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roduction is well underway for the night of revelations, celebration, fun and industry chat that will take place (wherever you are) on Wednesday 9 December. We waited as long as we could for the possibility of the industry coming together physically with a later date for The Excellence in Housewares Awards (EIH) 2020, but when that hope diminished, we started looking for the best possible option to recognise the achievements of the housewares industry and bring us all together for an evening.

The virtual EIH 2020 promises to bring more ‘attendees’ together than ever before, all across the UK and globally. Using the very clever Hopin platform, the event will also enable guests to chat to each other (and PH editor Jo raise a glass together) via Session Rooms before and after Above: Howard speaking at last the Awards ceremony. EIH sponsors – as well year's Excellence in Housewares Awards. as other leading suppliers and retailers – will be hosting Right: Nadiya Hussain will Session Rooms (see news). be part of the line-up of Of course, December 9 falls in the midst of exceedingly the very special virtual Excellence in Housewares busy festive trade, but the EIH Awards evening will Awards night – free for provide an opportunity for a well-deserved evening break all to watch – on December 9.

– a chance to sit down (even put your feet up) and immerse yourself in the event. We all need something to look forward to in these challenging and changing times – so make sure the evening of Wednesday December 9 is on your calendar.

We’re also delighted to announce that the EIH Awards night will feature a special guest appearance: the inspirational Great British Bake Off winner, author and TV presenter Nadiya Hussain. Nadiya will be sharing her ‘must have’ pieces of kitchen kit with us. She will talk about her inspiration, involvement in housewares product design, and tell us why baking is her ‘happy place’.

We are incredibly proud to feature the fabulous line-up of the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2020 finalists in this issue. We have got to this point thanks to your overwhelming support and enthusiasm. So, a huge thank you goes to all suppliers who nominated outstanding retailers and all of the wonderful retailers who submitted awe-inspiring entries. Another huge thank you goes to suppliers for entering their innovations via our online portal, and particularly to the retail buyers around the UK who enthusiastically logged on to our online portal and devoted their time to judging every product entry. And, of course, thank you to the sponsors who are supporting this celebration of our industry’s achievements. True to form, the category sponsors will be opening their golden envelopes to reveal each Award winner on the big night.

Now turn to pages 23 to 54 to see the all of the 2020 product, retailer and supplier finalists. So many of these companies have great stories to tell, and we will be sharing many of these in future issues, as well as on our HousewaresNews.net news feed. If you’re not already receiving our regular industry news in your inbox, please sign up (via www.housewaresnews.net). We’ll be posting more news about the virtual Excellence in Housewares Awards night, reminding you to register (free of charge) and counting down!

We can’t wait to see you!

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JAKKI BROWN Editorial director jw@max-publishing.co.uk

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MARK GRAYSON Creative director markg@max-publishing.co.uk

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WARREN LOMAX Joint md warren@max-publishing.co.uk

23-53 Excellence in Housewares Awards 2020: the finalists are showcased

JOHN BARRY Advertising manager johnb@max-publishing.co.uk ROB WILLIS Publishing director robw@max-publishing.co.uk EMMA CAIN Product page editor emmac@max-publishing.co.uk MICHELLE BOARD Contributing editor michelleb@max-publishing.co.uk

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Left: Andrea Ball (left) and Mary-Ann Moore celebrate at Wroes of Bude.

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EIH virtual extravaganza

Sharing the joy EIH finalists have been celebrating their good news with their colleagues, customers or stockists.

Among the Excellence in Retailer Initiative finalists, Andrea Ball, buyer at Wroes of Bude exclaimed: “It’s wonderful to be recognised for this initiative. We all have to be a bit creative in the way we retail these days and this has shown us that to keep developing ideas and building on trends is the only way to keep moving forwards. We’re just all smiles at Wroes!”

Another Excellence in Retailer Initiative finalist, Barkers and Barkers Home in Northallerton was equally thrilled. “We feel honoured to be nominated for the award in retail initiative for our first Christmas magazine,” said Bridie Wilkinson, marketing manager. “Everything was done in-house, and matched the theme of both stores.”

At Harts of Stur, marketing manager Jon Dart commented: “We are extremely happy to have been nominated for two awards. This has been an unprecedented year with many challenges beyond our control. These nominations are well-deserved recognition for our employees who have all worked very hard and adapted to an ever- changing environment to maintain the high standards of service we strive for. We are looking forward in anticipation to the digital awards evening on the December 9.”

At Le Creuset, sales controller, Philippa Howarth is also: “Counting down the days to the awards night online!” She expressed the company’s pride, stating: “Positive recognition from our retailers and buyers is of great importance to us.”

After hearing T&G was among Supplier Awards’ finalists, head of marketing Jenny Handley enthused: “To receive this nomination is the icing on the cake for a very hard year for all of us, as this is the year we celebrate our 45 years in the industry, established in 1975 by Patrick Gardner.”

At Dreamfarm, head of international sales Kelly Burrows said: “What an honour and privilege to be recognised. We are humbled and proud to be among the excellent brands on this list. This pushes us to continue developing problem-solving products to keep our awesome customers happy!”

Excitement is building for the Excellence in Housewares Awards (EIH) 2020 to be held virtually on the evening of Wednesday December 9. The Awards ceremony will be free to attend, and dedicated Session (or ‘Party’) Rooms will enable networking and celebration between industry partners, customers and colleagues.

“This looks set to be the biggest Excellence in Housewares Awards ever, bringing together retailers, suppliers and industry figures from all around the UK and Above: The party will go on – online this year. internationally. With its timing in the festive weeks at Guests from Ultimate Products, Robert Dyas and Tesco are featured in photo from EIH 2019. the end of this tough year, this is our chance to come Below: Members of the housewares industry will be able to watch the Awards and catch up together for one evening for the industry’s own with colleagues from the comfort of their Christmas party!” stated Rob Willis, publishing home, shop or office. director and co-owner of the Excellence in Housewares Awards.

Using the Hopin digital platform, the EIH Awards event will accommodate a main stage area where the awards ceremony will be hosted as well as its series of Session Rooms. These Rooms will enable people to ‘meet’ for live video chats and drinks with colleagues and friends, prior to and after the ceremony. (See linked story).

The impressive line-up of product, retailer and supplier finalists spans the whole UK housewares spectrum in size and geography, with several new categories, recognising supermarkets, garden centres, all independent cookshops and the growing market for licensed housewares (see pages 23 to 54).

The product finalists were determined following an online judging process by a stellar line-up of enthusiastic retailers including Aldiss, Borough Kitchen, Cooks Central, Dinghams, Divertimenti, John Lewis & Partners, Harts of Stur, Lakeland, La Cookshop, ProCook, Robert Dyas, Trevor Mottram, Silver Mushroom and countrywide specialist independents (see Food for thought pages 16-18). The retailer finalists were determined following an extensive process of industry nominations and retailer submissions.

Bringing us together The big online industry party for the Excellence in Housewares Awards celebration will take place thanks to Session Rooms, which can each hold up to 15 individual screens. EIH Awards category sponsors will have their own Session Rooms, but all housewares companies are invited to book one (or more) too!

Guests can pop in and out and visit any number of rooms with hosts able to elect Above: Colleagues gather to raise their glasses in a Session Room. to either have their Session Room as a private ‘closed’ room, moderate who comes in, or have it as a ‘free-for-all.’ All Session Rooms can be accessed from the ‘home’ area of a dedicated site via an easy ‘search’ function or by clicking on the host’s logo or room name.

You can book your Session Room (at a cost of £375 each) via the awards’ website in the ‘tickets’ section (www.excellenceinhousewaresawards.co.uk/tickets/) or by contacting Clare Hollick on clare@createvents.co.uk or call 01183 340085.

Last straw for plastic The ban on supplying plastic straws came into force in England on October 1. It was estimated that 4.7 billion plastic straws were used every year in England. Dr Laura Foster, head of clean seas at the Marine Conservation Society stated: “Only with ambitious policy and forward-thinking brands and companies, can we truly stop the plastic tide.”

Housewares suppliers continue to innovate with sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic including reusable and biodegradable straws. The EIH Eco Award features Eco Flex Straws from Creative Party.

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Left: Lee Parkin with Ralph Humphries and some of Pendeford’s products

Lees takes on Pendeford Ralph Humphries has retired after almost 40 years’ involvement in the family business Pendeford Metal Spinnings (aka Pendeford Housewares). Lee Parkin completed a successful share transfer, becoming the company’s new owner and managing director in September.

Ralph commented: “I’m happy to have found somebody like Lee to take the company forward.

Someone who will protect jobs and maintain the integrity of the company with our valued customers as an absolute priority. I feel it’s a ‘win win’, enabling me to step down to enjoy retirement, yet finding a like-minded person with a similar attitude and passion towards continued success here at our Wolverhampton site.”

With 15 years industry experience, Lee has worked in various sales and managerial roles with brands and manufacturers such as Pyrex, Viners, Oneida, Anchor Hocking, George Wilkinson and RTA. “I’ve known of Pendeford for many years and they’ve always maintained an excellent reputation within the industry for being a reliable honest company with traditional values,” he said, expressing his excitement at “the opportunity to take the company forward.”

Sainsbury’s get the brews Sainsbury’s has launched a capsule collection of eight home coffee brewing products by coffee expert, Barista & Co. The products are part of Barista & Co’s charitable Buy a Coffee, Give a Coffee initiative that supports coffee growing communities and gives back to the homeless or less fortunate.

The collection includes a Copper Milk Jug, Charcoal and Grey Brew It Sticks, One Brew, Copper Double Scoop Spoon, Copper Coffee Bag Clips plus an exclusive Copper finish Core Coffee Press. James Gray, co-founder of Barista & Co commented: “This new partnership with Sainsbury’s will take brewing coffee at home to a much wider audience, providing coffee lovers nationwide with the tools they need to enjoy speciality coffee. Coffee culture is at the heart of our business and at the heart of many homes, so this is a natural fit for us, taking fresh coffee to the masses.”

He continued: “We’re also delighted to see a national retailer focusing on the wider environment and their social responsibility. A contribution from all products sold will go towards our charitable project, Buy a Coffee, Give a Coffee, which is an initiative we are all incredibly passionate about here at Barista, giving something back to those who need it.”

Barista & Co also operates a Repair and Recycle scheme where consumers can send products back to the company.

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Islington welcomes Borough Kitchen Borough Kitchen has opened in its permanent site in the new Islington Square development off Upper Street, incorporating its largest and most central Cook School.

In mid October, co-founder Justin Kowbel told PH that the shop’s Above: Borough Kitchen’s new home in Islington. first weekend was “outstanding” and the weekdays were “strong”. He elaborated: “We didn’t expect footfall to be so good at the moment in this new high-end development, but the element of newness is a boost plus the fact that everyone is cooking more. It’s a great start although we’re cautious for the mid to long term.”

The Cook School’s classes have included a pasta making evening. With five participants, Borough Kitchen acknowledges the opportunity for customers to expand their cooking skills in a more intimate setting.

The new shop’s debut window celebrates UK made housewares: Borough Kitchen’s Local Legend campaign features items made within 230 miles of London, including Kaymet trays and Netherton Foundry cookware.

The retailer partnered with Kent-based kitchen maker Rencraft to create signature green shaker cabinets for the new branch and has installed state of the art appliances from Gaggenau to use in the Cook School and for product demonstrations.

The new opening follows the retailer’s smaller, temporary pop-up location in Islington last November. The new site in Islington Square also accommodates Borough Kitchen’s new offices and warehouse. In the run-up to the shop opening, the Borough Kitchen team also celebrated seven years since opening the first store in Borough Market.

Ambiente moves to April 2021

Below: Messe Frankfurt has highlighted that its expansive halls are ‘amongst the safest enclosed buildings’ when shows return in 2021.

Ambiente 2021 is moving from February 19-23 to April 17 to 20 to be part of a one-off joint event with Paperworld and Christmasworld in Frankfurt. Detlef Braun, member of the executive board of Messe Frankfurt hopes that the cross over trade will give businesses “a boost after the re-start of the economy.” The new timing was announced as the global pandemic continued to develop, restricting international travel.

The joint event - called the International Consumer Goods Show – Special Edition - will be supplemented with an online programme of Consumer Goods Digital Days. These will provide opportunities for exhibitors and visitors to network and share knowledge, with live streamed events to run concurrently with the live trade show.

Nextrade (the expanding digital marketplace for the Home and Living sectors) will also be significant for 2021, with increasing numbers of Ambiente exhibitors and visitors using its ordering and data management services.

Truly gifted

Right: Gift food at Barkers, Northallerton.

The winners of the recent Greats 2020 awards for the UK’s best gift retailers include housewares stockists. Winner of the Independent Gift Retailer of the Year - South West is Cilla and Camilla, who shops include its Cookshop in Sherborne and home and gift stores in Bridport and Beaminster.

Barkers and Barkers Home in Northallerton (also finalists in the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2020) was crowned Best Department Store Retailer Retailer of Gifts. The high street store is integrating gift food into its Cookshop.

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Book Your Branded Session Room!

Just because the Awards event is going virtual this year, that doesn’t mean you need to miss out on some fun networking and catching up with friends and colleagues – as you can host your very own branded Session Room on the Awards’ platform from the comfort of your own home or office.

Open before and after the awards ceremony, these live video Session Rooms will allow you to ‘meet up’, see and chat with up to 20 friends and colleagues at any one time. Your guests can pop in and say hi, share a drink or two with you, before and after you head to the ‘Main Stage’ (which is hosted on the same site) to watch the awards event.

We really are hoping this will be the most fun you’ve had on a video call all year! While attending the Awards themselves will be free of charge, the cost of hosting your own Session Room is only £375 (+VAT).

Booking a room will see your company’s logo/name appear on an A-Z list of all the Awards’ Session Rooms. There will be also a prominent ‘search button’ enabling people to find companies that have a Session Room, making it really easy for them to find you and for you to direct your guests/

invitees and work colleagues to your room.

N.B. All attendees of the awards will need to register for Hopin (the digital platform we are using to host the event) and then register for the awards event itself. Both of these steps are free, quick and easy to do.

We will supply the simple instructions of how to do this before the awards event so that you can send it onto your colleagues and invitees.

Upon clicking on a branded Session Room, it will open up to show a maximum of 20 individual screens. However, if you require more space to accommodate all of your team/guests or divide them in any way you can book further branded Session Rooms, giving each a different names if you so wish.

Feel free to either just feature your company name or give your Session Room(s) its own moniker, eg Max Publishing’s Gossip Centre, Ian’s Bierkeller, Jakki’s Champagne Bar, The Willis Whisky Den, Warren’s Real Ale Dive.

Everyone can move from one Session Room to another enabling you to be part of a full networking experience. As a Session Room host you will be able to give access to anyone who ‘knocks on your door’, meaning you can allow impromptu visitors if space allows.

You can book and pay for your branded awards’ Session Room(s) by contacting

Clare Hollick of our awards company Createvents, by email clare@createvents. co.uk or telephone: 01183 340085.

Once your Session Room(s) is/are booked and paid for, you will receive immediate confirmation which will also include a full VAT receipt.

Once booked, please could you send Clare your company logo (or artwork and name you would like to appear for your Session Room) so we can get it ready for you!

For information on any other aspect of the Awards please contact John Barry: johnb@max-publishing.co.uk Jo Howard: joh@max-publishing.co.uk Rob Willis: robw@max-publishing.co.uk Special Rates for multiple rooms: 1 room = £375 2 rooms = £650 3 rooms = £950

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Get set for Ready Steady Cook Hot on the heels of BBC One’s successful re-launch of TV cooking show Ready Steady Cook, Banijay Brands has announced the launch of a new consumer products programme for the iconic cooking brand. The new opportunities were highlighted during October’s digital event, the Festival of Licensing.

The Ready Steady Cook brand is back with a modern style guide and suite of creative assets, which offer opportunities to develop products across a range of categories including food storage, kitchen appliances, cookware, textiles, foodstuffs and digital products for the much-loved, heritage brand.

“Worldwide consumers and audiences love Ready Steady Cook and we’ve seen a real rise in fans from younger demographics,” states Jane Smith, group director, brand licensing of Banijay Brands.

“This classic heritage brand is both nostalgic and fresh in bringing together people, generating culinary ideas, and providing great entertainment, creating an exciting opportunity for new licensees and partners. The quality and popularity of the Ready Steady Cook brand means the products are sure to fly off the shelves.”

The programme re-launched in early March 2020 on BBC One (Remarkable TV) with Rylan Clark-Neal as its presenter. Since then interest in home cooking has surged due to lockdown. Jane reflects that: “Consumers’ relationships and experiences with food in the home have never been more important, which makes ‘now’ the perfect time for Ready Steady Cook to be a brand partner for licensees in the culinary space.”

She also highlights: “The Ready Steady Cook brand values mirror that of kitchens around the world, with a particular focus on value for money, sustainability, managing food waste and provenance; all of which will resonate with economically-conscious and environmentally-aware consumers looking for exciting culinary products to add to their homes.”

