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Meanwhile, Salamander Cookshop is bringing cookware to life with its events, including a cake decorating competition led by a Great British Bake Off contestant. Turn to pages 20-53 to see the whole lineup of amazing finalists for The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2022, across all the product, supplier, and retailer categories, including the stunning Excellence in Retail Display Awards (pages 24-25). The level of entries and submissions was of an incredibly high standard across the board. As always, the EIH Awards is a huge industry effort. Huge thanks to all the suppliers who nominated retailers, and all those that submitted entries. Thanks too to the large number of retailers who participated in the product judging process (online and our round table in-person judging of three special awards categories), including Lakeland, John Lewis, Next, Robert Dyas, Borough Kitchen, Harrods, Divertimenti, Potters, Harts of Stur, Trevor Mottram, Upstairs Downstairs and Hargreaves & Son, to name just a few. We asked a few judges to reveal their fantasy housewares product plus their ‘one wish’ to boost the retail scene, making absorbing reading on pages 74-76. Congratulations to all the EIH 2022 finalists, and we look forward to welcoming everyone at the big celebration on October 5.

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Can I admit to a favourite retailer category in The Excellence in Housewares Awards? After 22 years of being part of these very special industry accolades, I am going to confess. Out of all the fabulous categories, I find the Excellence in Retailer Initiative Award truly fascinating. Very often reflecting the times and always demonstrating creativity and ingenuity, initiatives over the years have been awe-inspiring. This year’s finalists are no exception (see page 26). They include Aldiss’ devotion to bringing the shopfloor to life online with its tours.changingseasonally360-degreeBuyMeOnceand Dinghams both presented alternatives to the impulse buying that is often associated with Black Friday last November. Simple and engaging, Frankie & Johnny’s Friday Quiz asks customers to guess a mystery housewares product. Next up, Garsons’ 150th anniversary celebrations included a thoughtful anniversary product range with bespoke artwork on a tea towel, as well as cups and water bottles. With the rising cost of living, Lakeland is addressing consumer searches for advice with its well-timed Spend Smart, Live Well campaign. When it came to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Potters Cookshop’s community celebrations included cream teas and popup stalls outside the shop for young entrepreneurs and local start-ups.

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WHAT’S INSIDE 20 68 17 78 6274PROGRESSIVE HOUSEWARES05 CONTENTS Wednesday 5 October 2022. Royal Lancaster Hotel, London Book your tickets today at Max-Tickets.net #HousewaresAwards22 6-13 News 15 BHETA news 17 Bira news 19 Holly Wilson’s From the frontline 20-55 Excellence AwardsHousewaresin2022: The finalists’ pages 59 Advertorial: Strix 61 What’s new? 62-63 POC talks Fackelmannto 66-67 Advertorial: UK Juicers 68-71 Licensing focus 74-76 Food for thought: Judges’ wishes 78-79 Market focus: Bakeware 80 What’s new? 82-84 Visibility pages 85 Shelf portrait: The Whisk,KitchenDublin

Thrilled to be EIH finalists

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The EIH22 Award winners will be revealed at the glittering Awards night on October 5 at the Royal Lancaster London. To book tickets go to Max-Tickets.net or call Claire Hollick at Create Events on 01183 340085. The finalists are featured from pages 20-55.

Jeremy’s wok stars

Also at IFA, Tower from RKW will showcase a huge range of SDAs including Vortx and Vizion Air Fryers, floorcare, garment care and the Party range of carnival themed appliances. Tower celebrates its 110th birthday at IFA, launching new coordinated kitchen appliance collection, Heritage and Solitaire.

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Below: Jeremy Pang and Joe Swash with woks from the School of Wok range.

Above: Gastroback’s Air Fryer & Pizza Oven.

Product and retailer finalists of the Excellence in Housewares Awards (EIH) 2022 have been celebrating since the Awards announcements on HousewaresNews.net.

First-time finalist for the Multiple or Small Group Retailer of the Year, Jason Moran, managing director of Season Cookshop in London enthused: “We are over the moon. It is humbling indeed to know the efforts of our team of cooks and chefs over the past decade has been recognised by such an esteemed body.”

In the Excellence in Retail Initiative Award for its 360 online tours, Aldiss of Fakenham’s trading director Tina Barkway commented: “To be a finalist is testament to all the team that put such effort and commitment into making each 360-filming session work.”

At Dreamfarm (from Forma House), Cate McDermott, marketing manager is elated, saying: “We are absolutely thrilled that we have been chosen as finalists not just once but six times over – how incredible!” Looking forward to “an amazing Awards night,” Ultimate Products’ sales director Jenny Stewart stated: “We’re absolutely delighted to receive this recognition for our incredible brands following a year of continuous innovation andNewdevelopment.”totheEIHAwards, Julian de Segundo, director of Savernake Knives acknowledged: “This confirms for us that we are on to a good thing with our design led, British made DNA range, which is very encouraging.”

At Harts of Stur, managing director Graham Hart also appreciates the industry’s recognition, reflecting: “This year has been a hard year for everyone at Harts with the passing of my father Philip, but all have worked their socks off to support one another, and these nominations are well deserved."

Marcus Lux, head of Gastroback export and business development, said the company was extremely proud to be back and participating in such a vibrant and prestigious show. “This will give our customers the opportunity to see our whole line-up of products including the latest like the Air Fryer and Pizza Oven as well as proven best sellers like our espresso machines and coffee makers, kettles and toasters,” he explained. “We will also have live kitchen demonstrations and we are really looking forward to welcoming back our customers to Berlin.”

POC at Autumn Fair Autumn Fair (NEC Birmingham September 4-7) is partnering with Products of Change to deliver a series of one-on-one and group educational sessions and workshops for attendees as part of its Power of One campaign. The latter aims to empower and energise retailers and consumers to change the future of retail. Products of Change (POC) is a membership network, educational platform, and content hub curated by experts across multiple disciplines within sustainability and the consumer products industries to inform change across business. Through its partnership with Products of Change, Autumn Fair will be offering visitors a ‘how to’ element to facilitate the implementation of sustainability measures at retail and across product categories.

Above: It is a nail-biting wait until the trophy winners are revealed.

Autumn Fair’s uniquesourcing kitchenwareTableware, and home textiles will be among SeptemberBirminghamFairsectorDesignfeaturedproductsinthe&SourceatAutumn((NEC4-7).Bringing the international sourcing market to the UK, Design & Source will highlight ethical and sustainable manufacturers. The show will host the first ever Zimbabwe Pavilion. Other represented countries include China, Ghana, India, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Tunisia, and Turkey. All Design & Source exhibitors have certification guaranteeing that their products are compliant with UK and Europe quality standards and that they can facilitate high and low minimum order quantities.

Above: Collaborative Craft Projects is exhibiting in Autumn Fair’s Zimbabwe Pavilion.

Welcome back to Berlin Premium German electricals manufacturer Gastroback is showcasing its full range of product in Berlin at the IFA – the global tech show for consumer and home electronics – from September 2-6 (Hall 6.1). This will be the first time in three years that the show has been held face-to-face.

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Among the happy retailers, Lisa Rutherford, category lead Cookshop, John Lewis & Partners enthused: “The John Lewis team is delighted to be nominated again this year. It's been an unprecedented couple of years and trade is hard fought for retailers. We are especially excited to have recognition for our branches in terms of look and feel and retail Similarly,training.”Voisins’head of marketing Sarah Sacriste commented on behalf of the Jersey store (in the line-up for Best Department Store – Independent): “What an absolute honour to be nominated as a finalist for the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2022! The past few years have been a challenge to say the least so being shortlisted alongside so many brilliant retailers and to be recognised for all our hard work really does make it all worth it.”

The launch of Jeremy Pang’s new School of Wok cast iron wok by Dexam coincided with the new ITV series Jeremy Pang’s Asian Kitchen. In the programme, Jeremy inspires home cooks to try more Chinese and Asian recipes themselves, proving that delicious Asian food does not just have to come from a local takeaway. He tutors wannabe ‘wok star’ Joe Swash using products from the School of Wok by Dexam range.

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Pebbly’s no plastic mission

The latter includes the Pebbly compost bin (also part of the Exclusively Trend area) which “looks nice so people want to leave it out,” notedHavingNicolas.been a surfer for many years before founding Pebbly with his wife Amy, Nicolas is very aware of the degradation caused by waste plastic. However, he emphasises the importance of finding planet-friendlier solutions that also make life easier, stating: “It’s important sustainabilitythatdoesn’tbecomeachore.”Pebbly’sproducts-nowdistributedbyTradestockintheUK-includestackablestoragecontainers,as “more and more people are buying loose products such as pasta, nuts and rice.” The cotton bag which forms the packaging for the Pebbly breadbin is designed to be a bread bag, which consumers can use when they shop for loose loaves.”

The Exclusively Show 2022 (Business Design Centre, Islington June 14-15) saw footfall 28% up on last year and ahead of many pre-pandemic shows, with enthusiastic feedback from exhibitors, retail buyers and media visitors.

“We are sorry to see Bob go and wish him all the very best,” stated Alastair Fisher, director of Taylors Eye Witness. Welcoming Christian to the team, Alastair said: “Christian is very widely known and respected in the housewares industry, and it’s great to have him on board.” Christian and Bob at Exclusively. Strix reinvents the boil Exciting launches at Exclusively included the world’s first cordless, auto-switch off induction hob top kettle. The Visione kettle has been developed by Strix - the global leader in kettle safety controls – under the Laica brand, which Strix acquired in 2019. The prototype for Visione by Laica has already been awarded the German Design Award and Red Dot Design Award 2022.

Above: The industry came together at Exclusively.

Bob hands reins to Christian After 21 years at Taylors Eye Witness, Bob Gaterall retired as South East area manager at the end of June. Bob handed over the area to Christian Derbyshire, having said a fond farewell to many of his customers during Exclusively.

“Exclusively 2022 was a fabulous event with lots of energy and excitement throughout,” commented Will Jones, chair of Exclusively and chief operating officer of BHETA. “Coming on the back of a tough two years, this is particularly welcome, and provides great evidence for how much the electricals, tabletop and housewares sectors enjoy face-to-face contact andHighlightingnetworking.”the“great support from the whole industry,” Will reported: “We delivered our busiest ever international Meet the Buyer event with retailers coming from all over the globe including USA and South Africa. This is especially pleasing in the context of Covid and Brexit – clearly, international retailers are still keen on doing business with UK suppliers.

“The trend areas had more retailers booked on Trend Tours and Trend Talks than ever before and enjoyed very high levels of engagement. The brand showcase played host to literally hundreds of media visitors and influencers and included a very well-attended product launch by Swan, working with top cleanfluencer Lynsey Crombie, the Queen of Clean.

The trend for celebrity chef partnerships has now evolved into the wine glass market, thanks to the successful collaboration between EP Brands, wine expert Olly Smith and Stölzle Lausitz. EP Brands used Exclusively as a platform to showcase its collaboration with Olly and Stölzle Lausitz, holding two hugely popular wine tasting events during the show. Olly’s three ranges include an everyday drinking collection called Charm, designed for midweek ‘cooking dinner at home’ nights; a dining collection Exuberance,calledwhich aims to add to the experience of having friends over for dinner, plus the soon to be launched premium range, Splendour for when you want to treat yourself to some ‘finesse in a glass’. Steve Platt, md at EP Brands told PH that the retail reaction to the collection has been strong. He is looking forward to the “further evolution of the project” and sees definite scope for more collections with Olly including cocktail glasses. The ranges are among The Licensing Award finalists (page 47). Exclusively.

“Visione is totally unique, and it is great for both safety and sustainability,” explained Laverne Eldridge, marketing manager, highlighting the kettle’s features.

Above: Strix’s marketing manager Laverne Eldridge holding the Laica Visione kettle with category manager Graeme Rodger at Exclusively.

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Above: Pebbly’s Nicolas Roque at Exclusively.

Above: Dreamfarm's Kelly Burrows and founder Alex Gransbury with Lakeland's Philippa Simons and Martin Rayner at Exclusively.

“The Launchpad area for break-through suppliers also had its best year with some excellent feedback from exhibitors, while new show features such as the wine tastings with Olly Smith and Jeremy Pang’s video creation proved super popular.” Will revealed: “Given the visitor numbers and the evident success of show events and features, it’s fantastic, but not surprising that we had record re-bookings for 2023 before the show had even ended.” www.exclusivelyshows.co.uk. EP Brands raises a glass with Olly Smith

“Visione’s patented Dry Shut Off (DSO) mechanism ensures the plate on the product lifts automatically if the boils.”whenliftskettleinductionisplacedonthehobbutwithnowaterinit.Athermalsensornexttotheplatesensestheexcesstemperatureandautomaticallytriggersthesamemechanismthattheplatethewater

Showcasing the Pebbly range at the Exclusively Show, the French brand’s co-founder Nicolas Roque says his mission is to “eliminate plastic waste in kitchen housewares, reduce food waste and provide innovative zero waste solutions.”

