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www.max-publishing.co.uk Pyrex is best known for its instantly recognisable heat resistant glassware. Their ever growing range now includes ceramic oven to tableware, metal bakeware, and cast iron. This year they will be showcasing a new collection of high quality pots & pans, Gusto Black Diamond. A deep black aluminium range boasting durability with an ultraresistant, diamond effect coating and a stable ‘Y’ shaped handle for comfortable use.

To find out more about Pyrex and their cookware range, please visit Stand 444 at Exclusively Housewares, call 01564 786 030 or email contact.pyrexuk@intl-cookware.com.

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Editor’s comment When you take in the findings of a new study into the UK’s eating habits by national charity, The Big Lunch, the simple act of setting the table takes on new meaning.

The new research reveals that half of all meals in the UK are eaten alone. Some 34% of us can go a whole week without eating a meal with someone else; a third of weekday evening meals are eaten in isolation, and the average adult eats 10 meals out of 21 on their own every week. This is not just about those living alone. Some 21% say their routine means they eat their evening meal at a different time to others in their household. Moreover, the average time eating a weekday lunch has dwindled to 12 minutes.

The study by the Big Lunch charity (which encourages an annual get-together of neighbours) also demonstrates that people who eat most often with others are happier in their lives. Oxford University professor of psychology, Robin Dunbar states that: “The act of eating together triggers the endorphin system in the brain and endorphins play an important role in social bonding in humans.” He continues: “Taking the time to sit down together over a meal helps create social networks that in turn have profound effects on our physical and mental health, our happiness and wellbeing, and even our sense of purpose in life.”

So when consumers chose your cutlery, table or glassware, napkins and placemats, they may not just be investing in personal style statements that reflect their home and tastes, they may also be investing in the dynamics of family and friendship – the tools to set the table and sit down to share a meal.

Besides plenty of coverage of top products for the ‘best dressed’ table (pages 56-61), this issue of PH gains insights into House of Fraser (pages 46-47), asks what sustainable practices mean for some suppliers (pages 42-43), and gets a grip on developments in the tools and gadget market (pages 48-53). PH looks back at the recent bira High Street Conference (pages 24-25) and forward to Exclusively Housewares (pages 27-40).

This issue of PH also comes with two other publications. Progressive Electrical covers the latest developments in the small domestic appliance market as well as the lowdown on the forthcoming Progressive Electrical show. Our annual Training Source Book is an invaluable tool for every cookshop and housewares stockist – easy to read, and packed with information.

Lastly, when the high street has been rocked by the recent news of BHS’ administration, and there are reports of more independent closures, there is all the more reason to recognise and fanfare retailers’ efforts to stand their ground in a tough market, getting noticed through display, initiatives and training. So, if you have yet to nominate retailers, self nominate your shop or enter products into the Excellence in Housewares Awards, there is still time (see page 8) – just!

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in Progressive Housewares, the publisher cannot accept any responsibility for errors or omissions.

Jo Howard

Editor

Top: London calling for Ambiente – Designer Janice Kirkpatrick, Messe Frankfurt’s Rob Sherwood, PH’s Jo Howard and Messe Frankfurt’s Detlef Braun. The UK is Ambiente’s next partner company (see page 17).

Above: Jo Howard (right) at the bira High Street Conference with Jill Carver of Added Ingredients (newly elected member of the bira management board), Barry Woolston of The Kitchen Shop, Lichfield and bira ceo, Alan Hawkins (page 24-25).

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CAS T I RO N & OV E N TO TAB LE WAR E A versatile new cookshop range for contemporary living and entertaining featuring cast iron and made in England stoneware oven to table pieces.

All items are designed for modern life in size, beauty and functionality; whether an intimate supper for two, a casual dinner with friends or a quick midweek family meal. Available in a choice of 4 timeless but contemporary colours.

E LE M E N T S The Denby approach is simple; beautiful and practical tableware designed for modern life. And when modern life requires a no-fuss range of hard-wearing yet still beautiful items, enter Denby Elements. Each piece is made in England and available in 4 trend colours.

ALWAYS E N TE R TAI N I N G ‘Informal dining and casual entertaining’ Always Entertaining Deli is a collection of bowls and platters presented in 4 complementary, contemporary glazes with stunning mix and match colour ways.

Deli appeals to those wanting to create an occasion, without the commitment of a full range of tableware.

Made in England, premium and easy to shop gift sets, key price points and Denby’s 10 year guarantee all add up to give you the confidence you need to love and enjoy this range.

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bira High Street Conference A round up of the conference news and presentations, plus another top award for Lords.

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Exclusively Housewares Preview What’s in store at the Business Design Centre from June 14-15?

Tamsin Douglass’ From the frontline Tamsin’s last column addresses some of the smaller things that add up in costs for independent retailers.

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Retailer focus: House Style PH talks to House of Fraser about brands and multi-channel evolution.

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Market focus: Tools and gadgets PH gets a grip on gadgets and considers some ‘tool’ stories when looking at some of the latest developments in this vibrant category.

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Face to face: Brabantia David Slater discusses how Brabantia is evolving as a lifestyle brand.

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Food for thought: Sustainable products PH talks to some exhibitors from Ambiente’s Ethical Style Guide and other brands that are putting sustainable practices to the forefront.

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Product focus: The best dressed table

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MULTIPURPOSE. this cookware is even oven safe, up to a temperature of 230°C. ERGONOMIC. the steel handle is unique and ergonomically optimised for use.

HIGH PERFORMANCE. the high-gauge aluminium body is coated with Toptek non-stick coating: ultra-resistant to scratches and abrasions.

WH ERGONOMIC. polished steel handles are not just great to look at, they also feel good and provide a perfect safe and easy grip.

IT’S DESIGNED Its exclusive look is the work of Harry&Camila.

HARDWEARING. Galatek, light-coloured, non-stick coating ensures excellent resistance to scratches and abrasions, as well as being stain proof.

PROFESSIONAL. it boasts the best cooking performance technology and ergonomics that offer absolute cutting-edge performance. resistant to scratching and abrasions.

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VERSATILE. the line works on all heat sources, including induction.

ORIGINAL. its circular shape moulds into the handle to create a look and ergonomic style that are absolutely unique.

HIGH PERFORMANCE. it is even stronger, thanks to the Plustek non-stick coating with its ultra-resistance to scratching and abrasions.

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UNIQUE SHAPE. enhanced by an ultra-gloss, Its unique diamond ultra-resistant enamel coating. body is enhanced by ultra-gloss, PLUSTEK TVS. qualitythe non-stick coating, resistant to scratching and abrasions. ultra-resistant enamel exterior.

IT’S VERSATILE Its large shape is perfect for any recipe and any amount of food.

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l PHA is delighted to announce that Paul

Dart is joining its sales team, covering London and the South East and that Brian Lafferty has been appointed as sales agent for Northern Ireland. Brian will continue to be the PHA representative in Scotland.

l The Cookware Company, whose

brands include GreenPan, GreenChef, VitaVerde and Oxo Cookware, has appointed Seema Grantham as its first UK sales director. Seema joins with an extensive background in the housewares industry having had a leading role in commercial teams for brands including Cole & Mason, Tefal, Zyliss, Rowenta and All Clad.

l Daniel Schröder (pictured) has been

Who’s the best?

Below: Could it be you this year? Winners of The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2015 join PH’s Emma Cain and Jo Howard on the stage.

The search is on to find the UK's best housewares retailers and products!

There is still time for suppliers to nominate outstanding and innovative retailers for this year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards by downloading a nomination form from ‘How to enter’ on the website, or emailing PH’s Jo Howard at joh@max-publishing.co.uk by the extended deadline of June 16. Retailers can also self-nominate for display, initiative, training and employee awards by emailing joh@max-publishing.co.uk by June 16.

Product entries should arrive at PH’s offices by June 10. However, exhibitors at Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical can take advantage of an Awards entry drop-off point in the Press Office at the close of the show on June 15. A panel of top buyers from across the retail spectrum is lined up to judge the product entries. * Meanwhile, retailers are being asked to vote for their top suppliers in three areas: service, marketing and innovation using the forms with this issue or emailing votes to Emma Cain at emmac@max-publishing.co.uk. * All industry members are invited to nominate an industry superstar for the prestigious Honorary Achievement Award, that recognises outstanding contribution to the housewares industry. Nominations are confidential and can be emailed to Jo or Emma (as above).

• The Excellence in Housewares Awards is organised by PH in conjunction with the CHA. To book for the industry’s big night on Wednesday October 5 (at the Lancaster London Hotel) with this year’s exuberant, glamorous Bollywood theme, contact awards manager, Clare Davies at Createvents on 0118 340085 or clare@createvents.co.uk.

appointed general manager responsible for KitchenAid Small Domestic Appliances, EMEA region. Daniel was previously the business group leader in North America for Philips and has expertise in the international business of small electronic devices. l Anne Willis (pictured) has been elected

as president and ceo of international company, Whitford. Anne has been Whitford’s manager of Europe for the past 24 years, as well as head of the Global Management Team. Dave Willis, founder and president of Whitford for 50 years, moves to chairman of the board. Dave said: “I’m about to turn 80, and it was time for the next logical step in the company’s growth. Anne has proven her talents in the tough European markets, and I have every confidence that she is more than ready for the increased responsibilities."

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Packing up for Shelter

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Exclusively exhibitors will be showing their support for Shelter by donating all manner of products from stands at the close of the show.

This is the 17th year of PH’s Housewares for the Homeless initiative. The housewares donations will help previously homeless families (who have little or no possessions) to settle into new homes, with the help of Shelter’s projects in Birmingham and Slough.

Donors are invited to join Shelter and PH for a photo on Wednesday June 15 at 8.45am on the mezzanine steps of Exclusively Housewares, bringing a product to hold.

Forward thinking Exclusively

Above: Last year’s Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electricals exhibitors donated a staggering £16,500 at retail value, making a massive difference to many lives.

Budding relationship

The Exclusively shows have teamed up with the Horticultural Trades Association, with many members attending this year’s shows. HTA chief executive, Carol Paris confirmed,“Many HTA Members have seen excellent growth on housewares and cookshop departments.

Exclusively Housewares gives them the opportunity to focus on this key area and see the latest products and trends in the marketplace.”

Simon Boyd, Exclusively show director explained that while garden centre buyers have always attended the show,“we wanted to spread the word about the opportunities for retailing housewares and small domestic appliances more widely.”

June’s Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical shows will offer buyers, “a helping hand to search out and recognise ‘On Trend’ products – focusing particularly on Christmas 2016 and the spring/summer season for 2017,” says show director, Simon Boyd. This year’s shows will provide more trends insights, thanks to a new BHETA initiative (see separate story). Moreover, presentations on Wednesday morning from 11am include GfK’s Anthony Williams on market sales trends, John Ryan, stores editor for Retail Week on merchandising trends, and interior trends analyst, Phil Pond of Scarlet Opus, who will be available to consult during the rest of the show.

Simon explained:“We know from contact with Exclusively visitors that trade shows are important, not just for finding new suppliers and new products, but also to get an overview of what is being planned for the seasons ahead.” * The 15th Exclusively Housewares show will run from June 14-15 at Islington’s Business Design Centre, alongside the second edition of Exclusively Electrical (in the Gallery Hall, with over 50 small domestic appliance (SDA) suppliers and brands.) Simon reflected:“As two specialist shows we offer a depth and breadth of brands, products and suppliers that is very attractive to a great mix of retailers for whom housewares and SDA products range from the purely functional right through to ideal gifts.” * Exclusively Housewares’ 120 exhibitors include show regulars: Joseph Joseph, Kilner, Le Creuset, Maxwell & Williams, Pyrex, Robert Welch Designs, Tefal, Western House and Zwilling JA Henckels. * A host of new exhibitors include Aydya, Boska Holland Cheesewares, Ecoegg, Lurch, Luxury Housewares (representing Welsh Slate, Chroma and Mepra Spa), My Gift Trade, Plan B Marketing, Plasticforte, Ryland Peters & Small and World Kitchen. Returning to the show are: Brita Group, Fairmont & Main, Sterck & Co and Villeroy & Boch. * See Exclusively Housewares preview pages 27-39, Face to face with Brabantia pages 54-55, and more on Exclusively Electrical in our Progressive Electricals publication with this issue.

Paul’s gifted choice

In touch with trends

Familiar housewares figure, Paul Kempsey – who now runs Luxury Housewares - says he is personally “delighted to have the opportunity of being back at Exclusively after a three year absence.” He adds: “It’s the perfect venue and the timing is spot on for launching – and in some cases relaunching – products and brands into the UK market.” Luxury Housewares’ selection includes Welsh Slate's unique purple slate giftware range, Chroma knives and Mepra cutlery with PVD finishes in champagne, gold and bronze.

BHETA is sponsoring a Trends programme at the Exclusively shows. The new initiative will comprise a new On Trend display area as well as Trend Tours around the show, conducted by the Scarlet Opus team.

The On Trend Display area will include a Christmas window display to give retailers ideas on how to translate forecast trends, such as Heathland and Native into practical merchandising. The Trend Tours will be based around ranges and products submitted by exhibitors and assessed by Scarlet Opus. Selected products will also be included in the Trend Display area, identified on stands and flagged up in the show preview, show catalogue and show signage.

BHETA’s sector director of housewares, Will Jones noted that trends are “now global and influencing everyone with an interest in home interiors.” He described the programme as, “a very exciting opportunity for suppliers, retailers and opinion formers in the media.”

Above: The Rio Trend board which was presented by Scarlet Opus last year, and is in evidence in stores this year.

Above: Many of Welsh Slate’s gift sets “pick up on one of this season's trends - solo dining,” says Paul Kempsey.

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Below: Kitchens’ Bath store. Renowned for training, the retailer has won multiple Excellence in Housewares Awards for training, display and employees. It was also the gia UK 2010-2011 winner.

News

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Steamer Trading acquires Kitchens Steamer Trading Cookshop has acquired Kitchens (Catering Utensils). The acquisition sees Kitchens' three awardwinning stores – in Bath, Bristol and Cardiff – as well as the Kitchens website become part of Steamer Trading.

The Kitchens stores – recently rebranded as Kitchens Cookshop – will retain their existing name.

All Kitchens’ staff members have now joined Steamer Trading, although Nicky Foster, managing director, and Karen Carnovale, sales director, have announced that after 44 and 31 years respectively with Kitchens, they will be leaving the business later this year.

Nicky commented: “The decision to move on from Kitchens, a business I’ve been part of since I was 16, was never going to be easy. But Karen and I have worked closely with Ben and the team at Steamer Trading for many years and we firmly believe that we’re leaving Kitchens in the best possible hands”.

Karen added: “I’m very proud of everything that Kitchens and our teams have achieved over many years, and I’m delighted that we’ve agreed for Steamer to take it forward at an exciting time for the kitchenware sector.”

Steamer Trading’s md, Ben Phillips stated: “Kitchens is truly one of the most respected names in the cookware industry with a reputation for authority, credibility and service that is second to none. I was delighted that the shareholders of Kitchens, many of who will be remaining with the business, chose to partner with Steamer Trading for the future.”

Ben described “a listen and learn” period, following the acquisition, explaining: “We are learning about how Kitchens does business, what makes it such a magical store, what we can learn from each other, and what we can do together to move the businesses forward.” He added that Kitchens’ members of staff are, “very positive and excited about what the future holds.” At the end of May, Kitchens' first epos system was introduced.

The news follows Steamer Trading’s acquisition of iconic London retailer and cookery school, Divertimenti early this year. Ben reported: “We are planning to refit and relaunch the cookery school early in the second half, as well as a refit in the store, with lots of exciting new ranges.” The latter will include coffee, knives and small electricals – all areas in which Steamer Trading is strong.

Steamer Trading’s Truro store is set to open in July, incorporating a Divertimenti Cookery School.

Above: Swapping cookware for footware, Pendeford Housewares’ Ralph Humphries in training. Pendeford is exhibiting at Exclusively Housewares prior to Ralph’s run.

Ralph’s a marathon man Ralph Humphries, managing director of Pendeford Housewares might be spotted picking up a pace in his trainers around the vicinity of the Business Design Centre during Exclusively Housewares (June 1415). Rookie runner, Ralph has signed up for the Shifnal Half Marathon, which is just 12 days after the show. The charity race is in aid of Bloodwise (the new name for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research).

Ralph commented: “I have never done a half marathon before but when I saw the run and who they were raising the money for couldn't resist!”

To support Ralph, go to: www.justgiving.com/RALPHWHUMPHRIES

Windermere’s ‘wow’ factor Lakeland opened its refurbished flagship store at Windermere on May 26, following a £1 million investment. A state of the art demonstration kitchen is now the hub of the 12,200 sq ft store, which also boasts a brighter shopping experience, with new lighting and the latest retail technology. Lakeland’s café on the upper floor has also had a makeover.

The new look was officially unveiled by Lakeland’s longest serving employee, Malcolm King, who started working for the retailer on leaving school and has been part of the team for almost 45 years.

The store welcomes over half a million customers a year and is one of the most popular destinations in the Lake District.

Right:‘In safe hands’: Packmate’s sheep outside Lakeland’s hq.

Above:The new demonstration kitchen at Lakeland Windermere.

Left:The till point area in the new look flagship store.

Packmate raises the baa

Horwood acquired by TTK Prestige

Storage products expert, Packmate has sponsored one of a flock of life-sized fantasy Herdwick sheep that are currently on display from Windermere to Keswick in the Lake District (home of Herdwick sheep). The ‘Go Herdwick’ project is raising money for the Calvert Trust, which provides challenging outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities.

Packmate commissioned artist and farmer’s wife, Helen Rebanks to design its sheep.

Helen decorated the ewe at a unique stock-judging event with dozens of shepherds’ handprints, and has called her work: ‘In Safe Hands’. It is positioned outside Lakeland’s head office and shop in Windermere, facing another decorated ewe, which Lakeland has sponsored. Over 50 sheep will be on display until early September. Meanwhile, Packmate is inviting consumers to enter a competition by posting a photo of themselves with Packmate’s ewe on the company’s Facebook page.