Below: The MasterChef by Claire Fyfe range includes pineapple, rhubarb and mackerel motifs.

MasterChef finalist’s foodie kitchenware MasterChef UK finalist, Claire Fyfe has launched a range of products commissioned by Banijay Brands. The range features some of Claire’s favourite ingredients, which she used on the BBC TV show.

A trained interior designer and artist, Claire handcrafted block prints from potatoes and rhubarb stalks to create her bold designs. The range includes aprons, tea towels, coasters and placemats, lunchboxes, premium water bottles, mugs and ceramic trivets.

Below: Tilak Patel, Lords at Home’s md.

New chapter for Lords At Home Lords At Home (an Excellence in Housewares Awards finalist with five stores in London and Chorleywood) has announced the appointment of Tilak Patel as its new managing director.

Tilak’s appointment is ‘the culmination of seven years of hard work’, where he has been ‘growing, learning and managing the day to day operations of the business.’

The appointment marks “the beginning of an exciting new chapter of our growing family company,” say founding sisters Rita and Rachna Dewan.

Tilak comments: “It’s a huge honour to have been appointed managing director of Lords At Home, especially at such an important and exciting time for the company. Lords At Home has grown significantly over the recent years, in people and estate and I’m confident that with our culture and values we can continue to build on this success and drive our strategic vision forward.”

Rita and Rachna enthuse: “This is a well deserved and exciting opportunity for Tilak. Over the past seven years we have worked hard to create a brand that is relevant and innovative. Tilak has played a very important role in our growth and we look forward to creating new opportunities in the future.”

Rita acknowledges that local support for Lords At Home continues: “We have seen a clear trend for shopping locally and are focussed on making sure that we are looking after the needs of our customers, with convenience and quality at the right price.”

Below: Smidge has donated ‘Thank you’ bottles.

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Smidge supports Above & Beyond

Grunwerg launched a raft of new ‘cutting edge’ ranges at London’s Le Gavroche in September. Over 20 of Grunwerg’s key knives stockists attended, including Fenwick, John Lewis, Trevor Mottram and Harts of Stur, as well as members of the media. The event raised £10,000 for the charity Hospitality Action, which specifically looks after those who are struggling due to the impact of the pandemic on the hospitality sector. It also attracted a high number of orders and commitments to stocking new lines. (See Knives market focus).

Smidge (the sustainable ‘on the go’ brand) has donated 1,200 limited edition bottles to help the fundraising efforts of Above & Beyond, the official charity for Bristol city centre hospitals.

The bottles will be used for the fundraising initiative Challenge Against Cancer. People who raise £150 or more for the initiative will receive a limited edition ‘Thank You’ Smidge bottle. Rob Jones, managing director of Smidge and Horwood (based in Bristol) commented: “Unfortunately, we have all been touched by cancer at some point in our lives, so we are thrilled to be part of this campaign raising needed funds for Bristol Hospitals’ fight against cancer.”

Challenge Against Cancer fundraising will help create safe, modern and friendly environments that reduce anxiety and offer calm spaces, as well as contributing to world-class facilities and the very best equipment for treating patients.

Above: Global fans: Michel Roux Jr, David Grunwerg, md of Grunwerg and Jamie Spafford from SortedFood.

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Sabichi acquires PIFCO Sabichi Homewares has acquired the historic powerhouse brand PIFCO from Spectrum Brands. The brand was established in Manchester in 1900, gaining a trusted reputation for high quality household essentials, including heating and cooling, personal care, lighting and innovative home products such as floorcare.

Tim Wright, vice president international for Spectrum Brands said he was “incredibly pleased to have again worked with Sabichi,” on the sale of the brand, stating that Spectrum intends to focus on its core brands (Russell Hobbs, George Foreman and Remington).

Tim confirms: “Sabichi now has the global brand rights of the PIFCO brand and we are sure they will focus their energy and continue growing it from within and beyond even its already long heritage of success across many diverse categories.”

“Following the success of the Haden brand acquisition and its re-launch, we are thrilled to have taken on another iconic British brand,” added Sachin Bagga, director of Sabichi Homewares.

“PIFCO has a rich history in a variety of home products, ranging from the original days of lighting and torches, fans, hair dryers and ‘warmaspheres’ – the olden day heater! We will continue to do the brand justice and, most importantly, remain true to its core pillars of quality products and value for money.”

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Black+Blum meets Prada Black+Blum has partnered with Prada, one of the world’s Bottom:Prada leading brands in the luxury sector, to supply a selection of Re-Nylon from Black+Blum Black+Blum products featured alongside the Prada products.

Re-Nylon collection.

Prada Re-Nylon is a sustainable line of Prada products which repurposes nylon, obtained through the recycling and purification process of plastic waste collected from oceans, fishing nets, landfills and textile fibre waste.

The co-branded Prada Re-Nylon from Black+Blum products include the Stainless-Steel Lunch Box, Sandwich Box, Glass Lunch Bowl and Stainless-Steel Cutlery Set. The range was launched in Selfridges in September as part of the store’s Project Earth initiative, and then rolled out globally in Prada’s own stores, concessions and pop-ups.

Underlining the brand’s environmental and sustainability positioning, Black+Blum, has announced its membership of 1% for the Planet and commitment to becoming Climate Neutral Certified in 2021, for 2020 emissions.

The 1% for the Planet membership means that Black+Blum pledges to donate at least 1% of its annual sales revenue to support environmental non-profit organisations. Dan Black, founder and lead designer at Black+Blum said: “While our designs help people be more environmentally friendly in their everyday life, they obviously don’t solve the huge challenges the world now faces. We wanted to do more. By joining 1% for the Planet, we commit to giving something back to make a better world.”

Number one for Home The John Lewis Partnership Plan (launched in October) sets out the retailer’s aim to be the ‘number one destination for Home and Nursery.’ The Partnership confirms that: ‘as shopping habits continue to evolve, we’ll become a 60-70% online retailer by 2025, alongside our inspiring shops.’ Nina Bhatia, executive director of Strategy & Commercial Development said: “This is a bold plan to grow our business and get us Above: John Lewis section in Waitrose & Partners, Lincoln. much closer to our customers.”

With John Lewis Cook and Dine products already available in Waitrose branches, all 280 Waitrose shops that currently sell general merchandise will stock John Lewis products by the end of 2021.

Moreover, John Lewis customers can now access Click & Collect in nearly 900 locations (including branches of Waitrose, Booths and Co-ops). The department store is also developing virtual services such as home design, “bringing expert Partners and products into customers’ homes,” and is committing £1bn over five years to ‘accelerate our online business and transform our shops’. Stores will be modernised to create ‘the right space in the right place’.

The Partnership is bringing forward its ambition to be net zero carbon by 15 years to 2035. It is introducing ‘buy back’ or ‘take back’ options by 2025; sourcing key raw materials in own-brand products from sustainable or recycled sources by 2025; and developing sustainable rental and resale options for customers.

Above: Much-loved brand: front cover of October’s Good Housekeeping.

Good Housekeeping from Homebase Homebase is developing a range of kitchen and cookware products under the Good Housekeeping brand. The range will be part of Homebase’s new licensed collection of home, interior and garden products, working with three of Hearst UK’s magazine brands House Beautiful, Country Living and Good Housekeeping. The retailer has agreed a three-year partnership with Hearst UK, the leading premium content and experience business.

KitchenAid sponsors Food Season KitchenAid sponsored the British Library Food Season (during September and October) for the second year running. The season featured a host of culinary celebrities including Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Tom Kerridge and Ken Hom. Originally scheduled for spring 2020, the British Library’s third Food Season was reimagined to address the issues of food production, supply, distribution and consumption following the coronavirus pandemic.

Mark Ridealgh, market leader UK and Ireland, KitchenAid SDA commented: “We’re delighted to continue our support of the Food Season at the British Library. KitchenAid believes in ‘Making the Everyday Extraordinary’ and through our family of iconic appliances our goal is to awaken the spirit of making in everyone – regardless of their skill level.”

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Below: Morphy Richard’s Intellisteam.

Below: Andy Leggett with his wife Paula.

TOP STORY

Sharing Andy’s zest for life The housewares industry lost one of its greats in the untimely passing of Andrew Leggett, former managing director of BergHOFF UK, on August 27, aged 58. Andy had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2017. He kept his condition private, only making it public to the industry in May, when he and his wife Paula (marketing director of BergHOFF) announced they were stepping down from the business due to Andy’s health.

Andy spent the past six years successfully building up the BergHOFF brand in the UK, and worked in the housewares industry for nearly 35 years. Members of the housewares industry are sharing their thoughts and anecdotes on a dedicated tribute platform. (www.andrewleggett.muchloved.com) As Paula says, the tribute site is intended to remember Andy with smiles rather than tears, celebrating his “contagious zest for all that life had to offer and a passion for making people happy.” The platform also provides the opportunity to donate to the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Nearly £2,000 has been raised so far (as PH went to press).

The UK BergHOFF UK team reflects: “We will remember Andy as the strong, inspiring leader he was, with a true passion for the company and the industry and his amazing courage in battling MND. We hope to continue the success of BergHOFF UK in his memory.”

In the words of BergHOFF’s wordwide team: “Andy was a warm and friendly man who was always there for you. In his work he was always very passionate and professional. Nothing was too much for him and he always went the extra mile. He liked to share his knowledge in order to help others. He was a true friend and we will miss his warm and sweet personality, which was truly unique.”

Industry colleague Tony Butler says: “I was humbled by Andy's amazing positive attitude to this horrible illness. We shared many laughs together, in and out of work! He was a great bloke and friend.” Paul Britland, category management leader at Wllko for over 16 years, remembers: “Such a lovely man. Always a gentleman, a true professional of our industry with a great sense of humour.”

Reflecting on Andy’s straight-talking Yorkshire traits, Paula also states: “Andy was an immensely courageous person and his positive mental attitude will always spur me on.”

Top Drawer talks trends Top Drawer On Demand’s highlights included the panel discussion ‘Redefining Retail Trends – Five Ways To Adapt To The Changing Retail Landscape’.

Housewares stockist Oliver Bonas’ head of home and gift design Molly Park was among the panellists.

Molly enthused: “Our local shops have been doing incredibly well and I’m so happy to see the rise of local shops again.” She also highlighted the importance of being omnichannel: “What I’ve noticed is people go to local stores, have a browse and then go online to e-com websites.”

New products featured in the interactive virtual trade show include BAM BAM Cutlery from Forma House, Lamborghini by 24 Bottles from Clarity Brands, LIGA’s Grey Coffee and Teapot, and Tumblers from Designed in Colour.

Inset: Nespresso aims to increase its use of recycled material in both its coffee machines and coffee capsules.

Nespresso’s carbon neutral pledge Nespresso has pledged that every cup of its coffee, both for at-home and for professional customers, will be carbon neutral by 2022. “Climate change is a reality and our future depends on going further and faster on our sustainability commitments,” stated Guillaume Le Cunff, ceo of Nespresso.

The brand has been carbon neutral across its business operations since 2017.

Above: Lamborghini by 24 Bottles.

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Steaming ahead Morphy Richards has re-invented the steamer with its new improved Intellisteam. The SDA features three separate compartments and an intelligent timer to synchronise the steaming process of separate ingredients, with no contamination of flavours.

Addressing demand for convenience and flexibility, the gadget has eight preprogrammed settings and a keep-warm function. Safety measures include a boildry alarm to alert the cook to low water levels, which can be topped up externally.

Dolly’s festive cheer Music legend Dolly Parton has teamed up with US specialist housewares retailer Williams Sonoma to launch a kitchenware collection in the run-up to Christmas. The Holly Dolly Cookie Baking Kit includes cookie cutters in the shape of Dolly’s guitar and musical notes, alongside more traditional festive shapes such as an angel.

Dunelm Delivers Dunelm’s annual report and accounts for the year ending June 27 states that the housewares stockist’s total sales were down 3.9% on 2019, although sales were up 6.8% for the first eight months of the year.

Reflecting the period of store closure, online (home delivery) sales grew 105.6% in the fourth quarter. The report highlights lessons learnt during the pandemic – with new ways to shop including virtual shopping appointments. It also sets out Dunelm’s commitment to providing its customers with more sustainable choices, citing beeswax wraps, food containers made from 100% recycled plastic and glassware from recycled glass.

In recent trading updates, the chain reports that total year over year sales growth was up 59% in July and up 24% in August, partly ‘a result of pent-up demand’. “This performance reflects the strength of our proposition within a resilient homewares market, positive footfall growth to our mainly out-of-town superstores and continued strong growth in our home delivery offer,” says Laura Carr, chief financial officer.

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BHETA asks for clarity on knives law

Below: Viners Assure Knife Block from The Rayware Group (See Knives Market Focus and Cutting Edge Award page).

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is lobbying the Government for urgent advice before the legislation goes ahead for the Offensive Weapons Act 2019. The Association has approached Simon Eglington of the Tackling Crime Unit at the Home Office regarding the ongoing Offensive Weapons Act 2019 consultation. BHETA is emphasising that manufacturers, importers, suppliers and retailers of knives need sufficient notice to ensure that they have addressed any labelling and process changes that arise when the Act is finalised.

Since initial responses to the Offensive Weapons Act Draft Statutory Guidance to the Home Office in October 2019, the industry has not received any response from Government – even general guidance on potential timing.

Having now heard indirectly that Spring 2021 is the most likely date for implementation of new legislation, BHETA has asked for an urgent update on the revised Statutory Guidance to be released to the industry as soon as possible.

BHETA and the leading industry suppliers set up a supplier/retailer steering group to identify collaborative initiatives that could contribute to responsible and safe knife retailing. Following initial meetings, consensus has been reached on the approach to rollout Challenge 25 packaging and POS to include knives and bladed items. BHETA is also supporting the Metropolitan Police Knife Retailing group, hosting meetings with its representatives and attending meetings at New Scotland Yard, physically and virtually.

Commenting on its latest approach, BHETA’s chief executive officer Will Jones said, “With all that has happened in 2020, delay to implementation is understandable and prudent in the light of the pandemic, but BHETA is now asking for an update on the latest thinking. While I appreciate the reasons for delay, suppliers and retailers do need time to implement any legislative changes to packaging and point of sale, so it is vital the industry receives timely Government advice.”

BHETA’s Kickstart help BHETA has applied to the Government’s Kickstart Scheme as an ‘organisation representative’ on behalf of smaller housewares companies, enabling them to access the scheme. Kickstart offers support to employers to create jobs for young people. However, it is only open to individual applicants who can take on a minimum of 30 new employees.

The Kickstart Scheme is designed to help employers create new six-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. The job placements should support the participants to develop the skills and experience they need to find work after completing the scheme.

BHETA’s chief operating officer, Will Jones commented, “Many smaller organisations did not realise they were eligible due to the minimum threshold, but BHETA removed that hurdle by acting as the organising representative bringing together lots of individual applications. We believe this Government initiative will benefit the industry and society as a whole.”

Right: Kulina is one of the Czech Republic’s kitchenware retailers.

Looking east for new markets

The Czech Republic could prove a lucrative export market for UK housewares suppliers according to senior trade advisors who spoke to BHETA members in one of the association’s October webinars.

Krystof Holub and Tereza Vickover – both based at the British Embassy in Prague – set out compelling reasons for pursuing business in the Czech Republic and also provided advice on furthering successful commercial relationships.

Krystof outlined the dynamics of the Czech market and the country’s role as a ‘gateway’ to business in East Germany, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and Russia. Pointing out that it was the fastest growing economy in Eastern Europe, he acknowledged that household goods have remained the strongest sector even after the impact of Covid-19.

Alongside mainstream home improvement retailers like Hornbach and Obi, household retailers include discounters and premium outlets, as well as a very fast-growing online retail channel, where household goods are the second biggest category. Some 40,000 ecommerce shops are proving massively popular with Czechs, as well as larger online players such as Bonami.

Citing how well British goods are received in the Czech market where they are perceived as high quality, appealing to Cech willingness to pay more for added value, Krystof also explained that business practice is very similar in the Czech Republic to the UK and that the language for Below: Festive image from Bonami’s website. business is predominantly English.

Tereza then provided valuable insights into the best ways to create good business relationships in a country that puts great value on personal trust, formality and punctuality. She also explained the legal requirements for trading in the Czech Republic, the need for product samples and comprehensive product information; and outlined the positive role the Embassy could play in making introductions and building trading relationships.

After the webinar, the Czech trade advisors spent the rest of the day holding one to one zoom meetings with BHETA members, giving them personalised advice.

BHETA’s chief operating officer Will Jones commented, “It was heartening to see that while exporters are clearly going to have to deal with change in the wake of Brexit, the Czech Republic is clearly open for business with UK suppliers and does not view the UK’s departure from the EU as any impediment.”

Will concluded: “It was also good to see that what was in effect a BHETA trade mission could take place remotely and create so much interest and enthusiasm.”

