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Inset: Last year’s winners with PH’s Jo Howard and Emma Cain with host Tommy Sandhu. Who will take to the stage with their trophies tonight?

BOnsOir nOs amis and wElcOmE The Parisian theme for this year’s awards is highly appropriate for the housewares industry. After all, Paris is a capital of style, of passion, where classical architecture as well as uber modern structures are revered.

The city of romance is of course the home of Escoffier, who many consider to be the founder of fine cuisine, where many Michelin stars first gained their reputation and where even the preparation of an omelette or a crepe has become akin to a fine art!

And talking of fine art, this is where millions flock to see the great Impressionists’ masterpieces that hang in the Musee D’Orsay.

But just as without the paints and the canvasses Monet’s masterpieces would only have existed in his head, so the culinary creations of today’s chefs (whether celebrated or like us) would never make it to the table without the ‘tools of the trade’ and the places from which to procure them.

By constantly pushing the boundaries in product innovation and creating retail excitement, both suppliers and retailers are keeping the glorious tradition of preparing and serving food a veritable ‘Arc de Triomphe’ which is where the Excellence in Housewares Awards come in!

Playing a prominent role in the industry’s evolution in all of this has been our co-hosts, the British Independent Retailer Association (bira). This visionary trade association has been side by side with us at PH ever since the first Excellence in Housewares Awards launched 17 years ago, when we both undertook to build on the CHA Retailer of the Year award with an awards programme that championed excellence across both retailing and products in the housewares industry.

Together with our loyal and supportive sponsors, the Excellence in Housewares Awards Inset: The Lionels, who will be cooking up some would not have gone on to become ‘la crème de la crème’ accolades. great tunes later.

And that, as we in the UK may say is a jolly good spiffing reason to celebrate, our esprit de corps with a night that is full of ‘joie de vivre’. Awards Sacre Coeur!

Jo Howard, Patrick Wade, Emma Cain, Warren Lomax, Jakki Brown and Sue Marks.

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Well Bake(r)ed Ideas!

Inset: Charlie Baker, our host for tonight.

With a surname like his, it was an extra endorsement that Charlie Baker was the ideal host for the Excellence in Housewares Awards!

Charlie’s instant likeability and charming delivery style has earned him a reputation as a modern showman. A popular face on TV panel shows (Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Short History of Everything, and The Comedy Store, for starters), Charlie’s acclaimed show, Baker’s Dozen had a sell-out show at the Edinburgh Festival this year and he is currently mid-way through his touring show.

After Charlie has hosted the awards ceremony he hands over to musical maestros, The Lionels, the musically accomplished band whose tight set will get your on the dancefloor and enjoy it!

Goodie Bag thank yous!

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Far right: The apt goody bag from bira that will great goodies inside for everyone to take home.

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Inset: The 28 retail buyers that comprised the Product Judging Panel 2017 for the Excellence in Housewares Awards, along with PH and observers from sponsors BHETA, Exclusively Housewares and the IHA.

How are the finalists and winners for the most coveted industry awards decided?

The Excellence in Housewares Awards build-up is all-round industry affair, involving suppliers and retailers from across the housewares spectrum. PH explains the judging process.

Below: Steamer Trading’s Ben Phillips with Harrods’ Joanne Norton and Lyn Walsh.

Below right: Home Hardware’s Rachel Taylor (right) and Potter’ Alison Hobbs just prior to the judging.

La Crème de la Creme The Product Judging Panel for 2017

Ooh La La The vintage Parisian themed Awards night on October 4 includes the announcement of retailer and product winners, as well as the winners of the Supplier Awards for Excellence in Marketing, Service and Innovation, which are the result of an industry-wide retailer poll.

A massive ‘thank you’ to all of our category and event sponsors who are all helping to create a night to remember. www.excellenceinhousewaresawards.co.uk

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Neil Allweil, director, MillysStore, Prestwich Tom Carter, director, Potters Cookshop, Hockley David Conduit, purchasing manager, Harts of Stur Sarah Edmiston, housewares buyer, The Tool Shop Group Amy Ellis, buyer, Bentalls, Kingston Matt Fendall, owner, Essentials, Hazlemere Camilla Brown, graduate buyer, Bentalls, Kingston Gary Gordon, director, Kitchen Kapers Dean Hawes, buyer, Fenwick Colchester Simone Hillman, buyer, Borough Kitchen Alison Hobbs, visual display assistant, Potters Cookshop, Hockley Andrew Johnston, md, The Kitchen Range, Market Harborough Donna Johnston, director, Ruby & Scarlet, Felixstowe Justin Kowbel, owner of Borough Kitchen Kate Lynch, assistant buyer, Debenhams Christine Lynn-Thomas, owner, Kooks Unlimited, Richmond Helen Miller, senior buyer, Fenwick, Brent Cross Joanne Norton, homewares buyer, Harrods Claire Noye, director, Ruby & Scarlet, Felixstowe Julie Poynton, homewares buyer, Barkers Home, Northallerton Jayne Stewart, buyer, Ulster Stores/De Gruchy Matt Thomas, buyer utility shop, John Lewis Rachel Taylor, buyer, Home Hardware Lyn Walsh, assistant buyer, Harrods Angela Williamson, merchandise planner, Lakeland Holly Wilson, owner, Prep Cookshop and Richard Dare, Stoke Newington and Primrose Hill Alan Wood, joint md, Trevor Mottram, Tunbridge Wells Sarah Wood, joint md, Trevor Mottram, Tunbridge Wells * Besides the PH team, judging day observers were: Exclusively’s Lindsey Hoyle; UK representative for the IHA and International Home + Housewares Show, Marcus Findlay, and BHETA’s housewares director, Will Jones.

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Arriving at the product finalists Suppliers submit their most innovative products (launched at retail between June 2016 and June 2017), including some nominated by any housewares stockist. New products, ranges, modifications and extensions to existing ranges are eligible. Entry is free of charge and all product entries gain the attention of a prestigious judging panel, which draw on their expertise of the industry.

The Product Judging Day brings together almost 30 respected and proactive retail buyers from across the housewares retail spectrum. Judging criteria include product innovation and design excellence, quality of manufacture and presentation, and sales record or sales potential.

Judges scrutinise, handle and discuss product entries, category by category. They fill out a Above: The confidential ballot form, selecting their top six entries for each award. Points are allocated Cookware entries accordingly and then collated to arrive at the finalists and winners from the hundreds of entries. being scrutinised.

The Innovation in Product Award focuses judges’ attention on the innovative aspects of new products or adaptations that improve functionality. Retailers ‘champion’ entries that they find particularly innovative.

For The Icon Award, each member of the judging panel nominates classic housewares products. Judges ‘champion’ Above: Members of the product judging icons on the resulting short list, and then fill out a voting form to determine finalists and winner. All Award winners panel take a look at some of the Top of the Table Award entries. remain confidential.

Determining the retailer finalists PH conducts an industrywide poll whereby suppliers vote for those retailers who have excelled in the past year.

Suppliers’ votes draw on the ‘frontline’ knowledge of their sales teams.

Retailers are also invited to self-nominate themselves for the Excellence in Retailer Initiative Award, Excellence in Retail Display Awards and the Retail Employee of the Year (putting forward their ‘star’ members of staff.)

PH invites all retailers nominated for the Excellence in Retail Display Above: The members of the panel with the PH team, at the Awards to submit photographs of their best displays.

Retail Judging and Validation PH researches nominated initiatives, and checks eligibility of those Day, which took place at The nominated for the Most Promising Newcomer Award.

Grosvenor House Hotel.

The Retail Validation and Judging Panel comprises supplier representatives, with wide ranging collective experience of our industry. The Panel meets to validate the results of the supplier poll. They look at retailer submissions and discuss the initiatives, displays and retail employee entrants to determine these categories’ winners and finalists.

Below: Considering some of the Best Retail Display entries. (Left-right) Ivan Coveney (Salter), Jane Mason (Le Creuset) and Graham Goldsmith (Groupe SEB).

Below: OXO’s Louise Burnham gives one of the entry boards a closer look.

The 2017 Retail Validation Panel: Steve Akers, director of buying of bira direct Dr Samir Attia, chairman of SMART Worldwide Mark Baumann, sales director of Meyer Group Lousie Burnham, head of sales UK and Ireland of OXO Ivan Coveney, field sales manager of Salter Graham Goldsmith, channel manager of Groupe SEB Mohammed Hayat, head of sales, Burton McCall Duncan Loch, trading director of UPGlobal Services Jane Mason, head of sales of Le Creuset Dan Roberts, head of UK sales of Joseph Joseph Helen Simpson, marketing manager of KitchenAid Matthew Wilson, general manager Europe of Wilton Brands Tim Yeadon, national field sales manager of KitchenCraft

Above: Meyer’s Mark Baumann was impressed by the quality of the entries.