Horwood Homewares recently announced that TTK Prestige has acquired 100% of the share capital of Horwood’s parent company, Silampos UK. Jeremy Horwood, the fourth generation member of the Horwood family welcomed TTK as its partner. He commented: “This is the next stage in Horwoods' development, started by my great grandfather in 1896. The link up with TTK Prestige is the coming together of family companies with similar high values around employee wellbeing, customer service and quality.” Jeremy continued: “Both companies will improve as a result of this new relationship and our customers and the buying public will be the beneficiaries.”

TTK Prestige was founded in India in 1928 and is now said to be the country’s largest kitchen appliance company.

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NEWS IN BRIEF l Urban Trend of California has appointed PHA

KitchEssentials as its exclusive UK distributor.

Urban Trend’s ergonomic, problem-solving kitchen gadgets promise a unique twist. These include the two-way slicing Mistral Mandolin Slicer and the Reserve measuring tools.

l Some 55% of smaller business owners say

their company’s growth is being held back by the amount of time they have to spend on business administration, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The findings show that on average, a small business owner spends over 33 hours every month on internal business administration.

l Portmeirion Group has acquired Lighthouse

Holdings, one of the UK’s largest home fragrance manufacturers.

l Dunelm grew its like-for-like sales by 1.1% in its third quarter as revenue rose by 5.9% to £229 million. In the 13 weeks to 2 April, like-for-like sales in stores crept up by 0.8%, while online sales jumped 27.6%. l Klean Kanteen (from Whitby & Co) recently

supported the Surfers Against Sewage Big Spring Beach Clean. Each lead volunteer received an exclusive SAS Klean Kanteen. The annual event brought together over 7,000 volunteers to tackle the marine litter crisis in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. (See Food for thought pages 42-43).

l At the time of going to press, a Portuguese-

backed consortium was reportedly close to making a deal to save BHS and its 164 stores.

BHS went into administration in April with a pension deficit valued at about £571m. Owned

by Sir Philip Green for 15 years until he sold it for £1 to Retail Acquisitions, the demise of BHS is being investigated by MPs on the business, innovation and skills committee and the work and pensions committee.

Left: Players including defender Matty Pearson were interviewed for Sky Sports as part of their job swap day at What More.

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Queens Award for housewares suppliers Robert Welch Designs and Portmeirion have both been chosen for the 2016 Queen’s Award for Enterprise – the UK’s highest accolade for Above: Robert Welch Designs’ Alice and Rupert business success.

Robert Welch’s award recognises that, with year on year increases in export Welch with the book about their father, Robert Welch that was published last year. sales, export now represents over 40% of annual turnover. Its cutlery and kitchenware is distributed and sold into over 70 countries.

Rupert Welch, managing director commented:“To be part of an elite group of Queen’s Award for Enterprise winners is a real honour for us all at Robert Welch Designs. The significance of this year being HM The Queen’s 90th birthday only enhances this privilege.” Rupert added:“The award recognises our talented and committed workforce, and their success with the associated logistics and business challenges involved in strengthening our export market.” The award will be presented to Robert Welch Designs by the Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire later in the year.

Also recognised for its expanding export market, Portmeirion Group’s award celebrates the Group’s continuous growth in overseas sales and overall outstanding achievement in international trade over the last six years. The Award, consisting of a Grant of Appointment, will be presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire at the Group’s offices later this year.

Last year, Portmeirion improved its sales in the US (the largest overseas market, which represents nearly a third of its sales) and has also enjoyed revenue growth in Asia. India, in particular, has seen exceptional growth, thanks to its wedding gift market. Portmeirion Group enjoyed a seventh consecutive year of record sales in 2015.

• British manufacturer of eco-friendly household and cleaning products, Ecoegg (and new Exclusively Housewares exhibitor) has also won a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise for outstanding business success in Innovation.

200 hours for 200 years Employees from Portmeirion Group are dedicating a combined 200 hours of their time to a local charity to mark the 200th anniversary of Spode Blue Italian (the Group’s oldest continuously produced pattern).

Staff members choose to support Douglas Macmillan Hospice in North Staffordshire, and 24 names were selected at random to take part in an array of activities including gardening, assisting the Dougie Mac Retail Team in the shops, leaflet distribution and coin counting.

Group sales and marketing director of Portmeirion Group, Phil Atherton, is one of those helping the charity’s retail team. He said: “Dougie Mac does a fantastic job in supporting those in need, their families and carers across the region and it only seems right that we give something back.

Right: Portmeirion Group is marking the 200th anniversary of Spode Blue Italian.

Footballers pitch in at What More TV cameras from Sky Sports filmed a ‘job swap’ day at What More UK, when its Altham factory and distribution centre swapped roles with Accrington Stanley Football Club.

What More (and its Wham brand) is the official sponsor of Accrington Stanley's nearby Wham Stadium. Earlier this year What More UK founder and managing director, Andy Holt also became the majority shareholder in Accrington Stanley in a deal which saw him clear around £1.2 million of the club's debt and invest heavily in building its future.

What More director, Tony Grimshaw said: "After a health and safety briefing ─ our equivalent of a warm-up ─ the players had a go at various jobs in different parts of our 500,000 sq ft factory and warehouse, big enough to swallow up six-and-a-half full-size football pitches.” He reported: "They were keen lads and took a real interest in how our products are manufactured, stored in our warehouses and picked and loaded for distribution to our customers all over the world.

I think they were a surprised at the scale of our operation, which goes on around the clock 365 days-a-year."

Meanwhile, a squad of What More staff, the ‘Wham Wanderers', got a taste of professional football, enjoying a coaching session with Accrington Stanley manager, John Coleman. John was similarly impressed with the enthusiasm of his new recruits, if not their ball skills! * What More UK's operations director, Roger Tout was a recent guest at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party. He said: "It was a huge honour to represent What More at the Queen's garden party, such an exclusive event and a once in a lifetime opportunity." The company received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in 2014.

Gifted selection at Tendence Tendence (August 27-30) will have a strong presence in Culinary Gifts and Liquid Gifts, displayed with some design-oriented table and kitchen accessories. Sabine Scharrer, director of the Living section says the show has “deliberately put together an area to showcase the exciting interplay between food products that can be given as presents, table and kitchen accessories, and alcoholic drinks.”

Exhibitors from the tableware segment that will be presented in the Culinary Gifts area include Adhoc, ASA Selection, Blomus, Eva Solo and Koziol.

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News Above: TVS’ striking looking Liquida cookware.

TVS appoints distributor Italian designer cookware brand TVS has teamed up with Valerie Graham as its exclusive distributor to specialist independents and quality department stores in the UK and Ireland.

TVS’ UK representatives, Satish Jethwa, who showcased various cookware ranges at Spring Fair earlier this year commented:“We are very confident that Michael Stein [md of Valerie Graham] and his team will be able to give all TVS customers impeccable service and help grow the TVS designer cookware brand from strength to strength.” He added: “Valerie Graham has an excellent reputation on providing outstanding merchandising and customer service, with quick turnaround of orders.”

With “state-of-the-art Italian manufacturing plants,” TVS currently sells to 65 countries globally and manufactures 10 million pieces per year. Satish looks forward to providing a portfolio of ranges via Valerie Graham that will provide independents and department stores with “a vital point of interest with difference.”

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The best of British from Tom Leading chef and owner of the UK’s only two Michelin star pub, Tom Kerridge is set to launch his first range of housewares, working with The Great British Exchange. The range includes knives, pans, ceramics, wood and textiles, which will all be made in Britain. It combines Tom’s culinary experience and the skills of its various manufacturers. The products will be revealed at the Harrogate Home & Gift Show (July 17-20).

Talking about the functionality and design of his range, Tom commented:“Think ‘Land Rover Defender’ for kitchens!” He explained:“A huge amount of effort has gone into finding these fantastic manufacturers, all of whom are based Above: Tom Kerridge with Matt Hopkins of The Great British Exchange. in Great Britain. We are trying to breathe new life into Great British traditions, standing firm and not compromising on quality while showcasing the best that Britain has to offer. All of these products have been tested and are meant to be used, rather than just looked at, and stand the test of time.”

Matt Hopkins, managing director of The Great British Exchange commented:“Working with British manufacturers to produce a range of high quality products that will enter the market as a beacon of what is capable by brilliant British craftsmanship has been an extremely gratifying process. The range is an honest representation of what we as a nation are able to produce and the skills that are alive and kicking in our manufacturing regions.”

Home for interiors Home at Top Drawer looks forward to a strong line-up of kitchenware and tableware brands when it returns this autumn (London Olympia, September 11-13). The show has been steadily growing since its inception in 2012 and its professionally edited selection of design-led products covers ‘quintessentially British brands to some of Europe’s most directional design houses.’

“The show team and Home’s panel of trusted advisors, composed of leading experts from the likes of Selfridges, Benjamin Above: Alessi is among the design-led brands at Top Drawer.

West, Steamer Trading, John Lewis, Pedlars and Aria, understand that quality, style and originality is everything in the world of interiors,” emphasised event director, Alejandra Campos. She continued: ”For this reason, we’ve selected only the crème de la crème to participate, ensuring that whatever your involvement in the design and purchasing process, you will leave inspired this Autumn.”

Addressing discerning retailers' demands for original and bespoke products, Top Drawer’s September edition will introduce Craft as one of its sections, featuring handmade goods including Ceramics. * Brands and exhibitors showcasing new products at the Autumn/Winter 2016 Home at Top Drawer will include: Alessi, Black + Blum, Bronte, Bob Crooks First Glass, Designed in Colour, Ella Doran, Forma House (QDO, Dreamfarm, Sagaform, Montbento, Sparq Home, Capventure), Garden Trading, Gilberts, Grunwerg, Hahn Cookware, Haus, Iris Hantverk, Leonardo, Make International, Makers & Merchants (Pomax, William Whistle), Parlane, Skandium (Pantone), Ulster Weavers, Umbra, White Brands (Stelton, RigTig, Muurla, Ritzenhoff ). To register go to www.topdrawer.co.uk/home

Pat steps down at Creative Tops After 20 years with the company Pat Dawson, managing director of Creative Tops, is handing over the reins to Peter Murphy, formerly finance director. Although continuing her involvement with the company in an advisory capacity, Pat wants to spend more quality time with family and step back to let others take the lead. She acknowledged: “Creative Tops is a wonderfully creative company with a very loyal, hardworking team.

Although I am sad to leave, I am immensely proud of what we have achieved.”

Pat has seen the company achieve outstanding success with an annual turnover of over £30 million focusing on trend-led, coordinated tableware ranges. Lifetime Brands acquired the company in 2011. Pat commented:“With the innovation and resources that Lifetime Brands has to offer, the company has enjoyed the many advantages that a truly global company can bring and is set for an exciting future..”

She said:“Peter has worked closely with me for a number of years and has the drive, ambition and skills to take the business forward..”

Above: Creative Tops’ Pat Dawson is handing over to Peter Murphy.

M&S home turnaround is ‘a priority’ Marks & Spencer’s like-for-like sales of clothing and home sales fell by 2.7% in the final quarter. Steve Rowe, Marks & Spencer’s chief executive, said:“Although the sales decline in clothing and home was lower than last quarter, our performance remains unsatisfactory and there is still more we need to do.” He added:“Turning around our clothing and home business by improving our customer offer is our number one priority.”

Eddingtons takes on Epicurean boards Eddingtons and Gilberts have announced a change in the distribution of the US brand, Epicurean to both retail and Foodservice customers in the UK and Ireland. Gilberts currently distributes the brand - renowned for its cutting boards under the Top Gourmet label.

Shipments will commence from Eddingtons to retail customers in September 2016 and to Foodservice customers from January 2017.

Adam Smith, Eddingtons’ marketing manager said: “We are delighted to be working with such an innovative and exciting global brand. The fantastic range of Epicurean products add additional depth to the Eddingtons offering.”

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Cool Britannia Following Ambiente’s announcement that the UK will be its Roll out the Red Dot carpet for 2016 This year’s winners of the prestigious Red Dot design award include Zyliss’ Swift Dry Salad Spinner from DKB (said to remove 25% more water than competitive products), Joseph Joseph’s Dial (datable food containers) and SmartBar (stainless steel soap), Corkcicle’s ergonomic, insulated Canteen and Tumbler (distributed by Root 7) and the uutensil Skåler three-in-one weighing tool (distributed by PHA KitchEssentials).

An impressive 5,200 products from 57 nations were registered for the awards.

Professor Dr Peter Zec, founder and president of the Red Dot Award said of the final selection:“With their performances, the Red Dot winners not only demonstrated an extraordinary design quality, but they also showed that design is an integral part of innovative product solutions.”

2017 Partner Country, show organiser, Messe Frankfurt has revealed that the Partner Country presentation will be curated and designed by Scottish designer, Janice Kirkpatrick.

As one of the UK’s leading graphic and product designers, Janice’s impressive client list includes 10 Downing Street, BBC, British Airways, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, Harris Tweed, Missoni, RBS and Volkswagen.

Looking forward to the task of bringing UK exhibitors’ products together in a special exhibit, Janice told media representatives: “I’m very interested in the idea of provenance.” She added: “I’ll be looking for products that express their origins in interesting ways.” In 1998, Janice designed the ‘Self-Service’ special exhibition for Ambiente. She will now “search for exceptional microlocal and national products and ingredients to create the 2017 UK Partner exhibition.”

Detlef Braun, member of the Board of Management of Messe Frankfurt commented: “I am delighted that the United Kingdom, Above: Janice Kirkpatrick (pictured) is also an author and professor for design at the Glasgow School of Art. one of the world’s most important political and business players and a partner of major significance for Germany, has agreed to be our Partner Country. But that’s not all: the United Kingdom is a country of great diversity, which results in an incomparable spectrum of outstanding design. And this is exactly what we aim to show the audience of visitors and exhibitors from all over the world at the next Ambiente.” * As well as highlighting UK exhibitors, Ambiente 2017 (February 10-17) will feature a Great Britain themed café and exhibitor party, while the Monday of the show will be Great Britain Day.

Rainy Day Trust seeks those in need The Rainy Day’s ceo Bryan Clover is writing to local press in key regions, highlighting the work of the charity and the opportunities available. Bryan explains, “Recent research from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation said that 1.25 million people in the UK are 'destitute'. That means they can't afford the basic things in life like food and clothing – or heat their homes.” He asks: “How many of these people come from our industry? How many are colleagues that you have worked with, or are maybe stood next to you today at work? How many are pensioners?”

Bryan continues: “The media used words like ‘shocking’ and ‘unacceptable’ when talking about the JRF research – we would add another word ‘disgusted’! But what people affected by low incomes need is help. The Rainy Day Trust exists to help people who are in this position.” He highlights that the Trust can offer regular financial help, purchase one-off items like winter clothing or provide a fuel poverty package.

The Rainy Day Trust is also offering support for apprentices to learn a trade and avoid poverty.

Japan celebrates Queen’s Birthday The largest number of orders for Burleigh’s limited edition Queen’s 90th commemorative cups and saucers and mugs has gone to Japan.

Steven Moore, Burleigh’s creative director (well known from TV’s Antiques Roadshow) commented:“I’ve always known that the Japanese love Burleigh and the UK, but I didn’t think that they were going to be such big fans of our Queen too. We are delighted to help celebrate this milestone in Japan.”

Above: Sue Copeland, Christine Hunt and Jackie Heames of Burleigh’s Tissue Print Room raise their teacups to the Queen.

Above: Forma House’s Karen added to her charity fundraising with a product sale.

Karen raises funds for charity mission Forma House is supporting its employee, Karen Lincoln in her mission to raise funds for women’s cancer charities, Breast Cancer Care, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and Ovarian Cancer Action.

In November, Karen (who has worked in Forma House’s accounts department for seven years and has overcome breast cancer) is cycling 450km in November through Vietnam and Cambodia in just six days. She aims to raise over £3,000.

To support Karen’s efforts, the management team at Forma donated a mix of product samples and seconds for a two-day sale hosted at the company’s head quarters in Mitcham. Local residents and businesses alike came out in force to support Karen’s sale, raising £420. She commented: “I am totally overwhelmed by all the support everybody has given me, we even had a local resident pop by with a box of cupcakes she had baked to help keep us all going! I was so moved by this gesture from a complete stranger and it just goes to show how kind people can be and how much we all come together to fight against Cancer.”

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Swiss bliss Kuhn Rikon is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a promotion Above: Kuhn Rikon UK md, at Exclusively Housewares. A Edwards Margetts, with his 90th anniversary logo will also father John, the previous md. be on the company’s social media pages.

Cookware has been manufactured in Kuhn Rikon’s production site since 1899. Since the family run firm was established in Rikon in 1926, it has gained worldwide recognition as an expert in pressure cooking and innovation (including the Colori non-stick knife).

Charles Viancin’s social network rewards Charles Viancin is rewarding stockists’ proactive social media activity with a new ‘Retailer of the Month’ competition between May and October 2016.

Winners will be chosen according to regions by the sales team, based on how they have interacted with customers online and on social media.

Peter Battersby, head of Charles Viancin UK commented on the value of social media use within the retail industry, stating:“We want to encourage our retailers to discover the benefits of using social media and interacting with customers online”.

May’s winner was Steamer Trading, Horsham for London and the South East. As well as winning prizes, the monthly winners are also being celebrated on Charles Viancin UK’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

Below: Easy to talk about - manager of Steamer Trading, Horsham, John Bowles (right) says that customers keep coming back for more Charles Viancin products, stating:“In my 25 years of working in housewares, I have seldom seen such a successful launch of a new brand as this.”

Autumn Fair to introduce bira ‘Collective’

Below: Buying at Autumn Fair 2015.

Autumn Fair is joining forces with trade associations, bira and BHETA with a new initiative to create a dedicated area for bira and BHETA members that they will collectively support and promote. bira will host the ‘bira Contemporary Collective’ within Contemporary Gift & Home at Autumn Fair where bira direct suppliers will show their contemporary home and giftware in an inspiring new format and host customers in the shared hospitality area, the ‘bira bistro’.