• Having recently hosted an insightful online forum featuring John Lewis Partnership’s Anna Berry, head of buying for Cook, Dine, Gifts and Seasonal, BHETA’s forthcoming events include a webinar with Lakeland on November 24.

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The Eat Out to Help Out scheme was a resounding success; I am sure you will agree.

More than 100 million cut-price meals were claimed through the Government initiative, which offered diners up to 50% off food and soft drinks in restaurants, pubs, and cafes on selected days in August.

A whopping 84,700 businesses – many of them independent signed up for the scheme which was launched to boost the ailing post-lockdown economy and entice diners back into our hospitality venues and on to our high streets.

Quite incredibly, some establishments have even extended the scheme of their own volition, paying the shortfall themselves to maintain customer numbers.

I understand the Government is considering ‘round two’ of the scheme this winter. It may be the only way to provide a ray of hope to the hospitality sector, which has been hit once again by the nationwide 10pm curfew. And if it encourages footfall back to our high streets and into our shops, then it is something to which I give my full support.

However, I would like to see a similar scheme for independent retail, particularly in the build up to Christmas. There, I said it - the ‘C’ word. Not too early for that is it.

Back in July, when Chancellor Rishi Sunak was preparing his ‘mini-Budget’, a retail voucher scheme was mooted. But on the day, it was hospitality, which got the biggest bite of the pie with the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, and a VAT cut to 5%.

Now the focus must shift to the independent retail sector, through a Government-funded incentive to entice shoppers on to the high street. Largely, retail was ignored in the Chancellor’s most recent package of measures, but now surely, we are entitled to some support. This will be ever more important as winter sets in, when internet shopping from the comfort of your cosy armchair will become even more attractive.

During lockdown, 80% of retail purchases were made online. Many people internet shopped for the first time – and some will not go back. While internet shopping might be convenient, it is generally devoid of the personal touch which makes a trip to an Above: Eat Out to Help independent shop so unique. Clever algorithms and cookies cannot Out was a huge make up for the warm smiles and knowledge if an indie shopkeeper – success, encouraring we must not forget that. footfall to shops as well as restaurants.

So, it is imperative the Government take action to drive high street Below: Andrew spending again before it is too late. With tighter curfews being imposed Goodacre, Bira ceo. on the hospitality industry, it is even more imperative that people are encouraged to get out and shop.

Bira is calling on the Government to implement an independent retail voucher scheme. And it must go alongside an extension to the business rates holiday – something London Mayor Sadiq Khan has recently voiced his support for after seeing the way Covid has decimated businesses in the Capital.

These measures are the very least needed to ensure our independent retail sector enjoy a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We call on you, Boris and Rishi to act now.

If you would like to discuss any of this article with us, or would like to find out more about our association and the support we give independent retail business, then please contact our membership team on 0800 028 0245 or visit bira.co.uk

Andrew Goodacre, ceo, Bira

Inset: Bira wants consumers to feel safe and able to shop on their high streets in the run-up to Christmas 2020 (photo: Jill Wellington).

Forced closure ‘devastating’ Bira has said that mass closure of shops in a wide circuit breaker scenario would be devastating for the retail sector. "We are in autumn; a very important time for retail as we approach the festive period. Closing shops, even for a short while, will simply result in driving people online and into the hands of Amazon and the other large internet businesses,” commented Bira’s ceo Andrew Goodacre.

"We understand the need to protect lives and that is why we need certainty and clear communications to the general public and businesses – supported by enforcement and an efficient track and trace system.

He emphasised:“Shopping is safe – all the evidence tells us it is. In retail, we need to show leadership by making sure that the safety protocols are in place, clearly communicated and enforced."

(British Independent Retailers' Association)

Anger at Wales’ U-turn Business rates campaign Bira is continuing to seek confirmation from Chancellor Rishi Sunak that the existing rates holiday will be extended beyond next April. Andrew Goodacre, Bira’s ceo stated: “In these uncertain times retailers need certainty with regards their cost base.”

Andrew said: “We all hoped Covid would just impact 2020 but it is now obvious that the impact will stretch well into 2021 – retailers need to know that they have continued support with rates to maintain their businesses.”

The Chancellor was due to make an announcement on the review of the business rates system in this year’s Autumn Statement, which was cancelled. A business rates holiday was announced followed the outbreak of coronavirus earlier this year. However, there has so far been no indication of what will happen when rate paying resumes next April.

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Bira expressed its anger at the Welsh Government’s U-turn on the classification of homewares just two days before the implementation of its ‘fire-break’ lockdown (from October 23 to November 9).

Earlier that week Bira was told that homewares retailers were ‘essential’, as they had been during the countrywide lockdown earlier this year. Bira ceo Andrew Goodacre criticised the lack of clarity and short notice for homewares retailers that had been under the impression that they could carry on meeting the needs of their communities.

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Food for thought

Some of the many fantastic retailers who judged the Excellence in Housewares Product Awards for 2020 share their current wishes for the industry and hopes for next year.

Inset: New formats for retailing: the John Lewis section within Waitrose & Partners, Lincoln.

Hopes

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The two questions for the panel of retailers: In addition to an end to the pandemic, what is your one (realistic) wish for the housewares industry at the moment?

What are you most optimistic about for the housewares industry in 2021?

Providing solutions

Made of strong stuff

Matt Thomas, Nicola Hattersley and Elaine Hooper, buyers for John Lewis & Partners:

Kathryn Farrell, buyer for kitchenware at Lakeland:

“We wish that the industry continues to innovate. It's so easy when there's a recession or downturn to switch off R&D, which can be so short-sighted. The industry must learn from the changes that people are making to their lifestyle and use it as a catalyst for new ideas or product categories.

The world has changed in 2020: there has been a lot of sadness but also hope and opportunity. We are all making subtle changes in the way we live and this presents opportunities for the future. The industry has the chance to provide solutions to some of the new challenges, which for us provides a really exciting future.”

We’ll meet again Sarah Wood, joint managing director at Trevor Mottram, Tunbridge Wells: “Hopefully suppliers will look at more UK or even European manufacturing - price isn’t everything!

Post-Covid, I do hope we are all here! And I can’t wait for a proper trade show!”

“My wish is to breathe some life and interest back into the high street and tempt customers back from one stop, online, pure play giants.

The strength and resilience that lies within the industry’s retailers and suppliers is inspiring. I’ve heard so many stories of people holding the fort throughout Covid to ensure that businesses survive, and this gives me optimism and hope for the industry as a whole during such strange and uncertain times.”

Right: Sustainable ideas to tempt consumers back to the high streets: a display at Lakeland’s new small format store in Reading.

Carry on cooking Tina Barkway, trading director at Aldiss, Fakenham: “Whether it be baking or creating meals from scratch, lockdown certainly opened up the creative cook’s mind. The addition of time to scan through recipes, watch cooking shows on the TV and the closure of cafes and restaurants resulted in social media coming alive with images of home-baked cakes, bread and delicious meals. We all lead such busy lives that it is all too easy to pop for a takeaway or buy a ready meal, but, with time on so many people’s hands, they used the kitchen as a form of distraction.

All those gadgets that have been stored away came out: bread makers, sandwich toasters, food mixers and people enjoyed experimenting, and sitting down as a family to enjoy their creations.

Sales across cookshop and dining online were fantastic and have been in store since reopening, so hopefully our mind set has changed.

Hopefully we don’t all slip back to bad habits and continue to embrace, develop and nurture home cooking which, in turn, not only results in continued growth for the housewares industry, but also the appetite for suppliers to push forward with product development.”

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Right: Lisa outside Brambles Cookshop with one of her customers, the professional dancer AJ Pritchard.

Lisa Taylor, owner of Brambles Cookshop, Audlem: “My wish for the housewares industry at the moment is that all sectors - from small independent shops like mine to large department stores and chains - are able to weather the storm and still be here next year - employing people, buying stock from suppliers and serving customers.”

Chain reaction Louise Lee, senior buyer, kitchen at Robert Dyas: “My wish is that the supply chain gets back on its feet so it doesn't have to play catch up for long.

I’m hopeful that the current love for home baking and cooking continues!”

Right: Louise at Robert Dyas.

More demand for specialists Sustainable future

Simone Hillman, buying director, Borough Kitchen:

Rob Falconer, senior buyer for ProCook: “The housewares sector is coping with the recent changes in consumer shopping trends better than many other retail sectors, but my main hope for retail as a whole is that coronavirus doesn’t see the end of bricks and mortar stores.

Showing the quality difference and technical aspects of housewares is much easier in store where customers can hold the product in their hand and can call on the expertise of store staff. The store experience adds value to the buying journey that you simply can’t replicate online. ProCook is firmly committed to its retail stores and I love working for a company that understands how to play to the strength of each of its channels.

Clearly times have changed and we're not out of the woods yet, but with our sector thriving I hope we see an increase in innovation and creativity from brands and suppliers, many of whom have rightly been playing it safe in the last year or so.

I would also like to see eco and sustainability return to the forefront in 2021. Brands and retailers have made so much progress and we need to now revisit the commitments we’ve made to reducing our environmental impact and developing Inset: ProCook’s ranges with sustainability in mind.”

“My wish is for the housewares industry to stay positive and for retailers to strive to make their shopping experience very special. This will give our customers the incentive to come back again.

With lockdown, people have turned to cooking and baking as a hobby or form of relaxation. There is a sharp rise and interest in quality cookware. I can see this sector growing the more people realise the benefits of home cooking and baking and look to further their skills and learn techniques with so many cooking classes available both in store and online. I’m optimistic too that, as the confidence of the ‘new chef’ rises, we might see more demand for specialist housewares retailers.”

Rob Falconer.

Delivering online

Believe in our collective future

David Conduit, purchasing director, Harts of Stur:

Keith Crowther, owner of La Cookshop, Blagdon:

“I’m wishing for a strong revival for the independent cookshop - it's been a tough few months with many not reopening.

As for 2021, we are in a strong position to capitalise on the accelerated demand for online consumer purchasing. I think this will continue, and as such we have invested again in increasing our capacity.”

“My one wish is that the housewares industry emerges stronger, leaner and fitter from the Covid situation.

My optimism is that we don’t lose any of the great independent retailers out there, including our great independent department stores, who are doing an amazing job and who are excelling at what we do: great service, great value and superb staff. We ALL NEED EACH OTHER. To quote the great Captain Sir Tom, “tomorrow will be a better day”, and we have to believe that.”

Trading up for kitchen kit Becca Hardingham, managing director, Dinghams of Salisbury and Winchester: “We continue to face uncertainty ahead, and more people are having more time in their homes, and are having to do more home cooking. However, they are being more experimental and realising they need to update or buy more kitchenware, so this gives me optimism for 2021.”

Above: Mandy at the entrance to North Berwick’s etc…

Appreciating local heroes Mandy Cohen, owner of etc…in North Berwick: “My wish for the housewares industry is that the customer continues to value the knowledge and passion of their local independent retailers, and continues to appreciate (and support) the bricks and mortar shops on their doorsteps.”

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TALKING TO... BEAM GROUP

Below left: The new premises is over 52,000 sq ft of newly-built office and warehouse space.

Beam Group: The Next Level Moving an entire business to a brand new location is no easy task in the middle of a global pandemic, but that's just what premium houseware brand distributor Beam Group has done. After making the move in mid-October, Beam Group's general manager, Matt Innes, commercial manager Will Hindle and head of marketing and e-commerce Will Robbs were keen to speak to Progressive Housewares to explain why the new premises will be taking the business to the next level.

It's no secret that the UK and Irish retail landscapes have seen a massive shake-up in 2020, with new challenges for businesses to overcome sitting alongside a number of exciting opportunities to service customers in new and innovative ways.

Since it was established in 1985, Beam Group – market-leading brand management and distribution business which focuses on premium brands within the small domestic appliance, air treatment and floorcare categories – has been providing a premium service to the UK and Irish retail industries. During those three decades, Beam Group has excelled by always thinking ahead to how it will satisfy its customers' demands for new ideas, constantly challenging its brand partners to support the evolving needs of retailers and consumers and bringing their products to life in new and inspiring ways.

THE NEXT STEP Despite the much-reported difficulties faced by the retail trade in 2020, Beam Group has continued this proactive approach to brand management and distribution by taking the next step in the evolution of the business.

“Our new premises are taking the business to the next level,” said head of marketing and e-commerce Will Robbs.

“We are now operating from a brand new home in the heart of Cambridgeshire, with a newly-built 52,000 square foot office space, showroom and warehouse, all perfectly placed to support us as we continue to deliver a range of premium services to our customers.”

Staying in the same business park in North Cambridge, the move highlights the ambitious mind-set of the team as it acts as the central point for the sales, marketing and e-commerce teams which boast years of industry knowledge and experience to support the growing demands of Beam Group's brand and trade partners.

“Quadrupling our warehouse and office space to accommodate our growing team and logistics operations represents a real investment in the exceptional range of services that we can offer our brand partners and customers,” explained general manager, Matt Innes.

“The new building will support our ongoing growth aspirations and allow us to Offer an unparalleled service as we continue to redefine what a ‘distributor’ can mean to a brand and the UK and Irish retail industries. While our past and present has been focused solely on housewares categories, we see big Below: A quiet area inside the new building allows the team to have somewhere away from their desks.

Right: The warehouse and showroom are also part of the new premises, ensuring a fully streamlined service.

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Below: The new Beam Group logo

A Brand Evolution To bring all of these changes to life, Beam Group has also unveiled a whole new look; a branding which represents the multiservice approach of the business as it continues to support its brands and customers in line with the changing face of UK retail.

“The re-design was built to capture the spirit of Beam Group – our ability to take premium brands on their journey and deliver results beyond that of any UK distribution business,” revealed Will Robbs, head of marketing, as he discussed the new look. “As we’ve grown, we’ve added more and more services for brands entering the UK retail landscape, and the logo represents this perfectly with the beams of light emerging from the centre.”

“Alongside our brands and customers, we’ve grown a lot over the last few years,” he continued, “and we needed a bold new logo to represent our brand values, reflecting our passion, ambition and vision for the future.”

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TALKING TO... BEAM GROUP Premium brands and retail connections Beam Group has built an unrivalled reputation within the industry for partnering with premium brands which offer great products alongside a genuine desire to deliver results for their customers. Focusing exclusively on these brands, Beam Group is the sole distributor for KitchenAid and Cuisinart, the primary supplier for Magimix and Dualit and also manages the UK operations for world-renowned floor cleaning brand, BISSELL.

opportunities to bring a different and much-needed approach to other consumer electronic categories and we are now primed and ready to do so.

Watch this space!”

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY Beam Group’s continued commitment to social and corporate responsibility is also apparent in the design and layout of the new building, which supports a collaborative and consistent environment for staff across all areas of the business. The quiet room (which is designed to promote positive mental health), the shared breakout areas and the all-important recycling and sustainability initiatives were all created from staff feedback and requests “It’s important to us that we work with conscientious and environmentally-friendly brands while being aware of our own responsibilities,” said commercial manger Will Hindle, talking about the ongoing drive towards business sustainability.

“We're particularly proud that our new building uses rooftop solar panels,” he continued, “with up to 50% of our power requirements being served by our own renewable power source. Even better, the heating and cooling are supported by using eco-friendly air source heat pumps.”

“We collaborate long-term with premium brands who strive to innovate, have good products and a desire to succeed,” said commercial manger Will Hindle. “Our partners also share Beam Group’s ethos of focusing on developing sustainable retail partnerships over time.”

Establishing strong relationships with a comprehensive network of retailers, including premium department stores, specialist online retailers and independent stores, means that Beam Group has a strong track record in delivering to, and for, its partners.

“The new building will support our ongoing growth aspirations and allow us to offer unparalleled service as we continue to redefine what a ‘distributor’ can mean to a brand and the UK and Irish retail industries.”

Matt Innes, general manager

distance. By keeping order processing, operations and fulfillment all in-house, Beam Group retains full control over its next day delivery promise to both retail and direct to consumer, while a dedicated trade portal allows all customers to browse ranges, check product specification, process returns and place orders 24/7, 365 days a year.

“While our stunning new showrooms are unlikely to welcome buyers any time soon, the new building is outfitted with future-proof systems and technologies to help us continue to communicate effectively,” Matt added, “allowing us to present to and excite our retail partners with remote range reviews and product presentations.”

With the new infrastructure now firmly in place, Beam Group is looking to continue growing its enviable list of premium, progressive brands, while finding new and innovative ways to support the evolution of UK and Irish retail industries as it continues to drive brands forward and take business to the next level.

Inset: Stylish open plan interiors make for a relaxing and modern office space.

Name that brand Beam Group works with an enviable list of top-level brands, including KitchenAid, Cuisineart, Magimix, Dualit, DeLonghi, Blueair, BISSELL and NSAuk. Products are sold through a comprehensive network of retailers, from the largest to the smallest and include specialist online retailers, electrical multiples, department stores and independents, in addition to other select channels both directly and through buying groups.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE The team at Beam Group is proud of the environment it has created over the last three decades – a fast-moving and agile group of talented individuals, which features a potent mix of exciting young innovators sitting alongside wellrespected industry veterans.

