This issue, we address one of the largest sales categories for homeware and cookshop retailers right now - Hydration, with a spotlight on reusable water bottles, plus a dedicated feature on coffee/teaware focusing onincreased consumer interest in specialist brewing products. We also talk specialist coffeeware with flavour-enhancing brand Finum. There are highlights from the housewares show of the year in Chicago, while regular columnist Ben Salmon discusses how he turned his regular show strategy on its head there. We also talk to department store Debenhams and specialist kitchen retailer Le Petite Gourmet Shoppe in Texas. Cookware takes centrestage this month where you can find out what consumers want today and, in the run-up to the summer shows, we deliver an extensive preview of Exclusively Housewares and discover who's at Las Vegas Market.
