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Housewares Awards 2023: ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Entries are now open for the Housewares Awards 2023! Please click HERE to enter. The Housewares Awards is making its annual return on Friday 7th July, and it is set to be bigger and better than ever! The Housewares Awards, organised by leading industry publication Housewares Magazine, is a prestigious event for the …

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Global Honorees for gia Top Window Awards announced

The Inspired Home Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program, have announced the Global Honorees for the gia Top Window Awards. The gia program was created by IHA and The Inspired Home Show to foster innovation and …

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Judge Digital Bread Maker

Getting your daily loaf could not be simpler with Judge! There is nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread to get you out of bed in the morning, and with the stunning new Digital Bread Maker from Judge it’s available at the touch of a button. With 12 …

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Melitta and Manchester United extend partnership

The Melitta Group and the world-renowned English football club Manchester United are to continue their successful partnership. The Premier League Club and the German family-run business have been working together since the end of 2017. In August 2018, the partnership was expanded globally, and has been extended to allow both …

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Smidge donates bottle to fundraising efforts

Bristol based sustainable food & beverages accessories company Smidge has donated 1,200 limited edition bottles to enhance Above & Beyond’s fundraising efforts. The bottles will be used for the fundraising initiative ‘Challenge Against Cancer’. For those who are able to raise £150, and hopefully more, will receive a limited edition …

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Sabichi Homewares has acquired PIFCO

Sabichi Homewares has acquired PIFCO from Spectrum Brands. Established in Manchester in 1900, PIFCO specialises in high quality household essentials, including heating and cooling, personal care, lighting and home products. Tim Wright, vice president International, Spectrum Brands, commented: “Spectrum Brands are incredibly pleased to have again worked with Sabichi on …

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Dunelm launches in-store textile recycling scheme as part of commitment to sustainability

Homewares retailer Dunelm has rolled out out a textile recycling scheme in 10 of its UK stores, allowing customers to recycle old and unwanted household fabrics. The new scheme, which was previously piloted in the Nottingham and Stockton stores, launches on Monday 19th October and has been developed in partnership …

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What More UK Agrees Export Deal with Sri Lanka

What More UK has agreed the terms of a deal which will see its products made available to the 20 million inhabitants of Sri Lanka. This latest announcement comes just weeks after export champions at What More announced a deal with the Central American country, Costa Rica. This exemplary organisation …

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UK footfall sees north/south divide

Latest data from retail experts Springboard reveals that footfall across UK retail destinations declined by just -0.3% last week from the week before. This is compared with – 3.5% in the previous week which saw the first complete week of the 10pm closure of hospitality outlets. Footfall rose marginally by …

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BHETA hosts webinar with John Lewis Partnership

The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is hosting a networking webinar with the John Lewis Partnership on Wednesday 14th October.  The online forum will feature Anna Berry, John Lewis Partner & Head of Cook & Dine. Anna Berry last presented to BHETA in November 2016 when she outlined her …

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