Continuing to adapt to face the challenges Covid-19 has introduced in the UK, Beam has invested in full capability to deliver its services at a PROGRESSIVE

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ADVERTORIAL FEATURE – SALTER

Celebrating 260 years as a heritage kitchenware brand, Salter is consistently following consumer trends and launching new ranges that are both practical and on-trend.

Cosmos Grey is here to stay, so Salter have launched the Cosmos range of electrical food prep in a contemporary gunmetal colour. The perfect way to update kitchens for A/W 2020 and beyond, the range features colour coordinated kitchen gadgets that look great but also make home cooking easier and quicker.

Range includes the 3-in-1 blender set which features whisk, blend and chop attachments all neatly stored on one unit; a perfect multipurpose addition to any kitchen. Also available in the coordinating range; hand blender, hand mixer and a glass chopper.

Perfectly blending the lines between functionality and style.

Upgrade lunchtimes Now working from home is becoming ever more popular, many are looking for ways to upgrade their lunch routine. Salter’s XL range delivers on keeping the whole family happy with quick and simple lunches that would give your favourite establishments a run for their money.

Enjoy fluffy omelettes in minutes with the XL omelette maker; a quick, healthy lunch and a great way to use up fridge ingredients. Or pack in favourite fillings with the XL sandwich toaster; with deep fill cooking plates to create extra tasty toasties. Stuck for where to go for weekend brunches? Stay at home. The XL 4 in 1 snack maker has interchangeable plates for waffles, paninis, toasties and even omelettes.

Salter Earth Soft pastels and a gentle splash of colour make the Salter Earth range perfect for style-conscious cooks. Despite its subtle hue, this range makes a statement with a hard-wearing and easy-to-clean non-stick coating. PFOA and PTFE-free, it also comes packaged in raw card so it’s green in more ways than one.

Above: Salter XL 4 in 1 Snack Maker, great for tasty lunches Left: Salter Earth cookware range, perfect kitchen update Right: Salter Cosmos 3 in 1 Blender Set, blending functionality and style

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Holly Wilson’s

From The Frontline

Here we are, on the final straight into Christmas. What a year this has been. It seems to have passed in a flash but been so full of life changing events. It boggles the mind!

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am in the depths of building my very first website. I’ve been putting it off for years, but now obviously Covid has forced my hand so I am madly scrabbling to pull it together to launch in November. There have been a lot of long days and nights inputting descriptions and resizing images urgh! I’m over it, but am hoping it will be worthwhile in the end. Having to join two separate businesses into one website has also brought a lot of challenges, but I have found a great integration company who are helping to take the strain on that side of things.

In the meantime the stores are doing well.

Business is steady for now and for that I am so grateful. Stock is still an issue of course, but like everyone we are resourcing and adapting and waiting eagerly for lots of supplier delivery dates!

We had to have a bit of a staff rejig at Prep this month. One of my long-standing parttimers has gone back to college so had to leave us. A sad day, but it has brought new opportunities. Janeta is also scaling back her hours as she grows her own business. So, it was time to take on a new recruit! Maeve

Inset and above: Autumn displays at Prep Cookshop.

has now joined the team four days a week and has had a great start.

However, a couple of weeks ago we got the dreaded news that Maeve’s housemate had tested positive so she was now isolating for 14 days. Maeve had worked with both myself and Janeta during that week so we were all on tenterhooks thinking we might all have to isolate and close the store. We have been very careful about only having one member

of staff on at a time as we are a small team and can’t afford to have two people out of action, but we had been carrying out training which had to be done. Luckily her test came back negative so we are all in the clear but it just shows how easily it could take us out.

So, while she isolates we’ve been scrambling for shopfloor cover, but it has had the advantage that I have been able to farm out some of my incredibly boring data entry tasks for her to work on from home so every cloud and all that!

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the scheme. I’ve applied for an apprentice for each store and we should get someone by mid-November. It is a great opportunity in current times to help give someone an opportunity to learn a skill and get some experience when they have struggled to do so in the past. I’m really looking forward to it and hope that we get to help start to build someone’s career; hopefully they will stay on and grow within the business. I’m not going to lie, the government funding is also a great help!

And finally, just a few words about my wonderful shop community. Both locations have really come together as shopkeepers to help and support each other through this year. Advice, a sympathetic ear, funny stories and ideas to help drive sales have all been shared across our networks and it really has been great. Stokey has had to cancel our infamous Halloween trail this year, but instead we are supporting a local ‘Trick or Eat’ campaign by taking donations for the local foodbanks. My aim for the rest of this year is to focus on all the positive things that we can take away from this horribly challenging year and hope that we can take them forward with us into next year, which you can only hope will be a little less rocky.

Best of luck out there everyone!

Holly Wilson owns two independent cookshops in North London: Prep in Stoke Newington and Richard Dare in Primrose Hill. She won the Bira Cookshop & Housewares Retailer of the Year Award at the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2019.

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BEST SUPERMARKET RETAILER OF HOUSEWARES

SPONSORED BY

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

2020 FINALISTS

Asda

Morrisons

Sainsbury’s

Tesco

Waitrose & Partners

Whole Foods Market

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BEST GARDEN CENTRE RETAILER OF HOUSEWARES

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CRITERIA: This award recognises garden centre retailers – both independent and multiple - who have paid particular attention to the house and home sector.

2020 FINALISTS

Barton Grange Centre

Bents Garden & Home

Blue Diamond Group

PRESTON

GLAZEBURY

NATIONWIDE

Dobbies

Fosseway Garden Centre

Garsons

NATIONWIDE

MORETON-IN-THE-MARSH

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EXCELLENCE IN SPONSORED BY

ONLINE RETAILING Criteria: Nominees had to be retailers of housewares who use the internet as a highly signiďŹ cant route to consumers.

2020 FINALISTS

Borough Kitchen

Dawsons eCookshop

Harts of Stur

Ocado

Online Kitchenware

Silver Mushroom

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EXCELLENCE IN SPONSORED BY

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

2020 FINALISTS

Borough Kitchen

Camp Hopson

LONDON

NEWBURY

Dobbies NATIONWIDE .

John Lewis Partnership

Lakeland

Ulster Stores

NATIONWIDE

NATIONWIDE

COLERAINE, PORTRUSH, ST HELIER AND LLANDUDNO

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL SPONSORED BY

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

2020 FINALISTS

Car and Kitchen

Cooks Boutique

Cook Central

SETTLE

LETCHWORTH

ST ANDREWS

The Kitchen Range

Potters Cookshop

Webbs of Wychbold

MARKET HARBOROUGH

HOCKLEY

WYCHBOLD

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL DISPLAY - MULTIPLE OR

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

2020 FINALISTS

Barkers

Fenwick

Harrods

NORTHALLERTON

COLCHESTER

LONDON

Jarrold

Lakeland

Selfridges

NORWICH

NATIONWIDE

LONDON, BIRMINGHAM AND MANCHESTER

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EXCELLENCE IN SPONSORED BY

RETAIL INITIATIVE Criteria: This award is for a single recent initiative to promote the sale of housewares products and/or raise the profile of the retailer and foster customer loyalty (from any housewares retailer, whether independent or multiple).

2020 FINALISTS

Barkers and Barkers Home, Northallerton FOR ITS FIZZ BANG POP CHRISTMAS The ‘Fizz Bang Pop’ design concept was reflected in Barkers’ window and in-store displays and its new Christmas magazine for 2019, created inhouse with dedicated product photo-shoots.

The design theme was festive partying, champagne, retro tinsel, neon and pink. The magazine was bursting with inspiration for gifts that included housewares.

Borough Kitchen

KITCHENAID VELVET BLUE CAMPAIGN

During lockdown Borough Kitchen launched its online cook school, offering ‘cookalongs’ and specialist classes, helping customers to learn new skills and techniques in their kitchens. This also provided the opportunity to promote online sales for related products. Online classes continue to be popular, in addition to physical Covid-19 compliant small classes in Borough Kitchen’s re-opened Cook Schools.

Harts ran a campaign to promote the KitchenAid Velvet Blue collection as the retailer’s exclusive colour – so successful that it was extended into the first quarter of 2020. Both the Velvet Blue Artisan Mixer and 9-Speed Hand Blender were the most popular colours in their respective categories. By summer, over 2,000 units of the Velvet Blue range had been sold. .

John Lewis & Partners

Lakeland

FOR ITS NHS MUG

FOR THE MY LAKELAND LOYALTY PROGRAMME

During lockdown and beyond, John Lewis & Partners has been supporting the NHS in a variety of ways, including the creation of a fundraising mug. The NHS mug was designed in-house and produced in the UK, with all profits going to support NHS charities. By the summer, John Lewis had sold over 10,000 mugs..

Hart of Stur

FOR ITS ONLINE COOK SCHOOL

Wroes, Bude FOR ITS TEA EMPORIUM

Launched in August 2019, the myLakeland loyalty programme gained over 700,000 members in its first year, with nearly two million personalised offer packs distributed. Members enjoy exclusive content, discounts, competitions, shopping events and offers and experiences with partners, such as the BBC Good Food Show, Greatest British Cookery Schools, Bloom & Wild and Hearst Magazines, while £80k has been raised for charity.

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The introduction of the Tea Emporium encourages customers to keep coming back to refill their caddies (saving waste and trying new teas) as well as forging Wroes’ reputation as a specialist in tea products. Visitors love Wroes’ unique gifting options, including its own Tea Emporium biscuits. Customers are tempted with cold and hot brews, and Wroes is continually developing new ideas such as tea-infused gin.

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RETAIL EMPLOYEE OF SPONSORED BY

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

2020 FINALISTS

Caroline Aldridge, sales consultant FENWICK BRENT CROSS Caroline’s positivity has a huge positive impact on all of her colleagues and customers, who regularly praise her and go out of their way to thank her. In what has been a challenging time, Caroline (who joined Fenwick 11 years ago) never fails to leave a smile on everyone's face. Her product knowledge is exceptional and she gives fantastic advice that has technical knowledge at its foundation, while always being friendly, approachable and supportive.

Anne Brailsford, cookshop manager

Margherita Contu, assistant store manager

Jenni Dixon, merchandising manager

CAMP HOPSON, NEWBURY

COOKS BOUTIQUE, LETCHWORTH

SUMMERSEAT GARDEN CENTRE, BURY

Margherita joined when Cooks Boutique opened in 2018 and has used her initiative to help with marketing, including social media. Margherita uses her wonderful creative skills to design beautiful window displays - most have hand-drawn images to add the personal touch. She has also built a good rapport with customers, resulting in ever-increasing numbers of loyal shoppers thanks to her fantastic customer service.

Having joined three years ago, Jenni’s buying and merchandising talents keep her at the forefront of the garden and home industry. She is always busy and staff members rely on her for advice. Always at hand for customer queries, Jenni is a relationship builder with reps. She has such an amazing eye for all things retail, with a talent for bringing colours and products together to create outstanding displays a nd future-proof shopping experiences.

Anne is great at leading the team to deliver excellent customer service while keeping high standards of display. Her knowledge of brands and the industry is extremely good and she trains the team on a regular basis. Anne has been with the company for 13 years and has built a great rapport with customers, knowing the vast majority by name.

She is a true asset to the team and a great support to her managers.

Sarah Hardingham, consultant, DINGHAMS, SALISBURY AND WINCHESTER Sarah ran Dinghams for 20 years, winning multiple awards. Three and a half years ago she stepped back to travel, but couldn't get away that easily. She has been a constant support, helping Becca get to grips with running the business. Salisbury has had a tough time (Novichok and Covid) but Sarah always highlights the positives. She is multi-talented - helping with ordering, staff issues, photography, videography, shop development, training and more.

Shane Meehan, cookshop manager

Joyce Monogue, sales consultant

MORLEYS OF BRIXTON

FENWICK NEWCASTLE

Shane (who joined the company four years ago) has an extensive knowledge of both housewares and electrical departments. When he receives something new he researches it to ensure he can answer customers’ questions.

Shane is great at coaching and mentoring his team, providing a role model who offers the best customer service. Flexible and adaptable, Shane is a pleasure to work with and a great asset to the team.

There is nobody like Joyce - the longest serving member of staff in Cook & Dine (45 years). She leads by example to upskill, train and support her colleagues.

Polite, personable and never without a smile, Joyce is an encyclopaedia of knowledge on pans and her customer service is impeccable. Customers regularly compliment Joyce and specifically ask for her to help them, resulting in hundreds (or even thousands) of £pounds worth of additional sales.

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BEST DEPARTMENT STORE - 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.

2020 FINALISTS

Bakers and Larners

Barkers

Dawsons

HOLT

NORTHALLERTON

SKIPTON AND CLITHEROE

Harrods

Jarrold

Vincent Davies

LONDON

NORWICH

HAVERFORDWEST

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BEST DEPARTMENT STORE - MULTIPLE BRANCH

SPONSORED BY

OR GROUP MEMBER Criteria: Nominees had to be speciďŹ c branches of a department store chain or group of above 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.

2020 FINALISTS

Camp Hopson

Elys of Wimbledon

NEWBURY

LONDON

Fenwick CANTERBURY .

Peter Jones

Selfridges

The White House

LONDON

LONDON

PORTRUSH

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INDEPENDENT COOKSHOP OF THE

SPONSORED BY

YEAR 2020 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.

2020 FINALISTS

Cooks Boutique

Dinghams

LETCHWORTH

SALISBURY AND WINCHESTER

Frankie & Johnny’s Cookshop YORK

Kitchen Range WEST WICKHAM

The Kitchen Range Cookshop

Potters Cookshop HOCKLEY

MARKET HARBOROUGH

Trevor Mottram

Wooden Spoon, The Cookshop

TUNBRIDGE WELLS

DERBY AND BURTON

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MULTIPLE OR SMALL GROUP RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2020 Criteria: Nominees had to be specialist or non-specialist retailers of housewares with three stores or more plus online trading (excluding department stores, garden centres and supermarkets), showing excellence in areas across the retail spectrum.

2020 FINALISTS

Art of Living

Borough Kitchen

Leekes

REIGATE, COBHAM, BANSTEAD

LONDON

SOUTH WALES, SOUTH WEST AND MIDLANDS

Lakeland

Lords At Home

Oliver Bonas

NATIONWIDE

LONDON AND CHORLEYWOOD

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For over 20 years, we've provided well-known retailers with the latest progressive and innovative products, and we continue to grow every day.

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EXCELLENCE IN COOKWARE Criteria: All cookware and bakeware products in metals, glass, ceramic, silicone, plastic or any other material, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2019 and June 2020.

2020 FINALISTS

Classic Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Pans

Lodge Chef Collection

MasterClass Smart Stack Collection

Pizza Baker BBQ Mini FROM BOSKA This fireproof pizza stone has an even heat distribution and absorbs moisture, which leads to crispy crusts and brick oven quality pizzas! When presented on the base during a party, the pizza will stay nice and warm.

The Boska Pizza Baker BBQ Mini creates crispy pizzas and keeps your pizza warm.

FROM SAMUEL GROVES

FROM EDDINGTONS

FROM KITCHENCRAFT

The Classic First-Class Samuel Groves Stainless-steel tri-ply pans are made in the UK in the heart of the industrial midlands. Check out the magnificent substantial brushed stainless-steel exterior and interior, sandwiching the thermally efficient aluminium core with its superior heat conductivity, guaranteeing superb heat distribution for ease of cooking and consistent results. These striking pans are comfortable to use and hold, can be used in the oven and are easy to clean.

Pictured is the Lodge Chef Collection from Eddingtons - a new premium chef inspired line of cast iron cookware designed to last a lifetime. With a 120year heritage and modern design, it elevates the cooking and serving experience. The Lodge Chef Collection comes pre-seasoned and includes ready to use ergonomic handles for perfect control and easy lifting and also has spatula friendly sloped side walls.

Real family heirloom pieces.

A new way to store and bake, this premium collection can be stacked vertically for smart space efficient storage, easy access and clutter free cupboards. Large, sturdy lips ensure stable stacking, so kitchen cupboards are kept organised. The lip is easy to grip with oven gloves for safe and strain free-handling.

Made from heavy-duty carbon steel, the non-stick, frictionless surface ensures perfect, even baking performance, flawless food release and easy cleaning.

Plus a 20-year guarantee.

Scanpan HaptIQ

Scanpan TechnIQ

Stellar Rocktanium

FROM HAUS

FROM HAUS

FROM HORWOOD

FROM LE CREUSET

Introducing you to Scanpan’s new HaptIQ range, which includes everything you will need for your kitchen. Created for the high demands that professional chefs and home cooks face, the specially designed handles have been created to provide the utmost comfort when cooking. The polished surfaces provide an elegant, unique look, bringing energy and class to your kitchen. The five-layer stainless steel and aluminium construction contributes to the strength and characteristics of this innovative range.