BHETA members will also be represented in what promises to be an important hub for independent and online retailers and multiples. Will Jones, executive director of BHETA, commented:“We are delighted to be part of this joint initiative as it offers the industry an opportunity to collectively focus on Autumn Fair that still offers genuine trading opportunities for all suppliers.” He continued:“This is also an excellent opportunity for smaller innovative companies to showcase their products as the stand deals available really do represent excellent value for money.”

Membership and marketing director of bira, Sarah Golden reflected:“Evolving with the buyers’ needs at an exhibition is essential to staying relevant and crucially making sales, so evolving our Cookshop and Housewares Association Supplier Village to present our selected bira direct suppliers in this new contemporary gift format was an obvious move.”

Meanwhile, portfolio director for Autumn Fair, Naomi Barton, highlighted the show’s importance for Christmas and spring buying and noted a “trend in the major multiples wishing to view products even earlier than ever before.” She continued:“We are delighted therefore to offer both bira and BHETA members exclusive packages that will include a dedicated cross-channel promotional marketing campaign to our thousands of key industry professionals before and during Autumn Fair 2016.”

For further information contact Jessica Dawnay at jessica.dawnay@i2ieventsgroup.com or 0203 033 2145.

Ultimate Products’ record results UP Global Sourcing (UPGS or Ultimate Products) has announced record first half profits for the six months to January 31 2016. Revenue increased by 20.7% to £42m, while profit before tax increased 90.9% to £4.2m, as the company benefited from the continued growth of the discounters.

Highlights in the period include the sale of 92,000 Salter NutriPro 1000 blenders, 53,000 spiralizers and 160,000 ironing boards from its housewares product portfolio.

UPGS will re-launch heritage kitchenware brand, Progress at Exclusively Housewares. The brand, which dates back to the 1930s, was acquired from the administrators to PCS Brands in 2015. The relaunch will focus on "stylish and distinctive kitchen products," said UPGS' Simon Showman.

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In this new regular feature, PH celebrates ‘people power’ in the housewares retailing, by putting the spotlight on a ‘star’ employee, nominated by employers and/or members of the trade. Nominations will be considered for the next Excellence in Housewares Awards’ Retail Employee of the Year Award.

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MICHELLE GARNHAM, DEPARTMENT MANAGER, BENTALLS, KINGSTON

“Michelle has worked for Bentalls for 14 years. She started as a Saturday girl in the store’s Linen and Towel department.

Since being promoted to manager seven years ago she has successfully managed various Home and Fashion departments. In June 2012 Michelle joined the Cookshop team and the department has delivered some great results under her leadership. Michelle isn’t demotivated by the challenging trading conditions we are in, but instead works positively and proactively to improve sales.

Her passion for housewares rubs off on our customers and on her team. She is very knowledgeable about the products she sells and has great commercial understanding. Michelle is an asset, not only to Bentalls’ Cookshop, but to the store.”

* To nominate an outstanding retail employee for PH’s Retail Star column (as well as the next Excellence in Housewares Awards) please email joh@max-publishing.co.uk.

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Debenhams: new golden era Steve Lightfoot, trading director for Home at Debenhams presented an upbeat vision to BHETA members at a recent forum, which followed the retailer’s positive interim results, with earnings up 5.5%.

Steve predicted a “new golden age in retail by creating experience.” He confirmed Debenhams’ intention to continue the evolution of its online presence, but in tandem with the development of its stores, a reinvention of its Above: Debenhams – the retailer is traditional promotional strategy and a significant strategically building its Home presence. investment in infrastructure and systems to support its plans. The strategy includes 60 store refurbishments, five new stores with three more to follow, strengthening of own brands, plus bigger ‘power brands’ and an increase in full price sell through. Debenhams has made extensive investment in consumer research.

Also speaking at the forum, Paul Magee, founder of software provider Phocas presented a fascinating illustration of how to gather and use customer data to create information which can be turned into knowledge and power!

Following a presentation by BHETA’s legal associates, Howes Percival, BHETA has announced it will devote a whole forum to IP legislation including copyright, design registration, trademarks and patents.

Wilko ‘Meet the Buyer’ was a big hit Will Jones, BHETA director of housewares described the recent Meet the Buyer event with Wilko as: “one of the most popular events we’ve held so far in what is a very popular and successful series.” After the event, Paul Britland, Wilko’s senior buyer for kitchenware said that meetings with BHETA members had been: “Really worthwhile for everyone concerned.”

He elaborated: “We’ve seen some good opportunities for both online and in-store and I’m sure there will be some positive results.”

Some 58 suppliers held 95 appointments with nine Wilko buyers, representing all housewares and DIY categories.

For more information about future events, contact Nicola Adams-Brown on 0121 2371130 or email nab@bheta.co.uk.

Global insights at BHETA forum BHETA members gained insights into Bunnings, the Australian hardware retailer that has acquired home improvements chain Homebase from Home Retail Group.

Its ceo John Gillam, and Michael Wedgwood, cfo for nine years provided a frank and open 50 minute recorded Above: Australia’s Bunnings. interview for BHETA members at its forum on May 19.

Lee Mellor, md of Keter Products and Curver Plastics presented: ‘Living through ‘One’ Kingfisher – the suppliers’ viewpoint’. This covered his brands’ experience of the ‘One’ Kingfisher programme which is intended to unify the buying power across retail brands.

The forum also covered trading in France and insights into current French market conditions with Valerie Dequen, general manager of the French suppliers’ trade association, Unibal together with Stephane Dalimier, director general of NMC France and vice president of Fediyma.

Meanwhile, Guy Burtenshaw of Media Events updated members on opportunities at the Home Press Event that will take place in July in London. See www.homepressevent.co.uk/

Success on a slate BHETA’s new members include Welsh Slate, the multi-million pound supplier of ‘the finest slate in the world’. The company sources slate from its quarries in North Wales for roofing and other home improvement. It now supplies a range of tabletop products into the hospitality sector and is about to launch a retail table top and kitchen giftware range, working with Luxury Housewares (see Exclusively Housewares news).

Below: Members of the BHETA team with retiring chairman, David Smyth: Paul Grinsell, DIY director, Dawn Clarke, member services, Clare Holland, financial controller, Will Jones, housewares director, David Smyth and Nicola Adams Brown, office supervisor.

David retires as chairman BHETA’s executive chairman, David Smyth retired at the end of May 2016, following the association’s AGM. David said: “I have very much enjoyed my three years as chairman of BHETA and feel I am leaving at a time when the association is in excellent shape, and this is the right time to bring in someone for the next few years.” He added: “I firmly believe that the current executive team and the member services team are now much stronger and better placed than they have ever been to provide our members with all their requirements.

Our successes over recent years speak volumes for the efficiency of the BHETA team.” The association is now considering a successor for the role, which was created three years ago. * BHETA’s AGM on May 24 saw the election or reelection of the board of directors and officers, including (from the housewares industry): Roger Morgan-Grenville, president; Gordon South, treasurer; Richard Walker, vice president, housewares; Peter Bello, Mark Bungay, David Holmes and Nick Cornwell.

BHETA’s grocery watch BHETA has developed an association with the Groceries Code Adjudicator, the UK’s first independent adjudicator to oversee the relationship between supermarkets and their suppliers. It ensures that large supermarkets treat their direct suppliers lawfully and fairly, investigates complaints and arbitrates in disputes.

BHETA has subscribed to the GCA newsletter to ensure it obtains legally binding advice ahead of general release. An example of the information available would be the GCA’s recent critical pronouncement on Tesco’s trading practices ahead of the briefing of the market in general. BHETA will also be attending The GCA Annual Conference in London on June 27, which will cover that investigation’s findings and other advisory information relevant to the industry.

The GCA can investigate confidential complaints from any source about how supermarkets treat their supplier, make recommendations to retailers if a complaint is upheld, require retailers to publish details of a breach of the code, arbitrate disputes between retailers and suppliers and in the most serious cases, impose a fine on the retailer.

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PTFE Nonstick Colours for 2016

Sol-gel “Ceramic” Colours for 2016

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olours and textures have become increasingly popular in the cookware industry as smart marketers look for eye-catching ways to stand out at point-of-sale. Now Whitford offers the new “Vintage Kitchen” colours for 2016.

Note: The color chips on these pages are close approximations to the actual colors.

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Plenty to choose among There are twelve colours, ranging from “Dusty Rose” to “Hearthstone”. They come in three types of coatings: PTFE nonstick interiors, sol-gel ceramic nonstick interiors and decorative exteriors.

In addition, Whitford has developed 12 great nonstick interior spatter colours, from “Milky Sapphire” to “Midnight Sky”.

The Whitford Colour Guide also provides useful

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It provides additional useful information on the factors that affect colour, from the pigments selected and the temperature in the oven in which the coating is cured to the type of light in which the final colour is viewed.

If you’d like a copy of Whitford’s 2016 Guide to Colour, contact salesuk@whitfordww.com. And if you’d like to see these new colours in person, please stop by the Whitford booth at Exclusively Housewares, from 14-15 June at the Business Design Centre, booth #423.

Where good ideas come to the surface © Whitford 2016

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Constantly evolving bira’s High Street Conference was all about creating a stronger future together. I was unfortunately unable to attend but many of my cookshop colleagues did and here are some of the key learnings from the day.

TV’s Jane Means, customer service and gift wrapping expert told retailers that we should be embracing 'the internet of things' as more people are choosing 'digital first'. By doing social media well, being human and giving your online presence Above: Chris, acting CHA a personality you are giving your business a fighting chance. We’ve chair and owner of Kooks Unlimited, Richmond. recently explored the realm of ecommerce at Kooks Unlimited by getting involved with Trouva, a marketplace for all manner of lovely things. We’ve done this at the right time for us and I think it is about working out where your business should and shouldn’t be, as what works for one won’t necessarily work for another.

Another key learning is one we don’t always work to as shopkeepers, but lest we forget - ‘The Customer is King’. Exceptional customer service and support should be at the heart of any business but especially independent shops. Turning negative comments or complaints into a positive opportunity by going the extra mile, as well as hiring and training the best staff you can afford will keep your customers coming back (alongside a great and ever changing range of quality products of course).

And in keeping with the theme of the conference it is important to keep an eye on your competition and your local community – and in turn collaborate with and complement each other. Develop your own brand and be prepared to change in order to stand out. We need to be constantly evolving in order to invite new customers in, as well as excite our existing customers and give them a reason to return. bira’s brand new Contemporary Collective zone at this year’s Autumn Fair in Hall 4 Contemporary Gifts, will be focused on Christmas gift-related housewares and tabletop. A new range of beautiful niche products might be just what your business needs and I’m certainly excited to see what will be on show. bira’s motto is ‘we’re independent but we’re not alone’ and I think this is key… by supporting each other we can create a stronger future together and ensure customers keep wanting to shop in our local areas.

Christine Lyn-Thomas, acting CHA chair bira’s housewares winners are celebrated Meyer Group won the bira direct Best Growth, Cookshop, Housewares, Tabletop & Gift award, presented at a Gala Dinner after the bira High Street Conference on May 11 at Chateau Impney Hotel and Exhibition Centre, Droitwich Spa. Meyer has delivered nearly 60% year on year growth and bira direct’s Matt Froome applauded its “great commitment to bira direct promotion initiatives." Finalists in this category were Bodum, RSN UK and Stow Green. The bira direct Supplier of the Year, Cookshop, Housewares, Tabletop & Gift went to Horwood Homewares, recognising excellent service and product range.

Meanwhile bira awards that celebrated retailers included the Independent Employee of the Year, which went to Alison Hobbs of Potters Cookshop. Judges commended Alison’s talent for window displays, enthusiasm to learn, enthusiasm and cheerfulness, as well as initiative and drive. Alison wins a place at the prestigious Oxford Summer School, for professional development study worth up to £2,800. (See also Lords story on page 24, plus linked news on the bira High Street Above: Meyer’s Martin Davison receives the Best Growth Conference on pages 24-25). award from bira direct’s Matt Froome, on stage alongside

Above: bira’s hq and additional building.

bira expands in Birmingham bira is expanding its Birmingham office to bring together its headquarters at one site.

The organisation has purchased 225a Bristol Road (a 4,000 square foot building at the rear of bira’s present premises on the Bristol Road).

The Middleton Cheney (Banbury) premises will be sold and arrangements are being made to assist and transfer as many members of staff as is possible.

Various teams that are currently split between sites will be able to work better in one location, and there will be more support from departments, noted Alan Hawkins, bira ceo, when addressing bira members at the AGM prior to the bira High Street Conference on May 11. The move will follow a refurbishment programme, and will lead to a reduction in operating costs.

Cookshops positive in Q1 Cookshops and housewares were up 0.18% in Q1 of 2016, compared with being down 2.69% in Q4 last year. The balance of growth overall for bira members was +0.53%, and some 52% of bira members reported increased turnover.

Director Mick Weedon is to leave bira in June Michael Weedon, bira’s deputy ceo and communications director is leaving the association (after 28 years) at the end of June. The change is part of the realignment of the group with a combined headquarters in Birmingham, a streamlined board and a simplified structure, which, says bira, is necessary ‘to adapt to the pressures that publishing, retail and the association have faced in recent years as they continue to undergo profound structural change.’

Mick’s influence in political lobbying and media coverage has been particularly notable, and the benefits he has bought to the association include his writing, management, publishing, IT, research and PR skills.

Alan Hawkins, bira ceo, paid tribute to Mick’s unfailing work ethic and, on behalf of the board of management, thanked him for his significant contribution to the group’s development. Alan described the departure as,“A parting marked by mutual regard and mutual regret.”

awards host, Alexis Conran.

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Lords is bira retailer of the year Bira’s EU referendum Delegates at the bira High Street Conference took part in a mini EU referendum on May 11, with 50% voting to remain. However, 9% have yet to make their minds up (with 41% voting to leave).

Delegates voted after speeches for Brexit by businessman, Johnnie Arkwright and for remaining in the EU by Chuka Umunna MP, former shadow business secretary. Chuka cited the vote when talking on BBC news that evening.

In his conference speech, Chuka warned delegates: “The impact on retail would be stark,” if the UK left the EU, and emphasised that small businesses “are more globally minded than ever before.” He added, “Funding for small firms could be at risk,” if the UK was “cut off from a myriad of EU schemes.” According to Chuka, of some 121 acts of parliament in the past five years, “just four” were implemented exclusively because of European law. However, he expressed the need for “reform at home” – to “stop our civil servants gold plating European red tape.”

In his conclusion, Chuka reflected that, as part of a trade association, bira members recognised the importance of “working together, not going it alone.” He stated: “The way we’ll succeed in this globalized world will be working together.”

Making the case for Brexit, Johnnie Arkwright from Britain for Business in the West Midlands, stated: “The EU’s got too big and cumbersome.” He said that as the UK will be the EU’s biggest export partner, “the EU will want a deal done as simply as possible.”

Housewares retailer, Lords was awarded the title of Independent Retail Business of the Year (recognising innovation and forward thinking) at the bira awards, which followed the bira High Street Conference on 11 May. Lords beat stiff competition, with 12 finalists across a variety of retail businesses. Fellow housewares finalist, Potters of Hockley was recognised as “highly commended,” with other retail businesses receiving silver and bronze accolades.

Rita Dewan, brand director at Lords, said that the award was “thoroughly motivating” for the retailer’s hardworking team. She said: "It is a huge honour to be recognised and, more importantly, our team of managers who came to the award ceremony are absolutely thrilled to have won.”

Prior to the bira awards, Shanker Patel, ceo of the Lords Group took bira conference delegates through the highs and lows of ‘The journey of an entrepreneur’ with a presentation that outlined the recent history of the Lords Group of Above: Lords’ Tilak Patel, operations manager and Rachna Dewan, Companies. Shanker joined the Group full-time in 1992, during product director received the bira award from sponsor Stax’ Nigel Wright. tough times. The Group now includes housewares retailing, construction and property, as well as care villages in Germany. Seizing opportunities, taking risks, accepting failure and the desire to constantly learn are vital to success, said Shanker. (See linked story).

Shanker’s bright focus Hard work, acting not procrastinating and demonstrating a willingness to work hard were part of Lords ceo, Shanker Patel’s reflection on an entrepreneur’s journey. Shanker acknowledged: “The more energetic at the top of the company, the more energetic down the chain.” Moreover, “Attention to detail” is essential, including “the basics – clean shelves and light bulbs that are working.” He also said: “We believe is better to have great execution and poor strategy than a great strategy and poor execution.”

Above: Lords’ Shanker Patel (centre) with bira ceo, Alan Unsurprisingly, Shanker reflected, “If you look after your customer, your Hawkins and new president, Vin Vara of the Tool Shop at customers will look after you.” He added, that (particularly given today’s the bira High Street Conference. technology): “The customer is not only king, but, more powerfully, judge, jury and executioner!” Shanker talked about the need for “anticipatory customer service.”

Strict financial management and creating a “team focused” culture are also part of Lords’ success. Reflecting on the challenges in retail, Shanker talked about increasing costs (stores and omni-channel) and changing consumer habits, anticipating the need to “fuse the concept of retail and technology.” In Shanker’s view, an entrepreneur “challenges the fixed way of thinking – an entrepreneur is an innovator who also understands how to monetise their innovations.”

Small touches, big impressions

Right: Jane Means urged independent retailers to express their personality via social media posts.

Jane Means – world renowned for her Gift Wrapping School and ribbon designs – presented bira delegates with a myriad of ‘small touches’ that can give independents a competitive edge.

Jane emphasised the shop window’s importance for first impressions and reflecting “your brand.” She cited The People Shop in Birmingham, “a little shop but a big presence in social media.” Providing insights for her followers, The People Shop’s owner, Alison Sadler “blogs about her window, and goes behind the scenes and takes photos of how it all comes together.”