Two extra rewards This year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards night sees the presentation of an additional prestigious award for retailers - the global accolade of gia UK winner.

For the past 13 years, The Excellence in Housewares Awards has been linked with gia: the Global Innovation Awards programme, globally sponsored by the International Housewares Association (IHA) and the International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS), with PH as UK sponsor.

One Excellence in Housewares Awards 2017 retail winner will become the UK gia winner for 2017/2018. The winner will fly out to Chicago to represent the UK at the international gia gala during the IH+HS (March 10-13). The show itself features an exhibit of gia winners, recognising global retail excellence. At the gia gala, around 25 national gia winners compete for the coveted titles of Global Honoree, announced at the gia gala. Those that have achieved the title of Global Honorees retain this for life, and may not be a national winner again. The UK’s Global Honorees include Selfridges, Bentalls, Steamer Trading, Lakeland, John Lewis, Lords and Borough Kitchen. See www.housewares.org/gia".

In addition, faciltated by bira, another award, The Oxford Summer School Award will be given to an exceptional retailer that the validation panel agreed deserving of the investment in their career. The Oxford Summer School has been transforming the careers of retail professionals from their first steps in retail management right through to board level since 1923. Many of the top retail leaders attribute their success in part to their OSS experience.

The winner will access the highest quality specialised retail management training, designed by retailers for retailers, with a value up to £3,250. This covetable prize will inspire new ways of thinking and working and have a positive impact on the business. The Oxford Summer School programme portfolio includes the Foundation, Academy and Masters, plus specialist programmes including Digital Influence – Transforming Retail and new Retail Property Programme.

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RETAIL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Criteria: Nominations were sought for retail employees who make a difference, with their enthusiastic, attentive and knowledgeable service (and who could be considered ‘the unsung heroes’ of the shop floor or customer services team.)

l ROB FALCONER

l ALISON HOBBS

l MAUREEN HOOKER

Buyer of Steamer Trading

Visual merchandiser of Potters Cookshop, Hockley

Retail sales manager of Bakers and Larners of Holt

“Alison joined Potters in September 2013. I used to deal with her when she worked at an electrical distributors, so I knew that she was great working in sales. Alison is a trained window dresser and has created such fantastic windows for us, customers come to see us just to see the amazing displays that she has created, Alison’s skills are excellent and we fully appreciate them, but she never ceases to amaze me when she comes into work, always cheerful, enthusiastic, full of ideas – qualities which are priceless and a credit to her professionalism.”

“Since joining Bakers and Larners 23 years ago, Maureen has risen through the company and has excelled in her successive roles throughout the store. Her position today is as retail sales manager, which she has held for the past 16 years. Her enthusiasm, teamwork ethos, combined with her detailed product knowledge and keen awareness of market trends has seen Maureen’s Cookshop department rise to become one of Bakers and Larners’ top performing departments. Such attributes have seen Maureen and her team win countless national awards.”

“Rob joined Steamer Trading in November 2015, following a 15-year career at Selfridges, where he’d had experience across Cookshop, Home Accessories, Christmas, Bed and Bath and Stationery. Rob started at a time of great change within Steamer Trading – with our longstanding buyer Priti moving on to pastures new, Alison, his director, falling ill, and a whole new merchandising team being built up around him.

Despite these challenges, Rob thrived in what was, after all, his first full buying role. He moved from London to Brighton to be closer to work and his new colleagues, and fully embraced the family culture of the Steamer offices.”

l LESLEY MURRAY

l NICK TIMMINS

l MARY WALLACE

Housewares manager of Highland Industrial Supplies, Inverness

Concession manager of Admiral, Walsall

Supervisor of the Cook Shop at Rejects, Kirkcaldy

“Lesley Murray, our housewares manager has been with the company for 23 years.

She has been a very loyal and extremely hard working member of staff. Lesley goes way past her remit to give the customer a 100% satisfaction by sharing her vast knowledge, giving advice and a great service in her department.

Testament to all this, she receives many lovely compliments, and we frequently have customers dropping off flowers and gifts for Lesley.”

“Nick started working for Admiral Housewares in 2013 as a part-time warehouse assistant.

During the following three years he showed extensive leadership qualities over and above his role. Over time these qualities were recognised and resulted in his promotion to concession manager in 2016. The management of Admiral believe in promoting from within and having someone who understands all key aspects of the business is, we believe, key to the future growth of the business.. His people skills, enthusiasm and ability to drive the business forward makes him a very worthy candidate for Retail Employee of the Year.”

“Mary has worked here for the past 14 years, working her way up through the department from assistant to department supervisor. She is very committed to her job, working tirelessly to keep the department new and interesting. She works extremely well with her team, involving them in all aspects of the department and she has an exceptionally professional manner with the suppliers. Her product knowledge is excellent, understanding exactly what the customers are after, which enables fantastic customer service. In her spare time she undertakes comparative shopping making sure the customers get the best price they can.”

SpOnsOred by Interior design brand Brabantia is proud to support the Retail Employee of the Year Award.

As a family run company with family values we put people at the heart of everything we do.

These awards recognise truly dedicated employees that have exceeded expectations to provide a world-class consumer experience. www.brabantia.com

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MOST PROMISING NEWCOMER Criteria: Nominees could be a new cookshop or housewares business (not including new branches of cookshops), which has opened or started up over the past three years (ie since 1 July 2014).

l JUPES COOKSHOP

l KERRY’S HOME FURNISHINGS

l LUXE COOKSHOP

Melton Mowbray

Lowestoft

Northampton

“We opened a gift shop in Melton Mowbray in 2010 and the shop has done really quite well. Then we thought that considering Melton Mowbray is known as the ‘Rural Capital of Food’ and the home of the pork pie and Stilton cheese, there really should be a Cookshop! So we found a suitable shop close to the gift shop and in February 2016 Jupes Cookshop was open for business.”

"Kerry's Home Furnishings opened in 2016 in the heart of Lowestoft. We supply an extensive range of the finest furniture, linens and appliances as well as collections from big name brands like Kilner and KitchenAid. We also offer bespoke services, such as kitchen, flooring and blinds and curtain fitting - we also have our own traditionally styled tearoom in store ."

“Luxe Cookshop is a family-run business in the heart of Northampton. Having opened two years ago the business has grown not only in size, but also in product range with a brand new giftware section.

As a family we take part in many food shows across the county and are looking forward to more in-store demonstrations.”

l PREP COOKSHOP

l RYE COOKSHOP

l WOODEN SPOON

Stoke Newington

Rye

“After 2½ years Prep is now an established destination in Stoke Newington, with a loyal local customer base that has a strong community focus.

At Christmas we had late night shopping evenings, at Halloween our usual 'Best costume' competition in the Halloween trail along the street. We have joined Trouva and over the last year have been growing our online sales and presence.”

“Rye Cookshop opened its doors in September 2016 and has quickly become Rye’s ‘go-to’ destination for all things cookware, glassware, ovenware, kitchenware, taleware and clever gadgetry for cooking enthusiasts of all levels. Rye Cookshop has undertaken a full refurbishment with handmade shelving, counter, display units and shop sign, which all add to this great shopping experience.”

COOKSHOP Leek “The Wooden Spoon Cookshop in Leek first opened its doors on September 2016.

We had a great opening event, during which the shop was officially opened by the Mayor, and the Town Crier. Since then, we have been finding our feet in the business, and getting to know the other independent shopkeepers in our local town.“

SpOnsOred by OXO is proud to be the sponsor of the Most Promising Newcomer Award. This award recognises and celebrates strong, new businesses entering the housewares market. OXO was founded in 1990 on the philosophy of universal design and offers hundreds of products covering many areas of the home, all created based on this principle and to make everyday living easier. www.oxouk.com

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The SMART Choice

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EXCELLENCE IN DIRECT RETAILING Criteria: Nominees could be retailers of housewares that use one or more non- ‘bricks and mortar’ channels as a highly significant or primary route to its consumers. Retail channels could be internet, catalogue, TV or a combinations of these.

l AMAZON

l EMPORIUM

l HARTS OF STUR

“Over the last 12 months, Amazon has introduced new home products from many suppliers and third party sellers to UK customers. We were also delighted that for the fourth time running, customers voted us number one among all UK companies in The UK Customer Satisfaction Index, run by The Institute of Customer Service. “

“The Emporium Cookshop is a family-owned and run business based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Our mission is to sell quality kitchenware; from everyday use items, to fun, quirky pieces, with the minimum of fuss. We focus on maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and customers and have spent the last year transferring that excellence into the new arena of direct retail.”