Introducing TechnIQ into the world of the professionals and those cooks who are passionate about the intricacy of food and flavour. Scanpan has collaborated with professional chefs and challenged the shapes, angles and sizes of traditional cookware to create products which produce sophisticated culinary results.

These eye-catching pieces make a statement in any kitchen with their ergonomically shaped, steel handles and smooth, curved sides. Scanpan has redefined geometry with its revolutionary TechnIQ range.

Stellar Rocktanium is the cook’s first choice for hob-top cookware. Its appeal can be attributed to the superior thermal properties. Outstanding hard wearing non-stick, it’s lighter in weight, suitable for all hobs and it’s oven safe too – it simply ticks all the boxes. The good-looking comprehensive range includes hob-top pans and fry pans, alongside pans that make cooking the food we love to eat today easier, such as the new family wok, grill pan, and multi steaming casserole.

The Toughened Non-Stick collection is now even tougher, in fact it is now four times stronger. The NEW three-layer reinforced coating used on the inside of every pan is even more durable and resistant to abrasion from metal utensils.

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GADGET AWARD Criteria: Any gadget, tool, utensil or range of the same - whether practical, aesthetic or fun (includes mills), which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2019 and June 2020.

2020 FINALISTS

Adjustable V-Blade Slicer with Julienne Feature

GEFU Conscio 8 Piece Coffee Capsule Set

Good Grips Citrus Prep Peeler & Zester FROM OXO

FROM MICROPLANE

FROM HAUS

Inspired by Microplane’s expertise in sharp tools, the latest addition to the range is a compact mandolin combining two cutting options. The Vblade quickly and effortlessly slices an array of fruits, vegetables and cheese.

Change the slice thickness from paperthin to thick with the Infinity Dial.

Simply flip the deck over to switch from the V-Blade to the Julienne teeth.

The stainless-steel teeth cut ingredients precisely into uniform strips.

Sustainable and money saving - simply place the funnel on an empty capsule, fill with espresso powder using the measuring spoon and press down with the tamper, seal the capsule with the self-adhesive aroma seal, and you're done. After use, remove the cover, clean the capsule and it can be used again and again. This set includes: two capsules, one funnel, one measuring spoon, one tamper, one cleaning brush, and two stick-on aroma seals.

Multi-Grip Mandoline

Peugeot Kronos Coffee Mill

FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH Joseph Joseph’s Multi-Grip Mandoline is a handy gadget that helps to create even slices of fruit or vegetables quickly and easily, whilst keeping your fingers safely away from its sharp stainless-steel blade.

The precision food grip features three styles of grip: pinch grip for small items, centre grip for round slices and flat grip for longer slices with a non-slip tip and easy-grip handle – the perfect tool for any kitchen.

Scoof FROM JUST SO IDEAS

FROM BURTON MCCALL Kronos challenges time and pays tribute to the French watchmaking industry, originated in Franche-Comté where the Peugeot adventure started, while reinventing the classic coffee grinder.

Kronos is a powerful manual coffee grinder - the wonderfully sophisticated metal part on top of the mill allows precise adjustment of the grinding degree. 43 grinding positions allow an optimal adaptation to the cooking method.

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Effortlessly peel and zest citrus fruits with the OXO Good Grips Citrus Prep Peeler & Zester. OXO took the best features from its original, iconic peeler and incorporated them into a new compact design made for fatigue-free peeling and zesting. Features include an easy-to-manoeuvre shape, sharp, rustproof, Japanese stainless steel blades, an ergonomic non-slip handle and dishwasher-safe construction.

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Scoof is a new coffee utensil designed to enhance the preparation and cleanup of cafetière coffee. Use to stir the coffee before plunging, for a fuller flavour. When you have finished, use Scoof to clean the waste grounds from the cafetière with a simple twisting motion (95% gone in three twists).

Scoof is available in Teal Green, Burgundy, Navy Blue and Orange and its designed to fit four, six and eightcup cafetières and is manufactured in the UK.

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MasterClass Electric Gravity Salt or Pepper Mill FROM KITCHENCRAFT The smart tilt-to-activate grinding mechanism of the MasterClass Gravity Mill makes it easy to season food with one hand when multi-tasking in the kitchen. A soft-touch non-slip finish ensures a sturdy grip and a sleek matt black design means it also looks great.

The no-mess design ensures excess grounds fall back inside the unit. Simple to refill, the mill features a twist-to-open compartment and can be used with salt, pepper or other ground spices.

Zyliss Twist & Roll Mini Chopper FROM DKB HOUSEHOLD The Zyliss Twist & Roll Mini Chopper from DKB is a versatile tool with a unique rolling action that easily chops garlic, shallots, chilli, ginger, herbs and other small food to the desired texture. The rubber grip base rotates to activate chopping. Control the number of rotations to achieve the desired texture from coarse to fine. The dual-sided blades chop through ingredients more quickly, giving even results with minimal effort, with a locking lid for safety in use, plus a five-year guarantee.

Bringing a touch of charm to every kitchen.

As an ambassador for the Royal Horticultural Society and President of the National Garden Scheme, Mary’s passion for wildlife is represented with some very special illustrations. All beautifully gift wrapped.

Encompassing Mary’s quintessential English style, the designs in this tabletop collection are sophisticated and refined but designed with practicality in mind.

Captivate Brands’ core ethos is to offer brands and products which are original, stylish and give optimum practicality and durability. From contemporary ranges like Artisan St. tabletop and Venn kitchenware to the more traditional Bakehouse & Co professional bakeware and Kitchen Pantry baking, making and preserving lines. All designed in the UK. For more information please contact us on 01386 421622 info@captivatebrands.co.uk www.captivatebrands.com

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PLUGGED IN AWARD Criteria: All products which have an electrical plug and whose use is concerned with the processing of food/drink or the carrying out of household tasks, and were launched or modified between June 2019 and June 2020.

2020 FINALISTS

Design Raclette Fondue Advanced

easyCharge 360 cordless iron

Electronic Wine Decanter

Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus 5.7L

FROM GASTROBACK

FROM MORPHY RICHARDS

FROM CELLARDINE

FROM INSTANT BRANDS

The Design Raclette-Fondue Advanced from Gastroback can be used as a grill, raclette or fondue device. The three functions can be used individually or combined with one another. Whether you want to enjoy a cheese, meat, vegetable or chocolate fondue, gratinate food in the raclette pans or grill meat etc. on the grooved griddle, the functional all-rounder is perfect for a social evening with the whole family or cooking with friends.

The easyCharge 360 from Morphy Richards uses Strix technology – more commonly used on cordless kettles and its powerful 2400-watt base enables the appliance to re-heat in less than 25 seconds and maintain maximum temperature and steam output. The temperature-controlled steam function means that when the user changes the temperature of the iron, the steam rate automatically adjusts to give maximum steam output.

Cellardine introduces the innovative Wake Up Wine electronic decanter / wine breather; created by Dean Levin, a wine enthusiast from the US Sonoma region. The decanter has a built-in rotating arm, which gently circulates the wine to maximise bouquet and flavour. The electronic Wake Up Wine decanter is easy to use, with a touch screen display and can be set up in seconds. It comes with a stylish glass decanter, a wine filter and a USB cable for charging.

The Duo Evo™ Plus takes you from dinner to dessert, all with the touch of a button.

Homemade soup, mouth-watering sous vide, a side of rice and steamed vegetables, and of course the perfect cake. The Duo Evo™ Plus multicooker is easy to use, easy to clean, fast, versatile and convenient with the capacity you need to feed your family and impress your guests. It’s time to clear the counter top and satisfy all your kitchen needs with the Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus.

Judge Pizza Maker Non-Stick FROM HORWOOD The Judge Pizza Maker is easy to use and makes the most wonderful crispy base for that homemade taste. It is energy efficient and cooks in as little as 10-12 minutes. Whether you are throwing a pizza party for family or friends, reheating a frozen pizza or making your favourite pizza dough, simply add toppings and carefully lift the pizza in.

Close the lid, go to prepare your dinner setting and when you come back, a delicious homemade pizza awaits you.

Tefal PerfectMix+ Tritan BL82AD40 High-Speed Blender

Tower Cavaletto Collection FROM RKW

FROM GROUPE SEB Blend faster for longer with the PerfectMix+ Tritan high-speed blender.

Six new-generation Powelix Life blades, 1200W of power and speeds of up to 28,000rpm make this Groupe SEB’s most efficient, powerful and durable blending technology yet. Only Powelix Life blades deliver super-smooth results up to 30% faster and last up to twice as long.

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Tower has been expanding its style statements in co-ordinated kitchen collections across SDA and housewares – starting with Rose Gold several seasons ago. During 2020 stunning new ranges are being launched including Cavaletto – inspired by the latest colour trends with soft muted colours, striking rose gold and brass accents. The SDA offering is a pyramid kettle and toaster, all fully featured, while there is also a housewares range which includes a bread bin, storage canisters, mug tree and kitchen roll holder.

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Wüsthof Easy Edge Electric Knife Sharpener FROM HAUS The Wüsthof Easy Edge Electric Knife Sharpener boasts three stages for the honing, sharpening and fine polishing of blades, replacing coarse sharpening steels, fine whetstones and finishing with leather and polish. Start the sharpening program at the touch of a button (One-Touch®). Take your knife and guide the blade right or left past the flexible grinding belt - as in Wüsthof production with a grinding angle of 15-16°. The blade is sharpened easily and without any problems and the grinding residues are collected by the built-in system.

Our inner chef has been discovered while staying safe in lockdown We are extremely pleased that so many of our brands have been chosen as finalists for the awards. Cooking and baking has got most of us through those tough days over the last year.

It’s amazing to see that we all share the love of homemade food, and the cookware that got us there is being recognised for its excellence.

As we approach the busiest season of all, the kitchens are being fired up, ready for the endless food creations that are coming its way. Tender hotpots, infused soups, spiced pies and warm, fluffy bread are many of the things that we look forward to - made a whole lot easier and more enjoyable with key pieces from Emile Henry, GEFU, Koziol, SCANPAN, Veritable and WUSTHOF.

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The Final Touch Conundrum Aerator (WA80) is highly recommended in the November issue of Which magazine!

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CUTTING EDGE AWARD Criteria: All knives, scissors, cutting equipment, allied storage items, chopping boards and sharpeners, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2019 and June 2020.

2020 FINALISTS

Deco FROM T&G T&G introduces Deco - a new 1920’s inspired range of sophisticated preparation and serving boards. Ideal serving, sharing and dining pieces in natural wood with texture, style and detail of sharply defined lines with art deco geometric influence. This new range is made from acacia wood with a rich dark hand finish, Deco gold accents create a fine dining and sophisticated style.

Good Grips Box Grater With Removable Zester FROM OXO The Good Grips Box Grater has sharp and durable etched surfaces to provide an easy way to grate ingredients for your favourite recipes. A four-sided design features a course grating blade, a medium grating blade, as well as an angled slicing blade. The fourth side has a zester blade that can be used on the grater or be detached and used independently over a bowl or a cutting board. A comfortable soft handle provides a secure and slip-free grip and a non-slip foot keeps it firmly in place while grating.

Epicurean All in One Series

Folio Steel FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH This stunning set from Joseph Joseph features a slimline case that holds four large chopping boards and makes a real statement on your worktop. Features include colour-coded chopping boards with non-slip feet, knife-friendly textured cutting surfaces and a stainless-steel case for organised storage. The boards are held apart, allowing air to circulate for hygienic drying and they have stainless-steel bars for easy board selection. Available in three striking colourways: Stainless Steel, Rose Gold and Carbon Black.

FROM EDDINGTONS Epicurean gathered the best features of the most popular boards and combined them into the All-In-One board; non-slip feet, a generous juice groove, as thin as the Kitchen Series boards and in three of the most popular sizes. With a natural look and texture from an eco-friendly, organic, wood fibre composite, these boards are super durable and non-porous.

Global 35th Anniversary Knife Set FROM GRUNWERG Global® knives, the award-winning iconic brand of Japanese premium knives, celebrates its 35th Anniversary.

As the preferred choice for professional chefs and keen cooks alike, it has maintained its reputation for quality, unrivalled sharpness, perfect balance and durability.

Admired for its design and functionality, a Global knife is a truly reliable instrument that has been crafted to the same exacting standards for 35 years, through Japanese precision craftmanship.

Pro 7 Piece SelfSharpening Knife Block

Viners Assure FROM THE RAYWARE GROUP

FROM HAUS

FROM ZWILLING

The new Assure collection offers a square shape, eliminating the tip of the knife to make it safer to use without compromising on performance. As well as being stylish, the knives deliver the same functionality as a standard knife to tackle all cooking tasks. The knives feature curved ergonomic soft touch handles for optimum comfort, and are finished with a black non-stick coating, which helps reduce cutting friction.

Comes with a 10-year guarantee.

The Wüsthof Crafter knife series from Haus offers an authentic range of kitchen knives for the serious cook produced in the most essential knife shapes, including the paring, cook's, utility, carving, bread and santoku. Each knife handle, made from smoked oak interlocked with brass rivets, has been ergonomically shaped to sit well in any hand - curving at the edge, which prevents slipping. Including a full tang that provides the stability and balance needed for a precise, accurate cut.

Keep your kitchen knives sharp with this self-sharpening knife block from Zwilling.

The integrated sharpening modules ensure the cutting edge is permanently sharp every time you use your knife.

There are two ceramic sharpening stones integrated in the slots for knives with a smooth cutting edge, which are arranged at the ideal grinding angle. When pulled out, the blades glide over the whetstones, gently sharpening them. So that the knives cannot be accidentally inserted into the incorrect slot there are pictograms for the respective knife type on the block.

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WHY WAIT HOURS WHEN YOU CAN HAVE A BEST “CELLAR” IN MINUTES!

INNOVATION TO DINE FOR!

A selection of our patented wine accessories are now available in recyclable mini CDUs.

Tel: 01256 345560 E-mail: sales@cellardine.co.uk sales@phassocs.co.uk

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HOMEWARES Criteria: Kitchenware products not covered in other categories that assist in preparation of food and drink, such as storage containers, scales, measuring equipment and household products that assist in cleaning, laundry, utility, storage and waste disposal, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2019 and June 2020.

2020 FINALISTS

Aladdin Barista Range

Children’s Aprons

Gummy Bear Mold Kit

FROM BURTON MCCALL

FROM DEXAM

FROM EDDINGTONS

The Aladdin Barista Range of mugs from Burton McCall allow you to enjoy your Barista-made coffee without single-use paper cups. Small enough to fit under coffee machines, these mugs are all made of stainless steel, are fully leakproof and include Aladdin's Thermavac vacuum insulated technology. The powder-coated outer gives an easy-grip finish yet is durable and dishwasher safe.

Eye catching and functional - the latest additions to the Dexam Children's Apron range are Giraffe and No Drama Llama. With quirky features and beautiful applique these are building a fantastic collection of 100% cotton aprons. Existing designs include Monkey, Roar, Unicorn and Mermaid.

Eddingtons presents its Gummy Bear Mould Kit. This set of two silicone moulds make 60 mini bears per tray. Use as a chocolate, candy, jelly or ice cube mould.

The set of moulds are complete with a pipette for filling each of the shapes easily without mess. The silicone trays are dishwasher safe for convenient and easy cleaning.

POP Container with Scoop 1L

Sink Side

Stasher Tropical Collection

FROM OXO With new shapes, sizes, must-have accessories and dishwasher-safe construction, brand-new POP Containers expand the possibilities of pantry organisation. Made to stack with all POP, these Containers have OXO’s signature push-button airtight seal and spaceefficient design. All POP Containers are carefully calibrated to keep everyday household staples like flour, sugar, coffee, cereal, oatmeal, coffee, grains, pasta, and spices fresh and close at hand. With curved corners for smooth dispensing, handy fill lines and durable, BPA-free construction, POP Containers help you take tidying to the next level.

FROM BRABANTIA Brabantia’s Sink Side specials are made to make the task of washing up more enjoyable. Together these tools can turn doing the dishes into a more pleasurable time of the day – a time to reflect and enjoy by yourself or with your family.

From a food waste caddy, a dish brush, cleaning pads and dishcloths to different drying racks, drying mats, and a sink organiser – these stylish Sink Side specials make doing the dishes the better time of the day.

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Kozial Klikk Cutlery Set FROM HAUS Knife, fork, spoon. Finally, a no-nonsense ‘to go’ cutlery set that’s just the right size. The three pieces are easy to take apart and snap back together without any guesswork - simply lift the knife at the blade and push down. All pieces fit comfortably in the hand and are extremely lightweight. Klikk is made out of the new Koziol Organic Material based on cellulose: environmentally friendly, food-safe, 100% recyclable, and absolutely non-toxic, without formaldehyde or BPA.

