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Housewares retailers should be bold, take risks and believe in themselves, according to Kathy Tierney, ceo of Sur La Table – the fastest-growing cookshop chain in the US.

More than 120 delegates packed into the ballroom of the Millennium Mayfair Hotel in London yesterday for the inaugural Housewares Conference - and gave the event a resounding thumbs up!

Luxury items are giving the department store sector a boost, according to a new report from Verdict Research.

The International Housewares Association says that attendance at this month's International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago set a new record, with retailer registration up 6.5%.

Outlandish chef Heston Blumenthal has signed a two-year deal with Channel 4 to present a series of programmes.

Built-in appliance brand leader Neff is teaming up with Jamie Oliver and Royal Worcester in a new promotion.

The Professional Cookware Company has launched a new-pans-for-old scheme.

As the tide of bad publicity against the plastic bag grows, the scene is firmly set for the return of the shopping trolley.

The new Decorate Life combined show makes its debut in Frankfurt this year, from July 4 to 8.

Stoke-on-Trent is hoping to develop its Ceramic and Design Festival to become an international event.