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Having announced a new UK distribution partnership, HAUS showcased Vacu Vin’s invigorated product range at the recent Exclusively show.“We’ve chosen to collaborate with HAUS because we share the same passion for food, drinks and products which enhance the culinary journey with high performance and look beautiful in the home,” commented Michiel Rodrigues Pereira, chief operating officer at Vacu Vin. “With almost 20 years of experience, HAUS is a reliable and known distributor with the right network of knowledgeable and enthusiastic retailers.”

Above: Housewares stockist Born in Scotland is part of the Glasgow Loves Local gift card scheme.

Great mix for INDX show

Overall attendance was up 8% at July’s Home & Gift in Harrogate compared to last year’s show, with 56% of its visitors attending the show for the first time. Moreover, 20% of the visitors to the show were VIP buyers with an average spend of over £1m.

Events include keynote speakers and a Sustainability Catwalk, with a BLE and Products of Change (POC) Sustainability Café. “Through partnerships with Products of Change, Licensing International, Black Lives Matter Licensing as well as Junk Kouture and many more brands, all aspects of the day three programme will aim to educate, inspire and invite action within the brand licensing community,” explains Anna Knight, svp of Licensing, Informa Markets. See page 68-71.

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Housewares worth over £6,200 at retailwhich were donated to In Kind Direct by exhibitors at The Exclusively Show - are now helping to improve lives around the UK.

Above: Exclusively exhibitors holding some of their donations, pictured with Exclusively and BHETA’s Steve Richardson and In Kind Direct’s Eva Learner.

Simon Maghnagi, commercial director at Forma House described a “lovely party vibe,” while Jackie Piper, founder of Designed In Colour reflected: “Harrogate Home & Gift is a unique event - the timing, setting and the atmosphere of it make it feel like a combination of a summer garden party and a trade show.”

Donations are changing lives

HAUS partners with Vacu Vin

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Glasgow Loves Local Housewares retailers are among over 700 businesses signed up to accept the Glasgow Loves Local card, part of the Scotland Loves Local campaign. The surge in businesses signing up follows the decision by Glasgow City Council to provide 85,000 lower income households with cards pre-loaded with £105 each.AtPapyrus Cookshop and Giftshop, owner Fiona Fabien commented: “We think the Glasgow Loves Local card is a fantastic opportunity for independent businesses to benefit from a cash injection. It is particularly welcome while household budgets are under huge pressure.” She explained: “The Scotland Loves Local campaign encourages those who live in the city to support local businesses on their high street. We have continued to see a move by customers to support their local independent businesses in recent years, which was strengthened during the pandemic.”

To find out more about In Kind Direct, go to www.inkinddirect.org

“All the products donated at Exclusively were distributed in a matter of days, reaching 79 charitable organisations, and making a big difference to people’s lives,” reported Eva Learner, corporate partnerships co-ordinator at In Kind Direct. The leading UK charity receives product donations of all kinds and distributes these to a network of charitable organisations.

The final day of this year’s Brand Licensing Europe (BLE - September 20-22, ExCeL London) will focus on sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion, spotlighting new and diverse brands and voices in order to drive meaningful change.

Garry Ireland, operations director commented: "The team has been working hard all year improving our fitness and speed to ensure we achieve this enormous challenge and raise vital funds for Derian House. Ben Nevis wasn't easy, with visibility poor at the top, but we're confident now we've climbed all three peaks!"

To support Team Wham go derian-housewww.justgiving.com/fundraising/what-more-uk-to elow: The team on the Ben Nevis training climb.

Organised by AIS, INDX Housewares & Linens (July 13-14 Cranmore Park, Solihull) welcomed its biggest ever list of members and non-member registrations. Show events included an evening reception with a jazz band. Le Creuset was among the major brands that returned to the show. Its 76 exhibitors include many new to the show such as Katie Alice, Forma House, My Gift Trade, Black & Decker, Aydya and Savernake and Wegter.

Party vibe at Harrogate

“The top causes that we’ve supported with donations from Exclusively 2022 include community projects, youth care, and family welfare organisations,” Eva explained. “A huge thank you from In Kind Direct to all the companies that donated products, and to Progressive Housewares magazine, HousewaresNews.net and The Exclusively Show for organising this initiative.”

What More staff, aka Team Wham have completed three training climbs prior to tackling the National Three Peaks Challenge on September 10. The team aims to raise £15,000 for Derian House, a young people's hospice. Team Wham will start by climbing Ben Nevis (1345m) at 8am, then Scafell Pike (978m) at 7pm and the final climb of Snowdon (1085m), at 4am. They aim to complete all three climbs by 8am on September 11, totalling 3,408 metres in 24 hours.

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Team Wham prepares for Three Peaks

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Orthex, Addis and Ladelle generously packed up the contents of their stands to donate to In Kind Direct This year’s batch of donations also included immensely useful kitchenware, cookware, tableware, utility and cleaning products, and storage from the likes of The Cookware Company (GreenPan), Cole & Mason (DKB), Le Creuset, Meyer Group, Ladelle, Brabantia, BranQ, Arcos, EKO, Guzzini, Lifetime Brands Europe, Villeroy & Boch, Judge and Spontex, among others. .

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Denby seeks investors

Best Music or Celebrity Licensed Property finalists include Mrs Hinch (who has an extensive Kitchen and Dine range by Tesco) and Billie Faiers (who launched her homeware brand Chapter B at Spring Fair). Meanwhile, Classic Licensed Property finalists include Paddington and The Moomins.

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Announcing its latest figures at the end of July, Dunelm’s total sales were 16% higher than the 2021 financial year, and 41% higher than 2019. Digital sales were more than two and a half times higher than pre-Covid levels, when the digital sales mix was 20%.

Long established, award-winning cookshop Art of Living has closed its Banstead branch. Renewing the high cost of the lease for the large shop was unviable. Staff moved across to work at the Cobham store.

Denby is an EIH Awards finalist for Top of the Table and the Eco Award, pages 45 and 49.

l Abraxas Cookshop has been celebrating its 26th anniversary with an array of offers. Its first store opened on 12 July 1996 in the Heart of the Shires Shopping Village, Weedon, Northamptonshire.

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Above: Unloading a kiln by hand at Denby Pottery.

“For me this is a true and authentic ambassadorship because my team and I use these pans in our professional kitchen every single day,” stated Marcus, who aims to show home cooks how they can be more confident using SteelShield.

Above: Marcus Wareing with Circulon SteelShield.

Marcus is ambassadorCirculon Marcus Wareing is the official ambassador for Circulon includesmarketingCirculonfrontingcookware,SteelShieldnowextensiveSteelShieldactivity.Thisacompetition to win a one-on-one cooking session using SteelShield with the leading chef in his restaurant.

Dexam’s Autumn/Winter 2022 Price List contains no price increases, except for Sistema, despite the numerous pressures on the company, including energy, domestic and international transport and packaging.

Following June’s successful event, Glee 2023 will expand with a complete ‘village’ devoted to Home, Gift & Clothing. The show will see its overall footprint increase as it moves from four to five halls.

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Announcing figures for the financial year ended 31 July 2022, Ultimate Products Group’s revenues increased 13% to a record £154.2m (unaudited). With underlying organic growth of 1%, Ultimate’s strong performance has been helped by the acquisition of Salter as well as notably strong sales in supermarkets, now the Group’s largest sales channel.

With Denby’s brand profile rising in the UK and overseas, the pottery is looking for new investors to build on recent growth. Earlier this year, Denby was featured on BBC’s Inside the Factory programme, resulting in heightened demand and interest in the UK made tableware and homewares. A recent article in The Times newspaper highlighted Denby’s substantial growth in South Korea, claiming that the Korean blockbuster TV show Squid Game has given Denby ‘cult status’ there. Denby’s Halo tea/coffee cup featured prominently in an episode of Squid Game. Clarifying The Times’ claim that Denby Pottery is ‘on sale for £50m’, Sebastian Lazell, Denby’s group ceo explained: “Hilco Capital, who invested in the Denby business in 2009 securing jobs and manufacturing operations in the UK, are delighted at the sustained progress of its investment and is keen to ensure that the positive trajectory continues. Denby Pottery, our investors and advisors are, therefore, reviewing options for the future ownership of the Denby Group, potentially involving the support of investors better suited to the increasingly international needs of the business in the years ahead.”

Winners will be announced on September 13 at The Great Room at The Grosvenor House Hotel in London. See licensingawards.co.uk and pages 68-71.

l With vibrant new packaging, new social channels on Instagram and TikTok and an influencer campaign, Magic Bullet has rebranded to better reflect the modern Gen Z consumer.

Dishing up in West Wickham The Kitchen Range in West Wickham recently opened its Cookery School, described by cookshop partners Paul Geoghegan and Lucy Richards as “a home away from home, a place to learn, laugh, eat and drink with likemindedSituatedpeople.”abovethe Cookshop, the Cookery School is entered via a rooftop garden, which grows fresh ingredients for use in the classes. Classes include deboning chicken, pastry making, vegetarian and vegan dishes, sourdough bread, preserves and creating an Indian feast.

The Neartoo trading platform created by Bira has celebrated reaching a milestone of having over 50,000 products for sale by independent retailers across the UK, including cookshops and housewares stockists.

He emphasised: “No decisions have been taken at this time and any potential future decision will be taken with the interests of the company’s stakeholders always in mind. So, it very much remains business as usual at Denby Pottery with every effort focused on meeting and supplying the needs of its many consumers and customers around the world."

Housewares products and properties are among the finalists of The Licensing Awards 2022. The Innovation Award finalists include the Tetris Tetrimino Waffle Maker from Fizz Creations and Thomas & Friends Interactive Tableware from Munchy Play. Finalists for the Best Licensed Giftware, Home Décor, Tableware or Housewares Range include Meg Hawkins Gift and Homewares Collection from Widdop & Co, which includes tableware.

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In its article, The Times elaborated on Denby’s growth in South Korea. The pottery has extended its range of bowls to include ‘nesting pots, straight sided rice and deep ramen noodle bowls, small round dishes as well as soju cups in which to serve Korean alcohol.’

l OXO won four prestigious iF Design Awards 2022 for its Steel Tools (a Red Dot Award winner), Glass Salad Spinner, Prep & Go l CellarDine has started supplying Virgin Atlantic UK Duty Free with its key lines and best sellers. The CellarDine collection offers a ‘complete wine story’ of opening, serving, temperature, aeration and preservation.

Right: The garden outside The Kitchen Range Cookery School in West Wickham.

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In the run-up to June’s long bank holiday weekend, red, white and blue accessories for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee parties sold like hot cakes in cookshops such as The Kitchen Range Cookshop in Market Harborough, The Kitchen Shop in Lichfield and Frankie & Johnny’s, York.

Meanwhile, the Jubilee windows at Potters Cookshop “went down a storm” says director Tom Carter. These included a showcase of iconic housewares that have been part of UK kitchens throughout the 70 -year reign, including Pyrex dishes, Tala Cooks Measure, Mason Cash mixing bowls, the Kenwood Chef and SodaStream.

Potters provided free cream teas for customers, and hosted pop-up stalls for local traders and young entrepreneurs on the pavement outside the store. Its Jubilee celebration is a finalist for the Excellence in Retailer Initiative Award (page 26). l August sees major changes at simplehuman as commercial director Kevin Clark moves into a new role looking after the Middle East and Africa, and national account manager Colin Bush retires. Meanwhile, simplehuman welcomes back Gareth Till as retail sales director. Gareth will work with new European sales manager Andreu Autet (from Fashion International) and Sarah Whyld (from Glen Dimplex), who joins as national account manager. James Dowdeswell, simplehuman’s current operations and finance director takes full control of the EMEA operation.

Going solar Ultimate Products has installed 1,150 solar panels on the roof of Manor Mill, the group's Grade II listed head office building in Oldham. The initiative is part of a wider focus by Ultimate Products on environmental sustainability, achieving net zero targets and mitigating he effects of surging global energy prices. When at full capacity, the panels are expected to produce 40% of Manor Mill’s energy requirements. The expected payback period for the solar panels is approximately three years.

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“Our village was vibrant, with lots of people about, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday,” reported Nicola Wilcox, owner of Brambles Cookshop, Audlem. “We had complementary Pimms and lemonade for customers over the long weekend, with seats set out outside the shop and Proms music playing. We also held a baking competition, where customers have been sharing photos of their Jubilee creations.” Brambles sold out of Emma Bridgewater mugs for the Jubilee and the Victoria Eggs Platinum Jubilee range of mugs, tea towels and biscuits.

In Buxton, Hargreaves & Son’s Platinum Jubilee window incorporated original cotton bunting and Wilding prints from The Queen’s coronation in 1953. Customers enjoyed a Jubilee menu in Hargreaves’ café, including Coronation Chicken, the Queen’s favourite Callalo Soup and Red, White and Blueberry Scones.