“The Harts of Stur website is currently undergoing a programme of enhancements and improvements to provide users with a better customer experience through design and functionality. Two of the enhancements currently being worked on include a fresh new home-page design that’s easy to navigate and an improved search facility which will enable users to filter/customise their search results.”

l THE HUT

l LAKELAND

l OCADO

“The Hut is a leading luxury online department store bringing you the very best from our breadth and depth of quality, luxury brands. We specialise in fashion, homeware, beauty, and lifestyle products. Whether you’re looking to update your home, plan your dream wedding or incorporate the latest homeware trends into your workspace, The Hut’s curated selection of international homeware brands caters to all your homeware needs.”

“Lakeland subscribes to the adage: look after the customer and the business will look after itself. Lakeland’s commitment to customer happiness is underwritten by its unique guarantee of satisfaction – any item can be returned for any reason within three years of purchase – with the quality of its products and the rigour with which they are tested before going on sale the secret to making this promise sustainable.”

“At Ocado, our objective is to provide customers with the best shopping experience in terms of service, range and price which is why we’re committed to providing a great selection of unique and exclusive homeware products – from cutlery and crockery through to home décor and electrical appliances – and endeavour to ensure all products are delivered safely at our customers’ convenience.”

SpOnsOred by SMART Worldwide is growing by the creativity of its team and the delight of its clients with all its modern and retro lines. The SMART choice became our passion and it transcends the products’ functionality and elegance. We are thankful to our clients who have led to our swift expansion and permanent sponsorship of Excellence in Direct Retailing. www.smaworldwide.com

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BAKE YOUR OWN STORY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE AWARD FINALISTS Wilton is proud to sponsor the 2017 Excellence in Retail Training Award.

When it comes to baking & decorating Wilton has a long and proud heritage. Established in 1929, with the most comprehensive and innovative product range in the industry, Wilton provides the inspiration, education and innovative tools consumers need to succeed.

For more information about our range contact sales@wilton.co.uk

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAILING TRAINING Criteria: This award is for a retailer’s approach to training for its team. This could be for an on-going training programme or specific training initiative that has been instigated (or been particularly significant) in the last year.

l BOROUGH KITCHEN

l FENWICK BRENT CROSS

l HARTS OF STUR

London

London

Dorset

"We cater to the at-home chef to provide everything that’s needed for entertaining.

We rigorously test and select the world’s best as well as high-quality value alternative. In-store and online, we share the reasons why we love our products. We also provide cooking classes, demonstrations and tutorials that help our customers develop their techniques.”

“As far as the Cookshop is concerened, Fenwick Brent Cross frequently organises ongoing training. Every day morning meetings are conducted to communicate all sorts of information to the team and to receive staff feedback. In addition to this, suppliers regularly come in to train the staff on new products, or refresh everyone’s knowledge - and they often give samples to staff to try for themselves, further enhancing their product knowledge.“

“Harts of Stur has once again embarked on a programme of ‘in house’ training sessions from leading brands including Magimix, Sage

by Heston Blumenthal and KitchenAid. The training sessions allow staff valuable ‘hands on’ experience and the chance to ask any questions they may have. The expert guidance and information provided by these brand experts allows us to provide a better customer experience.”

l JARROLD

l JOHN LEWIS

l LAKELAND

Norwich

40+ stores

60+ stores nationally

“Training is at the heart of everything we do here at Jarrold. We hold weekly staff training sessions before the store opens where we invite suppliers to carry out product training in our demonstration area. In addition, KnowledJ is our YouTube like system that allows all members of our team to record, upload and view short training videos of their favourite products.

There are over 200 videos on the system.”

“A new initiative for 2017 was our Oxford Street Training Day, training over 70 Selling Partners in a ‘speed dating’ format with partners spending 10 minutes with each brand. In May we held our annual Cookshop Masterclass for all of our stores.

We also hold a Video Conference with our stores once a month. This gives us the opportunity to communicate key messages and provide product training to all stores.”

“Our Extraordinary Customer Service Training Programme was created to be truly a part of Lakeland’s essence. It was designed around the concept of baking a cake through a structured recipe. Taking product training to the next level, our passion for innovative products is all about intense product knowledge training. Through effective collaboration with our suppliers and a highly experienced buying team, our retail colleagues have the skills to share this with our customers like no other brand.”

SpOnsOred by When it comes to baking and decorating Wilton has a long and proud heritage. Established in 1929, with the most comprehensive and innovative product range in the industry, Wilton provides the inspiration, education and innovative tools consumers need to succeed. www.wilton.com

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL DISPLAY - INDEPENDENT Criteria: Nominees could be an independent retailer that has excelled in their window and/or in-store displays, which have either been specific to one product range or of a more generic nature, demonstrating originality and maximising visual impact.

l ABRAXAS

l BENTS GARDEN & HOME

l BOROUGH KITCHEN

Banbury, Northampton, Rugby and Weedon

Glazebury

London

”The Cook Shop at Bents Garden & Home features everything needed to equip the modern kitchen. It provides a wide range of kitchen products with key product areas including china, glass, electricals, household cleaning and kitchen gadgets and also stocks an extensive range of kitchen utensils and crockery.“

"We cater to the at-home chef to provide everything that’s needed for entertaining.

We rigorously test and select the world’s best as well as high-quality value alternative. In-store and online, we share the reasons why we love our products. We also provide cooking classes, demonstrations and tutorials that help our customers develop their techniques.”

“Abraxas feels very proud to be a finalist in the Excellence in Retail Display award.

We now have two dedicated merchandisers in the business who expertly construct some amazing displays, with themed content reflecting seasonal interests.”

l THE KITCHEN RANGE

l POTTERS COOKSHOP

l WEBBS OF TENTERDEN

Market Harborough

Hockley

Tenterden

“The Kitchen Range Cookshop in Market Harborough is renowned for its inventive and beautifully colour-themed window displays, reflecting seasonality as well as promoting new ranges. Displays make good use of homely props as well as using the full height of the windows. There is plenty to grab the eye and so it is not surprise that the store is a multiple award winner.”

“Thanks to the recent extensions at Potters Cookshop, the store now has 13 magnificent windows to fill with inspiring displays, created by visual merchandiser, Alison Hobbs. Potters is known for its creative and original visual merchandising ideas, often using elements of humour and surprise. Its window displays cause passers-by to stop in their tracks and come inside to find out more. Inside, there are stunning in-store features too.”

"We are a small family-run independent store, having been in business for 103 years. Our window and in-store displays set us apart from other retailers with people coming far and wide to see our displays especially our christmas windows.

Over the years we have won many a display competition, including Le Creuset, and most recently the Wrendale Designs

by Portmeirion window competition."

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The Meyer Group is delighted to sponsor The Excellence in Housewares Awards recognising retailers, suppliers and manufacturers for their commitment and dedication to the housewares industry. For more than four decades, Meyer has been a world leader in culinary innovation, bringing premium quality cookware into kitchens all over the world.

We’ve built our reputation as a world-class manufacturer on the strength of our design and expertise and a long history of technology and innovation. Our broad portfolio of brands includes Ruffoni, Analon, Circulon, Raymond Blanc, Pretige and Cake Boss. www.meyergroup.co.uk

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL DISPLAY - MULTIPLE OR Criteria: Nominees could be a multiple retailer, a department store chain or independent department store that have excelled in their window and/or instore displays, either specific to one product range or of a more generic nature, which demonstrate originality and maximise visual impact.

DEPARTMENT STORE

l BARKERS HOME

l BENTALLS

l HARRODS

Northallerton

Kingston upon Thames

London

“March 2017 saw the one-year anniversary of the extension and re-branding of our store to Barkers Home. With a year under our belts we have introduced some new brands to our Cook, Wine & Dine department. A great moment for us was welcoming celebrity chef Ken Hom instore for a cookery demonstration and book signing.”

“Our multi-award winning cookshop brings kitchenware to life with its Living Kitchen demonstration area and prides itself on its instore presentation. Our store’s innovative window displays often showcase housewares products in inventive ways. Since becoming a gia honoree some years ago, Bentalls’ superb housewares windows have gained worldwide recognition and praise.”

“Harrods Kitchen department strives to be at the forefront of technology, innovation, design and style combined with live instore demonstrations, hoping to create an unforgettable customer experience.

Our new and exciting cookware launch Ondine, designed by Marie Guerlain is a nod to British design collaboration with Italian precision manufacturing.”

l JOHN LEWIS

l LAKELAND

l LEEKES

40+ stores

60+ stores

10 stores and concessions

“This year John Lewis has featured a National Treasures event with displays and pop-up shops featuring iconic British housewares brands across its stores. Award winning illustrator Paul Thurlby worked alongside the JL design team to create a series of life-size illustrations including Dualit, Wedgwood and Dartington. Meanwhile, Peter Jones hosted the Wedgwood Tea Conservatory (pictured), which was beautifully merchandised to evoke an English country garden.”

“Lakeland subscribes to the adage: ‘look after the customer and the business will look after itself’. Lakeland’s commitment to customer happiness is evident in different ways, from its ‘unique guarantee of satisfaction’ (whereby customers can return any product they are not happy with) to the way the products are displayed in the stores.