On the subject of social media, Jane also recommended looking at Pinterest for ideas for displays (showing imagery of a wheelbarrow used to hold products) and talked about her own use of Instagram (with tips that “good, well lit photography is key,” for example, stick a piece of paper to a wall as a background when photographing a product).

Jane has successfully recruited staff using Twitter. She has also benefitted from taking on creative interns from a local university, but advised delegates not to overlook the life experience bought by an older person as an intern too. Jane emphasised the importance of looking after staff: “If it’s a good week, I buy a cake,” while big achievements are marked with a glass of champagne.

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Connected consumers Greg Williams, deputy editor of technology magazine, Wired, discussed the impact of “perpetually connected consumers” at the bira High Street Conference. He reflected that 2007 was “year zero for the app economy” and marked “the shift away from desktop to mobile,” which has altered consumer behaviour.

Greg cited some notable statistics, including that, “40% of shoppers in physical stores research online before buying” and that, in 2017, “84% of retail activity will still be in stores, but nearly 80% of consumers will use mobiles along the way.”

Greg concurred that, when it comes to Above: Greg Williams addressing the bira High Street Conference. technology, “the customer experience is increasingly important,” and that, “The transaction is a communication.” When talking about customer engagement, Greg observed, “We are almost moving from an information to an emotional economy.”

“Digital has fundamentally changed consumer expectation,” Greg noted, acknowledging consumers’ expectations of speed. He emphasised that, “Everything is copy-able,” (including price and delivery) but, “one thing that will differentiate is customer experience.”

Other topics covered by Greg’s overview of how technology is influencing shopping included the “mainstreaming of 3D printing,” providing the means to “shop the design, not the product.” Greg predicts that if a consumer breaks a plate before a dinner party, they might be able to “download the design, send it to the local 3D printers and pick it up before dinner.”

Talking about connected products, Greg cited, “cutlery to monitor our health.” Meanwhile, drones could be useful to monitor pedestrians entering a shopping centre and virtual reality technology will be “used to connect with consumers.”

Gary is honoured Gary Gordon of Kitchen Kapers was presented with honorary life membership of bira at the AGM before the bira High Street Conference on 11 May. The honour recognised Gary’s innumerable contributions to the association and retail industry, including the founding of the CHA some 21 years ago, chairing bira publishing and the training committee, being a member of bira’s Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, and representing independent retailers as a property specialist at the British Retail Consortium and to government. * Vin Vara, owner of housewares stockist, London’s Tool Shop chain, was elected as bira’s new national president. Joan Woulfe of The Marvellous Group (including Cooking Marvellous) and previous CHA chair was elected as third vice president.

Complaint? It’s an opportunity “How you sort out a complaint proves how good you are,” customer service expert, Jane Means emphasised at the bira conference, urging retailer to “address problems straight away.” Similarly, conference speaker, Claire Harper advised delegates to “embrace” a complaint and “turn it on its head.”

The use of language is important, noted Jane, for example, rather than telling a customer, “I can’t get this product,” say, “The product will be available next month – I can order it now for you and call you as soon as it is in.” Jane cited Help Scout as an online helpdesk support package.

Referring to the benefits of social media, Claire also noted that, “things can go wrong and damage your reputation.” She advised independent retailers to show their personality in social media posts: “be human, be individual.”

Above: Chuka Umanna, MP talking to new bira president, Vin Vara at the bira conference.

“New era of customer experience” Retailer, Claire Harper shared her passion for customer service along with her career story from corporate highflyer to starting IndiaCoco, her childrenswear business from her dining room. Claire began her career at Argos, helping to embrace new technology, namely Click & Collect. She was headhunted by the start-up that became Ocado (changing how customers buy groceries) and then moved on to help Sainsbury’s (turning the HQ into the ‘Store Support Centre’ and getting key personnel in stores to talk to customers and learn from the shopfloor, as well as switching off phone message boxes.) Claire then became the first female director of Mamas + Papas.

She set up her own business (firstly solely online and then moving into stores) to gain a balance as a working mum, and “wanted to be a positive role model for my daughters.

Claire (a bira member herself ) admits that, as an independent: “I’ve felt quite lonely at time,” and, without corporate support, confessed, “Sometimes you take things very personally.”

Above: Claire Harper of IndiaCoco.

The key lesson that Claire has learnt through her career is that, “Customer service has to be the heart of every organisation.” She observed: “We’re approaching a new era of customer experience.”

Claire also told fellow retailers to: “Celebrate what you’re doing right – stop and reflect on your achievements and how far you’ve come.”

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Focus on trends and deals for Christmas at this year’s Exclusively shows!

With the UK’s largest line-up of top-quality homewares suppliers under one roof, it’s easy to spot new market trends and get your Christmas orders placed.

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WORLDWIDE • BHL GROUP • BLACK + BLUM •

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CREATIVE PRODUCTS • CROWN TRENT • CULINARY CONCEPTS •

CURVER • DAVID MASON DESIGN • DENBY BRANDS • DKB HOUSEHOLD • DNC • THE DRH COLLECTION • DUBOST COLAS PRADEL • EATON HOME & DINING • E-CLOTH • ECOEGG • EDDINGTONS • ELIA • EMILE HENRY • EUROPASONIC • FAIRMONT & MAIN • FALCON PRODUCTS • FISKARS • FOSSEWAY TRADING • GEH • GILBERTS • GOURMET GADGETRY • GREEN PIONEER • I GRUNWERG • HAREWOOD INTERNATIONAL • HAUS • HORWOOD HOMEWARES • HOT PLATE PRODUCTS LTD • IC INNOVATIONS • ICB • ICTC • IMPERIAL INTERNATIONAL • JERAY • JOSEPH JOSEPH • JUST MUGS • JWP • KILNER • KIS • KUHN RIKON • LE CHATEAU TEXTILES • LE CREUSET • LEKUE • LURCH • LUXURY HOUSEWARES • MAGEFESA BY VITRINOR • MAHITTI • MASON CASH • MASTRAD • MAXWELL & WILLIAMS • METALTEX • MEYER • MICROPLANE • MY GIFTS TRADE • NAVIGATE • NEAT IDEAS • NORDIC WARE • OCTOPUS PUBLISHING • OXO GOOD GRIPS • PENDEFORD HOUSEWARES • PHA KITCHESSENTIALS • PLAN B MARKETING • PLASTICFORTE • POLDER • PREMIER HOUSEWARES • PRICE & KENSINGTON • PYREX • RAVENHEAD • READY STEADY COOK • RKW • ROBERT WELCH DESIGNS • ROOT 7 • ROSTI MEPAL • H&L RUSSEL • RYLAND PETERS & SMALL • SABICHI • SALTER • SCOTT BROTHERS • SIMPLEHUMAN • SISTEMA • SMASH GLOBAL • SODASTREAM • STERCK • SWAN PRODUCTS • T&G • TAYLOR’S EYE WITNESS • TEFAL • TERRAILLON • TONTARELLI • TRADESTOCK • TYPHOON • ULTIMATE PRODUCTS • VACU VIN • VILLEROY & BOCH • WESCO • WESTERN HOUSE • WHITEFURZE • WHITFORD • WILTON BRANDS • WORLD KITCHEN • ZODIAC STAINLESS PRODUCTS • ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS • ARZUM ELEKTRIKLI • BENROSS GROUP • BEURER • CONNECT DISTRIBUTION • DUALIT • EPE INTERNATIONAL • EUROPASONIC • GROUPE SEB • HEALTHY FOODS/YONANAS • JURA PRODUCTS • JWP CHARACTER LIGHTING • KALORIK • KITCHENAID • MAGIMIX • MEYER • NUWAVE • RKW • SAGE APPLIANCES • SMART WORLDWIDE • SMARTWARES EUROPE • TEAM UKI • ULTIMATE • VITA-MIX EUROPE • WITT

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PHA will be launching the Urban Trend brand from the USA; a unique range of kitchen tools and gadgets that includes the patented Orbit™ herb chopper; encased in a safety ring which serves as a leveraged cutting handle and folds away flat for easy storage. Also on display will be the new additions to the Prepara brand, including the herb stripper, which allows the user to cut and strip herbs safely with one tool.

PHA KitchEssentials Tel: 0151 651 2265 Web: www.phakitchenessentials.co.uk Stand 128

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Following the success of Mastrad’s Express tongs, the company has brought out a larger barbeque/oven version. Manufactured in a longer (38cm) format, these new tongs are indispensable for reaching into a hot oven, picking up, serving or for al-fresco cooking where you can stand a safer distance back from the barbeque. They have all the same innovative features as the standard version – they open and close simply by pressing with one hand, stand upright on their end – for cleanliness and hygiene, and have a removable silicone base which allows easy cleaning (dishwasher safe).

Mastrad Tel: +33 (0)1 49 26 96 24 E-mail: ahosseini@mastrad.fr Web: www.mastrad.fr Stand 303

Luxury Housewares will be launching Welsh Slate’s new giftware range at Exclusively Housewares 2016. Featuring the unique - world’s finest - purple slate, many of the beautiful gift sets pick up on one of this season’s trends - solo dining.

The new products complement perfectly Welsh Slate’s existing ‘Fine’ range of plates, placemats, coasters and serving platters designed by 2 Michelin Star Chef Michael Caines. Additionally products from both Mepra and Chroma – leading suppliers of flatware and kitchen knives – will be on display.

Luxury Housewares Tel: 01200 858858 E-mail: info@luxury-housewares.com Stand 452 Walk the red carpet with Western House. As leading specialists in glassware, Western House offers a diverse and ever evolving high product range, including private label and branded collections. Showcasing its extensive product knowledge, Western House is bringing something new to the table, and this year focusing on what’s ‘trendy’ in the market.

Western House Tel: 01256 462341 E-mail: sales@western-house.com Web: www.western-house.com Stand 126

Whitefurze has a proud history of design, manufacture and supply of excellent quality products for the kitchen and home. Exclusively 2016 will see the company showcase its newest range of housewares including products across kitchen, sink-side, laundry and waste disposal categories. Food storage and food preparation lines will also be on show including a premium collection of colour coordinated Seal Tight food storers and non-slip mixing bowls. The stylish offer reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to product quality and choice and is 100% made in Britain.

Whitefurze Tel: 024 76 717755 E-mail: marketing@whitefurze.net Web: www.whitefurze.net Stand 450

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2016 sees an influx of new products from OXO, launching to meet your customer needs. With the spiralizing trend set to stay as the easy way to prepare healthy meals, OXO is introducing its new spiralizer. Ribbons, spaghetti and fettuccini are just a twist away with the colour-coded blades while the sturdy base and easy to use turning mechanism make spiralizing a breeze. The new Vegetable Chopper with Easy Pour quickly and safely chops fruit, vegetables and more in one simple motion.

OXO Tel: 0114 242 7295 E-mail: info@oxouk.com Stand 215

Embracing the healthy lifestyle has never been so easy with Salter, and this years Exclusively Electricals Show will see its latest eagerly anticipated range showcased. The Salter 2 in 1 NutriSlim 700 W will be a particular highlight, with it’s slick and slimeline design. Practical, powerful and easy to use, it is a quick way to prepare nutrient rich juices and with a quick flip, can be used to chop vegetables and nuts. The multifunctional blender and chopper is perfect for those who live an active lifestyle.

Salter Tel: 0161 627 1400 E-mail: sales@upgs.com Web: www.saltercookshop.com Stand EE46

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Ultimate Products has expanded its already impressive housewares range with the launch of its latest brand, Progress. With a proud heritage dating back to 1931, an exciting new range of products is ready to be unleashed on those attending this year’s show. From beautifully designed pan sets to knife sets that look sharp, there is something to impress everyone.

Progress Tel: 0161 627 1400 E-mail: sales@upgs.com Web: www.upgs.com Stand 267

The featured new “Pride of Place” range in cool grey and white will be on show along with the new “Colour by Numbers” range for 2016 which is beautifully crafted using a mix of materials, ceramics, rustic wood and FSC® certified cork. T&G will be introducing rustic platters for the little ceramic bowls, perfect for serving dips and nibbles this Christmas, beautifully gift boxed. In addition there will be new launches including some exciting kitchen gift ideas and of course a chance to see all T&G product ranges for 2016. T&G has gifting all wrapped up this Christmas!

T&G Tel: 01275 841841 Web: www.tg-woodware.com Stand 263

The stylish Kilner 1L barrel dispenser is designed to store and dispense your favourite liquor. Perched elegantly on a wooden stand, the dispenser comes with an easy pouring tap and stainless steel measure jigger. Whether its brandy, cognac, port, rum or whiskey, keep it stored with pride in this rustic conversation starter.

Rayware Tel: 0151 486 1888 Email: sales@rayware.co.uk Web: www.kilnerjar.co.uk Stand 150

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The new, premium Gusto Black Diamond noninduction premium pots & pans collection from Pyrex brings an elegant touch of sparkle to festive food prep. The deep black aluminium range boasts durability with ultra-resistant, diamond effect coating and a stable ‘Y’ shaped handle for comfortable handling. Pyrex is also set to launch the limited edition ‘Hello Winter’ borosilicate glass rectangular storage sets. Boasting seasonal coloured plastic lids in suitably festive tones of red, grey and gold, this superior quality range is perfect for creating tasty winter warmers or getting ahead with Christmas food prep.

Pyrex Tel: 01564 786 030 E-mail: pyrexuk@intl-cookware.com Web: www.pyrexuk.com Stand 444

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The Genuine Thermos® Brand is renowned for providing innovative, quality vacuumware products. BHL will be exhibiting the latest innovative products from Thermos®, including the stylish Performance Cold Cups. Unique to the UK market, they are perfect for keeping smoothies fresh and cool for 13 hours. For convenient food storage, the Dual Compartment Food Flask allows you to store hot and cold foods together in one sleek container. It even keeps food hot while refrigerated and includes a handy stainless steel spork. Endless fresh food combinations can be enjoyed on-the-go.

BHL Group Tel: 0113 201 6738 E-mail: websales@bhlgroup.co.uk Web: www.bhlgroup.co.uk Stand 104

Falcon Products will inspire visitors with a tempting mix of established favourites and exciting new brands, including. The original Pulltap double lever corkscrew is the epitome of Pulltex innovation and has revolutionised the uncorking of wine for both professionals and regular wine lovers. Along with an integral foil cutter and bottle opener it features a smooth double lever action, which enables corks to be pulled out effortlessly and completely vertically. It is available in a variety of colours and finishes but with metallic being the hottest colour trend of the moment this gold version is a real must-have!

Falcon Products Tel: 01706 224790 E-mail: sales@falconproducts.co.uk Stand 209

Designed by renowned industrial designer Karim Rashid, bobble INFUSE is a sleek, BPA-free water bottle that lets users customise their hydration experience. Featuring an innovative, modular cap system, bobble INFUSE provides users the ability to hydrate, filter, or infuse water. The bottle’s redesigned filter cage serves a dual function – it holds bobble’s replaceable carbon filter but also enables infusion when the carbon filter is removed. bobble INFUSE is available in a range of six colours.

Auteur Tel: 01869 338751 E-mail: sales@auteurlimied.co.uk Web: www.auteurlimited.co.uk Stand 265

Inspired by the traditional Cane Mixing Bowl, the Original Cane Collection from Mason Cash is the perfect addition to any modern or traditional kitchen. This comprehensive range combines the unique quality and heritage of Mason Cash, featuring food preparation items, storage solutions, ovenware and dinnerware. The stacking milk bottle measuring set incorporates three measuring cups and a flour shaker lid. When stacked, the set creates a beautiful traditional milk bottle.

Rayware Tel: 0151 486 1888 E-mail: sales@rayware.co.uk Web: www.masoncash.co.uk Stand 150

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Elia International is pleased to introduce its latest range of cutlery, Palladio, Designed by Nick Holland. Palladio combines modern lines, classic elements and a distinctive hexagonal shape, influenced by Palladian architecture. This pattern includes a full dinner setting with a choice of Solid or Hollow Handle knives and co-ordinating Steak and Serving items. Made from the highest grade 18/10 Stainless Steel, Palladio is a striking pattern for any table setting.

Elia International Tel: 020 8998 2100 E-mail: sales@elia.co.uk Web: www.elia.co.uk Stand 294 Ease your shopping experience with Typhoon trolleys, which offer contemporary, colourful and compactible designs. Whilst eliminating the need for plastic shopping bags, these lightweight trolleys are perfect for transporting your goods on and off trains, buses as well as in and out of the car. The secure Velcro closure and strong easy to clean fabric, will keep your groceries secure and weatherproof.

Typhoon Tel: 0151 486 1888 E-mail: sales@rayware.co.uk Web: www.typhoonhousewares.com Stand 150

Comprising eight charmingly rendered pieces – five platters, a lazy Susan, a cheeseboard with cloche and a cheeseboard and knife set – the Judge Slate assortment (pictured) has been created to encourage sharing. The striking combination of acacia hardwood and slate is deeply aesthetically pleasing, while providing the perfect surface for both hot and cold foodstuffs, protecting your surfaces while helping you serve in style. Created with care from age-old materials, the new Judge Slate Serveware collection will last a lifetime.

Horwood Tel: 0117 940000 E-mail: customerservice@horwood.co.uk Web: judgecookware.co.uk Stand 100

Meet flint, a contemporary, design led, retractable, refillable lint roller with a modern and colourful design. It’s compact enough for travel or to simply stash in your everyday bag. With flint, twist the base to reveal the retractable roller, and then pop it back in when you’re done. The sticky sheets are protected inside the case so all of that lint-grabbing goodness stays sticky until the next time. When you run out of sheets, it’s easy to refill flint, too.

Auteur Tel: 01869 338751 E-mail: sales@auteurlimited.co.uk Web: www.auteurlimited.co.uk Stand: 265

Included in Fairmont & Main’s presentation will be The Steel Rooms Collection - a striking range of fine bone china mugs, exclusive to Fairmont & Main, featuring designs from The Steel Rooms Design Studios.