Full bloom at Ruby & Scarlet Ruby & Scarlet, the cookshop and giftshop in Felixstowe, was the winner of Bira’s Jubilee window display competition, winning a £300 voucher for Bira Direct Plus. A radiant floral display created the backdrop for some Jubilee related products including corgi mugs and Ulster Weaver’s Jubilee tea towels, as well as one of Herdy’s limited DesignQueen’seditionJubileeteatowels.

Above: Brambles Cookshop provided Jubilee treats for all ages.

l Jose Maria Ferreira, the established Portuguese ceramic and cutlery manufacturer, which trades under the Jomafe brand, has appointed Gerry Michael as sales agent to cover Scotland.

In the Pantiles shopping area of Tunbridge Wells, Trevor Mottram also stayed open amid “a very jolly atmosphere, with lots of people out and about on the bank holidays,” reflected Trevor Mottram’s Vanessa Ward. Besides selling large quantities of flags and napkins in the run-up to the weekend, the cookshop was among those selling extra trifle bowls as many consumers recreated the official Platinum Jubilee pudding (Lemon Swiss Roll and Amaretti Trifle).

Part of the local traders’ association Frankie & Johnny’s Cookshop in York helped organise a street party as. “It was our first street party for a few years due to Covid and it was so good to be back, to have the road closed and for people to be able to enjoy meeting friends and family,” co-owner Jo Asquith reported. “The cafes and restaurants served food outside and there were long tables down the street which Frankie & Johnny’s decorated with red, white and blue tablecloths.”

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Getting personal Hitherto a purely online retailer, Personalised Gifts has opened a shop in Ormskirk with bespoke housewares among the gifts available. Mugs, aprons, chopping boards, and coasters are among the products that owner Michelle Henriksen hand makes or prints by hand. Almost everything in her store can be personalised with names, special messages and dates.

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Detective inspector Michelle Ohren, head of cyber and innovation at the Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands stated: “Cyber security is not just for large companies. We see many businesses regularly suffer cyber-attacks that can take them offline for days, weeks and sometimes permanently.”

“Gerry has experience working with Charles Bentley Polder and EGL Homecare, and we are delighted to welcome him on board and be part of our continued growth in the UK”, reported Paul Threse, who heads up Jomafe UK.

l Ultimate Products has made over 30 promotions in its office and distribution centre (DC) operations in Oldham including the company’s new group financial controller, ecommerce director, head of quality assurance and DC appointed Simon Hathway as an external adviser to its European business. Simon is a hugely experienced independent adviser, consultant and non-executive director with over 25 years’ experience in international retail.

Jubilant Jubilee

Left: Ruby & Scarlet’s floral window.

Bira launches cyber support hub Bira and the Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands have launched a cyber support hub. Andrew Goodacre, Bira ceo explained: “With increased levels of online shopping, it is vital for retailers to have good cyber security in place. Shoppers expect their details to be secure and good security will retain consumer confidence. This Hub is an excellent way of informing and helping independent retailers.”

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Above: New home cooks are fuelling demand.

In addition, labour shortages, challenges faced by exporters, low UK productivity, lack of business investment and over reliance on China.”

She enthuses: “It is essential we keep investing in NPD, people and skills, communicating directly with the consumer through the likes of digital and social media and that we continue to capitalise on the significantly increased number of consumers still proactively engaged in home-based projects. Without a doubt, Smart Tech is the hot topic right now.”

BHETA confirms upturn BHETA’s latest quarterly economic report confirms that while most sectors are experiencing year on year downturns, value and volume figures remain higher than prior to the pandemic. The report shows the performance of 24 key product categories across the Homewares, DIY, Gardening & Electrical sectors and provides an opportunity to benchmark individual businesses against the market.

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Renowned for her strong leadership, Rythm is ceo of Avocet Hardware Group and has spearheaded several acquisitions of failing companies, turning them into profitable and sustainable businesses within the Group. “Seeing hard work pay off - including taking companies from a point of peril to a point of profitability - that’s what gets me up in the morning,” she told PH. Emphasising the power of the trade association, Rythm acknowledges: “Having been on the board since 2010, I have seen how important BHETA is to its members; and to the future of home and housewares suppliers, helping with legislation, finance and government changes, not to mention trading conditions and commercial opportunities. Having a platform with a powerful voice means so much to suppliers and my intention is to continue the great work BHETA has done in this regard.”

She confirms: “I’m sure that I will have some new ideas and be able to offer my support whenever asked, but BHETA is very much the sum of its parts, much like the Avocet Hardware Group.”

“The aim of the BHETA Quarterly Report (which is exclusive to members) is to pull together different sources of quantitative and qualitative market data to inform and bring the industry together in common causes,” explains BHETA marketing manager Steve Richardson. Produced with GlobalData, the report also references other producers of contemporary market information and includes new commentary from sponsors of specific sectors. It also includes information on the economic climate, how customers are shopping using Google, consumer behaviour and retail forecasts.

BHETA’s recent AGM saw the election of Jane Mason, commercial director of DKB Household UK on to the board, taking on the role of BHETA’s vice president for housewares.

“My main aim at BHETA is to help the team maintain and develop the association’s relevance by ensuring that we understand members’ needs in these really challenging times; and identify the future opportunities that will ultimately grow their businesses and their people.”

Above: Onyx Plus Jug by Aquaphor.

Welcoming Rythm as new president, BHETA’s chairman, Andrew Weiss said the whole board was looking forward to “an exciting future under her stewardship.” Andrew thanked previous president Alastair for “his significant contribution,” including lobbying.

Right: Rythm Jain, new president of BHETA.

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Talking of the current climate for business, Rythm observes: “We are all facing increased component and raw material prices, energy costs, wage inflation that combined lead to impacting consumer confidence resulting in declining sales for non-essential goods.

Rythm admits to having “a real passion for housewares,” describing her visit to Exclusively as “truly inspirational.” She elaborates: “The Show has such an incredibly positive energy and from talking to exhibitors and visitors I was able to get a real sense of how important it is for the industry.”

Formally elected at the recent AGM, BHETA’s new president Rythm Jain is a strong advocate of collective action and mutual business support. She has taken over the non-executive position from Alastair Fisher, joint managing director of Taylor’s Eye Witness, who remains on the BHETA board.

Why join BHETA? New president Rythm Jain has these words for any housewares supplier thinking about joining BHETA: “If you are looking to grow your business, need support on tackling an issue, want to gain a better understanding of a market sector, would like to talk to an experienced manager with a proven industry track record, or simply make direct contact with a retailer and network with fellow suppliers, join BHETA. The collective effectiveness of the BHETA team and the industry knowledge and experience in the organisation are all second to none and it really helps its members with both problems and opportunities. You can be sure that BHETA is and will stay a proactive association that will fight your corner, and I am proud to be its new president.”

Meanwhile, David Holmes, managing director of The DRH Collection was re-elected as BHETA’s treasurer and Richard Walker, commercial director of Eddingtons continues to be a member of the board.

Above: DKB’s Jane Mason - pictured at The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2021 – is the new BHETA vice president for housewares.

Steve reports: “Fundamentally the report proves that while the majority of companies are experiencing a YOY dip versus last year, the new consumers who entered the market over successive lockdowns are very much still there. Overall figures remain up with significant future opportunity vis a vis pre-pandemic 2019.”

On the board

Water filter and water purification company, Aquaphor is the latest housewares company to join BHETA. Based in Reading, Aquaphor UK is a leading manufacturer of drinking water filters, filter jugs and whole house filters and softeners as well as a host of commercial filtration solutions.

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Another of Andrew’s top tips from Bira is to work with other businesses in the community to share ideas and develop your own Green Street.“Start by speaking to neighbouring shops to see if they want to get involved. Not only would this make another good story for your social channels and local press, but we believe shoppers are looking for something different and a sense of community when they go to their high streets,” Andrew acknowledges.“Ask customers for their own ideas – what would they like to see? This is a really great way to get customer involvement. Perhaps they want to see more visibility of where their products are sourced from, or maybe they want to know the steps you have taken to become more sustainable. You could invite them to come up with suggestions on your social channels, or through signs and prompts in your shop,” he adds. Above: It’s time to focus on inflation, says Bira.

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Inset: Andrew Goodacre, Bira ceo.

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There could also be great health benefits! Are you able to offer repair services, such as knife sharpening, or spare parts for SDAs? There is an influx of TV shows that are upcycling and repairing, encouraging people to think more about durability and extending product life. Can you go plastic free? At least avoid single use plastics such as water bottles. Larger stores are signing pledges to not buy single use plastic bottles and it's a huge movement that has shown strong support from many independent cookshops and housewares stockists who are providing alternatives.

Inset: Repair service: Chefs’ Choice knife sharpener image from Dexam.

Get back to the day job

Fourthly, if delivering locally, can it be done in an electric or hybrid vehicle? We know that some retailers have even re-introduced bicycle delivery (using the electric bikes) and it is a real showstopper. Not only does it show your customers that you are thinking of the long term, but it can also be turned into great social media stories; the bikes can be used for further advertising, and your shopper will appreciate the extra efforts you have gone to.

Thirdly, look at your supply chain and ask if you can buy anything locally. Are your suppliers taking steps to reduce their own carbon footprint? Can you source greener substitute products? Many businesses look at supply chain mapping, which can be done relatively easily, with plenty of help and advice online. You can find out more about how your products and services are produced, from where and by whom.

Reflecting on the ongoing leadership campaigns and “tumultuous” political weeks, Andrew Goodacre, ceo of Bira says that independent retailers need “a measure of certainty and clear direction” to “successfully navigate the most challenging economic circumstances we have seen for years.” He implores government “to get back to the ‘day job’ as quickly as possible,” delivering business support where it is needed “with policies that will make a difference to shoppers and high streets.”

Sustainability may seem like a cost, but it is in fact a real opportunity.

Right: Reusable coffee cup by Eco Chic

With so many rising prices for us all, and products being more difficult to get hold of, it is important for retailers to look at their systems and processes from top to bottom to ensure they are sustainable in all that they do.

For those housewares stockists that incorporate a café or coffee shop, offer the customer the opportunity to use his/her own cup for drinks. Many coffee shops offer a small discount on drinks sold with own cups or have returnable cups and crockery for people to 'borrow'. With prices increasing, even just a few pence off makes a difference for consumers.

Secondly, re-use packaging. If you are delivering things locally (or further afield), use the packaging received from your suppliers. Recycling/re-using packaging is a simple way to make a difference and will save money in the long run.

Finally, if you are making all this effort – tell people! Make it clear that you are taking steps to be a sustainable retailer. All the research is saying that shoppers want to use ethical shops with ethical products. So, don’t be shy and make sure that people know the strength of your green credentials.

Andrew emphasises:“With a new leader we would hope to move away from in-fighting to focus on what is really important – addressing inflation, revitalising consumer confidence and helping businesses with spiralling overheads.” Bira’s pleas to the new leadership include the wholesale reform and reduction of business rates, the expansion of existing government funds to help more indie retailers develop management and technology skills, and “no more unnecessary changes.” The government should also consider ways of increasing demand, according to Andrew, for example,“by reducing personal taxation or VAT, encouraging people to spend, which will help us all in the long run.”

More sustainable thinking

Recognising the very tough market, I have put together Bira’s top tips on how to be and stay sustainable. Firstly, of course, save energy. If you are looking to change to low energy lightbulbs, these can they be purchased locally. Some low energy bulbs can use 90% less energy - along with lasting 40 times longer. Moreover, by making this easy switch, you could reduce your carbon dioxide emission by up to 40kg a year.

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Those who have school age kids know it well, but it is still surprising somehow. Along with staff holidays and factory shutdowns, it is a busy time.