With a focus on making the displays both attractive to the eye as well as easy to shop, Lakeland’s display prowess is evident throughout all its store formats."

“Leekes is an award-winning family-run retailer providing everything for the home under one roof. 2017 marks our 120 year anniversary - a significant milestone in the company’s history.. Over the years we have built up strong customer loyalty which we attribute to our extensive choice from leading brands, superb selection of exclusive own branded products at great prices and our experienced, friendly and knowledgeable staff.”

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAILER INITIATIVE Criteria: This award is for a single recent initiative to promote the sale of housewares products and/or raise the profile of the retailer and foster customer loyalty (from any housewares retailer, whether independent or multiple).

l BENTALLS

l HARTS OF STUR

l THE HUT.COM

For its Gift Bags

For its Kitchen Magazine

For its The Hut Magazine

“As a store, we have had great success with beauty gift bags helping to increase minimum spends and boost sales. By using this mechanic in our Home departments we felt we could generate some additional turnover.

We ran the offer in September last year, in line with the start of our Home Event and the official launch of the store’s new Home layout.

Customers received the bag, worth £100, when they spent £200 or more across the cook, dine or electrical departments.”

“We launched our first in-house magazine Kitchen in September 2016 with two subsequent editions following over the festive period and early spring. We didn’t want it to be ‘just another catalogue’, it needed to be interesting, informative, immersive and useful. Something that people want to read from cover to cover.

Part blog, part lifestyle magazine, we think Kitchen ticks all the boxes.”

“The Hut Living magazine has been a key marketing asset for the Spring/Summer season, embodying the depth and breadth of the new collections across TheHut.com. Since we launched the magazine in early April, the digital magazine has received over 30,000 readers, with an additional 2,500 printed copies sent out to key influencers and press.”

l POTTERS COOKSHOP

l STEAMER TRADING

For its Potters Cookshop Hockley Re-launch

For its Divertimenti Cookery School

l THE KITCHEN RANGE, WEST WICKHAM For its Supper Club “Here at The Kitchen Range we have taken on a new project with the introduction of a supper club on Saturday and Sunday evenings in the shop. Units in the shop are rolled back and an atmospheric space is created using 1930s trestle tables and lighting (plus lots more original presentation ideas). We have had three events so far with another planned.”

“The newly expanded Potters Cookshop, Hockley re-launched with a whole week of celebratory activity. It featured demonstrations

by Jeremy Pang from The School of Wok (with his range from Dexam) as well as Denby and Sage and culminated on Easter Saturday when Bake Off winner Candice Brown spent four hours in the shop, making her own recipes. With offers and competitions running throughout the week, Potters reported ‘Christmas takings’.”

“In 2016 Divertimenti was taken on by the award-winning Steamer Trading Cookshop, who set out to restore the Divertimenti brand, and the Cookery School to its position as the leading culinary destination. The school relaunched in Novemebr 2016 to great acclaim from teachers and students alike. A particular highlight of the launch programme was a fantastic Chef’s Table event hosted by Michelin starred Tom Kerridge and Claude Bosi, cooking together for a united audience.”

SpOnsOred by DKB is proud to sponsor this year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards. We are working in an industry which needs constant innovation and thought leadership to succeed, but it is equally important that we take time to recognise everyone’s achievements and efforts be it within the retail or supply sectors. We wish everyone who has entered the best of luck and look forward to celebrating with you all on the night. www.dkbhouseholdltd.com

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EXCELLENCE IN NON-SPECIALIST MULTIPLE RETAILING Criteria: Nominees had to have in excess of four stores, and have stocked housewares as part of their selection of goods. This includes supermarkets, home improvement stores, garden centres, home furnishing stores and general stores (but does not include department stores).

The award is for excellence across the retail spectrum including product range, marketing and promotion, display and (if relevant) multi-channel retailing. Achievement in improving sales, profitability and/or footfall over the last year.

l BLUE DIAMOND GARDEN CENTRES

l DOBBIES

l DUNELM

30+ stores

160+ stores

19 centres

“For 150 years, the Dobbies name has stood for quality horticulture. Today Dobbies is one of the UK's largest garden centre retailers, with 34 Stores across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. Dobbies’ cookshop is siutaed perfectly next to the Farm Foodhall, local butchers shop and restaurant - each inspring the other in everything cooking!”

“Passionate about value for money and great customer service, Dunelm has developed into a market leader for homewares, with over 150 stores and more planned throughout 2016 and 2017. It is also trialling new concepts for store layout, bringing its Kitchen area to the fore, and rolling out new displays that make the shopping experience easier and more inspiring.”

l FROSTS GARDEN CENTRES

l LEEKES

l OTTER GARDEN CENTRES

Four centres

10 stores and concessions

Five centres

“This third generation business, which comprises four centres (Woburn Sands, Willington, Brampton and Millets Farm in Frilford) may have started off as a traditional plant nursery, but it has changed beyond all recognition, and housewares as well as food-related products form an important part of its non-horticultural selection in all branches. The last year saw a massive revamp of its flagship Woburn Sands site, with the housewares ‘department’ very much at the heart of this.”

“Leekes is an award winning family-run retailer providing everything for the home under one roof. 2017 marks our 120 year anniversary - a significant milestone in the company’s history. Over the years we have built up strong customer loyalty which we attribute to our extensive choice from leading brands, superb selection of exclusive own branded products at great prices and our experienced, friendly and knowledgeable staff.”

“Otter Garden Centres has recognised the increasing trend in home cooking and entertaining, and its cookshops cater for home chefs of all abilities. Traditional tools of the trade sit alongside a wide range of design-led utensils and gadgets, with a variety of knives, bakeware, small electricals to name but a few. To compliment the perfect meal, elegant tableware and linens are avilable. Otter Garden Centres offer everything from outside to inside the home the perfect one stop shop.”

“We are proud to say that all of our centres have their own unique personalities. We hope that customers wander around our extensive indoor living areas and find something they love. The buying team are continuously visiting the shop floor, listening to our teams and our customers to ensure we are striving to be the best.”

CamelBak has been innovating how we hydrate since 1989, building a reputation for outstanding quality and durability. The brand encourages consumers to ditch disposable bottles that create landfill and pollution, and commit to a quality reusable bottle backed by a lifetime warranty. CamelBak is proud to sponsor the Excellence in Housewares Awards. www.camelbak.com

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Criteria: Nominees could be a specialist retailer (other than a department store chain) with three stores plus an online store, or four or more stores. They had to demonstrate excellence in areas across the retail spectrum including: product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, display and (if relevant) multi-channel retailing. Achievement in improving sales, profitability and/or footfall.

EXCELLENCE IN SPECIALIST RETAILING - MULTIPLE AND LARGE INDEPENDENTS)

l ABRAXAS

l ADMIRAL HOUSEWARES

l ART OF LIVING

Banbury, Northampton, Rugby and Weedon

Four stores within Boundary Mill

Banstead, Cobham and Reigate

“At Admiral we pride ourselves on working very closely as a team, from the warehouse through to the managing director and owner. Our suppliers are hugely important to us and we work in unison with them. Our staff are trained to the highest level, not only in product knowledge but also in customer services. It’s a great environment to work in.”

“The Art of Living cookshop has been a leading retailer of high quality products since 1972. Much more than 'just' a cookshop, we offer expert staff, cooking classes and courses and exceptional customer service. We regularly monitor both the Internet and the High Street to ensure the prices in our cookshop are unbeatable.”

l BOROUGH KITCHEN

l LAKELAND

l STEAMER TRADING

Borough Market, Chiswick and Hampstead

60+ stores nationally

40+ stores nationally

“Lakeland subscribes to the adage: look after the customer and the business will look after itself. Lakeland’s commitment to customer happiness is underwritten by its unique guarantee of satisfaction – any item can be returned for any reason within three years of purchase – with the quality of its products and the rigour with which they are tested before going on sale the secret to making this promise sustainable.”

“Over 30 years old, and with 38 Steamer Trading Cooskhop stores, the expanding retailer acquired heritage brand, Divermenti and its celebrated cookery school in early 2016 and announced the acquisition of Kitchens Cookshop in Bath, Bristol and Cardiff. Steamer styles itself as a stunningly presented local specialist in each of its varied locations, with an informative and inspiring online platform.”

“Holding the identity of the business and not being tempted to diversify is more important than ever to Abraxas with the current challenges we all face in retail. Our focus still remains on strong brands, an extensive range of product and our wonderful team who are highly trained with exceptional customer service skills”.

"We cater to the at-home chef to provide everything that’s needed for entertaining. We rigorously test and select the world’s best as well as high-quality value alternative. In-store and online, we share the reasons why we love our products. We also provide cooking classes, demonstrations and tutorials that help our customers develop their techniques.”

