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In response to the alarming increase in retail crime across the United Kingdom, the British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) is encouraging its members to fortify their security measures by delving into a comprehensive document on the UK Police Requirements for CCTV Systems. This crucial guide has been generously shared with …

We are delighted to welcome Meyer as our brand-new sponsor for the Housewares Awards 2024! Meyer Group Ltd was founded in the UK in the early 1980s. The business has built its reputation on supplying top quality, innovative cookware and it has since become the UK’s largest supplier of kitchenware. …

Ultimate Products founder and CEO Simon Showman has stepped down. After founding the Greater Manchester-based listed company in 1997 and leading it since, he will be succeeded by Andrew Gossage. Gossage has now stepped into the role of CEO, with Showman remaining on the board as chief commercial officer. Gossage …

Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, Source Home & Gift closed its doors on Wednesday following a successful and insightful four days, connecting the global sourcing community. The show attracted leading retailers including Fenwick, NEXT, Cancer Research, Waitrose, John Lewis, Laura Ashley, Liverpool FC, Pro Cook, CostCutter, Make Believe Ideas, Lloyds …

As a testament to its growth and ambition in the EMEA region, SharkNinja has launched a range of disruptive new products at its inaugural EMEA Forum. Through strategic partnerships, robust distribution networks, forward-thinking engineering, and an obsession with understanding consumers and their pain-points, SharkNinja has significantly increased its market presence …

BHETA is to hold a second retailer networking webinar with the B&Q Marketplace initiative to include an update on the latest developments.  The speaker will be Holly Love, Marketplace Business Development Manager at B&Q and the event takes place Tuesday 12th March at 10:00am. Love is recruiting 3P merchants for …

Bluestem Group has agreed a distribution partnership with De’Longhi, Kenwood and Braun. De’Longhi was born in 1974, initially specialising in electric radiators before diversifying into other ranges. Today the brand offers innovative appliances for comfort and kitchen, with coffee machines representing the heart of the brand. Kenwood, a British leading …

RKW will have its biggest ever offering of exclusive discounts which can only be accessed at Spring Fair. Attendees can expect jaw-dropping offers on a curated selection of products ranging from kettles to floorcare and everything in between. Don’t miss out on these limited time offers and visit RKW on …

OXO will be revealing new products made from sustainable materials at Ambiente 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany from the 26-30 January 2024. Building upon OXO’s iconic measuring, storage and salad collections, these new product innovations will support the company’s mission to widen its sustainable material offering and help to answer consumer …

BHETA has partnered with Birmingham-based training provider, Selling Interactions, to offer an eight-session virtual sales training course for key/national/senior account managers at member companies. The course includes: Eight interactive two-hour virtual workshops, delivered every two weeks starting February 2024 Group size four to eight people On-the job assignments that build …