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Linens ‘n Things, the second-largest housewares retailer in the US, has put itself up for sale in an attempt to avoid bankruptcy.

Debenhams will introduce a more visually-inspiring and easier-to-shop concept for homewares in its new flagship Liverpool store, which opens next month.

ECM Housewares has launched a new website, ecmhousewares.co.uk.

The up-market Peter Jones department store in London’s Sloane Square is charging £50 for a cup of coffee – made from cat poo.

The Au Naturale homewares chain is facing an uncertain future, with its owner set to go into administration.

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.

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.

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.

The latest research from Mintel says that the UK is streets ahead of other European countries when it comes to buying online.

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.