Featuring beautiful designs created by Julie Steel, each mug design is innovatively individual and a work of art in its own right. A selection of stylized animals, some in subtle natural tones, others in zesty vibrant shades form the subject matter, with each design contrasting beautifully against the crisp fine bone china backdrop.

Fairmont & Main Tel: 01924 848300 E-mail: sales@fairmont.co.uk Stand 416

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The designer Alberto Meda, has worked with TVS to create a range of cookware to meet the very latest demands of contemporary cooking. The versatility and the multi-functionality of its elements make it perfect for all heat sources, including induction, making it possible to perfect and complete cooking in the oven, up to a maximum temperature of 230°C. The non-stick coatings of the Maestrale Induction line are free from Nickel, heavy metals or PFOA, a healthy product, entirely Made in Italy and guaranteed for five years of wellness for all users.

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That! Inventions promise to create a better kitchen experience through technology with a range of award winning pioneering eco-friendly kitchen products. The range includes Spread That! the first self-warming butter knife to work without electricity, and Scoop That! an ice cream scoop that can easily cut through a solid block of ice, its advanced engineering system uses heat exchange liquid to heat the rim of the scoop ever so briefly so you get a perfect ball that remains frozen.

Auteur Tel: 01869 338751 Email: sales@auteurlimited.co.uk Web: www.auteurlimited.co.uk Stand: 265 Terraillon, the French market leader in kitchen scales is delighted to announce the launch of its new range of baking accessories at this year’s Exclusively Housewares. Inspired by our passion for cooking and designed in France, this complete range of innovative accessories are practical, creative and space-saving. Come and see the full range at the stand, and express your chef with Terraillon.

Terraillon Tel: 01442 270 444 Mob: 079 6696 7297 E-mail: mark.ryan@terraillon.co.uk Web: www.terraillon.com Stand 337

Pictured is the new wide-view sensor mirror from simplehuman. The mirror is the first of its kind to be app-enabled, allowing users to capture light settings from the world around them and accurately recreate the same colour intensity and temperature in the mirror’s LED lighting.

Adaptive sensing means that the mirror lights up automatically as your face approaches and once in use, the sensitivity of the sensor increases so it won’t turn off unexpectedly.

Simplehuman Tel: 01491 874 926 E-mail: sales@simplehuman.co.uk Web: www.simplehuman.com/uk Stand 410

Only Corelle dinnerware is made from Vitrelle® glass, a unique three-layer glass that makes it highly chip and break resistant, yet lightweight and stackable to fit easily into cupboards. Available in round and square shapes and in over 50 different patterns, you’ll find the one (or more) design to meet the right occasion. Corelle – irresistibly resistant. Learn more about Corelle® dinnerware at the World Kitchen stand at Exclusively Housewares!

World Kitchen Tel: 07769 150 889 (Michael Smith) Web: www.worldkitchen.com Stand 234

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Other items in the range are the 2-in-1 lunch pack, which has lunch box and integrated bottle, the 355 ml beaker with carry handle and flip lid and the microwaveable bowl, with vented lid.

Addis Tel: 01656 66 44 55 E-mail: info@addis.co.uk Stand 292

The Epicurean signature cutting boards have earned their place in the heart of the kitchen, meeting the highest standards of cooks and chefs worldwide. With over a decade of proven quality and durability, this wood fibre line comes in a range of shapes, sizes and colours and is the go-to board for any cutting job in the kitchen—big or small. With a natural look and texture from an eco-friendly, organic, wood fibre composite, these boards are super durable, nonporous, knife friendly and dishwasher safe.

Eddingtons Tel: 01488 686572 E-mail: sales@eddingtons.co.uk Web: www.eddingtons.co.uk Stand 321

CellarDine will be showing and demonstrating the new matt black stainless steel Zap Cap premium bottle opener in stylish gift box packaging, this exciting new look is being introduced with several cocktail and wine gift sets all at key price points, the range will be available to view on the PHA stand.

PHA Kitchen Essentials Tel: 0151 651 2265 E-mail: Email: admin@phassocs.co.uk Web: www.phakitchenessentials.co.uk Stand 128

Witt Juicepresso is a user-friendly slow juicer with a reddot award-winning design.

Traditional juicers or blenders destroy a large amount of the nutrients due to its design and function. The Witt Juicepresso uses a gentle process and extracts more higher quality juice. The juice is even, clean and clear with a much better taste and all nutrients intact. The patented extraction system extracts the juice in a way to maximise the goodness. Its sleek and contemporary design also allows for easy cleaning every time!

Witt UK & Ireland Tel: 01483 516633 E-mail: bo@witt-ltd.com Web: www.witt.zone Stand Exclusively Electricals EE04

Developed by leading UK based fashion retailer Monsoon and iconic tableware brand, Denby, Monsoon Gifting features a selection of the bestselling designs from the exclusive Monsoon Home Collection by Denby. Presented in newly designed matching gift boxes the sets range from a Single Mug and Coaster to an Afternoon Tea Set all available in four of Monsoon’s most popular patterns: ‘Cosmic’, ‘Lucille Gold’, ‘Filigree Silver’ and ‘Kyoto’.

Denby Tel: 01773 740715 E-mail: julie.whittingham@denby.co.uk Web: www.denby.co.uk Stand 352

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Burton McCall Tel: 0116 234 4611/22 E-mail: sales@burton-mccall.com Stand 249

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One hundred years on, Zanussi is continuing to stand by its core promise to ‘make lives easier’. Since 1916, we have seen leading-edge innovation with XXL Washing Machines and even Self-Cleaning Ovens. Now, in its 100th year Zanussi has launched a superior range of Kitchenware. The range which includes: non-stick Aluminium and Stainless Steel Cookware, Digital Kitchen Scales, Pressure Cookers and much more which will guarantee to make anyone a great chef!

Zodiac Stainless Products Tel: 0121 472 7206 E-mail: sales@zodiacspco.co.uk Web: www.zanussicookware.eu Stand 405

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Valerie Graham Tel: 020 8200 5100 E-mail: sales@vgltd.co.uk Stand 299

Denby is embarking upon an extensive relaunch of its heartland cookshop portfolio of Cast Iron and made in England Oven to Tableware this Autumn, to bring in new consumers to the category through contemporary colours and shapes which address the needs of the modern home cook. A Lifetime guarantee underlines the high quality of the range, which consists of a versatile selection of casserole dishes and griddles. All Cookware items are easy to use and care for and are presented in aspirational, informative packaging.

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Charles Viancin Tel: 01280 841333 Email: salesuk@charlesviancin.com Visit www.charlesviancin.com Stand 448

Denby has launched the first of its ‘Always Entertaining’ collections; 'Deli' and 'Tapas'. The collections include Nesting Bowls, Rectangular Platters and Coupe Plates which are multifunctional and perfect for serving up a range of dishes.‘Deli’ features four of Denby’s complementary, contemporary pastel glazes, with stunning mix and match colourways whilst ‘Tapas’ features Denby’s rich terracotta inspired glaze.

The ‘Always Entertaining’ sets are appealing for self-purchase and are invitingly packaged for a practical gift.

Denby Tel: 01773 740715 E-mail: julie.whittingham@denby.co.uk Web: www.denby.co.uk Stand 352

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From The Frontline

‘Hums’ the word

Sometimes, it’s the small things in our business that make a big difference. Things that during busier times you don’t tend to think about, but once trade slows a little, they become more important to control and reduce.

Since we opened back in 1991, we have been paying our PRS licence enabling us to play music in the shop. Every year we have settled our bill on the understanding that we are covered and obeying the law.

However, last year, another company, PPL contacted us saying that we needed to pay them too. To begin with we thought it was a hoax, but after a little research it transpired that if we did want to continue playing music in the shop, we would have to pay for both licences and the arrears for last year’s PPL (luckily, they didn’t want the previous 24 years’ arrears!) Speaking to a few local businesses, it seems we weren’t the only ones that thought the PRS licence was the only one needed.

The total amount we would need to pay was around £600, which had to be paid upfront.

Subsequent payments would be £450 a year. This left us with a tricky decision: should we play music in the shop or not? With custom being slow, could we justify the expense? For the most part the music was playing just for Rod and I and while we both enjoyed singing along to it, we had mixed reactions from customers in the shop who overheard us! Some commented that it’s nice to hear people happy in their work, while others observed that the shop resembles the X

Factor auditions and not in a good way! So we decided that music is a cost that we can do without and removed the CD player (which ironically we’d just replaced after the last one died!).

We thought that our regular customers would notice straight away, but nobody has mentioned the lack of music.

When we ask people their opinion on it, most say that they prefer it quiet and find music in shops to be an annoyance. I thought it added a bit of atmosphere to the shop and if I’m honest I do miss it, especially when it was cold and the door was closed, which seems to seal in the quiet. We had no Christmas music, which sounds like a good thing, but I love a bit of Christmas Buble - he helps get me in the spirit of the season. Rod’s constant humming of “Love is a many splendored thing” was just not the same!

Another expense that we balk at paying is the refuse collection. We used a wellknown refuse company for a number of years until they kept increasing their charges. Then we found another company to collect our bin bags, and they kindly collected the cardboard for free so it could be recycled.

This was brilliant until the original company bought them out – they now charge us for both rubbish and cardboard,

Above: The Cookware Company’s owner Rod enjoys humming to fill the ‘sound’ gap left after removing the shop’s CD player, but manager, Tamsin is not always keen to listen!

which they do not recycle. It really does seem like it is one step forward and two steps back, and as a result we try to fill every bag to its upmost capacity before putting it out for collection, so we keep the costs down as much as possible We want to try to recycle as much as we can so Rod and Carol take milk containers, plastic and paper home to put in their green bags, which reduces the amount the shop throws away and we feel like we’re doing our part. It’s frustrating we have to go to these lengths as none of our business rates go on recycling

for businesses.

However, to end on a positive note, the introduction of the carrier bag charge has given us an unexpected bonus. We decided against charging for our bags (due to the hassle of keeping track of the money) but most people have got bags with them now. So the amount of carrier bags we hand out is vastly reduced, saving us quite a bit from our budget.

Tamsin Douglass is the manager of independent cookshop, The Cookware Company in Carlisle. * PH thanks Tamsin for a year of FTF pages, where she has tackled ‘Dementors’ and floods, and talked about TV and tweets.

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This year, Ambiente launched its first Ethical Style Guide, highlighting hundreds of its exhibitors with sustainable credentials. Meanwhile, recent news headlines include the scale of coffee cup waste.

PH asks several companies in the Ethical Style Guide, and others who are focusing on planet friendlier practice, how their approach to sustainability is evolving, and what this means to consumers.

Inset: Sophie Conran for T&G: eco-friendly, contemporary design.

Below: New GreenPan launches can be seen at Exclusively Housewares.

Below left: Aladdin’s eCycle travel cups.

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Lifecycle guidelines Aladdin (distributed by Burton McCall in the UK) appeared in Ambiente’s Ethical Style Guide. Its food safe eCycle material is 100% recycled and recyclable, and recognition from Red Dot and iF Design Awards is helping the brand to share its sustainability story. Marketing manager for the brand, Luis Moreno explains: “To Aladdin, sustainability means reducing our environmental impact across our organisation, from our offices to our operations to our products. Because we control our entire supply chain – from raw material choices to the distribution of our finished products – we are able to ensure that environmental and social considerations are integrated into each process and decision.

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for our engineering and industrial design teams to use during the product development process. The purpose of the guidelines is to encourage environmental considerations at the outset of design and optimise the environmental performance of our products across their lifecycles. Additionally, we are continuously researching new materials and manufacturing processes that will allow us to reduce the environmental impact of our products and operations.”

Cutting down emissions Meeta Patel, marketing manager for The Cookware Company emphasises that GreenPan (one of Ambiente’s Ethical Style Guide exhibitors) is “always looking to enhance” its eco credentials, reflecting: “Sustainability is a core strand of the GreenPan story,

Pioneer of FSC kitchenware, T&G (another exhibitor in Ambiente’s Ethical Style Guide) has held FSC certification since 1999 (providing consumers with an independent guarantee that the source forest is managed according to agreed social, environmental and economic standards.). T&G now has over 70 FSC products, including the first certified mills and Sophie Conran’s latest woodware (launched at this year’s Spring Fair).

Patrick Gardner, managing director of T&G states: “Timber is a precious resource in terms of both its own life and the diverse flora and fauna it supports. T&G pays particular attention to the products we manufacture and buy, their sustainability and suitability for our increasingly environmentally concerned customers and consumers. It is important that a company like T&G has a wide offer of choice from the simple to the stylish, from the price conscious to the absolute gorgeous: there has to be something for everyone.”

alongside a healthier and more efficient cooking experience. GreenPan products are cadmium and lead-free and 60% less CO2 is emitted during the manufacturing process of the Thermolon ceramic non-stick coating compared to that of traditional non-stick plastic-based coatings and no PFAs or PFOA is used during manufacturing.

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Food for thought Below: Besides encouraging sustainable living with its durable cups, Klean Kanteen’s packaging is either recycled or made from FSC materials. In 2009 the company also began offsetting the energy footprint of its US-based facilities and shipping.

products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials – upcycled stainless steel for the handles and upcycled aluminium for the cookware bodies. Our factory has multiple ISO certificates and caring for our staff and surroundings is paramount.

GreenPan cookware is eco-friendly to use too. Because the Thermolon coating is made from natural materials and not plastics like traditional coatings, it is actually a better conductor of heat. That makes for great crispy frying and searing, but also allows you to cook on mostly low to medium temperatures – a real energy saver.”

Having recently launched the new GreenPan website as a source of information and inspiration for consumers, Meeta adds: “We believe that sustainability is important to consumers but we are also aware of all the different choices they face when looking at what to buy. We want to give them a product that is sustainable but also has other benefits and our role is to tell them sustainability is one of the many benefits in buying GreenPan.”

“The message is the bottle” Inset: Nespresso is investing in sustainable coffee bean farming.

Making a difference with coffee Francisco Nogueira, managing director for Nespresso UK and Ireland outlines the brand’s aims for protecting the environment and helping farmers: “The Positive Cup initiative is our vision to restore, replenish and revive environmental and human resources. We are committed to reach The Positive Cup vision by 2020; designed to further the company’s strategy to mitigate its impacts and create positive outcomes for the business, society and the environment through innovative programmes and partnerships. Through this we aim to produce 100% sustainably sourced coffee; 100% sustainably managed aluminium and achieve 100% carbon insetting.

Part of this vision is to source all of our coffee from the AAA Sustainable Quality Programme (protecting the livelihoods of farmers in collaboration with the Rainforest Alliance). Today, over 80% of our coffee is sourced from the AAA Programme, incorporating over 70,000 farmers across 11 countries.

We’re investing CHF 500 million over the next six years into The Positive Cup programme, channelling investment into

projects including rebuilding the once thriving coffee industry in South Sudan and the on-going work on the ground in Costa Rica and Columbia.

Consumers expect more from brands, particularly when it comes to creating positive social and environmental change.

This is why we place huge importance on communicating our sustainability story, from coffee to cup, to our consumers.”

(For more on sustainable initiatives, see ‘Face to face with Brabantia’ on pages 54-55).

TV chef and waste campaigner, Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall recently shocked UK takeaway coffee lovers with the facts that less than one in 400 coffee cups are currently recycled in the UK – with a staggering eight million used and thrown away each day.

Even when consumers put their takeaway coffee cups in recycling bins, Hugh highlights that, due to component materials, these “cannot be recycled through any of the normal public waste collection services, who are consistently diverting them to be incinerated or sent to landfill.”

Klean Kanteen (from Whitby & Co) is one of the brands showing its commitment to reducing single-use bottles and coffee cups. Garry Woodhouse, sales and marketing director for Whitby & Co explains that the brand’s presence at May’s Caffè Culture show was “an opportunity to engage with coffee retailers and present Klean Kanteen to the sector as the ideal complementary product.”

Garry notes: “All of our marketing materials for Klean Kanteen feature the brand’s (and individual products’) sustainability credentials as we feel this is a key message and part of the brand’s identity. Central to everything that we communicate to consumers is the fact that, every time you refill your Klean Kanteen, you're making a positive choice for your own health and for the health of our planet. Plus you prevent another plastic bottle from going into a landfill, or worse, into the ocean. Over a week, a month, or a year, that really adds up.” He adds: “Planet Organic is just one of the environmentally focused retailers that stocks Klean Kanteen and we think that the numbers of this type of retailer will only increase.”

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Meanwhile, Black + Blum is also encouraging food and packaging reduction “by cultivating our own lifestyle brand,” notes founder, Dan Black. He observes: “Box Appetit appeals to those looking to lead a healthy, economical and environmentally friendly lifestyle. We actively encourage food and packaging reduction through reusing our lunch boxes, and our iconic Eau Good charcoal filtered water bottle helps to decrease the huge amount of plastic bottles ending up in landfill each year.” Dan adds: “Personally, I am an advocate for the romantic notion of beautifully prepared lunches being a gateway to escape the grind of your email inbox, and take some time to invest in you.”

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The Eddingtons Deluxe Tabletop Compost Pails make organic recycling stylish and easy, and are the perfect solution for recycling kitchen waste.

The Compost Pails have a double carbon filter, which will ensure that the kitchen is kept free from nasty smells and odours. The filters also allow air to circulate through the contents of the pail. Complete with convenient carry handles, a removable liner bucket for easy emptying and a sealed lid. Available in butter cream, sage green and stainless steel, there is a colour to suit every kitchen.

Eddingtons Tel: 01488 686572 E-mail: sales@eddingtons.co.uk Web: www.eddingtons.co.uk

sustainable products Cambridge’s Bamboo Sippy Mugs are fast becoming the most popular way to enjoy an eco-friendly beverage. With several beautiful colourful designs available, you can do your bit for the environment and look good doing it too! Both stylish and practical, they are lightweight as well as microwave and dishwasher safe. The heat resistant silicone lid and grip around the middle make it easy to carry and drink on the go perfect for your daily commute!

