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Businesses are failing to make use of publicly-available data that could protect their business from poor payers.

Over two-thirds - 66% - of social network users say they rarely pay attention to adverts on social networking sites, according to new research from Mintel.

Denby Pottery has agreed terms to buy the Poole Pottery visitor centre in Poole, Dorset, from the Lifestyle Group.

As highlighted on its stand at this year's Exclusively Housewares, Imperial International is reintroducing the Vivaware brand of colourful enamelled steel cookware to the UK.

Haus is adding the German Gefu brand of quality kitchen equipment to its portfolio.

The 230-strong BrightHouse chain, which describes itself as a "weekly payment store", has announced plans to increase its programme of openings.

Grunwerg has further strengthened its catering sales team with the appointment of Chris Giles.

Many high streets are caught in a downward spiral of empty shops and falling rents, according to a property consultancy.

The Royal Wedding effect can be clearly seen in the latest Best Sellers listings on HousewaresLive.net.

Vogue International has further strengthened its sales force with the addition of another new national account manager.