Housewares Business-to-business magazine for housewares retailers and their suppliers
A 450-strong audience was in celebratory mood on Monday (February 6) at the Housewares Innovation Awards 2017 ceremony.
The evening event, held at The National; Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, was organised by Housewares Magazine and its digital partner www.HousewaresLive.net, in conjunction with Spring Fair.
The awards programme rewards the finest achievements in the UK housewares industry, from exceptional products and companies to outstanding retailers.
The 2017 awards were open to all housewares suppliers and retailers in the UK and the shortlist was compiled by a judging panel chosen for their experience and knowledge of the market.
The 2017 winners were presented with their trophies on stage by celebrity duo Si King and Dave Myers (aka The Hairy Bikers) on stage.
The winners are:
Best Housewares Retail Website Award, sponsored by Dexam
WINNER: www.lakeland.co.uk
HIGHLY COMMENDED:www.johnlewis.com
Best Independent Cookshop Award, sponsored by Horwood
WINNER: Borough Kitchen, London
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Potters Cookshop, Essex
Best Independent Department Store Award, sponsored by Grunwerg
WINNER: Bentalls, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Fenwick, Brent Cross
Best Multiple Housewares Retailer Award, sponsored by Creative Tops
WINNER: Dunelm
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Steamer Trading Cookshop
Best Independent Garden Centre Retailer Award, sponsored by The English Tableware Company
WINNER: Bents Garden & Home, Cheshire
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Barton Grange Garden Centre, Lancashire
Best Multiple Garden Centre Retailer Award, sponsored by David Mason Design
WINNER: Blue Diamond Garden Centres
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Dobbies Garden Centres
Best Wholesaler Award, sponsored by Polder Housewares
WINNER: Home Hardware Southwest
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Jegs Electrical
Best Rising Star Award, sponsored by Magimix
WINNER: Borough Kitchen, London
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Luxe Cookshop @ Bell, Northampton
Britain’s Best Supermarket, sponsored by Ultimate Products
WINNER: Waitrose
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Sainsbury’s
Best Housewares Retail Buyer, sponsored by Haus
WINNER: Helen Miller, Fenwick, Brent Cross
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Tom Carter, Potters Cookshop, Essex
Best Window Display, sponsored by What More UK
WINNER: Potters Cookshop, Essex
HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Good Cook Shop, West Sussex
Best Housewares Salesperson Award, sponsored by BHETA
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Caroline Pinchin
WINNER: Henry Thomson
Kitchenware Innovation Award, sponsored by Harts of Stur
WINNER: I.O Shen – Maoui Deba Multi-purpose Blade
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Safe With Me – Fire Safety Blanket
Tabletop Innovation Award, sponsored by Potters Cookshop
WINNER: International Innovation Company – Vacu Vin Swirling Carafe
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Creative Tops – Stir It Up Range
Bakeware Innovation Award, sponsored by Lakeland
WINNER: Kitchen Craft – Paul Hollywood Range
HIGHLY COMMENDED: What More UK – PushPan Non-Stick Range
Cookware Innovation Award, sponsored by Lakeland
WINNER: Dexam – School of Wok Range
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Pendeford Housewares – 4-in-1 Multi Purpose Microwave Tray
Small Electricals Innovation Award, sponsored by The International Housewares Association (IHA)
WINNER: KitchenAid – Syphon Coffee Maker
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Europasonic – Hairy Bikers Pie Maker
Food Preparation Innovation Award, sponsored by Spring Fair
WINNER: Dexam – Groove Tech Knives
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Cole and Mason – Herb Keepers
Packaging Innovation Award, sponsored by PR Direct
WINNER: Kitchen Craft – Paul Hollywood Range
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Denby – Canvas Range
HIGHLY COMMENDED: Taylor’s Eye Witness – Brooklyn Range
Service Award, sponsored by Aspin
WINNER: Arthur Price
WINNER: What More UK
Kitchen Hero Award, sponsored by Home Hardware
Jeremy Horwood
Congratulations to all our winners and, of course, a big thank you to all those who entered this year.