Cambridge Tel: 0161 934 2283 E-mail: sales@upgs.com Web: www.upgs.com

With a wide flat base and tall sloping sides, the new Stellar collection from Horwood is made up to a high spec, heavy duty 18/10 stainless steel, which can take on the roles of a saucepan, frying pan and wok, performing each task with equal proficiency. There is no non-stick or ceramic interior, to worry about getting scratched. Suitable for use on all hob types and oven safe up to 210°C, each Stellar Chef ’s pan provides real versatility of function.

Dishwasher safe, they’re easy to clean, and as they nest inside one another, they’re easy to store.

Horwood Tel: 0117 940 0000 E-mail: sales@horwood.co.uk

GreenPan™ is the original brand of ceramic non-stick in the global marketplace, now in its 9th year in the UK market, and launching its 5th generation of Thermolon™ ceramic non-stick, Infinity Professional this summer. The new Round Grill Pan features this new coating, enhanced with diamonds, which makes it the most durable coating to date – and metal utensil safe.

The Round Grill Pan is also GreenPan’s first aluminium grill pan to be inductioncompatible, using the revolutionary Magneto induction technology.

GreenPan Tel: 01483 255842 Web: www.greenpan.co.uk

Prestige’s Stone Quartz premium performance cookware is for the health conscious cook. The durable cast aluminium range heats quickly and evenly so everyday favourites can be made the low fat way. This eye-catching range features a speckled non-stick, anti-scratch interior, which releases food easily and is easy to clean. It is also PFOA free so it’s super healthy too. The stylish Stone Quartz collection consists of cookware, which is suitable for all hob types including induction; coated knives and bakeware which all feature the distinctive speckled non-stick coating and are guaranteed for a lifetime of use.

Meyer Web: www.prestige.co.uk

Klean Kanteen came in to being to give people a better option than plastic and lined aluminium bottles: a safe, sustainable bottle free of BPA and other toxic substances. The range of bottles, tumblers and canisters are perfect for the environmentally conscious - with each refill of a Klean Kanteen, another single-use bottle, cup or carton is prevented from going into a landfill or ocean.

Whitby & Co Tel: 01539 721032 E-mail sales@whitbyandco.co.uk Web: www.kleankanteen.com

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Retailer tributes Recent industry news has stirred me to make tributes to some of the figures that have played their part in our ever-changing, rich retail heritage, from one-shop wonders to national chains.

Inset: Tony Boulton pictured with Chuck Williams, founder of Williams Sonoma (which now has over 200 stores in the US and over 600 retail stores worldwide). Expat, Texas resident Tony has been in the housewares industry for decades (including as a UK distributor and a US cookshop owner, now trading online as Design & Grace).

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n your side of the Atlantic, it was sad to hear the news of York’s Mulberry Hall closure. In my early career in the pottery industry, the Sinclair family (owners of this retailer) were leaders in many ways. Mulberry Hall was one of many traditional china and glass retailers who crossed the divide between kitchen and dining (upstairs, downstairs, almost?) when they established the Dining Warehouse with an emphasis on casual dining and products for a new generation of food lovers. It was always a joy to visit the shop, an iconic building itself, in the medieval streets of old York.

Over here in the USA, it was announced recently that Broadway Panhandler, an old established business in Manhattan, New York, was to stop trading after 40 years. Owner, Norman Kornbleuth is now 72 years old and he is committed to taking care of his wife, who has health issues. The store became a destination for foodies from New York and beyond, and was loved by celebrities and chefs. It was jam-packed with stock and famous for Norman’s in-depth product knowledge and sound advice.

Another popular store in Manhattan was Bridge Kitchenware. Its founder, Fred Bridge opened his doors in 1946 after some years of supplying restaurants from his truck. During World War II, Fred was a cook, baker, and chef for the 45th Infantry in Italy. He started Bridge Co with his mustering out money and the store became a destination for chefs. By the 1960s, he began importing French and Italian cookware for the many European chefs who were coming to work in the United States. My favourite story about

Fred Bridge is when he refused to sell a set of copper pans to a television anchorman, who simply wanted to hang them as decoration in his new Long Island vacation home. He kicked the fellow out of the shop!

His son, Steven, joined the company after college and developed a very successful catalogue business and later a website. Fred Bridge passed away 20 years ago, in May 1996, and his obituary was published in no less than the New York Times. Following several relocations, Steven moved the business closer to his New Jersey home in 2008. He tells me that it has been a struggle in the last few years and Bridge Kitchenware is also about to close its doors for good.

On an upbeat note: JB Prince is a Manhattan store that made an opposite move to Bridge. Judy Prince started the business in her brownstone home in Brooklyn, New York in 1976. Judy’s story reminds me of my own early days (as a kitchenware distributor in the UK). She contacted relatively unknown manufacturers of 'fine culinary utensils'

such as truffle slicers and pâté moulds, convincing them that she was a nationwide distributor who could sell their products successfully. Indeed she did, because having started as a catalogue business, she and her husband moved it to Manhattan and focused their attention on cooking schools, hotels and cruise ships. Today, foodies as well as chefs head to JB Prince for their high-end knives, cookware and tools.

Shirley Collins is another female pioneer for kitchenware retailing, opening Sur La Table at Pike Place, Seattle in 1972. Shirley sold her flourishing business in 1995 and that company now has over 100 stores.

Last but definitely not least, industry icon Chuck Williams recently passed away, a couple of months after his 100th birthday. Chuck established what is now Williams Sonoma back in 1956. I was privileged to meet him around 15 years ago when Ihe was at the opening of the Northpark, Dallas store. I explained that we shared a friendship with Wolfgang Wüsthof, then ceo of Wüsthof and we chatted about that wonderful company. It is good to see that the seeds of Chuck’s labour continue to grow, and that Williams Sonoma continues to inspire fellow kitchenware retailers from around the world.

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With the recent announcement of a record year, accolades for multi-channel achievements and ongoing growth in Home categories, House of Fraser is “seeing a renaissance”, acknowledges Christabel Biella, buyer for brands and concessions. PH met with Christabel and head of buying, Martin Shires to find out how big brands are making an impact.

House style Looking the part Inset: LSA glassware in the current Fraser Home brochure, which features bespoke photography.

Left: Le Creuset, as presented in the current Fraser Home brochure.

Below left: Martin Shires and Christabel Biella.

n 2013, Christabel took on the newly created role as buyer – Home brands and concessions at House of Fraser, in a team headed up by Martin (as head of buying for Home brands, concessions and hospitality). Prior to that, the Home buyers were buying relevant branded products alongside developing private label specific to their product area. The change in strategy has been key to the growth of Home over the past two years, confirms Martin.

Kitchenware brands need to fit in the upper echelon of House of Fraser’s ‘good, better, best’ strategy, with its own label, Linea comprising ‘good’ and its “exclusive and licensed” own lifestyle brands (which include Biba, Living by Christiane Lemieux, Dickins & Jones and newly launched Gray & Willow) encompassing ‘better’. Martin observes: “The brands that

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Recent in-store merchandising highlights include the Healthy Edit (pictured on page 47) and forthcoming features include cheese and barware.

“We’re bringing in books to bring displays to life, taking inspiration from the US,” notes Christabel. Brand highlights include Le Creuset’s seasonal themes and LSA’s illuminated tables, which will showcase an exclusive launch for the Deco range this autumn. Martin reflects: “We’ve got the right brands and now we are looking at how we can shout about them.”

we stock need to be the best in class – all about form, function and design”. This has resulted in some considered re-selection of brands, particularly where there was overlap in product offering, and some wellrespected introductions, including Emma Bridgewater and recently, Robert Welch (introduced into six stores last season).

Overall, the number of brand partners has decreased, and the split between branded and own brands is now nearer 50/50, rather than 60/40, explains Martin.

However, he emphasises that, “We are growing both sectors overall”. Martin adds that, “Big brands bring gravitas” (such as Joseph Joseph, Le Creuset and Tefal)

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Growing gains: at home and internationally

House of Fraser’s portfolio of 60 premium department stores across the UK and Ireland, includes key locations such as Glasgow and London’s Oxford Street. Completed store refurbishments included Huddersfield, Lincoln, Metro Centre, City, Bluewater and Leeds last year and developments include a new anchor store at Rushden Lakes in Northamptonshire, due to open next spring.

Two years on from House of Fraser’s acquisition by Chinese conglomerate, Sanpower Group, the retailer is set to open its first store in China, with the re-branding of an existing store in Nanjing, opening later this year. International expansion also includes the launch of House of Fraser’s new Australian website.

In the 52 weeks to January 30, House of Fraser’s sales increased by 4.2% on a like-for-like basis, delivering its first profit before tax in 10 years. Online sales surged by 26.8% (excluding VAT).

House of Fraser’s Spring/Summer 2016 and Christmas 2015 TV campaigns reinforced the retailer’s position as a destination for brands, notes Martin. With renewed commitment to TV advertising (starting from 2014, after an 11-year break) coupled with social media activity, Martin acknowledges: “We will be in the customer psyche more regularly.”

Talking trends Inset: Image of the interior of House of Fraser Glasgow.

Below: Part of the Healthy Edit feature, incorporating NutriBullet, GreenPan, Salter and OXO.

across kitchen, dining and small electricals (which is dominated by brands, including KitchenAid, Magimix, Nespresso and NutriBullet).

The past few years has also seen a clearer focus on customer profiles, gained from loyalty card and online data.

Christabel describes House of Fraser’s core customer as “more affluent and discerning, coming to us for a good selection of brands”. Typical customers are also “pretty tech savvy,” notes Christabel. Hence the increasingly significant role of House Fraser’s app, and an appreciation of the retailer’s interactive content in Fraser Home, the seasonal brochure whose format has evolved over the past couple of years, notes

The connected ‘smart’ home - “Technology continues to advance our everyday items for the Home which the customer is embracing, for example, the Smarter iKettle and Delonghi Prima Donna Elite connected machines are good for us,” states Christabel.

Colour stories - Mixed metallic, grey and prints are in vogue, according to House of Fraser’s Home team.

Good health – “Spiralising is still huge for us, but there is more to come, for example, healthier cooking styles that are emerging in the US include the sous vide attachment for pans,” Christabel notes.

Gifts for the home - The Gift Card has now replaced the Wedding List service, and Christabel is looking at “gift-able items in every category – packaging can make a humble product look amazing.”

Martin. With bespoke photography, the publication provides “a journey through the home, with lots of focus on trends as well as exclusive launches, such as our new LSA range,” says Christabel.

Examples of current and forthcoming digital content that

consumers can scan includes Nespresso’s connected Prodigio machine in action, exclusive recipes from Le Creuset and an exclusive cocktail, by LSA, which is ideal for their glassware. Martin says of the latter: “We hired a cocktail bar to develop this and show consumers how to mix it professionally.” He reflects: “It’s features like this that add theatre and differentiates us as a department store.”

Digital content is regularly updated to keep content fresh, and the team is keen to develop these opportunities with brand partners. Meanwhile, as consumers increasingly use their mobiles to scan products while in-store for instant information and reviews, Christabel acknowledges: “Our app is a really important part of our shopping journey.”

Not surprisingly, the retailer is currently “rolling WiFi into every store now so there is a seamless experience for customers.”

Last year, House of Fraser appointed a chief customer officer “with one single view of the customer journey,” developing both online/mobile and in-store shopper experience. Moreover, with a shared office floor for online and buying teams, Christabel notes, “Our strategy is much closer.” Home sales on average are made 20-30% online and growing year on year, and Martin recognises that “the ‘Buy and Collect’ market is growing significantly.”

Hence improvements to the customer collection experience in many stores last year, including the relocation of Oxford Street’s busy collection desk from the second floor to a more spacious area on the fifth floor: “We’re really thinking about making the process slicker so customers get their orders as quickly as possible.”

With a fistful of awards (including Innovation, Mobile and the Judges’ Awards at the Internet Retailing Awards 2015), Christabel acknowledges that: “We have the best in class website overall – the next challenge is to be the best in category.” Martin highlights that the retailer offers the “best delivery service for Home,” with the option to order at midnight for next day delivery. Pre noon and afternoon delivery options were also introduced last year.

Future website updates will also provide significant improvements to the customer journey,” reports Christabel, who is keen to ensure that increasing the market share of brands is part of House of Fraser’s exciting multi-channel evolution.

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Inset: Dexam’s Spiralizer will be helping to raise funds for nutritional support for those suffering from cancer. Its new packaging displays Macmillan’s logo.

Below: Perfect leafy chopping – the Microplane Herb Mill 2 in 1.

Good tools and gadgets provide consumers with easier ways to prepare and serve food, while a helping of good looks can grab the consumers’ attention and add a touch of style to their kitchen. With healthy vegetables, fresh herbs and barbecues on the menu for summer 2016, PH gets a grip on some of the latest developments in the tools and gadgets market.

Fresh thinking Last year, the phenomenal sales of spiralizers were highlighted in TV’s Mary Portas’ ‘What Britain Bought in 2015’, highlighting the 1400% increase in sales on Amazon, and that the gadgets were selling at the rate of one every four minutes at Lakeland.

John Lewis also cited the gadget as one of its ‘defining’ products of the year. Moreover, last year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards’ Top Tool or Gadget award went to the Microplane Spiral Cuttter, following on from 2014’s winner, the Gefu Spiralfix Spiral Cutter from Haus. Half way through 2016, it seems that the popularity of spiralising food remains unabated.

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Tantalising tools According to Tracy Carroll, marketing manager for OXO Good Grips, spiralising is “more than a trend, it is a new way of food preparation.” The OXO Handheld Spiralizer has become the company’s bestseller: “After one month of sales, it overtook the Y-Peeler, our bestseller since 2007,” states Tracy. OXO is now launching its Tabletop Spiralizer at Exclusively Housewares, which is ideal for larger amounts of vegetable and salad preparation, Tracy notes. She explains: “There are three interchangeable blades covering thin spaghetti style, ribbons and fettucine cut, while its suction base creates tension so it is very effective to use.”

Meanwhile, Dexam is using its highly successful spiralizer in a new initiative with cancer care charity, Macmillan.

The packaging will feature the

Macmillan logo, and a contribution will be made to the charity from the sale of each spiralizer from July 2016. The money raised will help to fund nutritionists for the charity.

Bryony Dyer, Dexam’s managing director said: “Dexam’s focus over the next year or so will be relentlessly on healthy eating,

Salt of the earth Towards the end of 2016, Cole & Mason (from DKB) plans to launch its Seasoning School Centres of Excellence - a number of nationwide locations where retail staff can attend training in a cooking school environment with DKB chef, Rachel Green. The brand’s Seasoning School initiative is helping to drive sales through enhanced training opportunities for retailers. DKB’s global marketing manager, Lindsey Hoyle adds that, “There are also some great opportunities for bringing the Cole & Mason Seasoning School to life for our consumers through cooking schools as well”.

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Right: Floral arrangement – flat bottomed spoons that are part of Zeal’s Reflecting Nature collection.

Natural selection from Zeal After two years in development, the Zeal Reflecting Nature collection from CKS is now 'blooming' in cookshops, gift shops and garden centres. Floral themes include crocus-shaped measuring spoons and a lily-shaped utensil pot. The range evolved when the Zeal design team was developing a "new generation of silicone kitchenware" and realised that some “natural shapes leant themselves to functional kitchen products beautifully, such as tools, and so flowers began to influence the actual design process,” explains CKS’ chairman and founder, Humphrey Bartleet. In addition to its striking looks and potential for inspiring retail displays, Humphrey states that the collection is: "a strong, functional range for serious cookshops, presented with a hugely exciting twist. It's a great mix and match collection too, which is fun for gifts”.

Product development has involved developing unique manufacturing processes for silicone in order to create the split colours to enhance the floral concept of the tools and gadgets and was particularly challenging. Director, James Bartleet reflects: "This has been a very testing project for the team here, but has resulted in a stunning collection of kitchen tools and accessories. We are also working with bee charities around the world and funding some exciting projects through the sales of the programme which is a great thing to be a part of."

and we all know that eating healthily helps in both the prevention, and the treatment of cancer.” She continued: “The Spiralizer will be just the first of a number of products that we have lined up to support Macmillan, more of which will be introduced over the coming months.”

James Bacharew from Macmillan commented on the new collaboration: “We are really grateful to Dexam for suggesting this initiative. It not only helps a great deal with our fundraising, but also spreads the message far and wide about the importance of diet in our battle against cancer.”

The flavour and health benefits of using fresh herbs is reflected by Microplane’s recent launch of a new gadget which makes light work of preparing herbs without any damage to leaves. Ross Harper, Microplane country manager UK and Ireland explains that the gadget was developed as a result of consumer frustrations. He reports: “Knife skills are an important part of working in the kitchen.

We received a lot of customer feedback saying that they found chopping delicate herbs particularly challenging.” Hence the creation of the Herb Mill 2 in 1, “which not only cuts leafy herbs, but also strips

stemmed herbs efficiently and easily.”

Ross describes the mill as “perfect for creating healthy meals,” stating: “The scissor-like action of the Herb Mill’s two razor-sharp blades – created using our photo-etching technology, made in the USA - flawlessly cuts herbs into a fine mince without tearing or bruising.”

The use of fresh herbs is also a focus for expert seasoning brand Cole & Mason from DKB. Lindsey Hoyle, global marketing controller for DKB states: “This year we have released a new volume of our Seasoning School booklets, focusing on Fresh Herbs – how to cook with them, combining them with dried herbs during cooking and how to keep them lasting fresher for longer with our new range of Fresh Herb Keepers.

This is also paired with a new volume of recipes for use in store to support the range as consumer giveaways.”

Lindsey recognises opportunities to develop Seasoning School events in retailers to help inform consumers about the benefits of freshly milled seasoning as well as the use of herbs to enhance dishes.

Earlier in the year, Cole & Mason launched a Cut Herb Keeper and Potted Herb Keeper. The latter features a unique hydro felt pad, which is in constant contact with the plant, allowing it to draw and control the amount of water it needs. Lindsey notes that: “Overseas, in the USA we have recently undertaken a consumer Seasoning School event in one of our garden centre retailers which was very successful, combining information on how to cook with fresh herbs alongside our new Fresh Herb range.”