Sales took a bit of a dive but have surprisingly rallied over the last month. Nothing to get excited about but any improvement is appreciated, especially in the summer holidays! We have planned out the rest of the year for buying so are hoping that this trend continues and doesn’t dive again come October with the energy increases. With importing from Europe still proving slow, painful and costly we have invested even more in buying from the platform Faire. Even though you now have to pay a monthly subscription, it is still worth it due to the lack of hassle and the fact that they pay all the import duties. They also give a 10% discount for UK suppliers. The number of suppliers is growing every day and we have just bought a lot of stock as part of Faire’s Summer Market where you could get up to 30% off some suppliers. Lots of suppliers are also offering free credit of up to £300. This is all helping massively with margin but also with making stock more affordable for our customers when they are being squeezed from every angle. I have been really impressed with how slick the website is and it really makes buying so easy and deliveries soFatimaquick.and I were discussing our trip to M&O in Paris and, as lovely as it is to go, it is starting to feel less relevant. Even if we do find new, exciting product the cost and hassle of importing it often outweighs the value it adds, which is a very sad day. Added to that, the cost of Eurostar and hotels in Paris is bonkers! I still want to go though, obvz…there’s nothing quite like Paris. Our Stoke Newington Business association art event was a brilliant success. We received a lot of press and celebrity endorsements, but the main highlight was the joy of the community when walking down our streets and seeing art in all the businesses’ windows. It was incredibly joyful and uplifting. Another highlight was the actual artists, the “invisible people” who came to see their art being displayed. We received so many messages from the artists and their families. One of the artists, a 13year old girl with autism, hadn’t left the house since the beginning of the pandemic and she came out twice to see her art. I was lucky enough to have her drawing in my window and I now have it in my home as it meant a lot to me and her. Meanwhile, Hackney Council has started its pavement widening scheme to increase the ‘pedestrian pound’ as they call it. Trying to make a nicer environment to increase footfall. I am not convinced it is going to make a difference and have had to fight for them not to increase the pavement at my junction. Our pavements are already very wide and – as the Council has closed the main road half-way along to reduce through-traffic - all the delivery lorries now do a three- point turn at our junction and it is dangerous for pedestrians. We won in the end but dealing with the Council has blown my mind! When I told them that lorries couldn’t fit down their new proposed exit route, they asked if we could get our deliveries on smaller vehicles! Dutch flower lorries decanting into transits, big food and beer lorries using smaller vans and my suppliers coming from Europe. The delusion about the cost and viability of asking our suppliers to do this made my head explode. Also, with them trying to reduce traffic they want 10 transit vans instead of one lorry. Next, they will be trying to ban deliveries!

The juggle is in full swingshops, kids, holidays, activities.

Holly Wilson’s From The Frontline

Holly Wilson is the owner of two award winning North London cookshops: PREP in Stoke Newington and Richard Dare in Primrose Hill.

Above & below: PREP recently took part in a local art trail, displaying art by people who feel invisible in their community.

Happy summer holidays

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SPONSORED BY PROGRESSIVE HOUSEWARES24 EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL DISPLAY –INDEPENDENT CRITERIA: Nominees had to be independent retailers for their window and/or in-store displays which are either speciﬁc to one product range or of a more generic nature which demonstrate originality and maximise visual impact. Brambles Cookshop AUDLEM Divertimenti LONDON Dinghams SALISBURY The Kitchen Range Cookshop MARKET HARBOROUGH Potters Cookshop HOCKLEY The Kitchen Range WEST WICKHAM The Woodbridge Kitchen Company WOODBRIDGE Quince & Cook PERTH 2022 Fis

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SPONSORED BY PROGRESSIVE HOUSEWARES26 EXCELLENCE IN RETAILER INITIATIVE CRITERIA: This award is for a single recent initiative to promote the sale of housewares products and/or raise the proﬁle of the retailer and foster customer loyalty (from any housewares retailer, whether independent or multiple). Aldiss FORFAKENHAMITS360 TOUR Dinghams FORSALISBURYITSVIP CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EVENING Buy Me Once FOR ITS BUY FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN Frankie & Johnny’s Cookshop FORYORKITS FRIDAY QUIZ Lakeland FOR SPEND SMART, LIVE WELL Garsons ESHER AND TITCHFIELD FOR 150 YEARS OF GARSONS Salamander Cookshop FORWIMBORNEBRINGING COOKWARE TO LIFE Potters Cookshop FORHOCKLEYITSPLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATION 2022 Fis

SPONSORED BY PROGRESSIVE HOUSEWARES27 2022 Fis RETAIL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR CRITERIA: Nomination of retail employees who make a difference with their enthusiastic, attentive and knowledgeable service, their passion, and dedication to their retail business. Fatima Ait-Hammou STORE MANAGER, RICHARD DARE LONDON Jim Davies STORE AND PURCHASING MANAGER, PHILIP MORRIS & SON HEREFORD Caroline Aldridge TEAM LEADER, FENWICK BRENT CROSS Sara Hunt GENERAL MANAGER, TREVOR MOTTRAM TUNBRIDGE WELLS Adam Towell ASSISTANT MANAGER, BOROUGH CHISWICKKITCHEN Victoria Lyndon COMPANY BUYER, LAWSONS DEVON

SPONSORED BY PROGRESSIVE HOUSEWARES28 BEST STOREDEPARTMENT–INDEPENDENT CRITERIA: Nominees had to be individual independent department stores or branches of a small group of up to three stores, showing excellence in areas across the retail spectrum, including: product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, display and (if relevant) multi-channel retailing. Barkers NORTHALLERTON Elphicks FARNHAM Dawsons CLITHEROE AND SKIPTON Jarrold NORWICH Philip Morris & Son HEREFORD Harrods LONDON Voisins JERSEY Vincent Davies HAVERFORDWEST 2022 Fis

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SPONSORED BY PROGRESSIVE HOUSEWARES30 THECOOKSHOPINDEPENDENTOFYEAR Harts of Stur STURMINSTER NEWTON Divertimenti LONDON The Kitchen Range WEST WICKHAM Prep Cookshop and Richard Dare LONDON Potters Cookshop HOCKLEY Trevor Mottram TUNBRIDGE WELLS Salt & Pepper MONMOUTH CRITERIA: Nominees had to be independent bricks and mortar retailers with up to three stores, whose main business is that of a cookware shop, showing excellence in areas across the retail spectrum. 2022 Fis Art of Living COBHAM AND REIGATE

SPONSORED BY PROGRESSIVE HOUSEWARES31 MULTIPLE OR SMALL GROUP RETAILER OF THE YEAR Abraxas BANBURY, NORTHAMPTON, RUGBY AND WEEDON Charlies StoresBorough Kitchen LONDON LeekesLakeland Season Cookshop LONDON Lords At Home LONDON AND CHORLEYWOOD 2022 Fis CRITERIA: Nominees had to be specialist or non-specialist retailers of housewares with four stores or more (excluding department stores, garden centres and supermarkets), showing excellence in areas across the retail spectrum.

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CRITERIA: Any gadget, tool, utensil or range of the same - whether practical, aesthetic or fun (includes mills), which were launched at UK retail or modiﬁed between June 2021 and June 2022.

The elegant yet durable borosilicate glass bowl works for serving or storage. A one-handed pump for maximum drying with minimum effort and the patented brake stops the basket immediately with a simple press. A storage lock holds the pump ﬂush with the lid for stacking and storing and a removable spinner basket works as a colander for rinsing greens. The easy-to-clean lid comes apart for thorough cleaning and is dishwasher safe.

WEWHATHAVEIT BAKES. NEW FOR BAKING Visit www.kitchencraft.co.uk for further details or please book an appointment to visit our Birmingham showroom by calling 0121 604 6000.

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Small but mighty, the 11.1V Beldray Revo Digital is the perfect handheld vacuum for any home. Its compact size makes this vacuum easy to store away when not in use, and the built-in HEPA ﬁlter makes cleaning a breeze for allergy sufferers. An impressive 30 minute operating time and a dual speed with boost function.

CRITERIA: Ranges that help clean and organise the home. Includes ﬂoor care, laundry and cleaning products and tools including electrical, home storage across all domestic areas and organisational ranges such as dish racks, non-food containers and waste bins. To have been launched at retail between 18 June 2021 and 17 June 2022.

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Pocket FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH This condensed board takes ironing convenience to whole new level with its innovative design. For a start, it folds neatly in half and comes with its own hanging hook that can be mounted onto a wall or door, making it really compact and easy to store. It also features a special compartment for storing the iron.

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This clever bamboo cutlery organiser has six large compartments to organise the forks, knives and spoons in your utensil drawer. Made from a naturally durable and waterproof bamboo, the Copco Bamboo Expandable Cutlery Tray can expand to ﬁt different sized drawers. Expansion and retraction enables making the most out of available space.

The free standing, self-draining Dishwand from Scrub Daddy allows you to wash dishes with ease. Simply ﬁll the Dish Daddy with dish soap and press to dispense from the detachable head. Like the Scrub Daddy sponges, the FlexTexture foam head is soft in warm water and ﬁrm in cool for more cleaning power.

Conventional ironing boards are notoriously cumbersome household items. When removing from cupboards, their legs and feet can easily snag on door frames or other items and they can be awkward and noisy to set up. Glide is a revolutionary, full-size ironing board with a unique stand design that makes it more compact when stored than a conventional ironing board.

Glide FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

Premium Spray Mop FROM BONA Flooring contractors will often recommend using Bona. The Bona Premium Spray Mop is a spray mop that combines a convenient cartridge containing Bona Floor Cleaner with the Bona Microfiber Cleaning Pad. The grip on the sturdy handle has a trigger that releases a fine mist, making it quick and easy to clean floors.

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Stovetop Multi-Use Smoker Wok FROM MASTERPAN Masterpan’s primary goal is to make cooking fun, healthy, and convenient for everyone. This can be seen in the innovative Multi-Use Smoker Wok that comes with our special smoker box and drip tray which has been designed specially to allow smoke to escape through the holes on the side. It also includes a built-in thermometer gauge and smoker vent on the lid to allow for temperature monitoring and control.

School of Pre-SeasonedWokWoks FROM DEXAM Each comes with a comfortable bamboo handle which doesn't transfer heat, and is the perfect size to create meals for two to three people. This carbon steel wok helps unlock delicious ﬂavours that Asian stir-frying is famous for. The carbon steel heats up quickly and allows for very high heat - giving your dishes a caramelised ﬂavour. Also suitable for making curries, stews and deep frying.

Dreamfarm Brizzle FROM FORMA HOUSE Brizzle is a silicone basting brush that bends to scoop from hard-toreach places, drizzles to baste, and sits up off the bench with no drips. Brizzle’s cup shaped head folds back to ﬁt into small spaces and scoops up 1tbsp of baste without tilting your heavy baking dish or tray. The four holes inside Brizzle’s head control the release of your baste, oil, or egg wash onto its bristles for fast and efficient basting.

Salter's design removes the guess work from cooking, informing the consumer of the perfect time to begin cooking. This heat indicator technology, combined with the extremely popular Salter Megastone coating, ensures dishes that are cooked to perfection every time.

Salter's Thermo Collar innovation helps the consumer create perfectly cooked food. Designed with cuttingedge technology, the collar which connects the pan handle to the body turns from black to red when heated to the appropriate temperature.

Bamix FROM BURTON MCCALL As the inventor of the hand blender, with its unique, ergonomic shape, Bamix has been inspiring home cooks and professional chefs around the globe since 1954. It is exceptional in terms of durability and performance, mastering the toughest tasks in the kitchen with ﬂying colours and living up to its Swiss quality. Bamix does away with time-consuming food preparation and is designed for modern kitchens and a versatile cuisine.

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Heritage Bundt FROM NORDIC WARE

First launched in 1972, Botanic Garden took the world by storm, and remains Portmeirion’s most loved collection across the globe. Founding mother Susan WilliamsEllis designed the collection with the vision to bring the outdoors in, looking like a beautiful English garden when laid out on the table. Botanic Garden is still made in the factory in Stoke-on-Trent and combines years of heritage and craftsmanship in every single piece made.

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For more than 200 years, Peugeot has been imagining, designing and manufacturing objects for your daily life, aiming for ease of use and the truest expression of ﬂavours. Peugeot continues to draw strength from its rich legacy to mastermind new kitchenware and allow ﬁne dining enthusiasts to discover new applications and treat their taste buds to new pleasures and experiences.

CRITERIA: Classic housewares that have withstood the test of time. Products can. Only win this award once, after which they join the Icon Gallery. The previous winners are: Dualit toaster, Ceramic Pestle and Mortar, traditional Cafetiere, Pyrex Jug, KitchenAid Stand Mixer, TG Green Cornish Blue Dreadnought Jug, Le Creuset Cocotte, Kenwood Chef, Mason Cash Mixing Bowl, Krisk Bean Slicer, Emma Bridgewater Half Pint Mug, Magimix Food Processor, Tala Cooks Measure, Chichester Carving Tray, Bialetti Moka Espresso Stovetop, Kilner Jars, Fiskars’ Orange Handled Scissors, Rushbrookes Striped Butcher’s Apron, Thermos Flasks, Wusthof Classic Knives, Global Knives and OXO Good Grips Peelers.

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The Culinare Magican entered the housewares market in 1982 and has become a "must have" can opener for millions of households ever since. It is estimated that over 18+ million units have been sold in various markets since launch. Many consumers say that when their Magican ﬁnally wears out, they always and only look to replace it with another Magican, which is surely the true sign of an icon.

Microplane delivers on a commitment to provide both home cooks and culinary professionals with the reliable tools needed to create an excellent cooking experience. Microplane graters are distinctly different from other graters by using the photo-etching process to create ultra-sharp cutting edges that deliver outstanding quality and superior performance. Engineered to provide durability, ﬂawless performance and contemporary design, Microplane delivers optimum results every time.