Taylor Touchless Tare Dual Kitchen Scales

FROM PHA KITCHESSENTIALS

FROM KITCHENCRAFT

Stasher from PHA features the patented airtight Pinch-Loc™ seal meaning they’re great for food, liquids and everyday use too. Made from pureplatinum silicone, which makes them a lightweight alternative to other sustainable storage materials, Stasher bags are BPA-free and contain no fillers, phthalates or latex. Freezer-, microwave-and dishwasher-safe, these are suitable for storage, and even cooking (especially sous vide). New this year is the Tropical Collection, inspired by the colours of far-away islands Gauva, Hibiscus, Palm, Papaya, Pineapple and Waterfall!

Pictured is the latest innovation in kitchen scales from KitchenCraft - Taylor Touchless Tare. Return the scales to zero with a simple wave of the hand over the Touchless Tare Sensor. Perfect when you need to use a bowl or container to weigh multiple items together. No need to wash your hands and no mess from flour covered fingers! The dual liquid measure gives you the flexibility to measure liquids in both ml or fl oz so recipes can be followed precisely..

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TABLE AWARD Criteria: All tableware, glassware, tabletop accessories, serveware and tabletop textile products, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2019 and June 2020.

2020 FINALISTS

Artland Midnight Peacock

Borough

Core Coffee Press

FROM LSA

FROM BARISTA AND CO

Borough from LSA is a comprehensive range of wine, beer and cocktail drinkware with contemporary shapes, inspired by local communities around the world who enjoy neighbourhood socialising. With a full suite of tumblers, stemless and stemmed wine glasses and water and wine carafes, Borough fulfils all your tableware needs. A comprehensive barware collection beer, cocktail and champagne glasses are complemented by a set of wooden chopping boards for garnish preparation.

The sustainable choice. A modern classic. Made only from high grade stainless steel and borosilicate glass, the Core Coffee Press from Barista and Co is the perfect choice for ecoconscious fresh coffee lovers looking for a plastic-free coffee maker.

Luigi Bormioli

Mikasa Satori

Modus

FROM JWP

FROM KITCHENCRAFT

FROM DENBY BRANDS

JWP proudly presents: Luigi Bormioli, the designer label of glassmaking - from Italy to the world. Creativity, continuous innovation and high-quality standards are all key factors and synonyms with the brand. Collections of classic and contemporary stemware and drinkware.

Art and Science, Fashion and Design: Inspiring Italian Lifestyle and Elegance.

Mikasa’s mindful approach to the art of living takes you to Japan with its Satori Living collection. Embrace Japanese traditions with its embossed Seigaiha wave pattern tableware and accessories, perfect for those who love oriental designs. This pattern adorns pieces within the collection in a deep indigo blue and white, with gold edge detailing to add a touch of elegance. Each piece features different elements of this design enabling you to mix and match to create your own style.

Modus is a new collection of ceramics

by Denby inspired by the 'Minimalist Luxe' trend. An elegant tableware collection, Modus has a touch of decadence and showcases beautiful design details whilst maintaining the durability for which Denby is recognised. Denby’s expertise in creating glaze effects is evident in Modus, where layers of pattern and texture are combined on simple contemporary forms to produce each unique piece.

FROM THE DRH COLLECTION Midnight Peacock is the latest amazing collection of glassware by Artland and The DRH Collection. The stunningly designed electroplated glass is plated with gold inside and black on the outside. Decorated with Peacock feathers all the way around the bowl of the glass, each piece is mouth blown and hand crafted by skilled craftsmen.

Midnight Peacock is already proving a hit with consumers and is the long awaited follow up to the ever-popular original Peacock collection!

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Final Touch Drinks Dispenser FROM JERAY (SALES) Perfect for serving a variety of drinks Jeray’s stylish Final Touch Drinks Dispenser is perfect for everyday use.

The slim size saves counter space and the removable chilling tube can be filled with water and frozen to keep drinks cold for hours. The beverage container can be fully detached from the base for easy filling and cleaning. The stainless steel construction makes this dispenser ideal for indoor and outdoor use and the glass beverage container provides optimum clarity for showcasing drinks and does not discolour or retain smells.

Zone Denmark Silicone Trivets FROM MISTRAL BRANDS The silicone trivets from Zone Denmark have been a mainstay of the range for a few years, but 2020 saw the launch of the new Rhombus shape - available in on trend Nordic tones inspired by the brand's Danish background. The clever design of the hexagonal trivets mean that they can be fitted together on the surface to form a larger area of protection. The silicone trivets will withstand extremely high temperatures, whilst still looking extremely contemporary and stylish.

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THE LICENSING AWARD Criteria: For a specific product or range that is either officially licensed or celebrity endorsed. New for 2020! To have been launched at retail between 21 June 2019 and 26 June 2020.

2020 FINALISTS

Corkcicle Keith Haring Collaboration FROM AUTEUR

Disney Frozen II Bakeware Collection

The Mary Berry Collections

Corkcicle has launched the Keith Haring product line featuring select artwork from the famed artist. Haring began using New York City as his canvas, making chalk drawings in subway stations, his art was eventually seen everywhere from public murals and nightclubs to galleries and museums around the world. This product comes in a special edition artist series packaging.

Crafted from stainless steel with proprietary triple insulation, it keeps drinks ice cold for up to 25 hours or hot for up to 12 without freezing or sweating.

FROM NORDIC WARE

FROM CAPTIVATE BRANDS

Nordic Ware partnered with Disney as the exclusive bakeware licensee for its highly anticipated Frozen II movie. With its wintery theme, you can make a flurry of different bakes from large and small snowflakes cakes, embossed cookies, buttery shortbread, fluffy pancakes and microwave mini bundts®. The star of the range is the golden Character Cakelet Pan. Featuring Olaf, Anna, Elsa and Sven; you can make intricate 3D personal-sized cakelets. The range also features a range of baking sheets and accessories in cool blue tones.

The Signature Collection by Mary Berry is understated elegance for everyday living. Encompassing Mary’s quintessential English style, the designs are sophisticated and refined, but designed with practicality in mind.

Usability has been combined with luxurious materials, such as fine china, acacia wood and hand-blown glass as well as subtle and tasteful design detailing to create a collection that is ideal for relaxed and informal dining.

Scion Mr Fox

Star Wars x Le Creuset

Stow Green Peter Rabbit Tea Caddy

FROM DEXAM Dexam's collaboration with Scion goes from strength to strength. The latest character to join Mr Fox and Spike the Hedgehog is Pedro! Brought to you in a cool ice blue/grey the range consists of kitchen textiles and sustainable bamboo items.

Naturals Bakeware FROM NORDIC WARE The Nordic Ware Naturals® Bakeware collection is made from pure aluminium for superior heat conductivity and produces consistent, evenly browned baked goods every time. These premium pans have a lifetime durability and will never rust. The pans also feature encapsulated galvanised steel rims to prevent warping. Our 9" x 13" Rectangular Cake Pan launched as the star of Edd Kimber's 'The Boy Who Bakes' new book "One Tin Bakes" on 25th June 2020.

V&A Voysey Collection

FROM LE CREUSET

FROM EDDINGTONS

FROM KITCHENCRAFT

This adorable petite casserole is perfect for cooking and serving single portions or ‘small plate’ style side dishes. Guests will love its cute size and fun looks. It’s also ideal for your favourite dips, condiments and nibbles. And since it’s topped with a lid, you can also use it for heating up sauces in the microwave or keeping snacks fresh. Small but mighty!

The Stow Green Peter Rabbit Tea Caddy is part pf the classic range inspired by Beatrix Potter. The outside of the caddy features cute classic Peter Rabbit designs. Inside you will find 12 compartments perfect for storing all your different types of tea. Perfect for any Peter Rabbit fan!

The Arts and Crafts architectdesigner CFA Voysey (1857–1941) once said, "never look at an ugly thing twice" and that ethos stands out in this collection. Made to mix and match, each bowl and small plate features an attractive pattern by the influential designer who used nature as his prime source of inspiration for his work in textiles and wallpaper design. Stunning pieces from the Voysey collection by V&A, sees prints from the Yew & Arbutus, Seagulls, Nature Kingdom and My Garden over fine china bowls and side plates.

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Practical darlings Lay the attractive Hexagon and Triangle trivets in decorative patterns over the full length of the table, or use them as stepping stones to send hot bowls and dishes round without moving a trivet each time. The elongated version of Triangle works well with fish kettles and oval oven-proof dishes.

The trivets are made from silicone and available in a variety of colours. They are heat-resistant up to 250°C and dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

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Mistral Brands Ltd.

Zone Denmark

Email: johnbott@mistralbrands.co.uk

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SAVE THE DATE! Wednesday 9 December 2020

Taking place online from 6pm, don’t miss this year’s Excellence In Housewares Awards which will take place virtually… the industry has really got behind its central awards event so do not miss out – save the date and buy the fizz! Plus, there’s also a special celebrity guest appearance that you really don’t want to miss...

Find out more at HousewaresNews.net or contact the team on 0207 700 6740

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

2020 FINALISTS

Cambridge Glass Water bottles FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS Say goodbye to plastic bottles and hello to sophisticated reusable glass bottles from Cambridge. Available in a range of on-trend prints that are anything but ordinary, they’re perfect for commuting, picnics and day-to-day life. Swapping out typical plastic bottles for reusable glass encourages consumers to drink more, save money and save the planet. These glass bottles feature either stainless steel or bamboo lids (design dependent) across a mix of fun prints.

Prestige Eco FROM MEYER Every piece in the Eco cookware range from Meyer, along with its packaging, is made from recycled materials and is fully recyclable. The Eco range includes Meyer’s unique plant based non-stick inside and out, is PFOA free and palm oil free. With five layers of extra durable nonstick, reinforced with minerals, there’s no compromise on quality and performance - or the health of our planet! The extra durable scratch-proof surface means you can use all your favourite cooking utensils with complete confidence.

LocknLock ECO Oven Glass

Eco Flex Straws FROM CREATIVE PARTY These striped paper straws come in 10 different colour options (including a gold and silver metallic ink) plus a multi-colour assortment. They are topquality paper straws made in the USA and feature unique, patented Eco-Flex technology that gives the bend and flex of a plastic straw. They are longlasting, sustainably sourced, biodegradable and food-grade. A truly unique and outstanding product.

Stainless Steel Lunch Boxes FROM SMIDGE Living sustainably can be hardest to maintain when on-the-go. That’s why Smidge designed its eco lunch boxes to transport food to work, when you travel, or even for a picnic! Its range of reusable lunch boxes, (plastic free) come in a range of sizes, perfect for sandwiches, salads or leftovers. Smidge lunch boxes are made in robust stainless steel in three sizes and are ideal for those that enjoy simplicity combined with functionality.

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Organic Cotton Fruit and Vegetable Bag

FROM JWP

FROM DEXAM

JWP has a clear vision for the future with its LocknLock ECO Oven Glass range. This high visibility ovenware is made from recyclable borosilicate glass, is resistant to extremely high oven temperatures and topped with iconic ECO lids made from leftover, 100% food grade, production plastic waste from LocknLock factories. An allround sustainable and stylish solution.

Packaging made with 100% recycled/recyclable paper.

100% recyclable, these reusable and washable fruit and vegetable bags from Dexam mean no more single use plastic bags when you do your weekly shop. Additionally, items stay fresher for longer when stored in these bags and reduce food waste. Packaged in Kraft Card.

Stojo Bottle

Wheatfibre Tools and Gadgets

FROM AUTEUR Say hello to the new Stojo collapsible water bottle, perfect for life on-the-go.

This shape-shifting wonder holds a whopping 592ml of liquid when full, and collapses when empty into a compact and leak-proof ball. No worrying about leaking! Save even more space by attaching it to your bag strap, and show off how efficient you are. Simply, sip, stow and go!

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FROM DEXAM Pictured is one of Dexam’s Wheat Fibre Tools and Gadgets range.

Wheat fibre is an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic - these great items are made from excess agricultural waste. Tough, durable and biodegradable, the range includes everything you need to prep fruit and veg.

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THE INNOVATION SPONSORED BY

AWARD Criteria: A new innovative product or any innovation that demonstrates improved functionality to an existing product.

The innovation must be launched between June 2019 and June 2020.

2020 FINALISTS

Adjustable V-Blade Slicer with Julienne Feature

Bake-O-Glide Induction Hob Protector

Beer Barrel Grill

FROM MICROPLANE

FROM FALCON PRODUCTS

Inspired by Microplane’s expertise in sharp tools, the latest addition to the range is a compact mandolin combining two cutting options. The Vblade quickly and effortlessly slices an array of fruits, vegetables and cheese.

Change the slice thickness from paperthin to thick with the Infinity Dial.

Simply flip the deck over to switch from the V-Blade to the Julienne teeth.

The stainless-steel teeth cut ingredients precisely into uniform strips.

The Bake-O-Glide Induction Hob Protector prevents unwanted scratches, scuffs and marks. The non-stick, flexible, heat resistant silicone coating helps to reduce movement of pots and pans, in particular heavy cast iron cookware. The Hob Protector will also help to keep pans in the heating zones and ensures continuous conductivity between the hob and cookware. It will not affect functionality, so long as the correct cookware is used on the correct zone.

CupboardStore

Go Pure Pod

FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

FROM BURTON MCCALL

CupboardStore from Joseph Joseph is a comprehensive range of innovative storage products. Clever designs that maximise space with easy tool-free installation. CupboardStore utilises unused cupboard space beneath shelf, provides excellent visibility and access to stored food and frees up valuable worktop space.

Portable and adaptable, this Go Pure Pod from Burton McCall is lightweight and easy to travel with. This is a standalone water purifier that can be dropped into any device, and once immersed the Pod continuously purifies and absorbs contaminant.

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FROM LE CREUSET

Barrel grill or tin grill – the name varies according to the region, but whatever term is used, the tradition of improvising to enjoy your barbeque remains the same. For nearly a century steel drums have been used as barbeque grills that can work anytime, anywhere and have become part of the daily routine for those who are passionate about barbeque.

The Cocotte Every is designed to master the basics of Japanese rice cooking, and with substantial depth, it offers enough capacity for different purposes that will help you craft all sorts of cuisines. The round-curved bottom, deep body, and dome-shaped lid will help your creations reach new levels of flavour by maximising heat convection. Its unique design also features a stoneware inner lid to prevent boiling over while cooking rice.

Kilner All in One Food To Go Set

Pan for Life

FROM THE RAYWARE GROUP The Kilner All In 1 Food To Go Set is an innovative way to store, carry and consume cold and hot foods directly from the jar. The 0.5 Litre Wide Mouth Kilner Jar makes it easy to eat out of and the accompanying spork means it is the complete food-on-the-go set.

The silicone garnish pot allows you to separate sauces, dressings or dips from the dry ingredients, keeping your food crisp and fresh while the silicone inner plug creates a funnel for pouring hot water directly onto noodles.

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FROM SAMUEL GROVES Samuel Groves has launched a Pan for Life refurbishment scheme, meaning that you can return its Samuel Groves pans for re-coating and repairs. As even the best non-stick coated pans degrade over time and washes, Samuel Groves is able to recoat your favourite pan and even replace the worn handle rivets. Samuel Groves also offers to go one step further and re-polish the pan back to how it was the day it came off our production line giving you a true Pan For Life!

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THE ICON AWARD Criteria: Classic housewares products that have withstood the test of time. Products can only win this award once, after which they join the Icon Gallery. Previous winners of this Award are the Dualit toaster, the Ceramic Pestle and Mortar, the traditional Cafetière, the Pyrex Jug, the KitchenAid mixer, the TG Green Cornish Blue Dreadnought Jug, Le Creuset Cocotte, the Kenwood Chef, the Mason Cash mixing bowl, the Krisk Bean Slicer, Emma Bridgewater Half Pint Mug, the Magimix Food Processor, the Chichester Carving Tray, the Tala Conical Measuring Jug, the Bialetti Moka Espresso Stovetop, Kilner Jars, Fiskars Scissors, Rushbrookes Striped Butcher’s Apron, Thermos Flasks and Wüsthof Classic Knives from Haus.

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Anodised Sandwich Tin FROM SILVERWOOD Alan Silverwood designs and manufactures some of the best selection of square and round cake pans in the UK - with an impressive choice of size, shape, and loose/solid base options. All of Silverwoods’ tins are professional quality and made to last a lifetime for a perfect bake, every time.

Lightly greasing the anodised body will help to guarantee that your bakes will slide out with ease.

Kitchen Devils Paring Knife

Breville Sandwich Toaster

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FROM JARDEN CONSUMER SOLUTIONS The original and still the best, the Breville Sandwich Toaster has been making delicious toasties for the nation for over 40 years. This Deep Fill model features a fully enclosed plate system to help prevent filling leakage. A specifically designed, longer element means toasties are browned to perfection, while the deep plates allow you to enjoy even more of your favourite fillings.