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BEST DEPARTMENT STORE - INDEPENDENT Criteria: Nominees could be an individual independent department store or branch of a small group of up to three stores. They should show excellence in areas across the retail spectrum, including: product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, display and (if relevant) multi-channel retailing. Achievement in improving sales, profitability and/or footfall.

l BAKERS AND LARNERS

l BARNITTS

l CREASEY’S

Holt

York

St Peter Port, Guernsey

“Cookshop sales and margins have increased significantly thanks to the department’s hard working team and introduction of new ranges. The department’s Complete Kitchen section continues to add theatre, with regular cooking demonstrations and kitchenware demonstrations by TV’s Malcolm Harradine. Bakers and Larners proudly supports local charities.”

“In the heart of historic York, the family-run independent department has become one of the city’s much-loved destinations. Having steadily expanded into neighbouring premises, Barnitts prides itself on offering everything for the home and garden, including well-stocked and neatly presented kitchenware, tableware, utility and small electrical appliances.”

“Creasey’s was established in 1899 and is run today by the forth and fifth generations of the founding family. We are extremely proud of our long heritage having served many generations of Islanders. Our Home Store in Smith Street is the location for our beautiful Cookshop, Bed and Bath, Home Accessories, Fabrics and Haby departments.”

l DAWSONS

l HARRODS

l JARROLD

Skipton and Clitheroe

London

Norwich

“Dawsons Department Store is a family owned business located in the centre of the market town of Clitheroe (for more than 30 years, where it has grown to be a leading independent in the area) and its newer store in Skipton. The retailer’s eCookshop is renowned for its good service, promotional campaigns and customer engagement.”

“Harrods Kitchen department strives to be at the forefront of technology, innovation, design and style combined with live instore demonstrations, hoping to create an unforgettable customer experience. Our new and exciting cookware launch Ondine, designed by Marie Guerlain is a nod to British design collaboration with Italian precision manufacturing.”

“We are delighted to have reached the finals of the Excellence in Housewares Awards. Here at Jarrold we take pride in providing the best ongoing training we can to staff and we pride ourselves on being the oldest independent department store in our region. So it is a great honour to be finalists next to some other prestigious retailers, especially as we are coming up to our 250 year anniversary.”

For the past 117 years the British Independent Retailers Association (bira) has been in the corner of independent retailers across all kinds of industries. Over that time bira has built a support team committed to the continuing success of every business they work with. Working with thousands of independent businesses of all sizes, including independent department stores, it’s bira’s goal to make every member feel supported, informed and inspired. bira sponsors this award to give industry recognition to those outstanding independent department stores and the inspiring people (often whole families) behind them. www.bira.co.uk

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Criteria: Nominees could be a specific branch of a department store chain or group of above three stores (including members of the Fenwick Group). They had to demonstrate excellence in areas across the retail spectrum, including: product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion, display and (if relevant) multichannel retailing. Achievement in improving sales, profitability and/or footfall.

BEST DEPARTMENT STORE MULTIPLE BRANCH OR GROUP MEMBER

l BENTALLS

l CAMP HOPSON

l DE GRUCHY

Kingston-upon-Thames

Newbury

St Helier, Jersey

“Multi-award winning Bentalls brings kitchenware to life with its Living Kitchen demonstration area and prides itself on its in-store presentation. The store’s innovative window displays often showcase housewares products in inventive ways. The store launched its new layout for Home towards the end of 2016.”

“Part of Morleys Stores since 2014, Camp Hopson was founded in 1921 with the merger of two businesses; a furniture business owned by Joseph Hopson and Camp’s Drapery Bazaar owned by Alfred Camp. Today, Camp Hopson has been at the heart of Newbury for over 90 years offering a unique and family-friendly shopping experience, with classic cookware and top quality kitchenware available from it’s in-store cookshop.”

“Acquired by Ulster Stores Group in 2006, de Gruchy is one of the oldest department store retailers in the UK and Channel Islands, celebrating over 200 years of trading in Jersey. It occupies a prime space in St Helier’s main shopping street and its kitchenware department offers a wide selection from many leading brands.”

l FENWICK BRENT CROSS

l FENWICK NEWCASTLE

l PETER JONES

London

Newcastle

London

“The winner two years ago of the Best Department Store award following the major refurbishment of its Cooking and Small Electricals area, Fenwick Brent Cross boasts elegant fixtures and engaging, end of aisle information screens. Fenwick Brent Cross hosts instore events, and makes training a priority for its enthusiastic Cookshop, Tabletop and Small Electricals sales teams.”

“Founded in 1882, Fenwick Newcastle is a retail flagship. The store attracts North East foodies with its spectacular Foodhall, which, following its recent £multi-million redevelopment, offers a world class retail and dining experience. Those purchasing ingredients can pick up all they need for preparation and serving in the immaculately presented Cookshop, Dining and Electrical departments.”

“Peter Jones is John Lewis Partnerships’ much -loved Sloane Square department store at the top of Kings Road. Events at the store recently included hosting the Wedgwood Tea Conservatory. The Tea Conservatory was situated in the store's ground floor atrium space and was an imaginative take on an English garden offering a unique tea experience featuring innovative Wedgwood Wonderlust tea blends and teaware.”

SpOnsOred by Since 2003 Joseph Joseph has become a global leader for distinctive, innovative and functional products for the home. As a brand born in the UK with a strong focus on retail, it is proud to sponsor this category and recognise the hard work and creativity of all the nominees. www.josephjoseph.com

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BIRA COOKSHOP & HOUSEWARES RETAILER Criteria: Nominees coud be independent bira members (currently and through to 2018) that have shown excellence in areas across the retail spectrum, including: product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion and display (and - if relevant - multi-channel retailing.)

OF THE YEAR

l ART OF LIVING

l BARNITTS

l THE KITCHEN RANGE

Banstead, Cobham and Reigate

York

Market Harborough

“The Art of Living cookshop has been a leading retailer of high quality products since 1972. Much more than 'just' a cookshop, we offer expert staff, cooking classes and courses and exceptional customer service. We regularly monitor both the Internet and the High Street to ensure the prices in our cookshop are unbeatable.”

“In the heart of historic York, the family-run independent department has become one of the city’s much-loved destinations. Having steadily expanded into neighbouring premises, Barnitts prides itself on offering everything for the home and garden, including well-stocked and neatly presented kitchenware, tableware, utility and small electrical appliances.”

“The Kitchen Range Cookshop is situated among a hub of independent specialist stores in the Midlands town of Market Harborough. It is well known for its colourful displays and visual merchandising that use homely props, as well as its comprehensive product selections and plenty of advice including specialist a wide range of coffee and tea making products.”

l LORDS AT HOME

l POTTERS COOKSHOP

l TREVOR MOTTRAM

Six stores in the London area

Hockley

Tunbridge Wells

“Our aim is to be an innovative, thoughtful housewares retailer with a passion for offering good quality, exceptional service and value for money. We take pride in serving our local communities, providing for all their houseware needs and aspirations, both in our stores and online. “

“We are absolutely honoured to be nominated in four awards this year. This means a huge amount to us especially with these nominations coming from our suppliers.

We look forward to a wonderful evening in October. The shop launched its new extended area before Easter, having increased its cookware bays from three to nine, and bakeware from two to five bays, as well as stocking more glassware and giftware.”

“Trevor Mottrams is now in its 42nd year in the historic Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells. The last year has seen a rebranding of the business with a new and modern logo and, in conjunction with three suppliers, the introduction of a number of top quality own branded products – tea towels, kitchen textiles in black and white butchers stripe and a Waiter’s Friend corkscrew.”

Le Creuset is a world-leading cookware brand renowned for its premium, high-performance, stylish cookware and kitchen products. Established in 1925 in Fresnoy-le-Grand, France where Le Creuset enamelled cast iron cookware is still manufactured today for markets worldwide, innovation, timeless design and outstanding quality remains at the heart of the brand. Offering a lifetime guarantee across its cookware ranges Le Creuset is a worthy investment, providing superior cooking results every time. Le Creuset cookware also includes 3-ply Stainless Steel, Toughened Non-Stick, Toughened Non-Stick Bakeware and Stoneware, plus kitchen tools, textiles and wine accessories. Le Creuset…for a lifetime of delicious cooking. www.lecreuset.com

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Excellence in COOkware Criteria: All cookware and bakeware products in metals, glass, ceramic, silicone, plastic or any other material, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2016 and June 2017.

l EXPERIENCE BY TEFAL

l NON-STICK PRO BAKEWARE

l SABATIER MAISON

from Group SEB

from OXO

from Creative Tops

eXperience by Tefal invites all lovers of creative, precise cuisine to enjoy a brand new cooking experience. It guarantees perfect, professional results every time. Whether it’s for searing, simmering, sautéing, browning, thickening or any other cooking technique, each utensil features Innovative first to the market technology. Tefal’s premium cookware range provides the perfect mix of materials to master your cooking.