The Heritage Bundt pan is an iconic design. Designed, manufactured and distributed by Nordic Ware, the pan's classic swirling design is the go to Bundt pan when the occasion calls for over-the-top elegance. Made of heavy-weight cast aluminium, the pan provides even heat distribution whilst the ﬂuted centre ensures an even bake. Nordic Ware's patented PFOAFree non-stick coating allows for easy release from the mould to give a bake a picture-perfect ﬁnish every time. The multi-purpose pan can also be used for jellies and frozen deserts.

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The Marcato Atlas Classic Pasta Machine displays exceptional quality, inspired design, and features which enable you to enjoy home-made pasta at its best. What sets it apart are its anodised aluminium rollers which mean that they will not rust or ﬂake. The standard attachment allows for three pasta shapes - lasagne, fettuccine and tagliolini but this can quickly be swapped with a multitude of other available attachments.

Chop2Pot FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH Chop2Pot Plus is the original folding chopping board that makes food transfer easy. Laid ﬂat, it provides a knife-friendly and non-slip cutting surface for all types of food preparation. But when the handle is squeezed, the sides of the board fold up, forming a convenient chute down which chopped food or waste can be neatly guided. Available in a range of materials (bamboo, plastic), sizes and colours.

Criteria: A supplier that has demonstrated excellence in marketing over the past year, resulting in increased sales and/or brand awareness. This can be for a speciﬁc campaign or for on-going strategies over the last year, and can include advertising in all its forms, public relations activities, point of sale and in-store promotional material.

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

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

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

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Above: David Grunwerg (centre) was presented with the Outstanding Achievement Award 2021 by Matthew Canwell, president International of sponsor Lifetime Brands, pictured with Awards host Jayde Adams.

CRITERIA: This very special award is presented to an individual who has contributed greatly to the UK housewares industry. Nominations are invited from across the industry. - David Grunwerg, director of Grunwerg 2020 - Anthony and Richard Joseph, co-founders of Joseph Joseph. - Philip Hart, managing director, Harts of Stur. 2018 - Alan Hawkins, retired ceo of Bira 2017 - Ben Philips, owner, Steamer Trading 2016 - Jeremy Horwood, sales director, Horwood 2015 - Leslie Gort Barton, ceo, Dualit 2014 - Richard Plant, sales director, KitchenCraft 2013 - Paul Woolley, managing director, bira direct 2012 - Nicky Foster, managing director, Kitchens - Patrick Gardner, managing director, T&G Woodware 2010 - Martin, Sam and Julian Rayner, directors, Lakeland 2009 - David Phillips, co founder, Steamer Trading 2008 - Peter Battersby, founder and chairman of Typhoon - Kate Carrick, former housewares buyer of JLP 2006 - Jonathan Swift, former md of the CHA 2005 - Paul Wright, md of Meyer Group 2004 - David Parkes, housewares controller, AIS 2003 - John Lennon, md, Brabantia - Pam Plant, housewares director, BHETA - Frank Picken, agent/distributor 2000 - Gary Gordon, joint owner, Kitchen Kapers roll of honour of previous winners

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More than a simple statement, LOUD & CLEAR is a philosophy for Amplicomms.

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Our passion for cooking and a keen eye for detail result in products that have been recommended and rewarded for their aesthetics as well as their functionality. Distributed via a worldwide network, BergHOFF is the brand that brings design and innovation to every kitchen.

The range consists of over 350 well thought out appliances, leading the way across several categories: kitchen, fun cooking, household cleaning, seasonal, personal care & refrigeration.

All our ranges are defined with a High Definition sound. Our vocation is to help people suffering from hearing disability to take part in the world around them thanks to a unique sound quality.

35 years of innovation, market leading development has led DOMO to becoming largest Belgian brand in Belgium in SDA (small domestic appliances).

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Second is BergHOFF, an international brand with universal appeal for its range of award-winning cookware which provides consumers with design, functionality and quality at an affordable price.

Moving away from cookware, the third new brand in the Big Red Sales line up is AMPLICOMMS whose range of ampliﬁed, corded and cordless phones are aimed at hard of hearing customers. And with 40% of people over 50 suffering hearing loss, rising to 70% over the age of 70, there’s a big market to go for. Also available in the Amplicomms range are mobile phones with extra loud ringers and call volume; wireless TV listeners which enhance voices and reduce TV background noise; alarm clocks with vibration pads, and environmentally friendly dry boxes for hearingAlthoughaids.new to many in the housewares industry, Big Red Sales already boasts the independentleadingsales team in the electrical retailing marketplace, where it has been operating for more than a decade.

BergHOFF’s new and colourful product offer is designed for everyone from the starter cook to the seasoned chef. Not surprisingly the corporate motto is ‘cooking should be fun’.

The nationwide sales team provide sales training and merchandising and even organise product demos to consumers in-store.

The ﬁrst addition to Big Red’s portfolio is DOMO. Established over 35 years ago, this European market leading family-run SDA and MDA business has a passion for producing quality products for the kitchen. Its huge range includes everything from waffle makers, pizza makers and breadmakers to air fryers and coffee machines.

Nationwide sales company, Big Red Sales, recently exhibited at the AIS show and has been handling product sales for Morphy Richards for over 10 years. The company has recently added three new housewares brands to its books.

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The 2-in-1 functionality of the LAICA Dual Flo allows up to 1.5 litres of water to be boiled like a conventional kettle, or between 150250ml to be boiled in 45 seconds. Users can select their cup size, press the button and come back to a perfectly brewed hot drink. According to the Utilita Report 2020, it is estimated that the UK wastes approximately 70 million litres of water a day by overboiling the kettle, equating to around £2million a day spent on unnecessary energy costs. So with the cost of living pressures and rising energy prices, a product which helps the pocket and the environment should be an easy sell.

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Strix Group develops award-winning water filtration technologies which help reduce energy consumption and single-use plastics around the world. The company has recently launched two brand new innovations for the beverage category.

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Graeme Rodgers, category manager at Strix, commented: “These two products are genuinely innovative, reducing waste and energy usage whilst still offering the ultimate in convenience for the consumer. We look forward to working with retailers to maximise the proﬁt opportunities from these new introductions.”

Also powered by Strix technology, household appliances brand LAICA has launched Dual Flo – an innovative and eco-friendly 2-in-1 kettle and automatic hot water dispenser, which is set to shake-up the kettleLAICA,market.which was established in Vicenza, Italy in 1974 by the Moretto family, and produces small household appliances for personal health and wellness, and water puriﬁcation equipment, is part of the Strix Group.

Inset: All Aqua Optima filters are 100% recyclable through Strix’s free programme with TerraCycle in the UK and Eire. Centre left: The Aurora Instant Chilled Filtered Water Dispenser is a chiller and filter jug water dispenser Centre right: Aurora features seven dispensing options from 200ml to one litre.

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Retailers interested in stocking the products, should contact: Laverne Eldridge Category, Product & Trade Marketing Lead 07894 462 029 Laverne.eldridge@strix.com

The latest addition to Strix’s awardwinning Aurora Collection, and perfect for the summer, is Aqua Optima’s Aurora Instant Chilled Filtered Water Dispenser. The dispenser is a chiller and filter jug water dispenser, which serves instant chilled filtered water at the touch of a button. The plug-and-go appliance delivers cool, filtered water, served to the exact volume required. With seven dispensing options from 200ml to one litre, the Aurora Chilled declutters the countertop by combining multiple appliances into one, only delivering what’s needed, with zero waste. The easy fill, removable water tank holds up to 3.8 litres. Aurora features a child lock and filter change, refill and descale indicators. The built-in Aqua Optima Evolve+ fast flow, five step filtration technology reduces impurities such as limescale, chlorine, heavy metals, pesticides and herbicides, for better tasting water. Each filter lasts for an impressive 100L.

Combining the utility of a standard kettle with the one cup capability of an automatic hot cup machine, LAICA’s new Dual Flo kettle only boils the water required, offering convenience, speed and sustainability through water and energy waste reduction. It is the only kettle currently on the market which offers a true one cup dispense.

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Inset: Strix Group believes the Dual Flow is set to shake up the kettle market

The Aurora collection also includes the 3-in-1 Aurora Instant Hot & Cold Water Filter Dispenser, the Aurora Chilled Water Dispenser and, for those simply looking for alternativean to the kettle, the HotAuroraWaterDispenser.

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1: David Mason Design –Artisan Flower Collection The Artisan Flower Collection is a stunning range of bright and colourful sunflower woodcut designs, featuring embossed and wax finishes. Each item has a bohemian and festival vibe, designed to bring the joy of summer to the tabletop. Key items in the range include large serving trays, teaware and kitchen storage. David Mason Design T: +44(0)1246 260500 E: sales@davidmasondesign.co.uk W: davidmasondesign.com

2: Unique sustainable FSC® certified beech handled boards Discover TG Woodware’s stylish and practical new sustainable FSC® serving and sharing boards, handcrafted in FSC® certified beech. Ideal for light cutting and slicing, making the perfect natural board for serving bread, antipasto or cheese for a stylish addition to any kitchen or dining table.

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Brabantia introduces new hues every other year, based on extensive trend research. This year, the Dutch interior design brand is boosting moods worldwide with four brand new colours for NewIcon and Bo Bins, Bread Bins and Canisters: harmonious Soft Beige, fresh Dreamy Blue, warm Mineral Cosy Brown and popping Mineral Powerful Blue. Available now. Brabantia UK E: sales.uk@brabantia.com

5: Price & Kensington Amalfi Set

The Price & Kensington Amalfi Gift Set is an afternoon tea set for one. Featuring lemon motifs in a watercolour style inspired by the zesty lemons grown on the Amalfi Coast, the set includes a mug, serving tray and coaster. The mug is made from fine china and has a 350ml capacity, ideal for everyday use. The tray is great for carrying snacks, while the coaster provides protection from hot drinks on surfaces.

Choose from a selection of three boards with unique laser engraved detailing - Star, Kiss the Cook, or Eat Drink & be Merry - a sustainable choice, great price and ideal as a gift.

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Sustainable products that don’t compromise on functionality or style: that is at the heart of the Victorinox Kitchen Series Cutting Boards. Crafted from a paper composite material that’s as durable as it is elegant, the range includes four sizes of cutting boards, as well as a protective wax made from natural ingredients. Thanks to their robust construction, each board is dishwasher safe and heat resistant to 175°C/350°F. The lightweight material has a natural bounce, which means it’s gentle on knives and pans. In a choice of brown or black, this collection makes the perfect addition to any styleconscious, environmentally friendly kitchen. From chopping during meal prep to serving during dinner, take your meals to another level.

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6: Mesa Drinkware When it comes to outdoor entertaining the Mesa Acrylic Drinkware range is a must have addition. Inspired by fine Italian glassware in heavyweight high grade MS acrylic. The design features fine ribbed ripples that are right on trend 2022/2023 it provides a safe and convenient solution to outdoor dining whether for family drinks on the terrace or cocktails by the swimming pool. This premium stylish and contemporary acrylic range comes in two colours, clear to match any place setting or heritage bottle green for dark and classy dining settings. The set comprises of a 1 litre carafe, stacking wine glasses (for easy storage), a tall tumbler and a traditional DOF tumbler. Perfect for cocktails, wine and lazy summer days.

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“Climate change is having a profound effect on the kitchen sector,” says Martin Strack, ceo at Fackelmann Brands. “In the last decade

Products of Change editor, Robert Hutchins finds out.

There’s no denying it, Fackelmann is a brand that knows its way around the kitchen. Its more than 100 years in the international business of kitchen and cookware has seen to that. It’s also a brand that recognises the unique relationship the kitchen has with sustainability in the homestead. The kitchen isn’t just where products and produce are used; it’s where much of our environmental impact is decided. It’s according to the World Food Programme that a mind-blowing 1.3 billion tons of food is lost or wasted globally each year. That’s enough food to feed two billion people –more than twice the number of those left undernourished across the globe. If food were a country, it would be the third-largest producer of carbon dioxide in the world. Much of our relationship with food is defined in the kitchen. It’s also where most of our daily recycling habits are formed. The kitchen isn’t just the heart of the home; it’s the mind, conscience, and consciousness, too. And Fackelmann knows it’s an incredibly important space to hold influence over. It’s why, a few years ago, the German brand launched its support of the Mini Chefs Group, an initiative organised by restaurants across the region, supplying them with kitchen access and utensils to not only train children to cook and eat food, but educate them on a healthy relationship with food, the benefits of buying and eating seasonal produce, and how to use food as a tool to reduce their impact on the environment. But playing its part in cutting global food waste is just one of the many ways in which Fackelmann is acting to uphold and deliver on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. This is a brand that plans to take the fight against climate change a whole lot further.

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When it comes to cooking up a treat in the kitchen, Fackelmann boasts a century of success. So why now, is the German kitchenwares market leader, looking to turn the heat down?

