Linens ‘n Things, the second-largest housewares retailer in the US, has put itself up for sale in an attempt to avoid bankruptcy.
Read More »Debenhams plans homewares boost in new store
Debenhams will introduce a more visually-inspiring and easier-to-shop concept for homewares in its new flagship Liverpool store, which opens next month.
Read More »New website developed for Bialetti cookware
ECM Housewares has launched a new website, ecmhousewares.co.uk.
Read More »Anyone fancy a catpooccino?
The up-market Peter Jones department store in London’s Sloane Square is charging £50 for a cup of coffee – made from cat poo.
Read More »Au Naturale homewares chain parent poised for administration
The Au Naturale homewares chain is facing an uncertain future, with its owner set to go into administration.
Read More »Homebase launches own-label electricals
Homebase has announced it will launch its own line of small electricals this month in a rollout that will include own-brand products and top brand names.
Read More »Williams-Sonoma braced for fall in sales
Up-market US chain Williams-Sonoma is forecasting a dip in sales of between 2% and 4% this year, in what it describes as one of the most challenging economic environments in recent times.
Read More »What crisis? John Lewis builds on its brand
Capitalising on its brand and extending its own-brand offer are two of the key ways in which John Lewis is aiming to survive and even thrive in the current economic situation.
Read More »UK leads the online way, says report
The latest research from Mintel says that the UK is streets ahead of other European countries when it comes to buying online.
Read More »Five retailers set GIA global housewares standards
Five retailers have been named Global Honorees of 2008 in the Global Innovator Award scheme, designed to promote the best in housewares retailing around the world.
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