There are quite a few out there and some of them approached us but we found they weren’t very user-friendly. We did lot of comparisons, which did take rather a long time and we are pretty pleased we did.

We went ‘live’ with Trouva.com in November 2017 because it was low cost to join, the marketing is good and you don’t pay a monthly fee. However you do pay a very high percentage of commission every time a customer buys something. This does mean lower priced products do not make it on there unless you pack them in bundles.

Fortunately, or unfortunately for me, I had to have a hip replacement about 18 months ago and so was forced to have time away from the shop. So it worked that that should be the best time to launch ourselves on Trouva because I could concentrate on loading all our details and a decent amount of products on the site before Christmas. Four weeks prior to Christmas, we started with about 300 lines and almost immediately we had customers from all over the world!

We were really pleasantly surprised that we were having about 10 orders a days coming through, of various sizes. A wasp trap sent to Hong Kong particularly puzzled us and sparked a debate as to whether they have wasps in Hong Kong. And really not surprising is that we sell lots of English tableware to the USA. Trouva advised us that it is really a numbers game once you have your products loaded on correctly and suggested we get as many up on the site as possible. By the last Christmas season we had about 1,000 items on there, which is still just a small amount considering we have over 15,000 stock lines in our shop right now. The effect was pretty amazing and we just didn’t expect it. There were some nights we had to work very late indeed to fulfill the orders for the next day. It was pretty exhausting! Our thank you cards, which previously had a tailored message inside, simply had to become “Thanks for your order” and on a day we had

We always knew that at some stage we would need to get ourselves online and on hearing other shops’ experiences of it, we were a little bit put off to say the least! We had heard reports of people wasting loads of time building their sites and then not really gaining many sales as a result.

70 orders became simply “Thanks”. It really was very chaotic as well as fun, but we’d like to make sure we aren’t caught out like that again.

We are proud to say we use very little plastic in our packing process. So far we have not had to buy in too much packaging as we reuse and recycle all boxes and packing from deliveries as well as shredding old catalogues and accounts.

I think our customers appreciate this as we’ve had positive feedback about it already.

This of course all sounds wonderful, but there are some downsides to being online with Trouva. You have to weigh up if it is worth all the work once Trouva has taken its cut. We have to constantly watch the costs and the time spent on packing certain fragile items.

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to give the team there regular feedback so that things get better.

It’s also worth noting the big effect it has had on our shop too! Of course, we’ve had to do quite a lot of extra staff training but the biggest change has been in our buying. We have a more immediate response to fashions from Trouva customers which means we are prepared to take more risks on design-led products. We find ourselves sometimes buying specifically for Trouva and this has made buying more exciting.

So this year, my goal is to get another 1,000 products loaded by Christmas! This does make us a little nervous; we’ve started stockpiling boxes and packaging already. Wish us luck!

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Innovation, quality, functionality, durability and responsibility are at the heart of the Epicurean brand. Every cutting board is made with naturally renewable or recycled materials in an environmentally responsible way. Epicurean develop original designs that are simple, functional & beyond trend. The exclusive material used is called Richlite, a paper composite which is non-porous, dishwasher safe & durable, while being easy on your cutlery.

Eddingtons T: 01488 686572 E: sales@eddingtons.co.uk W: www.eddingtons.co.uk

The new paddle style Microplane Gourmet Julienne Slicer has durable razor-sharp teeth that act like tiny knives to cut ingredients precisely into long, thin uniform strips without ripping or tearing. The blade is perfectly set and doesn’t need to be adjusted or reset making julienne cutting easy. With no pressure, ingredients slide quickly and easily from the blade to produce perfect results. Functional non-slip foot and bowl anchors allow flexible handling.

Microplane International W: www.microplaneintl.com

Pictured is Norden’s large general purpose knife with a strong blade, ideal for larger cutting jobs.

Norden premium quality knives are crafted from the best materials, inspired by Finnish knife making tradition. High performing, high carbon German steel blade. Knife handle from Finnish heat treated birch wood. Box packaging and inner 100% recyclable.

Fiskars T: 01782 204141 W: www.fiskars.com

With busy lives managing school, work, running the home and not to mention extra-curricular activities we could all do with a helping hand in the kitchen now and then. That’s why trusted cookware brand Prestige has introduced Kitchen Hacks. Featuring thirteen smart, time saving products, ingenious space saving ideas and great cookware products, the clever Kitchen Hacks range is ideal for busy, family kitchens. Meaning life in the kitchen is guaranteed to be that little bit easier with Prestige.

Meyer Group T: 0151 482 8015

Haden introduces the Perth Slate Grey gadget set (pictured). This four-piece set has everything you need in order to prepare and serve your favourite dishes. It comes with a handy wire stand to keep your countertop stylish and organised.

The utensils, which include a peeler, grater, can opener and pizza cutter, all feature ergonomic grip handles and stainless steel heads. These gadgets are dishwasher safe, which means less time cleaning and more time enjoying your favourite meals.

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Four independent cookshops reveal some bestsellers that are useful and desirable for food preparation.

