IKEA UK plans to open a new small store format at Hammersmith in West London. Due to launch in Spring 2021, the shop will sell the brand’s home furnishing range, with all products available to buy from the store for home delivery, and over 2,000 home furnishing accessories available to …
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The 2020 edition of the Exclusively show will see the debut of a ‘Launchpad’ shell scheme area, designed to meet the needs of smaller manufacturers and suppliers in the housewares industry. Owned and organised by Brooke House Exhibitions, a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA), …
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The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is to host a Meet The Buyer retail networking day with homewares and clothing retailer TK Maxx. The event will take place on January 30 at the Mercure Hotel in the Hertfordshire town of Watford, which is on the A41 Watford bypass. TK …
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Housewares chain ProCook has reported record sales levels for the eight-week peak trading season to January 5. During the period (which incorporates Black Friday and Christmas), the multi-channel retailer posted almost £10 million in sales – a 20% like-for-like increase on last year. The growth was driven by a 13% …
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Housewares supplier Forma House has signed a deal to distribute MAKE international across the UK from January 2020. The brand joins a diverse portfolio of ranges under the Forma umbrella including Sagaform, Eva Solo, Zuperzozial and Dreamfarm. Forma House business development manager Simon Maghnagi said: “We’re thrilled to be taking …
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Housewares distributor Eddingtons has announced the launch of a new licensed homewares and gifting range based upon the well-known children’s storybook character Paddington Bear, created by Michael Bond. The range is focused around three key areas: Paddington ‘on the move’, ‘at breakfast’ and ‘baking accessories’. Eddingtons commercial director Richard Walker …
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The British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA) is to provide officially sanctioned Challenge 25 artwork to suppliers, retailers and delivery companies involved in the legitimate supply of age-restricted bladed items such as kitchen knives and DIY and garden tools. The collateral, which is available through BHETA’s member services team, includes …
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The December issue of Housewares Magazine is packed with news, views and pages of the latest products to hit the market. Click here to view the digital issue. Our Hot Products section focuses on what’s new in cookware, woodware, tools & gadgets, condiments and colour in the home. We also …
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Housewares chain ProCook has reported ‘another record-breaking’ Black Friday period. The specialist retailer’s bricks-and-mortar channel achieved a14% increase in like-for-like sales and its ecommerce sales were up by almost a quarter on last year – both contributing an overall company like-for-like growth of 20%. Total sales were up 40% on …
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BBC One has announced that ‘Best Home Cook’ is returning to our screens. No transmission dates have been revealed but the broadcaster said: ‘The eight-part series returns with a new lease of life: brand new kitchens, tougher challenges and an exciting and tense finale each week. ‘There’s also a new …
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