Kettles and irons are some of the small appliances that consumers are most likely to throw out rather than recycle.
Read More »Home Baker of the Year names its winners
Now in its sixth year, this year’s Home Baker of the Year contest attracted hundreds more entries than ever before, thanks to the growing interest in home baking.
Read More »simplehuman dispenses with shampoo and soap clutter
The new line of shampoo and soap dispensers from simplehuman is designed to hold shampoo, conditioner, body wash or lotion neatly and securely on the wall.
Read More »Vogue proves it has character – on a budget
Character housewares company Vogue International has produced what it calls a “recession-beating, credit crunch” range featuring a host of famous television and film characters.
Read More »New creative director for Cumbria Crystal
Cumbria Crystal has announced the appointment of award-winning designer Katy Holford as its creative director.
Read More »September saw ‘best retail sales for almost two years’
Retailing in September saw “the best total sales growth figures since January 2008”, and a positive trend for non-food.
Read More »Grunwerg recruits the next generation
Ben Grunwerg is joining the family-run business I Grunwerg this month.
Read More »Heiress Ivanka turns from catwalk to cake pans
Could it be that American model and socialite Ivanka Trump, daughter of super-rich Donald and Ivana, intends to spend more time baking than partying after she marries later this month?
Read More »Linens ‘n Things brand returns to Canadian stores
Linens ‘n Things, the second-largest housewares and home furnishings retailer in the US until it went bankrupt a year ago, is making a partial comeback.
Read More »Britons are Europe’s top chocolate eaters
Britain spends more on chocolate than any other country in Europe it is revealed, as National Chocolate Week kicks off today.
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