OXO’s line of Commercial-Grade bakeware provides professional quality, exceptional durability and superior performance. Exclusive micro-textured surfaces heat evenly, so every cookie, cake and pastry in a batch will emerge a perfect golden brown. The ceramic-reinforced, non-stick coating allows creations to release effortlessly every time, while being scratch, stain, corrosion and abrasionresistant.

The Maison collection by Sabatier offers rugged cast iron oven to tableware, carbonised bamboo boards and brassfinish chip baskets. Sensory styling with heavy materials offers a gourmet appearance, while the cast iron distributes heat evenly when cooking and retains heat for rustic serving dishes that warms food for longer. The cast iron is suitable for all heat sources and is pre-seasoned, making it naturally non-stick.

l SCANPAN PRO IQ RANGE from Haus SCANPAN PRO IQ non-stick cookware is made from 100% recycled aluminium, and is guaranteed not to warp. It has been designed and manufactured in Denmark.

Fat-free fry on PFOA-free non-stick coating which is safe to use with metal utensils. For hob to oven cooking, the PRO IQ pans, handles and lids are oven proof up to 260°.

Suitable for all hob types, including induction.

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The new Stellar Rocktanium fry pan collection delivers some of the toughest non-stick on the chopping block, and yet thanks to a revolutionary new titanium-based formula – Quantanium – is free from PFOA. What’s more–the distinctive ‘stone’ finish non-stick coating is scratch-resistant and guaranteed for an impressive five years.

The Le Creuset Toughened Non-Stick 32cm Wok features Le Cresuet’s ultimate non-stick coating inside and out. This tough, abrasion-resistant coating system releases food flawlessly every time and will not flake or peel. The highly-efficient, six-layer construction spreads heat evenly throughout the entire pan cooking to perfection.

It is with pride that bira direct sponsors the Excellence in Cookware Award for 2017. bira direct is passionate about serving the cookshop industry and supporting members who sell kitchenware and housewares. We're pleased to reward those who are committed to innovation and quality within the sector. Good luck to all the finalists and special thanks to all those who continue to support bira direct and the independent retailer. www.biradirect.co.uk

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TOP TOOL OR GADGET Criteria: Any gadget, tool, utensil or range of the same - whether practical, aesthetic or fun (includes mills), which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2016 and June 2017.

l BIG PEELER

l DELTA FOLDING MASHER

l PREPARA AVOCADO

from New Soda

from Joseph Joseph

big peeler™ is an over-sized peeler with a specially developed blade designed for tackling tough vegetables. It will even peel a pineapple. Designed by the influential designer Damian Evans. big peeler™ has been designed as a simple, elegant, pared down product that can peel a wide variety and size of vegetables.

Conventional mashers can be awkward to store with their long handle and mashing head that are fixed at right angles to each other. Delta solves this problem as the head can be neatly folded flat after use. Delta is also more efficient to use; its curved mashing plate is designed to fit into the edges of a pan, meaning more potato is squashed.

3 IN 1 TOOL

l STOJO from Auteur Coffee and tea fuel our lives so in an effort to offer a sustainable solution, Stojo has created the Pocket Cup that is leak-proof, collapsible, and fun to use. Stojo is designed for thousands of uses and equates to 365 single-serve disposable cups each year, that makes Stojo a great choice for the planet and your purse.

from PHA KitchEssentials The nifty 3-IN-1 AVOCADO TOOL from kitchenware brand Prepara includes a blade to cut the fruit in half, a clever notched ring to grip the stone and rotate it out, and an integrated scoop which gives even slices as you pull it through. The one-piece design is easy-clean and the compact size makes it ideal for picnics and lunch boxes.

l SMART CUTTER &

l VEGETABLE CHOPPER WITH

CRINKLE BLADE

EASY POUR OPENING

from Creative Products

from OXO

This 2 in 1 knife and cutting board chops and slices favourite foods in seconds. Great for vegetables, fruit, cheese, meat and more. Features a razor sharp stainless steel blade and spring loaded soft grip handle with safety catch. Use the crinkle cut blade attachment with the Smart Cutter to produce crinkle cut veg and fruit.

No more tears! Quickly and safely chops onions, peppers, and more in one easy motion, and easily pours chopped fruits or veggies without removing the lid.

The stainless-steel blade pattern and recessed cutting area keeps food in place while the lid provides leverage for efficient chopping.

bira Cookshop & Housewares is delighted to sponsor the Top Tool and Gadget Award at this year’s awards. Innovative kitchen tools and gadgets are designed each year, many of which become essential kitchen items and we are thrilled to celebrate the work and creativity that goes into them. bira’s Cookshop & Housewares division is proud to represent cookshop, housewares and gift retailers who sell all shapes and sizes of gadgets and we wish all the finalists the best of luck. www.bira.co.uk

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PLUGGED-IN AWARD Criteria: All products which have an electrical plug and whose use is concerned with the processing of food/drink or the carrying out of household tasks, and were launched or modified between June 2016 and June 2017.

l BONAVITA VARIABLE

l CAFÉ CINO CAPSULE MACHINE

l JUDGE MINI FOOD

GOOSENECK KETTLE

from Dualit

PROCESSOR

from Beam Group Bonavita’s brewers, kettles, drippers and scales are all designed to produce the exceptional results you expect with ease. All the research, refinement, taste-testing, awards and certifications boil down to one thing, and that’s giving you the power to consistently brew your ideal cup, quickly and easily.

l PRO800 DESIGNER725 from Blendtec Blendtec is much more than a blender – it’s a way of life. For breakfast, why not grind your own coffee beans and enjoy a perfectly textured smoothie bowl? Craft your own hummus in 30 seconds for lunch, and for dinner, turn un-chopped raw ingredients into hot soup in just three minutes! With Blendtec, it’s never been easier to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Dualit’s first machine with a built in milk frother, the Dualit Café Cino allows a range of barista style drinks to be prepared at home, including cappuccinos and lattes. The milk is heated by steam and whisked to produce a dense, texturised and velvety sweet foam. It is also possible to make cold frothed milk for milkshakes.

l RACLETTE QUATRO

CONCRETE BASE

from Boska Holland Cheesewares Enjoy Raclette in style with the retro Raclette Quattro Concrete. A white ceramic hood ensures that the heat of the grill hits the cheese in precisely the right place, it melts just where it should. The stable concrete base is spot proof. With a quarter of Raclette cheese in the copper coloured cheese holder you’ll feed a party of six. Designed by Boska and awarded with a Red Dot Design Award.

from Horwood The new Mini Food Processor JEA75 from Judge delivers all the power of a larger model, with a small percentage of the footprint. Beautifully presented with a clear glass bowl, the Judge Mini Food Processor is the ideal companion for the home cook.

l SMART WAFFLE BOWL from SMART (an SMA Worldwide co) The SMART Waffle Bowl is an innovative way to make waffle in an edible bowl.

Designed to create perfectly fluffy waffles, thick enough to use as a stand-alone bowl, in just 3 minutes, for savoury or sweet meals and snacks. It has a non-stick coating and a clever marker line inside the machine to avoid over-flowing batter. It is simple to use and easy to clean. Another SMART choice.

Exclusively Electrical and sister show Exclusively Housewares are delighted to sponsor the ‘Plugged-In’ award category. With their focus on providing a specialist view of what’s new in small kitchen and domestic appliances, housewares and tableware, these ‘must visit’ trade shows run every June at the Business Design Centre in London. www.exclusivelyelectrical.co.uk

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FĂŠlicitations et bonne chance Congratulations and good luck to all Excellence in Housewares Awards 2017 nominees, from the team at Spring Fair. springfair.com

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CUTTING EDGE AWARD Criteria: All knives, scissors, cutting equipment, allied storage items, chopping boards and sharpeners, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2016 and June 2017.

l EPICUREAN CUTTING BOARDS

l LOVE HERBS

l MASTER SERIES FOOD GRATERS

& SURFACES

from New Soda

from Microplane

love herbs™ are harvesting herb scissors for snipping sprigs from the pot. They are unique in that they have a specially designed ‘scabbard’ or holder that stabs into the soil at the base of the plant. This means that they can be kept in your herb pot and are always there ready to use – in the right place – just when you need them.

The Master Series has been meticulously engineered to deliver durability, flawless performance and contemporary design.