Top left to Right: Products of Change editor, Robert Hutchins, Fackelmann Brands’ CEO Martin Strack, and Fackelmann’s Head of Sales UK, Simon Rees. Inset: Fackelmann Brands’ new bakeware collection features a Carnauba Wax coating, an ec-friendly alternative for the kitchenware market.

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In aligning itself with sustainable development, Fackelmann focuses on three core pillars upon which its business is built: the introduction of new sustainable materials, making its production process more energy efficient, and ensuring its employees and stakeholders embrace the brand’s sustainable development goals. Combined, these three pillars will, states Martin, enable Fackelmann “to lead the environmental conversation across the home and kitchenware market.”

If you hadn’t yet noticed, the family-run outﬁt is currently and systematically overhauling its portfolio of more than 10,000 SKUs – adopting sustainable materials and removing single-use plastic across its packaging where possible. It’s a lengthy endeavour and not one that will occur overnight. It will, however, help Fackelmann deliver on its aim to lead market sustainability by reducing waste, plastic pollution, and CO2 levels.

A primary quality of the sugar cane plant is that it absorbs CO2 throughout its cultivation process, something which – in turn – helps Fackelmann reduce the greenhouse gas emissions within its product development. Of course, the company’s “modern molding machines” does a lot of the heavy lifting here too. Its manufacturing process can be carried out with “extremely low energy consumption”, while the solar panels that adorn the rooftops of Fackelmann’s German production hub – as well as the wood chip waste it repurposes to create heating and energy for its machines, means the company is also “energy independent.”

“This is what we did with our Ecolution range. The material PE itself comes from 100% natural sources from the sugar cane plant, meaning that zero per cent of fossil sources are needed to produce the raw material.”

“We’re not yet CO2 neutral, but the idea is to reduce that in the next ten years,” says Martin. “It’s tricky to put a certain target on it, but if we can’t reduce our CO2 in a certain process, we will invest in restoration projects around the world to offset it.”

“We were among the pioneers investing in the production of more sustainable materials when they ﬁrst came up around 15 years ago, and today our approach is to make the materials we use 100% biobased without any fossil fuel components,” she says.

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Where the company’s sustainability journey will take it over the course of those coming ten years is described by Martin as “an exciting idea.” Fackelmann has stacked the chips heavily in its favour, setting itself up for a successful transition to a lowcarbon manufacturing and production process that will now be overseen by a dedicated sustainability officer “who will focus on sustainability at Fackelmann from morning to“Weevening.”werealso one of 50 climate leader companies to be represented at COP26 last year and we are now working harder than ever to align with all 17 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals,” says Martin.

there was a strong focus on food safety, now the focus is rapidly shifting towards sustainability. This has a big impact on us as there is a big emphasis on our business to come up with alternative ideas and product concepts.”

“Our next step is to deliver our ﬁrst sustainability report and lead the conversation across housewares and kitchenware.”

Inset: Kids in the kitchen. Europe's Mini Kitchen programme, supported by Fackelmann, aims to teach kids a healthy relationship with food. Right: Sustainable at the table. Fackelmann is investing heavily in overhauling its 10,000 SKUs to become more sustainable.

“This won’t happen in a day,” Martin reconciles, “but we have set targets to do so within the next ten years. It’s exciting to pioneer new systems and new models in the market. On a product level, it requires a lot ofAmonginnovation.”thefruits of that labour is Fackelmann’s latest product development, its Ecolution brand – a kitchenware line made from renewable PE and FSC-certiﬁed wood and a project led by Fackelmann’s head of product development Alexa Faisst.

Bottom: The Ecolution collection is among the many developments at Fackelmann that emphasis material innovation in products.

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1: Ironing board cover story Brabantia is aiming to lighten the load with its new mood boosting Ironing Board Covers. The colourful Happy Glow Cover promotes a warm and energetic mood. Calm Rustle is a natural cover, helping to create a clear and calm mindset. And the refreshing Fresh Breeze design stimulates an organised and clean feeling. Let’s help consumers to #enjoythedoing. Boards and covers available to purchase now. Brabantia UK E: sales.uk@brabantia.com

Designed with Aladdin’s new sustainable eCycle® material, the CityLoop Thermavac™ is the first of its kind. This innovative water bottle is made with 90% certified recycled stainless steel, which is food safe. With a capacity of 0.6L, drinks stay cold for more than 12 hours. The bottle’s leakproof lid, smooth drink spout, and soft, flexible finger loop makes on-the-go hydration easy as well as sustainable. A durable powder coated finish means the bottle is dishwasher safe, as well as being BPA free and EU-tested safe. Available in an array of colours and designs, from sky blue and sage green to burgundy and terracotta.

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The introduction of Kuvings’ B6000 whole slow juicer in 2013 opened a new era for juicing as the world’s ﬁrst cold press juicer, which took whole fruit without the need for cutting ﬁrst. Since then, the company has continued to introduce cutting edge technology in the sector.

Having launched its very first juicer 44 years ago, the Kuvings brand is still introducing innovative market leading products to the sector almost half a century later. Distributed in the UK by UK Juicers, the companies are readying the launch of a new version of the cold press juicer –The REVO830. PH caught up with Nick Ledger at UK Juicers, and Kim Jong Boo of Kuvings, to find out more.

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A new version of the cold press juicer – the REVO830 – is the next launch on the horizon.

Kim Jong Boo, ceo of Kuvings, explains: “The REVO830, a new model, is regarded as a complete version of the cold press juicer, and is equipped with better, innovative technology. First, it has a smart cutting technique, that automatically cuts long vegetables such as carrots and celery. This optimalingredients.”thealmostfeatureeliminatesneedtoprepare“Secondly,theRPMisappliedthroughthelow-speedcompressionextractionmethod(JMCS),”Kimcontinues.“A patented technology of Kuvings that maximises the unique taste and minimises nutritional loss of ingredients.”

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Nick Ledger, director of UK Juicers, adds: “In recent years, we’ve seen a significant increase in demand for juicers capable of processing celery. Due to the stringy, fibrous nature of celery stalks, these usually need cutting into s hort lengths to be processed efficiently. The REVO830 has addressed this trend with the re-profiled PROGRESSIVE

Inset & far right: The new model is available in four colours – matt light silver, matt pearl black, matt white pearl and matt dark red.

“Lastly, by using a supercomputer simulation modelling system, we enhanced the product’s performance,” Kim explains. “The extraction rate has increased from 75% to 83%.” The motor of the REV830 is stronger and more powerful for excellent juicing performance, while also being quieter than its predecessors, for use day and night. Launching the latest juicer addresses a number of lifestyle trends and consumer demands. Kim tells us: “Due to the inﬂuence of Covid-19, consumers' interest in plant based eating has increased. Therefore, we are paying more attention to protecting our health by making various recipes and deploying more accessories, so that consumers can make healthy juice at home.”

Inset: Kuvings says that a glass of fruit and vegetable juice squeezed without heat is the most effective way to absorb natural plant nutrients.

auger, which pre-chops celery and other produce as it’s inserted into the dedicated feeding chamber.”

Inset: The new smart cap on the REVO830 prevents spillage and allows mixed juice by facilitating the mixing of ingredients when closed. It’s a square type and provides a better grip when dispensing juice. Inset: The' REVO830 features an updated auger and juicing mechanism, giving a silky juice with less pulp. The reprofiled auger automatically cuts ingredients in the upper part of the feeding chamber,easierenablingjuicing.

Inset: Kuvings directly produces and manages the motors for its products itself in Korea. For information on becoming a Kuvings stockist please contact Nick Ledger on nickledger@ukjuicers.com or call 01904 757070.

“It’s fair to say that a juicer is a long-term investment in your health. Juicers with the highest yield such as the REVO830 are also arguably a ﬁnancial investment as less produce is required to produce the same amount of juice compared to less efficient juicers, and this will pay dividends over time.”

Nick agrees: “I think the past few years have given people more impetus to strengthen their immune systems and look to ways they can continue to protect it.”

The weaker GBP is also compounding this issue. That said, we have been able to absorb some of these costs ourselves and to date have not been forced to increase the costs of any Kuvings products.”

Moving forwards, there is plenty of innovation to come. Kim tells us: “Kuvings continues to put our attention to miniaturisation which considers both design and convenience for the consumers, and innovative technology such as IoT-connected features and energy appliancesdemandjuicerbrandglobal“Kuvingsadvancedbestneeds,theappliancesglobalthetechnology.efficiencyToleadmarketofhealthcareandtomeetconsumer’swearedoingourtoresearchtechnology.”Hesummarisesbysaying:hasgrownintoabrand,buildinghighrecognitionintheslowmarket.Asrecentforsmarthomeisincreasingwe

Kim says: “The pandemic has shaken many areas of our society. But at the same time, it gave us the opportunity to reﬂect on our health and the value of our life. Once you realise those values, motivation to choose a healthier diet is easier to sustain. The ‘make it at home’ trend has already become one of the patterns of our lives, and will be maintained.”

are leading the juicing market having already launched a juicer equipped with the IoT feature."

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As a result, despite the cost-of-living crisis, consumers are still investing in juicers and UK Juicers has seen robust sales, as Nick tells us: “The EVO820 still sells strongly in the current economic climate, as people will always place a premium on their health. We’re also seeing a signiﬁcant increase in sales of the less expensive Kuvings B1700 model though, by those who are needing to reign in their spending.

The sector isn’t without its challenges, however, as Kim says: “The biggest risk to the small home appliance market is the huge recession, inﬂation, rising costs of parts and raw materials, or disruptions in production and supply due to long delivery periods. Nevertheless, Kuvings is doing its best to defend against such risks by directly producing motors which are core components, here in Korea."

Kuvings constantly studies the best ways to absorb antioxidants, vitamins, vegetable nutrients and physiological active substances into the body. Kim enthuses: “A glass of fruit and vegetable juice squeezed without heat is the most effective way to absorb natural nutrients. More and more consumers are looking for a glass of juice made with good quality nutrients. With this trend we continue to develop our own low speed compression extraction method technology that produces a healthier juice.”

It seems that since restrictions have lifted, consumers are still prioritising health and wellbeing.

Despite the difficulties, UK Juicers has managed to avoid price increases. Nick continues: “All costs are increasing (although the huge increase in ocean freight costs seen recently is slowly starting to come down).

The Beeswax Wrap Company founder Fran Beer says that, when looking for a licence to work with, “The most important thing for us is synergy with our core values, whether that is made in the UK, high sustainability goals, or celebrating female founder businesses.” She continues: “We want to ensure that we have a real connection with the brands we collaborate with. Our business has been built on working with our customers to offer better quality and truly sustainable alternatives to everyday homewares, so our collaborations have to be just as well-considered and relevant to ourThecustomers.”company’s collaboration with Emma Bridgewater has been particularly successful. Fran reports: “Emma Bridgewater’s Polka Dot and Bee print works so well with our beeswax wraps and has opened up the world of plastic-free living to a huge new audience for us. We are really showing that making more sustainable swaps in your home can beReflectingbeautiful.”on why licensed prints work well on food wraps, Fran states: “Our wraps are the perfect everyday item for licensed prints because we don't have to make any compromises or changes to the original print to fit a certain shape or size of item. We print the original pattern directly onto organic GOTS-certified cotton and then wax it with our unrivalled blend of UK beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and natural pine resin. The wax mix really brings a new vibrancy to the patterns and is a lovely celebration of handmade British quality.”

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Inset: Lynsey introducing her new appliances from Swan at BrandExclusively’sShowcase.

The powerful Hyper Plush Queen of Clean vacuum has been “tweaked” with “things I knew I needed,” notes Lynsey, who has vigorously tested every aspect of her products throughout the development process. The vacuum cleaner includes “a turbo boost” and two heads for different areas of the house. Extoling the benefits of her steam cleaner, Lynsey confides: “I always do a steamy Sunday and I steam my son’s backpack when he gets home from school.” The appliance has a wide range of cleaning and germ-busting applications including mattresses, cars, ovens, shoes, toilets, windows, pet beds and reaching behind radiators. “This is an eco-friendlier way to clean using less chemicals,” Lynsey emphasises, adding: “I wanted these products to save people time and money.” She enthuses: “It will be a dream moment to see my range in shops.”

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Pretty in pink TV presenter, author and influencer Lynsey Crombie launched her pink Queen of Clean range of cleaning appliances from Swan to an enthusiastic audience at The Exclusively Show (June 14-15 Islington Business Design Centre). The range consists of the Hyper Plush vacuum cleaner, Handheld Steam Cleaner and compact Handheld Carpet Cleaner, which the celebrity says has been nicknamed “Lynsey’s little pink pig.” Cleaning appliances have looked dull for too long, in Lynsey’s opinion. “It’s a dream come true to have a pink vacuum,” she exclaims. “A bright coloured vacuum cleaner is more fun. Kids are more likely to be involved with the cleaning and when displayed in a store, this will jump out instantly.” Colour coordinated appliances can also be left out on display and on hand to use, which “makes storage so much easier.”