Inset: Wrist protection - the Midnight Scoop (as seen at the IH+HS) in action.

The science of scooping An aerospace engineer has taken on a mission to create a perfectly ergonomic ice cream scoop – the tool was unveiled at Chicago’s recent International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS), in its Discover Design area. Michael Chou’s Midnight Scoop ‘completely reinvents the ice cream scooping process by eliminating the standard prying method (exposing weak wrist joints to strain and injury), and replacing it with a more effective pushing motion powered by the user’s stronger arm and chest muscles’. Michael explains: “The reason scooping hard ice cream is difficult is because your brain is telling you not to overwork your weak wrist joints in fear of hurting yourself.” He continues: “With the Midnight Scoop, your wrists are kept straight and protected to allow you

Above: Zeal’s Reflecting Nature tools (see breakout) lend themselves to stunning retail displays. Pictured is part of a window at Potters Cookshop, Hockley.

Above: Dreamfarm Holey Spadle.

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to scoop hard ice cream with ease.” Michael was motivated to invent the new scoop to help his kids dish up dessert. The tool is made from solid aerospace grade aluminium.

From scooping to ladling, Dreamfarm is about to introduce the Spadle and the Holey Spadle. The latest multi-purpose kitchen tools from the Australian brand (distributed by Forma House) address space saving, as, “A ladle can be a bulky and awkward shape to store, particularly in a drawer,” points out Cate McDermott, international operations manager. The tools have joints that, when twisted, convert a spoon to a ladle and vice versa. Cate also points out that, “The Spadle features a scraper that can get every last bit of soup out of the pan, as you usually can’t reach it!” Meanwhile, the Holey Spadle has been designed with holes as a mini colander or spaghetti drainer. Aware of the importance of demonstrating how problemsolving tools work, Cate confirms that Dreamfarm is working on more videos that can be viewed on tablets and via apps, “so that stores can customise videos to show their customers.”

Butter is back Having been marred for decades by the margarine industry, the health benefits of butter are now being increasingly championed including its content of minerals, Vitamins A, D, E and K, antioxidants, and even anti-cancer and immune boosting properties.

Addressing heightened demand for real butter in cooking and for spreading, US company, Brevda has launched The Biēm Butter Spray.

Showcased at Chicago’s IH+HS, the ‘first of a kind’ real butter sprayer (which operates using a rechargeable battery), “makes butter even better, and a lot more versatile, especially in terms of ease-ofuse and portion control,” explains its creator, Doug Foreman. He states that The Biēm is the only butter spray that uses real butter: “They are all using either artificial or flavoured oil and typically are choked full of other artificial ingredients, not to mention dangerous flammable propellants.”

Meanwhile, Ambiente’s Design Plus and The Red Dot Award 2016 winners include the Spreader Knife Air by Swedish company, Bosign (from homeArama in the UK). The butter knife (in either wood

Above: Butter tool - the Spreader Knife Air by Bosign from homeArama.

or stainless steel) has an elevated blade that means that it can be put down on the table or worktop between uses.

Finally proving that simple functional design never goes out of fashion, a butter curler is part of the Nutbrown nostalgic collection of vintage style kitchen tools, previewed by Eddingtons at Spring Fair.

Dating back to 1932 (when a curl butter was the undisputed topping for a piece of toast, crumpet or muffin), the brand boasts ‘timeless elegance.’

Right tongs for the job

Above: Standing up to the heat - the Large Express Tongs from Mastrad.

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Grunwerg has introduced a set of Deluxe Stainless Steel Tongs from Commichef, with a design for every possible kitchen and dining use. The set includes eight types of tongs and a set of cooking tweezers (for handling delicate items). Tongs’ functions include serving spaghetti, salad, cold meats, asparagus, bread and cheese, hamburgers and cooking larger items of food. “In mirror polished high quality stainless steel, these tongs are also really stylish,” notes Grunwerg’s marketing and PR coordinator, Sophie Newton.

Ahead of predictions for an increase in al fresco gatherings this summer (particularly with communal celebrations for the Queen’s 90th and the Olympics), Mastrad has adapted its acclaimed Express Tongs and introduced a new style that is ideal for barbecuing, as well as reaching into a hot oven. “These tongs are indispensible for al-fresco cooking where you can stand back from the barbie,” emphases Mastrad’s UK commercial director Andrew Geddes. Like the original Express Tongs, “They open and close simply by pressing with one hand, stand upright on their end to avoid contact with the surface – for cleanliness and hygiene,” he adds.

Meanwhile, Kuhn Rikon is showcasing its five piece BBQ Tool Set at Exclusively Housewares, including tongs, turner, fork and brushes, in an aluminium briefcase style carry-case, which, notes md, Edwards Margetts, makes a “an ideal gift for those that are serious about barbecuing.”

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Introducing exciting new mills for summer 2016, the new brightly coloured Luna and featured Sola CrushGrind® salt, pepper and spice mills. The ceramic mechanism/grinder is fully adjustable with over 12 settings from fine to coarse grain and is easy to fill as it has no spindle. With over 25 years’ experience in designing and producing mills, it is essential that every one of T&G mills looks great, functions well and stands the test of time. This is why T&G offer a lifetime mechanism guarantee on all mills.

T&G Tel: 01275 841841 Web: www.tg-woodware.com

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The new food prep range from Salter has everything you need to help create healthy and delicious meals quickly! Grate, slice and shred with the easy to use Mandolin and dry your fresh salad and veg with the Salad Spinner. Simply chop vegetables and fruit with both the Mini Chopper and Press Chopper. Food preparation made easy!

Salter Tel: 0161 934 2283 E-mail: sales@upgs.com Web: www.saltercookshop.com

LURCH Germany, well known for its wide range of Spiralizers for 20 years, is exhibiting in the UK for the first time. Besides showing its innovative manual kitchen machines, gadgets and tools, LURCH introduces THE TWISTER, a new fruit and vegetable corer. The TWISTER comes with four different stainless steel blades that core fruit and vegetables accurately while the core neatly twists around the skewer in spiral form. A must have and a perfect addition for all Spiralizer fans!

LURCH Tel.: +49 (0) 5121 – 74 991 0 E-mail: m.gierth@lurch.de Web: www.lurch.de

Bang on trend and a sumptuous addition to its vast tools and gadgets offering, Kitchen Craft have introduced a range of brass finish professional tools under their premium Master Class brand. Heat resistant up to 220°C and constructed from 18/0 high quality stainless steel, the range comprises a spoon, slotted spoon, soup ladle, slotted masher and a slotted turner an essential collection for the coolest kitchens in this seasons must have metallic.

Kitchen Craft Tel: 0121 604 1111 E-mail: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk Web: www.kitchencraft.co.uk

Circulon’s new cutting-edge range Ultimum will see the launch of an innovative collection of tools. Performing to the highest standards thanks to long lasting nylon heads and ergonomically designed handles for a comfortable grip, the tools all feature a handy hanging loop for tidy storage. The range includes items such as a slotted turner, a ladle, a spaghetti server and a cleaning brush. The heads on all Ultimum tools can withstand temperatures of up to 200°C. All tools are recommended for non-stick pans and are all dishwasher safe.

Meyer Group Web: www.circulon.uk.com

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Swiss, family-run Kuhn Rikon, currently celebrating its 90th year of operation, will launch its brand new BBQ Tool Set at Exclusively Housewares 2016 Stand number: 246. Perfect for summer, this new Kuhn Rikon stainless steel five-piece BBQ Tool Set is sleek and elegant in a durable cloth-lined aluminium easy-wipe clean case, which securely holds tools in place. With Swiss design, each tool is made from durable stainless steel and includes a 47cm fork, 47cm turner, 45cm tongs, a 47cm grill brush, and a 47cm silicone brush. All tools are dishwasher safe.

Kuhn Rikon Tel: 01902 458410 E-mail: sales@kuhnrikon.co.uk Web: www.kuhnrikon.co.uk

Add an Italian touch to your Saturday nights with the New Eddingtons Retro Pizza Scooter Cutter. The rotating stainless steel, non-stick wheels will cut through any loaded pizza, giving you bite-sized slices. Complete with handy kick-stand the retro pizza cutter is not only functional but can also add a bit of fun to any kitchen worktop. The Pizza Scooter cutter is available in a six-piece display unit, which contains two red, green and blue scooters. Alternatively the red can be purchased in single pieces.

Eddingtons Tel: 01488 686572 E-mail: sales@eddingtons.co.uk Web: www.eddingtons.co.uk

With its weighty feel and striking design the Monza corkscrew is the ultimate boys toy for those wishing to indulge their love of gadgets and wine! Its double lever action enables corks to be pulled out effortlessly and completely vertically so there is no breakage or damage to corks. It also features an integral foil cutter and bottle opener. Monza, along with a wider, comprehensive collection of corkscrews and wine accessories from Pulltex, is available from Falcon Products following the company’s recent distribution agreement.

Falcon Products Tel: 01706 224790

Tools and gadgets are a staple ingredient in the Kitchen Craft mix and with healthy eating at the fore, fruit and veg tools are top of everyone’s list. Items such as pineapple peelers, kiwi spoons, soft fruit peelers, corers and cherry pitters tackle those otherwise fiddly jobs for creating luscious fruit salads, whilst veggie aides such as avocado tools, bean slicers, pepper corers and, of course, spiralizers make it quick and easy to create crunchy salads, garnishes and veg dishes to make healthy eating the norm.

Kitchen Craft Tel: 0121 604 1111 E-mail: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk Web: www.kitchencraft.co.uk

A pioneer of applying photo-etching technology to graters, Microplane will continue to revolutionise the food preparation category with innovative new products at Spring Fair. Launches include the 5-in-1 Elite Box Grater, Garlic Cutter – engineered to transform garlic cloves. 2-in-1 Herb Mill – cuts fresh herbs with efficiency and precision - and Rotary Grater, featuring a unique conical design for easy grating.

Microplne Tel: Ross Harper on 01204 778594 E-mail: rharper@microplaneintl.com Web: www.microplaneintl.com

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Brabantia UK is all set to make a big statement at Exclusively Housewares, reflecting the brand’s commitment to interior design as well as sustainability. PH talked to David Slater, sales director for the UK and USA, about Brabantia’s ‘lifestyle’ evolution.

Lifestyle and life cycles Right: Food preparation and composting with Brabantia’s Tasty Colours and colourful waste disposal ranges.

Below: Brabantia’s David Slater.

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rabantia is not shy about getting noticed! Last year, it announced its collaboration with renowned designer, Orla Kiely by positioning a giant version of Orla’s new bin beside London Bridge. The scaled-up bin squeezed its way into Exclusively Housewares last June, and sales director, David Slater is keen to grab visitors’ attention at this year’s show in a similar fashion. “We’ll be creating some theatre to announce a major change to a big category,” he reveals.

Think colour, style and sustainable lifestyles – and keep your eyes peeled when visiting Exclusively this June.

The company has always shouted about its features and benefits (for example, see ‘Brabantia’s ad breaks’) but two years

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ago, it embraced a new approach to its new product development and communication. In 2014, ‘Designed for Living’ replaced Brabantia’s long established strapline, ‘Solid Company’, representing the company’s major shift to an interior style brand, creating and marketing lifestyle products from utility to kitchenware. New ceo, Tijn Van Elderen had commissioned “lots of research and focus groups in major markets, including the UK, asking consumers what they thought about the company and Brabantia products,” reports

Fresh air thinking The reception area at Brabantia UK’s office in Nailsea, Bristol displays a screen showing how much energy its solar panels are generating. It is one example of how the concept of environmental stewardship continues to be central to the company, which began by recycling metal into housewares. David reflects that, in 1919, Brabantia was established, “creating bread bins and canisters out of the metal left behind by the retreating German army in Europe.”

The company’s Love Nature campaign – including TV advertising that started in April, supported by social media and YouTube coverage – encourages ‘greener’ and cheaper alternative to tumble drying clothes. It also highlights Brabantia’s long-term commitment to help the organisation, WeForest to plant ‘the great green wall’ of trees across equatorial Africa. One tree is planted with every consumer purchase of a Brabantia rotary airer.

Brabantia’s initiative focuses on reforestation in Ethiopia, which has the local benefits of empowering communities and global benefits of slowing global warming (see www.weforest.org). There will also be another “major initiative” announced at Exclusively Housewares, says David.

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Brabantia’s ad breaks Tasked with establishing a little known brand in the UK from the 1970s, previous Brabantia md, John Lennon (who was awarded The Excellence in Housewares’ Honorary Achievement Award in 2007), initiated a proactive approach to consumer marketing that continues today. For example, in the 1970s and 80s, Diana Moran was an ambassador for Brabantia in its print advertisements (pictured with products such as ironing boards). Diana was best known as ‘The Green Goddess’, with her fitness slot on breakfast TV in the 80s.

Above: ‘Big’ news from Brabantia in 2015 included the company’s first licensed products, with ‘queen of prints,’ Orla Kiely.

genuine, relevant and honest views to their fans."

Brabantia’s current consumer engagement includes competitions on Instagram, which David recognises, is “another way of getting people involved, including consumers and home-owners of the future, raising the profile, not just of the brand, but of the sector.” Consumer print advertising remains core, and in addition to home interest magazines such as Elle Decoration, the brand is “now looking at communicating with a wider audience,” says David. This included Bella magazine, particularly as Brabantia’s offering has recently widened to include its more accessibly priced Tasty Colours

Looking ahead

UK sales director, David Slater. It was very clear that products were respected for their longevity, but there were no strong reasons to replace products that work, with designs such as stainless steel bins remaining classics.

Hence the research prompted the company to provide reasons for consumers to buy into new products, with more elements of design and decoration.

However, mindful of the environment, new packaging reminds consumers of the capacity for recycling, the company uses recycled materials and works towards ‘Cradle to Cradle’ sustainable product certification for many products. The programme assesses products’ material health, material reutilisation, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Since its first certification (of the 30L and 40L Flatback bin in 2014) subsequent ‘Cradle to Cradle’ products include breadbins, and others are going through the certification process, explains David. (See also: ‘Fresh

David cites some trends and developments that are influencing Brabantia’s product development and business practises: Global urbanisation - “More and more people are moving out of rural environments and there is more pressure on housing, which is resulting in smaller homes in many places.”

Single person households - “These are increasing, despite the fact that properties are becoming less affordable and younger people often live with parents for much longer.”

Recycling - “Whether imposed by council or a sense of ethics, consumers need to be able to separate waste.”

Colours – “Because our products last, we want colours that are on trend rather than ‘trendy’ (following a short term fashion).”

The rise of online shopping and home delivery – “Probably over a third of our products are home delivered, which has considerations for packaging.”

Retail support – Besides operational support, “Stores want help to inspire customers with innovation and theatre with our display stands and point of sale.” Recognising its “vibrant independent base,” Brabantia created Platinum Partners, providing product previews for some of its outstanding independent stockists.

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Injecting colour and style into kitchens and interiors is, of course, a large part of Brabantia’s mission. This will be a focus of a Love Colour Campaign from the end of September, including TV advertising, video on demand, social media and print. Having food preparation products. The new range been an early social media adopter for also acknowledges a growing “younger housewares PR, Brabantia now works with market,” reflects David, providing “more a selection of bloggers who are, in David’s opportunities to buy into the brand.” words: “Social network influencers with a Meanwhile, developments at the “top large following – consumers look to them end” of Brabantia’s portfolio continue with for ideas on how to decorate their the brand’s collaboration with designer, homes.” Aime Southgate, creative director Orla Kiely. New Orla designs and product from Montage Communications (which categories are due for launch at next manages Brabantia’s year’s Ambiente – Below: Thumbs up for social media activity) hence more brand promotion - the winning image adds that carefully opportunities for (utilising Brabantia’s chosen bloggers are style as well as heart symbol) in a recent Love Colour “brand ambassadors” function in the Instagram competition. that “offer kitchen and home.

Show business Brabantia has exhibited at every Exclusively Housewares since the show launched in 2001, and is the company’s only UK trade show. Ambiente is the stage for the Dutch brand’s first international launches for the year, followed by Chicago’s International Home +Housewares Show.

Small electricals under the Brabantia brand (distributed by Stylco) will be showcased at their second Exclusively Electrical show (running alongside Exclusively Housewares, June 14-15, Islington Business Design Centre). For more about Exclusively Electrical and the SDA market, see PH’s sister publication, Progressive Electrical.

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What’s Cooking?

For the best dressed table?

PH asked four retailers for bestsellers for the tabletop (for indoor or outdoor drinking and eating) covering any sorts of tableware, oven to tableware and table accessories.

Amanda Hinton, owner, K is for kitchen, Wallington Kitchenware shop that also sells ready meals and Italian ice-cream and holds events in its demo kitchen (a showcase for a kitchen designer, and for Aga)

Country Ticking Tablecloths from Walton & Co These lovely 100% cotton are really popular in Suffolk Grey, Dorset Red and Cornish Blue. They wash and iron beautifully.

Zuperzozial from Forma House

Made from bamboo and cornstarch, this tableware is biodegradable but can go in the dishwasher. The wonderful salad bowls and very tactile and a very good price point.

Beakers from Rice

The whole concept of Rice is to team up melamine with ceramic and make your table look fun. The melamine beakers are good quality and come in loads of colours (with a two-tone exterior and interior) and designs from chickens to stars.

Folklore from Wild & Wolf

The eclectic Folklore Enamel range includes lovely bowls and beakers, with ‘mix and match’ designs that include foxes and trees. While enamel is traditional, the range is also stylish, different, and great for outdoor use.

Apollia Square Oven to Table Dish from ICTC

We sell these in red, white and blue and get lots of great feedback from customers. They are fired at such a high temperature that they are almost non-stick.

Napkins from Caspari

There are so many beautiful designs to choose from

Top right: Fun Beakers from Rice - add some colour and interest to dinner times.

and our current selection includes butterflies, elephants and lobsters.