Lisa Taylor, owner, Brambles Cookshop, Audlem Situated in a busy village near the Shropshire Union Canal and serving three nearby towns, Brambles opened in 2017.

In the heart of dairy country, the shop’s fixtures have a farm shop feel.

This traditional jug has graduated measurements inside so it useful as well as beautiful.

This Polka Dot design tin filled with baking beans is adorable and very useful for home bakers.

Cornishware Jug from TG Green Emma Bridgewater Baking Beans from Elite Gif Boxes Salt and Pepper Mills from Le Creuset

Marine Blue is our bestselling colour as it looks good in grey kitchens, which a lot of people have.

Homemade Wooden Pastry Board from KitchenCraft

This nice looking wooden board has measurements on it for rolling out pastry to the right sizes.

Bees Gauntlet Oven Glove from Sophie Allport

This goes right up the arm so you can reach safely right inside the oven.

Helix Garlic Press from Joseph Joseph

It’s easy and quick to use. You don't have to peel the garlic and it does not need much effort thanks to its ergonomic design.

Left: Easy to use with little to no effort Joseph Joseph’s Helix Garlic Press makes short work of your prep.

Left: A pretty addition to your kitchen - Sophie Allport’s Bees Gauntlet Oven Glove gives protection from the oven and brings the outside indoors.

Lucy Richards, manager, The Kitchen Range, West Wickham The cookshop prides itself on interesting displays using upcycled materials and runs demonstrations and supper clubs in this suburb of South East London.

Good Grips Y-Peeler from OXO

A classic - it is ergonomic and so easy to use.

Mandoline from Kuhn Rikon

This is foldable so compact for easy storage which is always useful in a well-stocked kitchen.

Zyliss Susi 3 Garlic Press from DKB

Another classic food preparation tool – it is easy to clean thanks to the little brush and dishwasher safe.

We sell thousands! People loose them in the peelings and so need to replace them.

Victorinox Paring Knife from Burton McCall Signature 20cm Knife from Robert Welch Designs

We sell a lot of these knives to women – they fit the hand well and are comfortable to use.

Zeal Silicone Hot Mitts from CKS

Completely heat proof and easily washable, these oven gloves look both different and good.

Below: Robert Welch Designs Signature Knives are a firm favourite in cookshops and households alike . A classic design, with modern functionality!

Above: A classic , essential kitchen item - OXO’s Good Grips Y-Peeler will rid a bag of carrots or potatotes of their hard outer shell in no time.

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Christine Lynn-Thomas, owner, Kooks Unlimited, Richmond Kooks celebrates 30 years of trading this year and says that ‘like a good cheese’ it has got even better with time. With knowledgeable ‘foodie’ staff, it serves Richmond’s culinary scene with its wide range of beautiful and quirky cookware and lifestyle products.

Good Grips Salad Spinner from OXO

As soon as the sun is out, people want salad spinners and this one works well.

Charles Viancin Silicone Covers from Dexam

These are bright and cheerful, with new designs adding colour to the shop and to consumers’ kitchens. They are very useful as they can be used in the oven, microwave, fridge and freezer and don’t take up much room.

Wüsthof Classic 20cm Cooks Knife from Haus

It has an iconic shape and you can do every sort of food preparation with it.

Garlic Twist from Next Trend

This is easy to use and clean and you can decide how much garlic to crush.

Zyliss Ice Cream Scoop from DKB

A good design - this is a summer bestseller when the weather is good!

Below: These Charles Viancin Silicone Covers from Dexam fulfil a whole host of functions and can be used in the oven, microwave, fridge and freezer, and with a myriad of colours and designs available they will add a flash of colour and fun to your kitchen.

Left: For the perfect scoop of icecream for your desert bowl or cone - the Zyliss Ice Cream Scoop will do the job in one....no messing!

Nikki Sharp, director, The UK Cookshop, Burgess Hill and Hurstpierpoint West Sussex based, UK Cookshop has shops in the Market Place Shopping Centre in Burgess Hill and the High Street of Hurstpierpoint as well as its online store.

Wüsthof Coloured Paring Knives from Haus

Great priced little knives, which are perfect for peeling and paring.

Available in straight blade or serrated, and in four different colours: black, green, red or orange.

Mason Cash Cane Mixing Bowl from The Rayware Group

The Mason Cash S12 (29cm) mixing bowl is perfect for bread, cake, cookie, pastry and pudding mixes. Made from chip resistant earthenware, the bowl counters the tendency to move during manual mixing and the patterned exterior helps grip the bowl. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

Zyliss Susi 3 Garlic Press from DKB

No need to peel! Efficient pressing action releases the crushed garlic and leaves the skin in the pressing chamber. The integrated cleaning tool stored within the handle helps to release garlic from holes. Plus it is guaranteed for five years.

Good Grips Y-Peeler from OXO

A chef's favourite- designed for comfort and efficiency. Named for its shape, the YPeeler 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 non-slip, even when your hands are wet.

Krisk Bean Slicer from KitchenCraft

Strings and slices in one easy action!