Spanning all manner of brands, from artists to influencers, from museum archives to movies, the world of licensed housewares is reaching new heights. In the run-up to Brand Licensing Europe as well as The Licensing Awards and The Excellence in Housewares Awards, which features the Licensing Award, PH explores some of housewares’ hottest licensed properties.

Right: Some of Dexam’s Kellogg’s tea towel designs.

DNC is also working towards sustainability goals, as Jenni highlights: “We aim to reduce the environmental impacts of our activities through packaging and recycling and are working to eliminate all plastic in packaging. We are supported in our journey through our ongoing partnerships with OPRL and Products of Change.”

Sustainability is a key focus for our business. Our ranges offer consumers durable, reusable products that help people of all ages avoid the use of single-use plastics in addition to supporting better health and wellbeing and the reduction of food waste.”

Inset: Designed for longevity, SAVEUR Selects Voyage Series Wok features NitriBlack endurance rust proofing technology.

Dexam is extending its licensed housewares portfolio with a new partnership with British breakfast favourite Kellogg’s.

Far right: Polar Gear Encanto Sports Bottle from DNC.

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Winnington continues to develop innovative cookware in collaboration with the leading US food and lifestyle media brand SAVEUR, complementing the recipes and traditions that the SAVEUR brand has covered for over 25 years in publications and online. Autumn 2022 will see the UK launch of SAVEUR Selects’ new carbon steel frying pans and wok, which have been upgraded with Winnington’s innovative Nitri-Black endurance rust proofing technology. “These new additions to the Voyage Series picked up fantastic feedback at Chicago earlier this year and continued to gain the interest of both UK and international buyers at Exclusively,” reports William James, marketing and sales manager at Winnington Housewares UK. Highlighting the technology’s attributes, William explains: “Nitri-Black carbon steel is treated not coated, making it metal utensil safe and high temperature resistant. These outdoor friendly pans are versatile enough to go from induction stove to the BBQ, and they build up a naturally non-stick patina that improves the more you cook with it.”

New stockists for SAVEUR Selects include prestigious online retailers, Buy Me Once and Amara.

Recognising the importance of encouraging youngsters to refill and reuse, Jenni explains: “We are having great success with children's bottles you can personalise with names on for school.

“We're renowned for market leading, added-value techniques across our lunch bags, hydration bottles and other on-the-go dining products. These techniques include 3-D shapes, EVA, flip sequins and lenticular (as seen on our Jurassic World Dominion bags), colour changing water bottles, water trackers, stainless steel options and much more.”

“Celebrating 20 years this year, our Polar Gear range features characters from our best-in-class licensing portfolio, which has properties to appeal to all consumers and ages, including the latest Disney success stories such as Encanto, Stitch and the Mandalorian, as well as evergreen and nostalgic brands, box office success stories, market leading pre-school properties and best of British classics,” acknowledges Jenni Leprevost, licensed marketing director at DNC.

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the new range at Exclusively in June, Abbie highlights the “wide appeal” of the Kellogg’s brand. “Everyone has grown up with the brand in their home and it evokes memories of breakfast time as a family. The kitchen is the heart of the home and the Kellogg’s/Dexam partnership plays on that nostalgia. We’re looking forward to developing the license further.”

“We are excited to be working with Pink Key Licensing on this project and will initially launch six tea towels in the Autumn,” reports Abbie Bleasby-Voice, marketing manager at Dexam. “Each tea towel is based on the Kellogg’s contemporary assets and archive of characters and vintage advertising.” Abbie reflects: “Kellogg’s has a rich and varied collection of images including advertising stretching back to when the company was founded in 1906 in Battle Creek Michigan USA. This is an exciting partnership for Dexam as there is a huge array of artwork available to us. Using some of the well-known and loved characters along with vintage advertising provides enormous potential to expand the range into other kitchen textiles and accessories forPreviewing2023.”

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Dexam is among the finalists of The Licensing Award in the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2022 with its Scion Mr Fox Grey range (page 47), and the company recently expanded its range with the RHS.

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2: Scion by Dexam: glass storage Dexam has launched a glass storage range with lifestyle brand Scion Living. Available in three capacities (1100ml, 1300ml and 2000ml), there is a different size for all kitchen uses including tea, coffee, pasta and biscuits. Each jar is made from toughened borosilicate glass, which is easy to keep clean and surprisingly light. The jars have a bamboo lid with clear seal to keep contents fresh. Mr Fox provides the finishing touch etched into the top of the lid and printed around the bottom in a zesty orange.

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4: The Licensing Award –The Snowman range Eddingtons’ licensed Snowman provides a warm and strong connection with Christmas. When merchandised together the collection is striking and engaging for consumers. Beautifully decorated embossed ceramic mixing bowls are functional and useful over the festive season for baking and serving while entertaining. Seasonal baking accessories, trays, worktop protectors and porcelain mug gift sets combine with textiles to make the complete range. The range is supported by The Snowman pop-up tent card or contact Eddingtons for a limited edition life-size The Snowman for window displays and merchandised features in store.

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In partnership with celebrity chef, Jeremy Pang, and London’s School of Wok, Dexam has introduced a new addition to its wok line up with a cast iron wok. Cast iron is a traditional material used for centuries by the Chinese. The wok has been designed especially for creating sensational curries and stews, but also works wonders for deep frying with a curved shape to pool liquids towards the centre. It is pre-seasoned and ready for use and is perfect for cooking on the hob or in the oven. It comes with sturdy handles for easy lifting.

3: The Licensing Award –Peter Rabbit classic Featuring new patterns inspired by the original Beatrix Potter books and illustrations, as Peter Rabbit celebrates 120 years of mischief, Eddingtons has launched a new contemporary classic pattern. The colour palette was crafted to work in the modern home today and the range features contemporary textiles, baking accessories, lap trays and worktop protectors, all created with the distinctive illustrations which were developed to appeal across this wide collection of homewares.

5: Fizz creations –storage containers Make storage more fun with these multi-stacking Tetris™ containers. Each container is modelled on the iconic tetrimino shapes, and they can be stacked just like in the game. Whether it’s up, down, left, or right, they are ideal from optimising space. Each 0.8l Tetris stacker is made from food-safe BPA plastic and they are available in three different colour combinations: yellow, cyan and purple; yellow, red and green; and yellow, blue and orange. Fizz Creations T: 01903 327006 E: sales@fizzcreations.com W: fizzcreations.com

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Celebrating 120 years, products depicting the classic character Peter Rabbit have been hopping into the window displays of cookshops and housewares stockists, including Potters Cookshop, Hockley (pictured). Eddingtons’ Peter Rabbit range is among the EIH Licensing Award finalists (see page 47), while Potters is in the running for the EIH Excellence in Retail Display –Independent (see page 24). Meanwhile, a window depicting Paddington Bear products by Eddingtons delighted customers at The Kitchen Range Cookshop in Market Harborough (another finalist for Excellence in Retail Display). The window featured a marmalade sandwich appearing from a black handbag, following Her Majesty The Queen’s sketch with Paddington Bear – a highlight of the Platinum Jubilee BBC TV coverage on June 4. “After watching the Queen with Paddington, I couldn’t resist transforming our Jubilee Union Jack window into a Paddington window featuring all the fantastic products from Eddingtons and not forgetting the Queen’s handbag including the allimportant marmalade sandwich,” commented Jade Johnston, director of The Kitchen Range Cookshop.

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Anna Knight, svp of Licensing, Informa Markets explains: “The BLE Online Platform is so much more than a meeting facilitator. If you’ve ever wondered who owns the rights to which brands, the brand directory allows you to pinpoint who owns what IP. You can also view company profiles, see the content at the show, and plan it into your calendar to better manage your time at the event.”

Licensed housewares are a growing sector for Captivate Brands, with its Eleanor Bowmer range among the finalists for The Excellence in Housewares Awards’ (EIH) Licensing Award 2022 (see page 47). Kevin McKay, managing director at Captivate Brands reflects on the company’s licensing journey: “Mary Berry was the first licensed range we produced at Captivate Brands, and we launched it at Spring Fair in 2020 – just before the whole world changed. We had Mary on the stand on the Monday of the show and there is no doubt she was a brilliant draw. We were arranging appointments all day, and when she gave a speech to our visitors later in the afternoon, the whole place stopped. That’s the power of having a good name! Of course, the products have to tick all the right boxes too. We worked closely with Mary and her team on turning her thoughts into design reality and we are now onto the latest collection for her – At Home, which we showcased at The Exclusively Show and Harrogate Home & Gift. We have turned that success to other licenses too, launching a huge range of home and lifestyle product for Eleanor Bowmer at Spring Fair 2022. We have started the creative process for other licences too, which we previewed at Exclusively, including Yvonne Ellen. There are other exciting partnerships in the pipeline, and, with each one, we look at it from the Captivate Brands’ standpoint of quality, style and value.”

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Inset: Ceramicist Sue Ure in her studio.

Top right: Potters Cookshop’s Peter Rabbit window. Right: The Paddington Bear window - featuring products by Eddingtons - delighted customers of The Kitchen Range Cookshop in Market Harborough after the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend.

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More than 180 exhibiting companies will attend Brand Licensing Europe (BLE, September 20-22, London ExCel, plus online follow-up on September 26-28). Exhibitors at the show will represent thousands of brands across sports and lifestyle to TV and movie characters and franchises, celebrities and influencers, artists, publishing, music, video games and theme parks, museums andPriorgalleries.totheshow, registered attendees are benefiting from BLE’s Online Platform, where they can start searching the Brand Directory, look at exhibitor profiles, make connections and book meetings at the show through a Matchmaking function.

She adds: “We have found that the BLE Online Platform is especially appreciated by newcomers to the industry – and to BLE –who know what brands they’re interested in, but not necessarily who owns the rights to that brand, and also to determine which days are most relevant to them from a content perspective to maximise ROI.”

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Looking for partners Sue Ure, designer-maker of the acclaimed Sue Ure Ceramics and Sue Ure Maison brands, is looking to partner with other brands for licensing and larger-scale manufacturing opportunities. Currently working with the Tate to supply a collection for its forthcoming Cézanne show, Sue says: “I have an extensive back catalogue of successful designs and experience of producing innovative work to brief. Now I’m particularly interested in developing the licensing side of my business.”

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Having spent many hours deliberating over first class products for this year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards, PH asked some of the retailer judges what one product they wished existed in the housewares sector, which doesn’t already. We also found out what would make life as a housewares retailer easier.

“To make retailing better, for me it would be that the cost of products come back down to a better level. If they carry on increasing at the rate they are, at a time of a cost of living crisis, many people just won’t be able to afford them. Everything has a top price, and we seem to be going over that rapidly.”

Right: Sophie outside Quince & Cook with co-director Neil McEwan.

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“We would love it if the government would consider funding retailers to attract and train new retail staff to deal with the current labour shortage. This would also help to make the wages more feasible in the current economic climate.”

“It’s hard to think of a kitchen gadget that doesn’t already exist. I was so impressed with The Innovation Award category in particular –there were so many fantastic creations. The only thing I can think of, which is more a dream product would be a self-ﬁlling wine glass. That and a self-ﬁlling coffee cup; both of those would really be the bees’ knees.

“Retailing would be more fun if we could go back to pre-Covid manners. Some customers… Really!

“An ideal product would be an automatic descaling kettle as we are in such a hard water area in the South East. No one descales a kettle here and it is a returned item we get all the time. This would prevent the customers from not looking after kettles and them going wrong.

“As a small independent retailer, I would love if we could keep the ‘Shop Local’ lockdown passion alive and kicking for years to come. It would be a dream come true if everyone’s ﬁrst instinct was to hit their local high street before searching further aﬁeld. Did you know that for every £1 spent with a small business, 63p of that stays in your local economy? I love this fact from Small Business Champion Holly Tucker MBE. So, by supporting small you’re also supporting your city andClockwisecommunity.”fromleft, John Barry, Progressive Housewares; Carly Bullock, Lakeland; Claire Smith, Next; Margaret Osei-Bonsu and Lyn Walsh, Harrods; Rob Willis and Jo Howard, Progressive Housewares; Jason Somers, Divertimenti; Simone Hillman, Borough Kitchen; Tom Carter and Alison Hobbs, Potters Cookshop.

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“Also, if we don't have plastic bags - then we really shouldn't have plastic bags from suppliers. If something arrives to us in a box (packed in six for example) and you have to buy a pack quantity, is there any reason at all that each item in that box also has a bag of its own? No there isn't. Stop doing it.”

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Sophie McEwan, director, Quince & Cook, Perth

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Towns and high streets are at the heart of communities and provide a sense of place and being. Rather than giving up and just trying to repurpose high streets and towns into something they were never meant to be, our suggestion is to make buying local as attractive, if not more attractive than, buying online.