Prestige High Dome Pressure Cooker

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

Named for its shape, the Y Peeler features a sharp, stainless steel blade that glides through even the toughest fruit and vegetable skins with ease.

The soft, comfortable handle cushions your hand as you peel, and is non-slip, even when your hands are wet.

Stellar 7000 5 Piece Saucepan Set

Zyliss Susi Garlic Press

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The Kitchen Devils brand was formed in the early 1960’s and has since gained rapid recognition through consumer focused design and the introduction of plastics in the construction of kitchenware handles. With its famous logo, the Kitchen Devils Control Paring Knife is crafted for ultimate control and comfort. Thanks to an ergonomic design and soft-grip handle, this knife makes it easy to peel, cut and slice your ingredients.

Every home needs a great pressure cooker. And no one knows more about them than Prestige - its pressure cookers will save time, energy and preserve the healthy nutrients in food.

Who needs ready meals when Prestige’s new stylish designs gives fast food in minutes? These pressure cookers are suitable for all hobs including induction and are available in varying capacities depending upon family needs.

The Stellar 7000 5-Piece Saucepan Set from Horwood offers unbeatable performance with even heat distribution thanks to the thick ‘hot forged’ base. The dual perforated lid sides help with draining and prevent liquids from boiling over. Other features include internal measuring guides, which are a real time saver allowing for versatile cooking from the hob to the oven.

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FROM DKB HOUSEHOLD Invented in the mid 20th century, the Susi Garlic Press has evolved in its design and is now the Susi 3. Strong and lightweight, the garlic press fits perfectly in the hand making light work of crushing garlic cloves. You can crush the garlic without peeling, avoiding garlic smell on your fingers. Easy to use, and easy to clean, this garlic press comes with a clever cleaning tool.

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

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

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

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

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who will be the winner this year? roll of honour of previous winners 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

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Philip Hart, managing director, Harts of Stur.

Alan Hawkins, retired ceo of Bira Ben Philips, owner, Steamer Trading Jeremy Horwood, sales director, Horwood Leslie Gort Barton, ceo, Dualit Richard Plant, sales director, KitchenCraft Paul Woolley, managing director, bira direct Nicky Foster, managing director, Kitchens Patrick Gardner, managing director, T&G Woodware 2010 - Martin, Sam and Julian Rayner, directors, Lakeland 2009 - David Phillips, co founder, Steamer Trading 2008 - Peter Battersby, founder and chairman of Typhoon 2007 - Kate Carrick, former housewares buyer of JLP 2006 - Jonathan Swift, former md of the CHA 2005 - Paul Wright, md of Meyer Group 2004 - David Parkes, housewares controller, AIS 2003 - John Lennon, md, Brabantia 2002 - Pam Plant, housewares director, BHETA 2001 - Frank Picken, agent/distributor 2000 - Gary Gordon, joint owner, Kitchen Kapers

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Performance, style, safety, sustainability and ease of use are all influential factors in the ‘cutting edge’ development of knives. PH investigates how various knives brands are addressing increased demands from keen cooks of all ages.

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he rise of home cooking this year has led to a surge in demand for new knives. “People aren’t spending money on holidays and weekends away, and not as much in restaurants and pubs, so they are spending more on kitchenware,” acknowledges Alastair Fisher, director at Taylors Eye Witness.

He reflects: “During lockdown there was a boom in super premium knives.

Online partners and grocers have done particularly well and, since the re-opening of non-essential retail in June, stockists in market towns and suburban areas in particular have been seeing strong sales of knives and knife blocks across the board. Even though footfall is down, customers have been coming in to buy something specific rather than browsing.”

Demand for knives as stylish home accessories continues to

Inset: Kasumi Santoku Set from Grunwerg.

Below: Colour statement: the new Sapphire Five Piece Knife Block by Taylors Eye Witness.

Talking Japanese “Santoku literally means ‘three ways’ in Japanese and describes the three cutting tasks that the Santoku knife is designed to do: slice, dice and mince,” explains Judith Callens, marketing manager for Grunwerg (leading knives supplier and partner for Global). She observes: “Santoku knives, little known to the public only ten years ago, have made their way into knife sets and blocks and have become a kitchen essential, popular with keen cooks and chefs alike.”

Judith continues; “The shape of the knife makes it brilliant for Western style cooking as the blade is flat, deep and powerful, which makes the knife really good for cutting up lots of heavy root vegetables, such as sweet potato, squashes and celeriac.”

Global incorporates several variations of the Santoku knife across its Classic, NI and Sai ranges, and in its 35th Anniversary Special Editions (an Excellence in Housewares Cutting Edge Award finalist).

“Santoku knives are also well-combined with fluting which helps prevent vegetables from sticking to the knife blades and help with food release,” adds Judith.

New knife innovation from Grunwerg includes Sashimi knives in the Kasumi Damascus range and Kengata knives in the Tamahagane San range.

The long tradition of Japanese knives has inspired a new capsule collection of knives

by Barcelona-based workshop, Florentine Kitchen Knives (FKK). Its Kedma collection comprises three “entirely new blade profiles” – Gyuto, Nakiri and Petty. The range name is an ancient Hebrew word meaning ‘towards the east’ or ‘facing east’. FKK’s knife maker, Tomer Botner says the name “encapsulates the inspiration for the collection that draws upon Asian cooking methods in terms of silhouettes, blade and handle contours and edge profiles, yet simultaneously retains materials and elements from the Western and Mediterranean knife making methods that FKK is so expert in.”

influence product development. Alastair reports: “Interesting colour combinations continue to evolve, for example we are launching soft touch peacock blue handled knives with gold blades, and a Watermark Damascus series with gold blades”.

Victorinox (whose bestselling Swiss Classic range – from Burton McCall – is a kitchen staple across the world) has been focusing on educating and inspiring consumers in recent months. The brand recognises lifestyle shifts, with accelerated interest in “home chef-ing” both indoors and outdoors. “During the period of global lockdowns, we ran PROGRESSIVE

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a series of workshops on our social media in crafting and cooking, focusing on equipping our end consumer with ‘how to’ guidance, along with the products they need,” states Peter Humble, international senior sales manager EMEA at Victorinox.

“We want to ensure we continue to be a part of our consumers’ everyday adventures, both at home and outside.”

Paul Shelley, managing director of Haus (partner for Wüsthof) concurs that “more and more people are enthusiastically creating meals as an escape from their current restricted lifestyle.” With Wüsthof Crafter among the EIH Cutting Edge Award finalists, Autumn 2020 sees the launch of three new ranges from the brand, as well as “an exciting addition” to

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Right: Master craftsmanship and distinctive materials: Wüsthof Crafter range from Haus.

Inset: Robert Welch Designs’ Signature Bread Knife was the brand’s bestseller during lockdown, reflecting the rise in baking bread at home.

its specialist Limited Edition range Aeon.

With plans for “concentrated” social media activities within the UK, Paul is sure that “with the strong brand name, the support of new items and the excellent response from like-minded retailers, we all have the potential to talk about our favourite subjects: food, knives and cooking.”

Robert Welch Designs is set to launch its second range of knives at Exclusively 2021.

The company introduced its phenomenally successful, multi-award winning Signature Knives back in 2007. However, its foundations as a designer of groundbreaking knives stretches back to the last century, when Robert Welch designed the riveted Kitchen Devils Professional Knife range (launched in 1979, winning a Design Centre Award in 1984).

The much-anticipated new range is called RW Professional and has been in development for over two years. “The time you spend on it defines the outcome,” reflects joint managing director, Rupert Welch, who describes the range as “traditionally styled – a classic look that will stand the test of time.” The knives have garnered an “amazing response” from the leading chefs who have been trialling them.

Targeting professionals and serious home cooks, RW Professional is distinctly different to the Signature range: “It’s heavier – a ‘workhorse’ – and what chefs expect,” notes Rupert. “There is room in the market for these two distinctly different ranges, and we’re very excited.”

A slice of training Jérôme Le Caïnec, international sales director for leading French brand Opinel (distributed by Whitby & Co) reflects on the importance of developing safe knife skills from a young age: “For Opinel, educating children early on how to safely and correctly use knives is a passion which we feel very strongly about. Because of this, we devised our Le Petit Chef range of products, specifically designed for children to responsibly introduce them to preparing food in the kitchen and use knives properly. Parents can be assured that their children will be safe with our special finger guards and training rings, which enable them to correctly hold and most importantly, safely use knives under supervision.

From an early age, we believe that giving children the correct tools and knowledge to prepare and cook food for themselves, will create an enthusiastic home chef who grows up to love our professional home cooking knife sets; like our recently launched Les Forgés 1890 range for example. Handcrafted with our 130 years of expertise, this range provides the user exceptional quality, balance and aesthetics, meaning that adults who were brought up to use and respect knives well from an early age, will find cooking with the Les Forges 1890 range a joy.

Every single new Opinel knife receives the same level of dedicated craftmanship and attention to detail during its manufacturing process as every knife before and this is why our customers feel such an affinity with them and integrate Opinel knives into their daily lives. As they say in France – “On peut tout faire avec un Opinel.””

Inset: Le Petit Chef Knife by Opinel (photo

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The end of the point Knives without pointed tips are back in the Cutting Edge Award finals of the Excellence in Housewares Awards, having made their first appearance in the early years of the Awards with Prestige Pointless Knives from Meyer.

The Cutting Edge Award 2020 features the Viners Assure Collection (from The Rayware Group), which has attracted widespread media attention and validation from forensic scientists, providing reassurance for safety in the kitchen and outside the home. Assure Knives’ non-pointed tips provide “peace of mind in the home, helping to reduce unnecessary accidents when preparing food and washing up with no sharp points to cause injury,” notes Diana Halim, UK trade marketing coordinator for The Rayware Group. With its ten year guarantee, the range delivers “the same functionality as a standard kitchen knife to tackle all cooking tasks,” adds Diana.

The Assure Collection has been featured on Sky News, BBC North West Today and ITV Granada Reports, alongside radio interviews on BBC Radio 5, Talk Radio and BBC Radio Merseyside “where we discussed the innovative new design and the safety features at length,” reports Diana.

Newspaper coverage includes the Daily Mirror, The Times, The Independent and The Guardian, while international coverage includes Fox News USA, The New York Post and NBC Today.

Moreover, social media coverage for the Assure Collection includes posts on MailOnline, The Independent online, LADBible, and by influencers such as TV personality finalist Vicky Pattison, who promoted the knives to over four million followers.

“Assure knives have also received public backing from key opinion leaders and government agencies,” explains Diana. For example, Professor John Ashton, advisor to the Liverpool Police & Crime Commissioner on violence prevention, has welcomed the design as “a major contribution to knife safety within the home and wider community.”

The Assure Collection was recently chosen to be a part of some independent testing entitled, “On a knife edge: A preliminary investigation of clothing damage using rounded-tip knives.” Undertaken by Leisa Nichols-Drew, senior lecturer in Forensic Science at De Montfort University, the study was published recently in the Science & Justice Journal.

Diana reports: “Assure Knives were among

Inset: Safety in mind: the non-pointed Viners Assure Collection from The Rayware Group.

From pots to Chop Knife maker, Craig Lockwood of Chop Knives is using kitchen waste, such as yoghurt pots, meat packing trays and water bottles to create distinctive looking knives handles. “The process is simple: get a load of plastic that is destined for landfill, shred it, heat it and then squish it back together. This requires no extra binding agents or resin fillers.” says Craig, adding: “We think these handles can look beautiful and as they stem from food packaging, they are food safe and durable.”

Aiming to utilise the most sustainable options possible, Craig’s blades are made up of 78% recycled steel from the Sandvik mill, which Craig describes as “the world’s most ecologically sound steel mill.” It uses an electric furnace powered by nuclear and hydropower.

Chop Knives specialises in bespoke handmade knives for professional chefs and home cooking devotees.

a range of other safety knives and traditional pointed knives that were ‘stab tested’ to examine the damage on items of clothing from four different fabrics. The results conclusively showed that Viners Assure Knives were the only knife to cause no damage to the clothing and have been recommended by Leisa in her findings, with forensic experts now calling on manufacturers, retailers and police to encourage consumers to switch to rounded-tip knives.”

New products include the Assure Knife Block: a soft touch block, “with built-in fibre rods to ensure the knives remain safely upright wherever you place them.”

Diana concludes: “As demand for the knives continues to grow, we continue to invest in new product developments across a number of products with the same safety features which sit under the banner of the Assure Collection and we will be looking to launch a range of new products next Spring.”

Grunwerg’s round tipped Rockingham Forge SAFE-D knives attracted considerable

interest at the company’s launch event for a wide range of new knives at Le Gavroche (see news). “The cutting edges are still very sharp, but the tips are rounded off so there is less chance of causing accidental injury or harm,” notes Judith Callens, marketing manager. She also highlights “the rise in cooking at home during lockdown” and subsequent demand for “a range that is safe to use at home around children.” With two distinct design options, the RF618 Forrester Series of SAFE-D knives “feature a beautiful soft touch walnut wood-effect handles, which provide excellent grip and stainless steel blades with a black oxidised coating to reduce cutting friction,” adds Judith.

Inset: The Zwilling V-Edge sharpener can be used for all styles of blade.

Staying sharp

A good knife needs a reliable sharpener, as Kate Armstrong, retail marketing manager at Zwilling emphasises when discussing different options from the brand. She reports: “This year has seen a focus on knife sharpening methods, which enable the home cook to quickly and easily get exceptional honing and re-sharpening results. As many people have been spending more time at home and more time in their own kitchens this year, it's valuable to provide an easy-to-use solution to the problem of knife sharpening. The Zwilling V-Edge sharpener can maintain and re-sharpen both European and Japanese blades at the correct angles, using coarse, medium or fine four-sided sharpening rods for complete knife maintenance.”

Meanwhile, the Pro 7 Piece Self-Sharpening Knife Block from Zwilling is one of the EIH Cutting Edge Award 2020 finalists. Kate explains the advantages of the SharpBlock self-sharpening technology: “Sharpening modules integrated inside the knife block automatically maintain the cutting edge every time a knife is withdrawn from and returned to the block. This means the knife is always as sharp as new. It saves time and takes away the cook's concern about how to sharpen their knives correctly.”

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Market focus Inset: Consumers can match products across utility, bathroom and kitchen within Joseph Joseph’s Editions range, with colours that are “inspired by the myriad shades of blue and grey found in the atmosphere,” notes Nathanael Jegunma, head of category management.

This year has seen rising demand for products that help keep the home spick and span, and, of course it’s not just about functionality. PH brushes up on trends and developments in cleaning and organisation.

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Duncan Singleton, trading director for Beldray (from Ultimate Products) acknowledges that consumers now have: “heightened awareness of bacteria in the home, and the effect this can have on our health.” He reports: “We’re seeing huge increases in steam cleaners and a focus on really deep cleaning and sanitising the home. Sales of our handheld steam cleaner have shot up, and our 12-in-1 Steam Mop has seen a boost too.”

Recognising consumer needs, Beldray has launched its new Detergent Steam Cleaner, suitable for different floor types.

Below left: Clean sweep for worktops: Eva Solo’s dustpan from Forma House.

Duncan explains: “This is slightly different to usual steam cleaners as it has a 200ml detergent tank in addition to the 350ml water tank, so it’s great for busy family homes.” He adds: “Consumers are looking for solutions that are affordable, quick and easy to use but also reliable, and at almost 150 years old, Beldray is a brand that they can trust.”

Increased investment in the home environment is also driving sales at Joseph Joseph, confirms Nathanael Jegunma, head of category management.

He states that the company’s bathroom products have seen “exponential growth with soap dispensers growing year on year by triple digits.” He emphasises that: “The Joseph Joseph range has been designed for maximum hygiene and can be operated without using fingers, which has tapped into a key customer consideration in this area.”

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recognises that de-cluttering and tidying has become a priority for many consumers. “We have seen significant double digit growth in the kitchen organisation sector driven by customers spending more time at home, particularly within their kitchens,” he states, noting: “This trend is set to continue for the foreseeable future.”

Meanwhile, Emma Greenhalgh, trading director at Kleeneze acknowledges the effects of more time spent at home, reporting: “We’re seeing a lean towards favouring how things look as well as practicality.” She continues: “Colour coordinated ranges are selling really well, especially online via Amazon as well as in

Inset: One of Greener Cleaning’s dish brushes.

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the stores of our retail partners. The ability to sell online through Amazon means we’re seeing sales of full ranges – where people are kitting out their homes with all items within a matching range.”

However, practical design features are also winning over consumers. Emma picks two Kleeneze products that are currently seeing high demand:” Our self-wringing squeegee mop is a new favourite, with a self-wringing feature on the handle that can be used without having to bend down. Our Electrostatic Rubber Head Floor brush is great for stubborn dirt, dust and pet hair.”