Mini Measuring Jug from KitchenCraft

Ideal for quickly and easily measuring small quantities of liquids and dry goods, this mini glass measure includes five conversions in one measuring jug - millilitres, fluid ounces, shots, teaspoons and tablespoons.

Left: This KitchenCraft krisk Bean Slicer pepares the perfect bean in no time.

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New Products Tradestock has increased the choice of glassware on offer across the La Rochère brand with the introduction of over 20 new lines. As well as new stems, tumblers and long drinks glasses being added to existing collections, several new collections have also been unveiled and other items such as sundae dishes, mugs and bowls and have been introduced. These new sundae dishes have been added to the iconic Perigord collection. With ridged lines and a timeless silhouette, Perigord exudes understated elegance, perfect for both casual entertaining and everyday use.

Tradestock T: 01823 661717 E: sales@tradestockltd.co.uk W: www.tradestockltd.co.uk

BarCraft has exploded with vibrancy and style with a host of new AW19 lines.

Create a cultured tropical vibe with the Palm House collection or bring a sophisticated art deco feel to the proceedings with Midnight Blue, where bold brass and gold tones contrast with a rich shimmering blue. Alternatively, strike a dramatic yet sumptuous look with a collection of accessories such as a cocktail shaker, wine bucket and this ice bucket, made from glass with a striking zinc fired finish.

KitchenCraft T: 0121 604 1111 E: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk W: www.kitchencraft.co.uk

Along with the introduction of many new bakeware related items, Falcon Products has added this new and innovative Induction Hob Protector to its Bake-O-Glide™ brand. It creates a protective surface between cookware and the hob to prevent scratches, scuffs and marks without affecting functionality, as long as the correct cookware is used on the correct zones.

The non-stick, heat resistant (up to 250°C) silicone coating also helps to reduce movement of pots and pans, whilst the clever design still allows for touch controls to be seen and used through the hob protector.

Falcon Products T: 01706 224790 E; sales@falconproducts.co.uk W: www.falconproducts.co.uk

Functional and stylish with sophisticated brewing program, this Haden coffee maker allows you to Introducing a range of glass bottles from T&G, easy to clean

brew up to 12 cups of coffee. Featuring LCD display,

and re-use, these glass bottles are perfect for keeping water

six functions including on/off, delay brew, program,

chilled, smoothies fresh, storing freshly made gazpacho or

hour, minute and strength, this coffee maker is very

even keep your milk fresh. Glass bottles keep liquids clean and

easy to use. If one cup isn’t enough you can pour

fresh, preserve taste and as a result are better for your health –

yourself another one due to keep warm function.

glass is also a fully recyclable material, which provides great

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New from Addis are the Seal & Store vacuum storage bags - a must-have listing as customers start to organise next season’s clothing and bedding. Addis believes the Seal & Store vacuum storage bags are the best storage bags you will ever use. Featuring a unique patented secure seal where you simply swipe shut to close so no more fiddly zips to create the vacuum. These bags can be compressed by hand or by vacuum cleaner, are reusable and come with a lifetime guarantee.

Addis Tel: 01656 66 44 55 Web: www.addis.co.uk

Brew is a range of tea and coffee making, serving and drinking

Typhoon Elements serve boards are perfect for entertaining.

Natural materials such as terrazzo stone, wood and marble are combined to create beautiful patterns with elegant brass accents to finish off these stunning boards. The range works for serving and preparing foods and the matching coasters bring a sense of luxury to the table. Available in three sophisticated designs, they are sure to bring a modern look to any dining table.

The Rayware Group Tel: 0151 486 1888 E-mail: sales@rayware.co.uk

essentials to elevate your brews beyond the ordinary. Available in Halo, Studio Blue and new Studio Grey, the cleverly designed pieces cover the spectrum from your first large morning cuppa to the art-form of your favourite artisan tea or slow-filtered blend of coffee. Created for use in the home or restaurant, the ‘Brew’ collection is produced from Denby’s beautiful, versatile and durable ceramics perfected over 200 years in their Derbyshire pottery.

The Denby Pottery Co T: 01773 740770 E: sales.admindept@denby.co.uk W: www.denbypottery.com Tidy up your kitchen with the tactical tools from Brabantia’s Tasty+ collection – a complete new series of nearly 70 high quality kitchen utensils in soothing colours. From spoons and spatulas to openers and a garlic press in yummy yellows, reds, greens, greys and pink.

Lots of the tools can do two jobs, saving you time, space and washing up. A great plus!

Brabantia Tel: 01275 810600 E-mail: Sales.uk@brabantia.com Web: www.brabantia.com/uk The Busy Bee range is something Lesser and Pavey invites buyers to become excited about as it is beautifully illustrated with delicate colouring, capturing a busy bee as it flies around nature on quality products. The range offers homewares accessories in the form of tea, coffee, sugar canisters; fine china mugs in a number of shapes, sizes and packs; lunch bag, shopper bag, glass cutting board; tea for one’ butter dish and jug as well as trays of various sizes.

Lesser & Pavey Tel 01322 279225 E-mail: sales@leonardo.co.uk Web: www.leonardo.co.uk

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