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“Housewares retailing could be made better if customers had disposable income right nowthe Government and the big press organisations are frightening people from spending money.”

“We can do our part through excellent service, product knowledge, enhancing the shopping experience and more, but surely it is possible to help make it financially attractive to shop in store rather than online. Suppliers could have a part to play in this (in our experience those who do this reap real benefits in increased trade). Government, as ever, is the key and could incentivise shopping on high streets by something as simple as differential levels of VAT with a lower rate on shop purchases. Local councils can help too through parking polices, and pricing and, of course, in partnership with government through a different approach to business rates. Vibrant local communities matter as places where people buy and sell goods and services, meet, socialise and more. It would be a real shame if we didn’t realise what we had lost until after it was too“Essentially:late. we wish for support to make it financially more attractive to shop local rather than online through. This includes lower VAT on shop purchases; and reduced shopper parking on showing receipts from local shops (shops sign up, council pays back from business rates, and customers claim through an app).”

“My dream housewares product would be a non-stick pan surface that does not degrade over time. Simple but it would be the ultimate product.

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“The one thing that would make housewares retailing better would be for the government and local councils to stop disadvantaging high street retailing against online. Online is here to stay and has an important place in the retail environment now and in the future. But so has the high street. They should be at the heart of local communities, but with crippling rates, exorbitant car parking charges and greedy landlords, the life is being sucked out of town high streets.”

“So many possibilities already exist, and we are always impressed by the creativity and ingenuity of so many suppliers. There really is a tool or gadget for almost everything you can need in a kitchen, but one practical wish is for an unbreakable glass cafetiere (although it would reduce sales of replacement glass inserts) and this could be combined with a twist removable base for much easier cleaning. Essentially, a challenge from us is for our creative suppliers to produce an easy to clean and unbreakable glass“Onecafetiere.wishto make housewares retailing better is more of a challenge to both suppliers and government. This relates to addressing the demise of so many high streets, though fortunately so far not the one we are part of in our Dorset market town.

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Inset: Think local: Ione and David Crossley at Salamander Cookshop, winner of a Wimborne Business Award 2022.

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With the recent drive to ‘back to basics cooking’, more consumers are favouring a “buy once and use forever” philosophy, according to the likes of Lee McDonagh, Samuel Groves’ managing director. The Birmingham-based manufacturer is seeing continued growth for its classic Mermaid bakeware in both hard anodised and silver anodised. Supported by an everwidening retail distribution, Mermaid’s consumer appeal is fuelled by some key trends, says Lee.

Meanwhile, Nordic Ware UK reports on the soaring popularity of its pure aluminium Naturals range as so many consumers are “upgrading their everyday bakeware,” notes Nordic Ware’s Caroline Appleton.

“Consumers are now opting to shop sustainably, choosing to spend a little extra on a purchase to ensure quality and longevity of use,” confirms Caroline. “All our Naturals products are made of pure natural uncoated aluminium for optimum

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Inset: The classic Mermaid brand from Samuel Groves is gaining new fans for its Silver Anodised (pictured) and Hard Anodised long-lasting bakeware.

Inset: The gold hardware trend is recognised by the radiant Salter Olympus range (fromProducts).Ultimate

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In addition, Samuel Groves’ commitment to reducing plastic is also appreciated by today’s consumers; all Mermaid bakeware is packed in recycled paper bags. Lee also highlights the trend to “buy local and buy manufactured in England, as this not only supports UK jobs but reduces the carbon footprint of the products.”

With so many consumers acquiring the skills – and the taste – for home-baking during the pandemic, there is now a trend to upgrade bakeware for durability. Meanwhile, as kitchens have become a hub for creativity, entertaining, home working and everyday life, there is also a trend for consumers to seek out bakeware that can be on display, complimenting interior décor and delivering style along with performance.

“This year is all about earthy tones and muted colour palettes,” notes Katie Maxwell, buying director for Progress and Salter at Ultimate Products. “The Go Bake collection from Progress responds to this popularity with a stunning collection of co-ordinating bakeware in terracotta and oat hues.” She confirms: “We’re continuing to see a rise in popularity of baking, following the boom of interest during the pandemic when people were spending more time than ever at home.” Katie also highlights that the unique Go Bake range has an “added bonus for those trying to make sustainable steps, as it is part of Progress’ Plant a Tree collection, where a tree is rooted for certain products sold.” New ranges from the iconic Salter brand include the Olympus bakeware collection, which combines “innovative design and another on-trend colour palette, bringing a touch of sophistication to any home,” She explains: “At Salter, we’re really proud of creating products that make our customers lives that little bit easier, and the Olympus collection certainly makes achieving perfectly cooked bakes all the more simple. Along with the non-stick coating, we’ve designed an innovative textured base which minimises surface contact and promotes airflow for thoroughly cooked cakes and desserts.”

“The ranges have an inherent natural non-stick which improves with age, unlike manufactured non-stick coatings which age and degrade,” explains Lee. “All Mermaid bakeware is designed and manufactured to stand the test of time and has been tried and tested in professional commercial kitchens and is supported by a lifetime guarantee.”

The Victoria Sponge Cake is the undisputed winner for the title of most iconic bake for the 70year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. In a survey of 1,000 consumers undertaken by Mason Cash, the classic cake gained 77.7% of votes. Trifle came a distant second place, with 7.5% of votes, followed by Carrot Cake (4.2%), Lemon Drizzle Cake (3.7%), Cheesecake (2.75%), Black Forest Gateau (1.9%), Cupcakes (0.95%) and Tray Bakes (0.66%). Banana Bread - the lockdown favourite - gained a mere 0.57% of the vote. “Our tastes for cake may have changed over the years, but it’s comforting to see a firm royal favourite like the Victoria Sponge is regarded as the most iconic British bake,” acknowledged Mason Cash brand manager Rachel Dunleavy at The Rayware Group. Mason Cash also used its survey data - along with search data and historical evidence – to create a list of the most iconic bakes for each decade of the Queen’s reign, starting with the Carrot Cake for the 1950s. The 1960s is, of course, represented by the Victoria Sponge, followed by the Black Forest Gateau for the 1970s and Trifle for the 1980s. The Tray Bake was popular in the 1990s while Luxury Cupcakes rose to supremacy in the 2000s. Lemon Drizzle was the top sweet treat of the 2010s and the Cheesecake has made a comeback for the 2020s.

Inset: 1960s top bake and all-time classic: the Victoria Sponge, as illustrated by Mason Cash, whose mixing bowls have been a baker’s staple for the Queen’s 70-year reign.

Highlighting the reassurance given by long established brand names, Laura claims that “Tala Performance is the quality bakeware choice,” for many consumers: “Tala has earned the trust of millions of home cooks since 1899, supplying long lasting bakeware, icing and kitchenware.” She explains: “The superior dual non-stick coating of Tala Performance means it is super easy to clean, bakes are effortlessly released, and it is safe to use with metal utensils.”

Lifetime Brands has now launched a new range of MasterClass tools which are designed to help consumers embrace home-baking. Ideal for cross-selling with MasterClass bakeware, Claire explains that the tools are: “Designed with smart finishes and functions, including ergonomic stainless steel handles which are made for comfort and durability with either silicone or nylon heads that are contoured and flexible.”

Laura adds: “Manufactured from commercial weight steel, the range will stand the test of time and will not warp in the oven. We have added thoughtful touches as our cake tins are embossed with tin size to help bakers identify the right tin for the right recipe.”

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At Lifetime Brands Europe, Claire Budgen, commercial and marketing director acknowledges that: “1mm heavy-duty, non-stick bakeware from MasterClass” has become a “classic go-to in the bakeware category as it is simply so reliable, recognised and trusted.” She notes: “We have a 20-year guarantee on this product, along with the ‘Buy Once Buy Smart’ guarantee over the life of our products. More and more people are recognising that it’s much better to buy quality than buy cheap and it’s more eco-savvy too.”

heat dispersion, with encapsulated galvanised steel rims to add further strength and prevent warping from continued heat exposure. We also supply all our pans with a lifetime warranty, making them a great investment for theLookingfuture.”at the sales of individual bakeware pieces, Caroline states: “Our range of essential kitchen kit - which includes pans such as the 12 Cup Muffin Pan, One Pound Loaf Pan and 9" x 13" Rectangular Cake Pan – has grown vastly in popularity due to its versatility to create anything from sheet pan meals to traybakes to cookies.” Moreover, she reports that: “Nordic Ware’s Naturals 9" x 13" Rectangular Cake Pan has received great media coverage as the inaugural winner of The Great British Bake Off Edd Kimber's One Tin Bakes books focus on this pan. The books have been so popular that Edd is soon to release his third book in the series, entitled Small Batch Bakes, for which he uses some of our compact bakeware range aimed at servicing individuals and smaller family units.”

Below: The Tala Performance Sandwich Tin from Dayes UK.

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Left: Part of Nordic Ware’s pure aluminium Naturals range.

In its KitchenAid range, Lifetime Brands has recognised the demand for high performance baking accessories with its new “durable and resilient” Maple Wood Rolling Pin. Claire observes: “Lightweight for precision and manoeuvrability, the rolling pin is superb for flipping and transferring dough with ease, and its tapered design helps cover moreClairearea.”sums up: “As we all know, there was a huge surge in baking and making during the pandemic, and now home baking continues to be a staple activity for a broader demographic. It is gender neutral with a younger section of the market that is eager to learn and experiment.” Like others, she recognises the sustained consumer demand for high quality bakeware that inspires confidence: “With the cost-ofliving crisis, many consumers will be looking to make homemade rather than shop-bought to save a little extra.”

Above: MasterClass Bakeware from Lifetime Brands.

Talking of this year’s bestsellers – and no doubt reflecting the national celebrations for the Queen’s 70-year reign - Laura Squire, marketing manager for Dayes UK, notes that, in the Tala Performance range “sandwich tins were a stand out this year; the Jubilee must have seen more Victoria Sponges than anything else!”

Like many, Laura acknowledges consumer attitudes towards investment purchasing. “Despite the challenges we all face at present, the consumer is increasingly environmentally aware and the ‘buy well, buy once’ attitude is on the rise,” she emphasises. “Many consumers do not want to buy cheaply: they re-engaged with baking through the Covid impacted years and they want equipment that will last, giving great results repeatedly.”

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Getting noticed “We promote our shop through our social media channels, by paid advertising and working with influencers and other businesses.”

Facts and stats l The Kitchen Whisk is 1,500 square foot spread across two floors, stocking over 11,000 skus. l Kate and Mary currently employ eight staff which includes a website manager, two supervisors and five sales assistants. They are now looking to employ a shop manager to enable them to focus on growing and developing the business.

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Inset: Inspiration for the table inside The Kitchen Whisk.

Digital days “Since Covid we now employ someone who works full time on our website and social media. I think for most businesses the boost to their online business was the silver lining to Covid.”

Family matters

“As people are more and more conscious of not buying products made out of plastic, disposable or even reusable plastic items are becoming less popular.””

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Inset: Sophie Allport’s Sheep range is very popular with tourists visiting The Kitchen Whisk.

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“Willow Direct is our newest supplier: we bought some lovely picnic baskets which are perfect for the summer.”

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Left: Part of a summer window display at The Kitchen Whisk.

“Thankfully we work very well together. We have different strengths and weaknesses that makes it a great partnership. Plus, you can't fight in front of customers so it has been great for us working together!”

The best thing “I think one of the best things about The Kitchen Whisk is the atmosphere in the shop. We have really lovely helpful staff who - combined with the warm look and feel of the shopcreate an inviting atmosphere. Good customer service and a pleasant shopping experience are vitally important especially when you are up against big online marketplaces like Amazon.”

Below: Ditching takeaways for homemade in the fresh air: Ooni Pizza Ovens are popular at The Kitchen Whisk.

Dublin’s The Kitchen Whisk is celebrating its fifth anniversary. PH talks shop with Kate Masterton, who co-founded the successful cookshop with her mother Mary.

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Inset: A trained chef and an expert home cook: Kate and Mary Masterton are the daughter and mother team running The Kitchen Whisk in Dublin.

ON THE WAY UP “We are seeing increased demand for most things that are eco-friendly and reusable, from reusable food wraps like bees wrap to glass storage containers and water bottles”

Business report “At the moment, trade is a little erratic and hard to predict. Consumers are more conscious of their spending due to the rise in the cost of living, but we do have more tourists around, which gives a good boost.”

Lively five “To celebrate our fifth birthday, we are doing a number of different things starting in August and continuing on for a number of months. We are running competitions on our social media, special offers in store and online, as well as in-store demonstrations and events.”

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How it started “Mary and I both love food and cooking. We also love interiors and homewares products. Opening a cookware shop joined those two loves that we have.”

l Table linens from Waltons and Co l Outdoor pizza ovens from Ooni l Barware from CellarDine l Sheep collection from Sophie Allport l Serveware from Ladelle

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