Tag Archives: Eddingtons

PHA set to close

PHA KitchEssentials Limited is in the process of closing after 23 years in business. Paul Hargreaves, CEO, said: “PHA have had a thoroughly enjoyable 23 years as a distributor in housewares, but it is time for a change. It has become increasingly harder for a small distributor to operate with …

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Richard Walker promoted to Eddingtons MD

Richard Walker, a non-executive member of the BHETA Board, and longstanding member of the BHETA Housewares Committee, has been promoted to the role of managing director at Eddingtons. Walker will take on responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Eddingtons business with all key functions reporting to him. Roger Murphy, …

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Eddingtons launches exclusive offers on Bira Direct Plus

Eddingtons products are now available to order from on Bira Direct Plus. In addition, until December 16, Eddingtons is offering an exclusive 10% discount on all products available on Bira Direct Plus. Founded in 2000, Eddingtons Ltd has built a reputation for finding innovative and quirky kitchen tools & gadgets …

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Louise Ayres joins Eddingtons

Eddingtons has announced that Louise Ayres has joined the business, heading up its independent sales channel with immediate effect. Louise joins the Eddingtons and Stow Green team with a broad breadth of industry knowledge and experience gained throughout her career to date. Many in the industry will know Louise from …

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A Tribute to Peter Limmer

By Richard Walker, commercial director of Eddingtons I’m writing to inform the housewares community of the sad passing of Peter Limmer on May 25. Peter was involved in the industry for over 20 years, where he operated mainly behind the scenes, principally designing, organising and building trade stands at major …

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Say hello to Eddingtons’ Paddington homewares collection

Eddingtons launched its new and exclusive Paddington collection of homewares at the Spring Fair. Paddington Bear is a fictional character in children’s literature. He first appeared in 1958 in the children’s book ‘A Bear Called Paddington’ and has been featured in more than 20 books written by Michael Bond and …

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Eddingtons acquires Tuftop

Housewares distributor Eddingtons has purchased selected assets from Tuftop Ltd: the manufacturing, sales and distribution business based at Bourton-on-the-Water in the Cotswolds. Eddingtons managing director Roger Murphy said: “When the opportunity arose to acquire the Tuftop business, the strategic objective of securing the supply chain whilst growing our sales were …

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Eddingtons announces new Paddington Bear licence

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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Price’s Candles wins best display stand at Home Hardware trade show

Price’s Candles was voted ‘Best Display Stand’ at Home Hardware’s Convention Trade Show, held on November 15 at The Woolacombe Bay Hotel in Dorset. The accolade earned the company’s national sales manager Chris Adams and sales agent Michael Hollings a cash prize of £100 and a plaque. Dave Gosling and …

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Countdown to The Housewares Show

The Housewares Show will focus on showcasing the latest developments in eco-friendly housewares, as it opens its doors once again next month to key buyers from independent retailers across the UK. Hosted by independent buying group AIS (Associated Independent Stores), the event will be open to AIS members only on …

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