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Dunelm is planning to launch its first stores within the inner boroughs of London after it saw its highest sales growth rate last year in the capital. The retailer reported sales were up 4.5% to £872.5m during the 26 weeks to 30 December. Dunelm said it saw growth in shopper …

The Rainy Day Trust’s Mad March Million will return this year. Bryan Clover, The Rainy Day Trust CEO, said: “Now that the excesses of Christmas are drifting into the background, it’s a great time to start thinking about joining our Mad March Million.  Teams of 3 or 4 aim to …

After gaining popularity online and consumer shows, mySpike is now ready to launch into UK farm shops, kitchenware stores and garden centres. Over the past five years, the team at mySpike vertical cooking tool have been perfecting the design so that it cooks effectively and quickly, creating healthy meals whether …

The January/February issue of Housewares Magazine is available to read now! It’s a wrap for the first two trade shows of the year with Ambiente and Spring Fair closing on a high. It was great to see a lot of first-time exhibitors at both events and it is a true …

Due to popular demand, the entry deadline for the Housewares Awards 2024 has been extended! You now have until Monday 26th February to put yourself in the running to receive the ultimate accolade. To enter, click HERE. Taking place on 5th July 2024 at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London, …

Dunelm Group plc, the UK’s leading homewares retailer, has announced its interim results for the 26 weeks to 30 December 2023. Key highlights include: Strong sales growth in the first half, with total sales increasing by 4.5%, leading to market share gains. Growth in active customers of 4.2%, alongside increased …

Robert Winstanley has joined the BHETA Export Committee. The export committee’s overriding objective is to encourage and support BHETA members either to start exporting or to build their existing export business. Winstanley is the sales director for Gleener Inc., a Canadian-based housewares brand with a line-up of sustainable fabric care …

Meyer Corporation – the inventors of hard-anodized nonstick cookware – introduces Circulon A1 Series with ScratchDefense™ Technology, the world’s first “extreme nonstick” collection. Consumers’ biggest pain point with nonstick cookware is how they easily get damaged or scratched. Circulon’s most advanced collection features unparalleled nonstick durability to eliminate scratching, sticking, …

Dunelm has added ex-Amazon director Ajay Kavan and Daniel Taylor, the CEO of Paddy Power owner Flutter to its Board. Kavan, who was a vice president at Amazon from 2011 to 2020, is currently a senior advisor to the global investment firm KKR and a member of the advisory panel …

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has appointed Andy Hannan as commercial director. With extensive experience from across the retail sector, Hannan will lead the delivery of Dobbies’ commercial strategy as it enters its new financial year. He has previously held senior commercial roles at retailers such as Homebase, …