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Celebrity chef Lorraine Pascale is back on the box next week, with a new BBC2 prime time cookery series and accompanying book.

Described as a refreshing cookbook and lifestyle guide promoting balanced and healthy living, 'Honestly Healthy' has jumped into the list of the nation's top 10 best-selling non-fiction hardbacks.

London-based housewares distributor Chomette has gone into administration, though is continuing to trade.

New distribution company TICCuk has announced that is now the UK distributor for four brands: Smiths Edgeware, Patisse, Gude and Banneton.

Figures reported yesterday by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and accountancy giant KPMG suggest there was no Olympics boost to retail sales in July.

Portmeirion Group has promoted Nigel Spencer from manufacturing manager to production director, in recognition of his contribution to the business.

Portmeirion Group has posted ‘a strong performance’ for the six months to June 30, in line with market expectations.

The organisers of Independent Retailer Month, the global 'Shop Local' campaign which ran throughout July, have launched a UK spin-off event calling for independent retailers to 'Celebrate an Independent Christmas'.

An impressive half year ended with a softer performance in the week to July 28 for John Lewis.

Waitrose sales for the week to July 28 were boosted by the long-awaited sunshine and a celebratory atmosphere across the country.