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Ambiente, which bills itself as the world's most important consumer goods fair, is once again set to occupy the whole of Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition Centre.

Total sales at Waitrose, excluding petrol were up 8.5% on last year in the week to November 2, helped by strong online orders and customers celebrating Halloween and hosting bonfire parties.

London retailer Fortnum & Mason (F&M) has added a new milestone to its history: the first new F&M store to open in the UK for 306 years.

With four months to go before opening day, the 2014 International Home & Housewares Show is over 90% sold out.

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) will welcome Robbie Feather, business unit director, general merchandise and entertainment of Sainsbury's, as key speaker at its next open forum on Wednesday, November 20.

The psychiatrist behind the GB Olympic cycling team will be sharing his secrets of how to perform at the optimum level at the Garden Centre Association's (GCA) annual conference in January.

Garden Centre Association (GCA) members are invited to sign up for a free online presentation from international bestselling author, motivational speaker and success coach Michael Heppell.

For a decade, House Beautiful has been rewarding excellence in the homes and interiors market, and this year's 10th anniversary shortlist 'shows the desire for good design, products and services across every area of homes is still key,' according to the consumer magazine.

The week to November 2 saw the continued mixed bag of autumn weather, with wet and windy conditions reflected in customers' shopping habits at John Lewis.

The six-day Ideal Home Show at Christmas, which kicks off on Wednesday, is being billed as the UK's biggest Christmas show that promises to be a one-stop festive extravaganza.