Hygiene, practicality and style are all represented by Eva Solo’s Nordic kitchen sweep dustpan and brush set (from Forma House). With washable silicone bristles, the brush is designed for keeping worktops clean. “It can be used for both wet and dry sweeping, while the dustpan itself is designed with a sharp edge, so it’s easy to sweep into,” states Forma House’s business development manager, Simon Maghnagi. “When not in use, the brush clicks neatly into the dustpan to save space, and the integrated leather cord can be used for hanging up the set so it is always within easy reach.”

As Janine Davies, marketing manager at Addis points out: “Cleaning continues to play an important role in mental health.”

Hence the brand’s current ‘clean and neat’ PR campaign “is all about taking care of the things you can and the things you love, old and new,” reflects Janine.

She continues: “Cleaning products that keep the home bright and sparkling like new

and clutter-free continue to be crucial going forward.” She cites Addis’ new multipurpose caddy, which is part of its eco range and made from 100% recycled plastic.

“Storage is crucial to help maintain a clean and neat space, and this caddie can be used for composting, recycling, storing refills of washing powder or clothes or even used for disinfecting reusable face masks after use.”

Janine is among those recognising the importance of eco-credentials, noting that: “The Harvard business review June 2019 stated that products marketed as sustainable grew 5.6 times faster than the conventional counterparts.”

Greener Cleaning (from Vitality House) has seen its sales soar in the past year, reflecting Cleaning has partnered with the marine campaign group, Surfers Against Sewage.

The brand is also proud of its high performance cleaning credentials, with, for example, “Extra tough scrubby brush bristles, feathered broom ends and soft rubber edges,” notes director Megan Smith.

New product launches include limited edition dish brush colours, such as vibrant orange and pastel pink, and useful sink-side accessories such as a soap dispenser dish, sink tidy and hand-wash dispenser. “We are seeing huge growth worldwide with more sustainable products that do not compromise on quality,” acknowledges Megan. its approach to providing more sustainable solutions as well as clever design features.

Its cleaning tools – including colourful washing up brushes, telescopic broom, dusters and its new ‘Lobby Set’ dustpan and brush in blue – are made from 100% recycled plastic.

Moreover, the brand signed up to 1% for the Planet in 2019, and donates 1% of all sales to specific charity initiatives to combat plastic pollution and reduce the impact of single use plastics. In the UK, Greener

In the pink for charity Dishmatic (from EasyDo Products) supported October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month with three limited edition washing up tools: the pink Dishmatic Style, pink Dishmatic Glide and stainless steel scourer Dishmatic Scrubbee with a pink sleeve.

This is the fourth year that manufacturer EasyDo Products has backed Against Breast Cancer (UK) with a donation of £10,000. The charity funds pioneering research into new breast cancer treatments, tools for earlier diagnosis, as well as advice to reduce the risk of recurrence and secondary spread of the disease.

EasyDo’s donations have already funded a vital bio bank (a type of specialist freezer storage) for samples from a diet and lifestyle study. The study, which involved more than 3,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer, helped identify certain activities to help reduce the risk of developing secondary cases of the disease.

Laura Allen, Dishmatic’s marketing manager commented: “Every year we are touched by the support from our loyal fans and customers who go pink to raise awareness for breast cancer.”

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Top: “Kleeneze is all about colour and having fun in the home, with quirky gadgets and cleaning solutions,” states Emma Greenhalgh, trading director for Kleeneze (from Ultimate Products).

Above left: Space-saving products such as airers from Addis are appealing to consumers who are getting their homes more organised.

Below: Beldray’s new Detergent Steam Cleaner.

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ADVERTORIAL FEATURE – BELDRAY

Established in 1872, Beldray has been recognised for generations as the number one brand for housewares. Not resting on their laurels, this British brand continue to grow and develop their ranges; delivering exactly what consumers are looking for.

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We may love them but furry friends aren’t always the tidiest of houseguests, leaving muddy paw prints, fur-covered upholstery and a trail of crumbs wherever they go. Beldray’s new Pet Plus+ range combats these household worries, with clever solutions that make it easy to clean up after your pets.

Left: Reduce waste; washable and reusable Below: Pet Plus+ Multipurpose Mop and Brush

Amongst other products, the range includes a Lint Roller with Telescopic Handle, that makes light work of removing hair from floors and upholstery. The clever TPR gel roller is washable and reusable; reducing waste from single use sheets.

Beldray Eco Range Helping to reduce single-use materials, the Beldray Eco range is created to clean homes and keep the environment clean too. The range includes a broom made from FSC wood and bristles made from recycled PET, as well as a mop which features a recycled cotton head, and sponge scourers made with plant-based cellulose and recycled fibres.

Keeping up with consumer trends, Beldray delivers a range that looks great, works well and is kinder to the environment.

Always innovating Clever designs and innovative thinking, with a portfolio of products including Utility ranges that are anything but utilitarian. Beldray is a brand of the future.

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CHRISTMAS GIFTS New for 2020, the top-quality treat packaging range from Anniversary House features easy-to-assemble cupcake, cake, yule log and treat boxes, in classic holly and luxurious gold foil star prints. Designed with quality and convenience in mind, these are ideal for presenting and gifting seasonal bakes!

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bamboo topper features a widely recognised

your gratins, meats in sauce, lasagne, tarts as well

and festive scene from the classic film. A simple

as your desserts – the Appolia range of ceramic

and effective way to add a fun finish to

dishes retain heat and keep food warm for up to 30

Christmas cakes.

minutes making them ideal for oven to tableware.

Creative Party

They also support freezing temperatures allowing

T: 01202 590222

you to safely pass directly from the freezer to a

W: www.creativepartyltd.com

preheated oven, without risk of a thermal shock. (from -25° to 250°C).

Burton McCall T: 0116 234 4611 E: sales@burton-mccall.com

Get creative in the kitchen with Giles and Posner; perfect for staying in and having fun. Create tasty snacks using the 3 in 1 Treat Maker, or get cosy and have a movie night to remember with the Popcorn Maker. Impress family and friends with cascading chocolate with the 3-tier Chocolate Fountain or try something new with the Bubble Waffle Maker! Lots of festive fun for the whole family.

Ultimate Products E: sales@upgs.com W: www.facebook.com/GilesandPosner

‘Deco’, a 1920’s inspired range of dark wood serving, sharing and dining pieces with sharply defined lines and geometric art deco style make the perfect Christmas gifts. Hopefully we will all be able to share a table together by Christmas; make Christmas dining decadent and delightful with the Deco inspired dark wood serving pieces and Tip Top CrushGrind® mills in gold and the (featured) Oblique CrushGrind® salt and pepper mills with gold tops from T&G.

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

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CUTTING EDGE Opinel’s Intempora knife range is the go-to for any expert or hobbyist home chef. With a full tang blade for power and balance the Intempora range will make cooking even the hardest dish pleasurable. The curved handles are resistant to water, heat and wear. All Opinel knives come backed with craftmanship dating back to 1890. Available in the UK from Whitby & Co.

Whitby & Co T: 01539 721032 E: sales@whitbyandco.co.uk W: www.whitbyandco.co.uk/ph20m

This exquisite five-piece knife set is a piece of beauty and functionality. Crafted from rosewood, which is strong and features warm tones, the block houses a magnet for the safe and easy storage of the set which comprises a carving fork, filet knife, eight-inch carving knife and eight-inch chopping knife. A simple, yet very practical feature of this set is the folding stand at the back of the block which enables the block to be used and displayed standing upright but can also be folded flat for ease of storage if not on display.

Tramontina UK T: 020 3176 4557 / 020 3176 4558 E: contact.tuk@tramontina.com W: www.tramontina.com Pictured is the versatile Victorinox range of Paring Knives from Burton McCall. Cutting, carving, dicing, preparing and turning - the versatile paring knives are suitable for all types of food preparation. The wide selection of blade shapes and sizes, both serrated and non-serrated, means there’s a suitable knife for any fruit or vegetable.

The paring knife range is also available in a variety

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of colours.

Burton McCall T: 0116 234 4611 E: sales@burton-mccall.com

The EKO Smart Hand Sanitiser (oictured here) is the smart new way to clean and sanitize your hands.

Essentially, it avoids touching any surfaces. The no touch dispenser works by placing your hand under the dispenser and it will automatically dispense. This stylish rechargeable dispenser is designed for use with soap and hand sanitizer. The skid resistant base also means it stays put.

EKO E: rian@eko.com.cn W: www.EKOhome.co.uk

Brabantia is delighted to introduce the newest member of the Bo family – Bo Laundry Bin! Pictured is the big and beautiful 2x45L Bo Laundry Bin Hi. Available now in White and Matt Black, this stylish bin also comes in a smaller 60L version. These beauties are made from 40% high-grade recycled materials – beautiful, pleasurable and sustainable!

Brabantia UK T: 01275 810600 E: sales.uk@brabantia.com W: brabantia.com.uk

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CLEANING AND UTILITY Washing up getting you down? Brabantia gives you a

Having pets doesn't have to mean

hand with the Sink Side collection: all the tools you

muddy paws and mess. The Pet Plus+

need to make doing the dishes more enjoyable. From

range makes it easy for pet owners to

a food waste caddy, dish brushes, cleaning pads and

keep homes clean and fur-free. Full

dishcloths to a selection of drying racks, drying mats,

range of innovative products

and a sink organiser – these stylish Sink Side specials

including a washable and reusable

are with you every step of the way.

TPR gel lint roller great for floors with

Brabantia UK

built-in squeegee. Also available is a

T: 01275 810600

multipurpose mop/brush with soft

W: brabantia.com.uk

rubber bristles that make light work of pet hair and a TPR upholstery brush. It’s simple - homes with pets need Beldray Pet Plus+.

Ultimate Products T: sales@upgs.com W: www.beldray.com

NEW PRODUCTS Handmade in the Netherlands for more than 50 years, Moccamaster is the perfect filter coffee machine for any coffee lover. All Moccamaster coffee machines are approved for brewing the best cup by leading industry organizations as European Coffee Brewing Centre and the Specialty Coffee Association.

Plus, each model comes with a five-year warranty. Available in 21 different colours.

Moccomaster W: www.moccamaster.eu

Haden’s new portable blender is perfect for smoothies, protein shakes or making baby food on the go.

Convenient and practical, this portable blender is multifunctional and easily rechargeable via USB.

Klean Kanteen’s Climate Lock vacuum

Featuring six sharp stainless-steel

insulated food canisters include TK Closure™

blades and 300ml BPA free cup, this

internal thread design for increased thermal

gadget is very easy to clean, just put

performance and a newly designed bowl-

some water in the cup after finishing

shaped base. The lid creates an all-stainless

your favourite smoothie and press the

interior so that food never comes into contact

button to start. The blender is

with plastic, locks in leakproof storage in just

equipped with 80W motor and has

a quick quarter turn, and features an easy-

long lasting battery that can blend up

carry swivel loop.

to 40 times per charge. Haden

Whitby & Co

Portable Blender is available in sage

T: 01539 721032

green and slate grey colours.

E: sales@whitbyandco.co.uk

Sabichi Housewares

W: www.whitbyandco.co.uk/ph20mc

T: 01909 544570 E: info@hadenappliances.com W: hadenapplainces.com

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NEW PRODUCTS The Design Raclette-Fondue Advanced Plus by GASTROBACK®, a finalist at the ‘Excellence in Housewares Awards 2020’, combines both appliances in one; and it can be used separately or in combination. While cheese is creamily melting in the eight non-stick raclette paddles, crispy kebabs or pieces of fish sizzle one level above and diced meat simmer in oil in the fondue pot. The grill plate is removable and just like the eight raclette paddles and the 1.5-litre fondue pot is dishwasher-safe.

Gastroback E: info@gastroback.co.uk W: www.gastroback.co.uk

For the second half 2020, stunning new ranges from RKW

Pictured is the Zyliss Easy Release Garlic Press from DKB.

include Tower’s Cavaletto – inspired by the latest colour

Designed for easy use without the need to handle

trends with soft muted colours with striking rose gold

pressed garlic and no need to peel, the pressed garlic is

accents. The SDA offering is a pyramid kettle and toaster (a

collected in a chamber and then dispensed by a quick

finalist in this year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards), all

release of the tab – this press really minimises waste and

fully featured, with new items like a hand mixer and blender

means no pressed garlic on your fingers! It has a

for 2021, while housewares include item such as bread bin,

durable zinc alloy construction and is dishwasher-safe

storage canisters, mug tree and kitchen roll holder.

for easy cleaning.

Tower

DKB Household

T: 0333 220 6070

T: 0870 160 1319

E sales@rkwltd.com

W: www.zyliss.co.uk

W: www.rkwltd.com

New into the UK for are these beeswax food storage bags from Canadian brand BeeBAGZ and available exclusively from PHA KitchEssentials. They are plastic-free bags made from all-natural products such as 100% cotton, beeswax, tree resin and jojoba oil; they are eco-friendly and reusable, naturally breathable and help keep your food fresher for longer. There is no need to use soap to clean as beeswax is naturally self-preserving.

Haden presents, a new collection of cookware featuring GoldStone™ non-stick technology in its best-selling Putty colour has been developed. The pans are designed in speckled finish with on trend wooden effect handles, the handles are strong,

PHA KitchEssentials T: 0151 651 2265 E: sales@phassocs.co.uk W: www.phakitchenessentials.co.uk

secure and soft to touch. The new range of Haden Putty Goldstone pans have an eye-catching gold speckle interior which offers a superior nonstick performance needing very little or even no oil when cooking. Made from toughened forged Aluminium and PFOA free, a balanced even heat distribution gives a chef’s cooking experience.

Sabichi Housewares

Morphy Richards’ modern design Illumination Collection includes kettles and toasters in

T: 01909 544570

stylish matt and

E: info@hadenappliances.com

chrome, with a

W: hadenapplainces.com

stunning blue illumination band which glows while in use to create a calming atmosphere in the kitchen. The collection is available in black and white. The Illumination jug kettle, made from durable stainless steel, has a 1.7L capacity and a high powered, 3Kw concealed rapid boil element and removable limescale filter. The Illumination 4-Slice Toaster has frozen, cancel and reheat settings to ensure easy operation, with variable browning control and variable width slots, and easy to clean crumb trays.

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5 SHELF PORTRAIT

THE SHOP’S CURRENT BESTSELLING HOUSEWARES: l Maxwell Williams Majolica Dinnerware from KitchenCraft l Kilo Euroscrubbies from CKS l Scion Worktop Savers from Dexam l Face Planters from KitchenCraft l Storage item such as crates and baskets

Retailer profile

CAR & KITCHEN Above: The shop’s rainbow re-opening window.

Below: Far prettier than car parts!

Car and Kitchen is a lifestyle store in the market town of Settle, North Yorkshire. Tash and Henry Meredith are the third generation to run the family business, founded by Henry’s grandparents in the 1970s. PH asked Tash about past history and current trade.

Below: Kitchen and home display.

ON THE WAY UP

Above: Majolica by Maxwell Williams is a bestseller.

Facts and stats SPARK PLUG PLEASE?

“The building used to be a garage, and the shop initially sold car parts and kitchenware.

When Henry’s parents took over in the 80s they introduced gifts and homewares, ladies clothing and a café. Car and Kitchen no longer sells car parts, but the name has sentimental value and we often get a confused customer who comes in looking for a spark plug.”

MULTI-TALENTED

Having taken over in 2014, husband and wife team Henry and Tash have different responsibilities. Tash does the buying and displays, while Henry overseas the café, is head chef, does the accounts, photography and designs and maintains the website. Car and Kitchen is an EIH Awards finalist for Display.

l Around 400 square metres of Car and Kitchen is dedicated to kitchenware and homewares. l The shop stocks around 2,000 SKUs of kitchen and housewares. l Car and Kitchen spans two floors, with kitchenware, homewares and gifts downstairs and the café upstairs.

“Bakeware, particularly during lockdown, but even now we just can’t keep it on the shelves. Plus barware.”

UPS AND DOWNS

THE BEST THING

“The best thing about the shop is that each generation has brought something different to keep the business moving with the times. Also, our loyal customers: we couldn’t do any of it without them.”

GETTING NOTICED

“We have big windows so I put a lot of time into planning exciting displays.

We have a good following on social media now, and I do daily posts, keeping everyone updated on shop life.”

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DURING LOCKDOWN

“We already had a website, so we worked hard to get all our product online and we offered free local delivery. We put all our energy into social media, posting regularly, keeping things relevant, personal and light-hearted. We sent out marketing emails to our loyalty cardholders, ran discount codes, did giveaways to increase our social media following. Our most successful introduction was our Surprise Boxes of Joy for £20 an instant hit.”

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“Everything is selling nicely, but napkins may have slowed down a bit because people aren’t able to have as many dinner parties.”

SINCE REOPENING

“Trade has been absolutely crazy!

We’re fortunate with our location in the Yorkshire Dales, and our café helps footfall. Eat Out to Help Out brought in a lot of customers.

People want to ‘shop small’ now more than ever. Online is still busy too.” The shop’s best recent customer was revamping her holiday cottage for reopening and “kitted the whole place.”

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