Right: Folklore from Wild & Wolf fuses the traditional with contemporary styling to add something quite unique to the table.

Sarah Wood, director, Trevor Mottram, Tunbridge Wells An award winning, well-stocked 40-year old cookshop situated in The Pantiles, the town’s elegant Georgian colonnade.

Stoneware Deep Rectangular Dish from Le Creuset Paper Napkins from PPD Placemats from ASA Konitz White Coffee Cups and Saucers from AIM Brands UK Feeling Cutlery from Guzzinni

This has got bigger handles and is deeper – good for lasagne, vegetable dishes and bakes.

People trust the brand.

Lots of designs that can liven up a table for little cost – and no washing and ironing.

These are modern looking and come in loads of colours, as well as being inexpensive.

Simple white cups never go out of fashion and all the shapes go well for latte, cappuccino, tea and coffee.

There is a good range of colours that are distinctive for indoor or outdoor use. You can also make kids’ sets.

Trays from Ary

These beautiful Scandinavian birch wood trays come in various designs. They also go in the dishwasher, which everybody loves!

Left: Looking for a modern twist to the traditonal placemat? Look no further - ASA provide the perfect accompaniament to any table setting.

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Right: Funky designs and fresh colours - these Feeling cutlery sets from Guzzinni are great for both indoor and outdoor dining.

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Karen Hayes, co-owner, Hebden Cook & Coffee Company, Hebden Bridge Small independent cookware shop situated in this beautiful traditional Pennine market town. Owned and run by two friends who took over the business in 2013.

Mugs From Dunoon

High quality product made in the UK complete with gift box- an ideal present too.

CrushGrind® Sola salt and pepper mills from T&G Cork Back Placemats and Coasters from Kitchen Craft Glassware From Dartington

CrushGrind are good quality mills in many designs that are an attractive addition to any table.

Café Ole and Café Stal Cafetieres from Grunwerg Yorkshire Tea Teapot From Taylors of Harrogate

Glass and classic stainless steel designs, which compliment

There is a wide range of designs with something to suit most customers (including the popular dog designs). These are also hardwearing.

Good price point and a glass to suit all occasions.

the table at the end of an evening’s entertainment!

Good pouring teapot- served with Yorkshire tea of course.

Right: Spice up your meal and pep up your table with T&G’S Sola Salt and Pepper Mills - a functional and colourful addition to any table.

Right: Perfect for that ‘after dinner’ coffee! Bring some style to the table with Grunwerg’s range of cafetieres.

Dominic Clarke, co-owner, Retro Cookshop, Deal Service focused, small Independent family run cookshop with 30 years of experience, and recent Best Rising Star 16 winner.

Sandy Bay Butter Dish from Lesser & Pavey

This is a really nice design fitting in with our area.

Kilner Handled Mason Jars from The Rayware Group Master Class Coloured Salt and Pepper mills from Kitchen Craft Deal Mugs from Norfolk China

The new summer pattern gives a nice look backed up with Kilner’s strong brand name for quality.

Price & Kensington Two and Six Cup Coloured Teapots from The Rayware Group Kilner 5L Drink Dispensers from The Rayware Group

Great size for one person or a family in colours to match customers’ kitchens.

Bright, colourful additions to the table, these come in a range of sizes for all different customer needs.

These local mugs are a great reminder of someone’s visit to Deal or gift for a friend.

These come in a great range of colours and are very versatile – for the party table or outdoors for a bbq.

Left: Lesser Pavey’s Sandy Bay Butter Dish brings a touch of the sea to the table !

Right: With a choice of colours and sizes, you’ll be sure to cover all bases with Price & Kensington’s Coloured Teapots - afternoon tea anyone?

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M by Mikasa presents the Whiteware collection: classic style is given a contemporary edge for the modern lifestyle. Elegant white pieces have clean, distinctive lines and are made in strengthened vitrified porcelain for a premium look with durability. Perfect for creating a neutral yet distinctive table setting, M by Mikasa Whiteware pairs perfectly with organic materials such as slate and cotton accessories.

Creative Tops Tel: 01536/207710 Web: www.creative-tops.com

Alfi, a luxury brand established in 1914 in Wertheim, Germany, is at the forefront of high-quality insulated carafes and has only recently been launched in the UK. Alfi’s impressive collection has something for everyone, whether timeless and elegant, bright and colourful or simple and practical, the variety of sophisticated colours and materials are right for any occasion and location.

The design-oriented insulated carafes, such as the pictured Kugel collection are perfect for everyday use or that extra special occasion.

BHL Group Tel: 0113 2016738 E-mail: websales@bhlgroup.co.uk Web: www.bhlgroup.co.uk

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

International Innovation Company Tel: 01299 250480 E-mail: sales.uk@iicbrands.com

Give your beverages an extra touch of elegance with the new Limited Edition Metallic Pet Mugs from Cambridge. Each mug features a gold coloured, cute pet design and is finished off with a gold handle for that extra look of class.

Cambridge Tel: 0161 934 2283 E-mail: sales@upgs.com Web: www.upgs.com

Prestige’s Vintage range of traditionally styled non-porous ceramics makes the perfect statement at the centre of the kitchen table. With its eye-catching design in blue or red, the range is stain-resistant, so it doesn’t absorb moisture or odours and keeps its appearance for longer. A clever stackable design featured on the baker and casserole dishes makes them easy to store. The range also comprises a flan dish and a two-piece Ramekin Set. All items are suitable for the dishwasher and available in blue or red.

Meyer Group Web: www.prestige.co.uk.

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Providing a stylish yet practical centrepiece for any dining table, Pyrex’s Ceramic Impressions oven to tableware collection is the perfect cooking partner for sweet or savoury dishes. Oven proof up to 250°C and available in a variety of sizes, shapes and colour tones of ice white, deep red and ocean blue. This ceramic collection will certainly stand out when on display, providing the perfect option for customers looking to buy gifts for foodie friends or family.

Pyrex Tel: 01564 786 030 E-mail: contact.pyrexuk@intlcookware.com Web: www.pyrexuk.com

Whether it’s dining indoors or al fresco, summer or winter, Artesà will be at the heart of the bestdressed tables. Always embracing current trends from rustic presentation, to sophisticated serving and gourmet sharing, the multiple award-winning brand covers a beautiful blend of crafted natural materials, which is both functional and striking. A host of summer launches will include some exquisite new Artesà items centred around serving such as a marble pinch pot/serving set, marble wine cooler, marble and mango wood cheese board set, mini copper serve pans and slate and copper serving sets.

Kitchen Craft Tel: 0121 604 1111 E-mail: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk Web: www.kitchencraft.co.uk Made from high quality 18/10 stainless steel, mirrorpolished for an extra shine, the new Stellar Winchester cutlery set will bring a touch of eternal elegance to any dinner table. Stylish and practical, with enticing curves that are endearing to the eye, and with handles that nestle comfortably in the hand, this timeless cutlery is available as individual pieces as well as in 24, 48 and 58 piece sets. The essential items ensure you can follow table etiquette when laying your table with contemporary sophistication.

Horwood Tel: 0117 940 0000 E-mail: sales@horwood.co.uk

Quality, durability and value for money define BHL’s newest brand, Arcopal.

Produced by ARC International, this enticing collection of highly resilient drinkware and tableware sets are dishwasher resistant and designed to last for generations. The Arcopal range includes both plain and decorated tableware sets that feature classic combined with sophisticated designs, such as the pictured Adriel dinner set. In addition, Arcopal’s affordable price points make it an attractive choice for all housewares retailers.

BHL Group Tel: 0113 2016738 E-mail: websales@bhlgroup.co.uk Web: www.bhlgroup.co.uk

They say you eat with your eyes, well nothing epitomises this more than tableware hand crafted from genuine natural Welsh slate. Welsh Slate’s ‘Fine’ collection, which is as practical as it is naturally beautiful, comprises plates, trays and serving platters, is being further enhanced with chamfered edges which make the items appear to float above the table, helping to take the visual as well as the taste sensation to new heights.

Luxury Housewares Tel: 01200 858858 E-mail: info@luxure-housewares.com

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The stunning BIA Spyro design from The DRH Collection mixes together colour, pattern, shape and finish and covers a selection of bowl sizes, dipping dishes, plates and teapots.

Available in an array of colours, Spyro’s design is amazingly detailed – the complex overlapping arcs and lines are neatly off set by the tactile waves debossed on to the outside of each piece. It really brings items, like the teapot, to life!

DRH Tel: 020 7249 0710 Web: www.thedrhcollection.com

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Sara Page’s new painterly place mat and coaster designs are Tapas and Balsamic (pictured) – inspired by the condiments on the kitchen shelf, vinegar and tapas ingredients. Pools of colour from the artist’s palette, bursts of orange, soft khaki greens and indigo black so they compliment today’s artisan ceramics, and modern dining surfaces. Moulded melamine, felt backed made in Britain.

Sara Page design Tel: 07709219133 Web: www.sarapagedesign.co.uk

The Durobor brand from Tradestock brings stylish, functional versatility to the table and some inspiring new introductions, as part of a wider summer launch, offer even greater choice for spectacular tabletop presentation. Durobor are masters at producing beautifully designed multifunctional glasses, which create impact when serving both drinks and food and the new Gem range is the epitome of this on-trend concept. In a distinctive chunky style with a contemporary cut the Gem tumbler will add a spectacular touch to casual or formal dining settings.

Tradestock Tel: 01823 661717 E-mail: sales@tradestockltd.co.uk Web: www.tradestockltd.co.uk

Luminarc embraces family-life and creates tasteful products that are built for everyday use and designed to last. BHL has expanded its range of quality Luminarc products for 2016 including the Friends Time Bistro tableware collection. The plates are tastefully decorated with contemporary and timeless pizza, pasta and steak designs. A further addition to the drinkware range are the Fruity Energy glasses which are fun and fresh. They are decorated with etched fruits to add character to every kitchen.

BHL Group Tel: 0113 2016738 E-mail: websales@bhlgroup.co.uk Web: www.bhlgroup.co.uk

Inspired by classic blue and white enamelware, Canteen is a pure white vitrified porcelain collection featuring an under-glaze cobalt blue band, offering high quality, strength and durability. The nostalgic appearance of enamelware combined with the refinement of glossy white porcelain offers a range that will always look fresh. The range comprises a comprehensive collection of plates and bowls in a selection of sizes, an impressive range of breakfast essentials, plus a host of serveware and accessories, all dishwasher, microwave and oven-to-table safe.

Fairmont & Main Tel: 01924 848300 E-mail: sales@fairmont.co.uk

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From the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh who was a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist - a designer in the post-impressionist movement, and a representative of the Art Nouveau in the UK until 1928. His work is distinctive and is now captured by Lesser & Pavey with brand new designs for a high quality range of tableware. Feayired is a small selection from this comprehensive range of high quality tableware that includes three different trays, mugs, cup with saucer, all presented in co-ordinating packaging.

Lesser & Pavey Tel: 01322 279225 Web: www.leonardo.co.uk

The Summerhouse™ ‘Atlantic’ range is a fresh and striking new edition to the classic coastal look. Featuring its signature hand drawn stripe design, the extensive range of outdoor living and picnicking solutions have been fused with a range of watercolour tableware, recycled glass effect drinkware and ceramic-style melamine to create a mix and match eclectic look.

Navigate Tel: 01279 653249 E-mail: sales@navigate.ltd.uk Web: www.navigate.ltd.co.uk

2016 is an exciting year for Portmeirion Group with two of its best-selling collections marking impressive milestones. Spode’s Blue Italian celebrates its 200th anniversary with a stunning anniversary collection and new design, Giallo. The Sophie Conran for Portmeirion range celebrates its 10th anniversary with a beautiful collection of mugs each featuring a delightful design. A variety of new introductions will also join the portfolio alongside three new designs – Dandelion Clocks by Sanderson for Portmeirion, Vintage Kellogg’s Sunrise and Enchanted Tree.

Portmeirion Group Tel: 01782 744721 E-mail: homesales@portmeiriongroup.com Web: www.portmeiriongroup.com

Only Corelle dinnerware is made from Vitrelle® glass, a unique threelayer glass that makes it highly chip and break resistant, yet lightweight and stackable to fit easily into cupboards. Available in round and square shapes and in over 50 different patterns, you’ll find the one (or more) design to meet the right occasion. Corelle – irresistibly resistant.

World Kitchen Tel: 07769 150 889 (Michael Smith) Web: www.worldkitchen.com (Exclusively Housewares Stand 234)

The Coupe Stack Champagne Tower is a show-stopping display using six unique glasses. Simply stack the glasses one on top of the other, pop the champagne cork and pour. The six glasses can be filled with a full 75cl bottle of champagne. Complete with Champagne napkin and coasters presented in a contemporary and elegant gift box the Coupe Stack not only makes a great gift but also the perfect centrepiece for any party or get together with friends and family.

Eddingtons Tel: 01488 686572 E-mail: sales@eddingtons.co.uk Web: www.eddingtons.co.uk

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products The new Russell Hobbs 40L Square Sensor Bins are a necessity for any home. The sensors make waste disposal even more hygienic, simply wave your hand over the sensor and the lid automatically opens with no need for contact! It makes scraping your plates cleaner and simpler and emptying the bag is hassle-free with its easy to remove lid. Available in three colours: black, white and red – this is a stylish addition to any kitchen.

Russell Hobbs Tel: 0161 934 2283 Web: homewares.russellhobbs.com

Le’Xpress from Kitchen Craft is the quintessential brand for embracing a love of tea and coffee and this summer’s new additions instantly fill the demand for the latest hot trends in this sector. With a 1.1L borosilicate jug it has the capacity for eight cups, and the steel mesh filter means no messy papers. Slow Brew is best enjoyed in one of several new double walled glasses, maybe the espresso or latte, and with coffee taken from one of the accompanying new copper finish beverage storage tins!

Kitchen Craft Tel: 0121 604 1111 E-mail: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk Web: www.kitchencraft.co.uk

The new ‘Elements’ collection takes Denby’s ethos for design, quality and strength and makes it simple and affordable to all. Made in England, ‘Elements’ features iconic Denby shapes, made from high quality stoneware in four contemporary new colour ways; Green, Light Grey, Blue and Natural. The collection of essential and multifunctional dining items includes Plates, Bowls, Mugs and a useful Serving Bowl.

Denby Tel: 01773 740715 E-mail: julie.whittingham@denby.co.uk Web: www.denby.co.uk Exclusively Housewares Stand 352

Inject a bit of colour and quirkiness to your home this summer with the new BRITA Fun filter jugs. Available in four vibrant colours - Lime, Purple, Pink and Blue - the BRITA Fun has a compact, handle-less design and innovative rocker lid. With a 0.5L capacity and MAXTRA water filtration it is a stylish addition to any dining table, whether inside or outdoors.

BRITA UK Tel: 01869 365810 E-mail: tradeenquiries@brita.co.uk Web: www.brita.co.uk

Meadow Bugs is a pretty stoneware collection for afternoon tea, showcasing a fresh design of vibrant flora and bustling fauna. The delicate illustrations are combined with unique and intricate details in product shapes, like rustic inner ribbing in mugs. Charming bumblebees, butterflies and ladybirds with colourful wild flowers decorate each piece. Showcasing dusty pinks and blues with sunshine yellows and little pops of red, this collection evokes the joy of a blossoming meadow.

Creative Tops Tel: 01536 207756 E-mail: press@creative-tops.com Web: www.creative-tops.com

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Go healthy with the new Salter NutriTwist, an easy to use personal stick blender that makes keeping a healthy lifestyle simple!

Whip up extra tasty smoothies and juices in next to no time, as well as soups and salsas using the powerful two-speed settings. Included is a 600ml capacity BPA-free bottle so you can stay healthy on the move.

Salter Tel: 0161 934 2283 E-mail: sales@upgs.com Web: www.saltercookshop.com

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products The new Stellar Rocktanium fry pan collection delivers some of the toughest non-stick on the chopping block, and yet thanks to a revolutionary new titanium-based formula – Quantanium – is free from PFOA; What’s more – the distinctive “stone” finish nonstick coating is scratch-resistant and guaranteed for an impressive five years. The range comprises of five heavy-duty frying pans, ranging in size from 20cm to 30cm, and has been created from thick aluminium for perfect heat distribution – avoiding those tricky hot spots.

Horwood Tel: 0117 940 0000 E-mail: sales@horwood.co.uk

The new Boss to Go from Sage, with huge attention to detail and superior design will make your smoothies, faster better and smoother this year. A unique Smooth Edge Tumbler means great smoothies whether you’re at home or on the go. Other features include a powerful 1,000 watt motor and high velocity ProKinetix® blade meaning results are 42% finer than many other blenders.

Sage Appliances Tel: 0808 178 1650 E-mail: customerservice@sageappliances.co.uk

From V&A, the Encaustic Tiles mugs combine Fleur de Lys and petal patterns with a striking black and white colour palette.

Taken from the V&A archives, the geometric patterns are inspired by encaustic earthenware tiles made in Staffordshire in the 19th century. V&A revives these classic designs, styling them across modern shapes of squat can mugs and also espresso mugs, which are available in a set of four and presented in a luxury gift box.

Creative Tops Tel: 01536 207756 E-mail: press@creative-tops.com Web: www.creative-tops.com

Dress your table to impress with the new BRITA Fill&Serve Mind, a stylish water filter carafe that adds a touch of elegance to any table. Available in four colours - Teal, Graphite and Berry. Why not serve up freshly filtered BRITA water as a healthy alternative at dinner time.

With innovative MicroDisc technology, the filter effectively reduces chlorine but leaves in minerals for great taste. Less plastic waste and save you money.

BRITA UK Tel: 01869 365810 E-mail: tradeenquiries@brita.co.uk Web: www.brita.co.uk

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Brabantia (UK) Limited Blackfriars Road Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4SB

Tel. 01275 810600 Fax 01275 810191 Email sales.uk@brabantia.com

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