The stylish series has been beautifully crafted, with an elegant walnut handle, a sturdy, heavy-duty stainless steel frame and the signature, ultra-sharp, photoetched stainless steel blades - made in USA – to deliver optimum performance!

from Eddingtons The Epicurean wood fibre cutting boards come in a range of shapes, sizes and colours and are the go-to boards for any cutting job in the kitchen. With a natural look and texture from an eco-friendly, organic, wood fibre composite, these boards are super durable, nonporous, knife friendly and dishwasher safe.

l SABATIER EDGE KEEPER

KNIVES

from Creative Tops Providing the professional kitchen experience for the home, Sabatier presents their newest knife additions, featuring the patented Edgekeeper sheath. With a taper ground, high quality MoV steel blade, this innovative technology sharpens the blade every time it is pulled out its sheath, providing optimal performance and excellent results each time.

l VINERS ETERNAL KNIVES

l WUSTHOF KITCHEN SURFER

from The Rayware Group

from Haus

The blades of these Eternal knives contain a higher carbon content, which makes the blade stronger, with a longer-lasting cutting edge. Made from quality stainless steel, the handle has a beautiful wood effect design, which brings style to these knives whilst preventing deterioration during washing.

The taper ground blades maintain their sharp cutting edge, while the curved handle provides optimum comfort.

The Wüsthof Kitchen Surfer 4 is a combination of a small Cook’s Knife and a small Santoku, making it a multi-purpose knife that is able to complete many tasks within the kitchen. The Kitchen Surfer 4 is a handy 12cm utility knife with an extra-wide blade and half bolster. The handle is the same as the very popular Wüsthof Classic range.

Spring and Autumn Fair are proud be once again supporting the Excellence in Housewares Awards and delighted to be celebrating the achievements of the industry’s suppliers and retailers. We wish the best of luck to all those nominated and we look forward to what’s sure to be an amazing evening! www.springfair/www.autumnfair.com

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Celebrating with Excellence in Housewares

Welcome to all UK home and housewares professionals to the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, 10 -13 March!

Hear what your colleagues have to say about the Show…

Visiting the Housewares Show in Chicago is a great opportunity to look out for emerging trends and new product innovation.

It’s also a great opportunity to visit the city and explore the food and cooking trends that are emerging.

Clare Sprigings Buyer – Home Selfridges & Co

The International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago is always one of the most inspiring fairs that we visit. Increasingly international, there is a real sense of welcome for overseas buyers – the IHA works harder than any other show to achieve this. We find a lot of innovation, interesting design and brands that we haven’t seen at the European shows. The opportunity to visit the U.S. retailers and see class-leading merchandising is also time well spent.

Ben Phillips Managing Director Steamer Trading

The International Home + Housewares Show is the perfect platform for European brands trying to reach the breadth of the US market. For Joseph Joseph, winning the IHA award put us in front of an audience of international retailers, which has been hugely beneficial.

Antony Joseph Joseph Joseph

The Chicago Show is the key show in my calendar.

It has a combination of amazing innovation and quality suppliers. We always find new and differentiated product and innovative ways to display and showcase it. The organisation is excellent, and the ability to visit quality retailers in Chicago is an added benefit. We are selective on the number of shows we go to - but this is a must!

Anna Berry Head of Buying – Cooking & Dining John Lewis Plc

Show information and free online pre-registration: www.housewares.org For more information, contact IHA UK Office, Marcus Findlay, Tel: +44 121 580 8398, Email: ihauk@plimco.co.uk

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EXCELLENCE IN HOMEWARES Criteria: Kitchenware products not covered in other categories that assist in preparation of food and drink, such as storage containers, scales, measuring equipment and household products that assist in cleaning, laundry, utility storage and waste disposal, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2016 and June 2017.

l BEE'S WRAP - SUSTAINABLE

l DOT HYDRATION TRACKING

l FURLIFTER RANGE

FOOD WRAPS

WATERBOTTLE

from OXO

from Eddingtons

from Joseph Joseph

The natural alternative to plastic wrap for food storage Bee’s Wrap® is made with organic cotton, sustainably harvested beeswax, organic jojoba oil and tree resin.

The wraps are fully biodegradable and compostable. The natural antibacterial properties of beeswax and jojoba oil help keep food fresh, and allow Bee’s Wrap to be used again and again.

Many of us acknowledge that we should be drinking more water and this innovative bottle helps you do just that, by tracking how much water you actually drink. The design features a clever lid that automatically counts every time you tighten it after refilling, showing you the number of bottles drunk with a simple column of dots.

l INDUSTRIAL KITCHEN from KitchenCraft For the latest in contemporary kitchen accessorising, the Industrial Kitchen Collection offers style and function, where reclaimed natural materials have been imaginatively handcrafted across a selection of accessories and storage solutions.

The 15-strong collection includes wall and ceiling mounted pot racks, scales, mango wood butchers blocks and trivets, wine rack, knife block set and these airtight canisters.

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Combines the effectiveness of a traditional lint brush with the convenience of a selfcleaning base. The reusable system requires no refills, eliminating waste and ensuring the brushes are always at the ready.

Microbristles effectively trap fur, dust and lint. Visible arrows on brushes indicate which direction to swipe to collect fur. Selfcleaning bases clear fur from brushes with a simple dip and hold fur until emptied.

l STAY CLEAN SILICONE

l SALTER COOK PRO

SCRUBBER SPONGE

BLUETOOTH RECIPE SCALE

from Kuhn Rikon

from Homedics Group

This Stay Clean Scrubber has over 5,000 silicone bristles, it’s a nifty little helper that can clean dishes and work surfaces. It’s cleaner than your typical sponge – nonporous silicone that dries faster and won’t harbour bacteria. When it needs a more thorough clean, simply heat in the microwave or place in the dishwasher.

The Salter Cook Pro Bluetooth Kitchen Scale is an innovative gadget that is a must-have in every home. When teamed with the Salter Cook app, you can capture online recipes to create your own personal cookbook. Connect the two via Bluetooth and use interactive features to weigh ingredients with your smartphone or tablet.

The International Housewares Association and International Home + Housewares Show proudly present the Excellence in Homewares Award. The 2018 International Home + Housewares Show, taking place in Chicago, 10-13 March, features over 2.200 exhibitors from close to 50 countries and 56.000 total attendees from 130 countries. For additional information and to register, visit: www.housewares.org

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Dining induces the link between function and design, style and feeling, uniqueness and diversity. At the world’s most important consumer goods trade fair.

Ambiente, the show.

Information and tickets at ambiente.messefrankfurt.com

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TOP OF THE TABLE Criteria: All tableware, glassware, tabletop accessories, serveware and tabletop textile products, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2016 and June 2017.

l ANTON STUDIO DESIGNS

l BORDALLO PINHEIRO

l EPICUREAN MELAMINE

FIZZ GIN GLASSES

‘CABBAGE’

TABLEWARE

from The DRH Collection

from Designed in Colour

from Eddingtons

Generously sized and colourful, the Fizz Gin Glasses are the ideal glass from which to drink your gin. Every piece is almost large enough to hold the contents of an entire bottle! Each of the four gin glasses within the set has a splash of colour on the underside of the bowl, and is covered in hundreds of tiny bubbles fizzing around base.

Hand-made and decorated in Portugal from a wonderful factory, established in 1880. A comprehensive range of serve ware in iconic green, also available in a contemporary cream colour. New pieces include a cabbage lampshade - tradition with a twist. Charming, collectable and affordable.

The Eddingtons Epicurean range of Melamine tableware has been developed using the latest technology featuring intricate designs, glazed and finished by hand. The Epicurean Melamine range resists breakage, scratching, chipping and is dishwasher safe.

l GIN COCKTAIL SET

l HIMALAYAN SALT SHOTS

l LA CAFETIERE

from LSA International

from Root7

LSA International’s GIN Cocktail Set combines original design with quality craftsmanship. The set includes three specialist glass shapes, including the best-selling Balloon glass, that are defined by their weighty bases and subtly flared stems.

Each mouthblown glass is shaped by skilled artisans, so that the aroma of the spirit’s botanicals is enhanced. A jug with stirrer for preparing and pouring cocktails completes the set.

The Root7 Himalayan Salt Shot Glasses are hand carved from high quality natural pink rock salt, mined in the foothills of the Himalayas. Each glass’ colour and marbling are unique and they also add a subtle salty flavour to your tequila, enhancing the enjoyment of the spirit. The shot glasses are accompanied by an Acacia Wood serving board.

EDITED COLLECTION

The Excellence in Housewares Awards are nothing else but the Academy Awards of the houseware trade. For Ambiente the awards ceremony is a true highlight. It stands, as Ambiente does, for connecting the industry’s major decision makers on the highest level possible.

We are proud to be part of this. www.ambiente.messefrankfurt.com

from Creative Tops Coffee earns a luxury makeover with the Edited collection, taking La Cafetière’s finest models and styling them with one prestigious look using the latest on-trend metallic. Stunning brushed gold is combined with brushed chrome and minimalist product shaping for a premium look that will sit like an understated trophy in the modern kitchen.

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14-16 January 2018 Olympia, London

S/S 18 EDITION

ADVENTURES IN

HOME Explore the unique worlds of Top Drawer, expertly curated to inspire your buying.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees at the Excellence in Housewares Awards from the Top Drawer team.

YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE Register your interest at topdrawer.co.uk/PH

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THE INNOVATION IN PRODUCT AWARD Criteria: A new innovative product or any innovation that demonstrates improved functionality to an existing product. The innovation must be launched between June 2016 and June 2017.

l BUILT HYDRATION

l HELIX RANGE

l SALTER COOK

from Creative Tops

from Joseph Joseph

Built Hydration combines style and functionality for a result that is perfect for the busy, health-conscious lifestyle. The Hydration bottles and tumblers are doublewalled with a vacuum-sealed stainless steel construction that will maintain optimal temperature of beverages for longer. They are available in stunning metallic finishes of charcoal, rose gold, mint and silver, as well as bright shocks of colour in yellow, green and orange.

Most hand-held juicers require strong hands to operate and their vertical squeezing action can often be awkward to use. With the Helix range, however, the squeezing force is applied horizontally, making it more comfortable to use plus you get more squeezing power from less effort.

The Helix range includes a citrus juicer, garlic press and potato ricer.

BLUETOOTH THERMOMETER from Homedics Group The Salter Cook Bluetooth Thermometer is a must-have for every kitchen. The thermometer comes with two probes, one to measure oven temperature and one to measure food temperature. By synching to the Salter Cook app, you can monitor temperatures, set targets and alerts to cook your favourite recipes to perfection.

l STASHER BAGS

l STOJO

l TWIST N SPROUT

from PHA KitchEssentials

from Auteur

from Dexam

US brand Stasher’s reusable self-sealing plastic-free storage bags are the ‘evolution of storage bags’. They are the first of their type in the world, are freezer, microwave and dishwasher-safe and are suitable for storage, cooking (especially sous vide) and everyday use, like kids’ snacking! The eco-friendly bags are available in clear and assorted colours and are completely plastic-free, including the closure.

Coffee and tea fuel our lives so in an effort to offer a sustainable solution, Stojo has created the Pocket Cup that is leak-proof, collapsable, and fun to use. Stojo is designed for thousands of uses and equates to 365 single-serve disposable cups each year, that makes Stojo a great choice for the planet and your purse.

Twist ‘n’ Sprout from Chef’n - another clever innovation from the design studio of the Seattle based Chef’n team. A clever little gadget which will quickly remove the stem and dense core from any size Brussel sprout helping with the cooking process for more even cooking. A super gadget for a superfood!

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Since its launch in January 2012, Top Drawer | Home has changed the exhibiting landscape for design-led homewares, attracting key brands, increasing in size and significantly growing visitor numbers. Top Drawer's AW and SS editions (10-12 September 2017 and 14-16 January 2018) are now integral to the housewares buying calendar. topdrawer.co.uk/home

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Excellence in Housewares Category

Innovation Category

Streamline the culinary experience! Capture and convert your favourite recipes to create your own personal cookbook using the free to download Salter Cook app. Easily adjust portions, add categories, share recipes with friends and much more! Connect to the Bluetooth scales and thermometer to set targets direct from the recipe and see progress on your smartphone or tablet.

Visit www.saltercook.co.uk to find out more

SALTER ARE HONOURED TO SPONSOR THE EXCELLENCE IN HOUSEWARES 2017 ICON AWARD CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FINALISTS

SALTERHOUSEWARES.CO.UK

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THE ICON AWARD Criteria: Classic housewares products that have withstood the test of time. Products can only win this award once, after which they join the Icon Gallery. Previous winners of this Award are the Dualit toaster, the Ceramic Pestle and Mortar, the traditional Cafetière, the Pyrex Jug, the KitchenAid mixer, the TG Green Cornish Blue Dreadnought Jug, Le Creuset Cocotte, the Kenwood Chef, the Mason Cash mixing bowl, the Krisk Bean Slicer, Emma Bridgewater Half Pint Mug, the Magimix Food Processor, the Chichester Carving Tray, the Tala Conical Measuring Jug, the Bialetti Moka Espresso Stovetop and Kilner Jars from Rayware.

l CLASSIC TABLE MODEL

CORKSCREW (FORMERLY SCREWPULL))

from Le Creuset Le Creuset Wine Accessories began with the Original Classic Table Model, the first ever selfpulling corkscrew, with its perfectly shaped Teflon® screw, designed to glide smoothly through even the toughest corks. Today, Le Creuset offer solutions for novices and wine connoisseurs – each Wine Accessories product is designed for ease of use .

l RUSHBROOKES STRIPED

BUTCHER’S APRON from Dexam

Rushbrooke’s kitchen linens have been traditionally made in England since 1837. Originally made for the butchers of Smithfield Market in London, the Butcher’s Stripe apron is now the choice of professional cooks around the world. The fabric is still made using the traditional 'discharge' method to gain the brightest white lines with sharp, clean edges, and the sizing is generous.

l GLOBAL KNIVES

l INDEX CHOPPING BOARDS

from Grunwerg

from Joseph Joseph

Having recently just celebrated its 30th Anniversary, Global Knives UK is one of the most successful knife brands in the world.

Still crafted by hand in Yoshikins Factory in Niigata, Japan, Global Knives are manufactured to extremely high standards.

The brand now has three ranges including the award winning Global Classic range, Global Ni and Global SAI.

Since its launch in 2008, Index™ has been a worldwide bestseller, helping reduce crosscontamination of food with a simple yet effective, colour-coded system of boards.

The knife-friendly boards feature easy-grip tabs with food-type icons, non-slip feet on both sides and sloping edges to catch crumbs and liquids. The storage case also has a non-slip base.

l TOUCH BIN

l VICTORINOX PARING KNIFE

from Brabantia

from Burton McCall

Since Brabantia first introduced the Touch Bin in 1999, over 8 million of these classic and well loved bins have been sold. And the brand’s development continues with the Touch Bin New being the most recent incarnation, featuring the iconic touch lid, which has been redesigned with consumers in mind to ensure an even smoother and more silent opening.

The touch lid was a landmark feature when it was first introduced by Brabantia, securing this product’s place as an icon in the industry.

The versatile Victorinox! Cutting, carving, dicing, preparing and turning, the versatile paring knives are suitable for all types of food preparation. The wide selection of blade shapes and sizes, both serrated and non-serrated, means there’s a suitable knife for any fruit or vegetable.

The paring knife range is also available in a variety of colours.

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For over 250 years, Salter Housewares, the UK’s leading weighing scales brand have been manufacturing precision technology for the home. From their beginnings in 1760 right through to the present day, Salter’s products have been developed to enable total confidence in their accuracy. To this day we are driving technology and accuracy in Kitchen and Bathroom scales. www.salterhousewares.co.uk

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THE SUPPLIER AWARDS Criteria: To arrive at the finalists (and winners) for these three awards, PH sent out 1,000 nomination forms to housewares retailers asking them to state which housewares suppliers they feel are the tops when it comes to marketing, innovation and service.

EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION AWARD Criteria: A supplier that has achieved excellence in innovation and product development over the past year.

EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING AWARD Criteria: A supplier that has demonstrated excellence in marketing over the past year, resulting in increased sales and/or brand awareness. This can be for a specific campaign or for on-going strategies over the last year, and can include advertising in all its forms, public relations activities, point of sale and in-store promotional material.

EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD Criteria: A supplier that has excelled itself in providing a great service to the housewares retailer over the past year.

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The Excellence In Housewares Awards provides the industry with an excellent opportunity to recognise retailer excellence plus supplier product innovation and service.

It also encourages the industry to network and share their views on the latest market developments in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. www.bheta.co.uk

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HONORARY ACHIEVEMENT Criteria: This very special award is presented to an individual who has contributed greatly to the UK housewares industry. Nominations are invited from across the industry.

WHO WILL BE THE WINNER THIS YEAR? ROLL OF HONOUR OF PREVIOUS WINNERS 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 -

Jeremy Horwood, sales director, Horwood Leslie Gort Barton, ceo, Dualit Richard Plant, sales director, KitchenCraft Paul Woolley, managing director, bira direct Nicky Foster, managing director, Kitchens Patrick Gardner, managing director, T&G Woodware 2010 - Martin, Sam and Julian Rayner, directors, Lakeland 2009 - David Phillips, co founder, Steamer Trading 2008 - Peter Battersby, founder and chairman of Typhoon 2007 - Kate Carrick, former housewares buyer of JLP 2006 - Jonathan Swift, former md of the CHA 2005 - Paul Wright, md of Meyer Group 2004 - David Parkes, housewares controller, AIS 2003 - John Lennon, md, Brabantia 2002 - Pam Plant, housewares director, BHETA 2001 - Frank Picken, agent/distributor 2000 - Gary Gordon, joint owner, Kitchen Kapers

With KitchenCraft’s 167 year history as part of the housewares industry, we are immensely proud to sponsor the Honorary Achievement Award, recognising those that play a part, lead and influence the innovation and dedication which both retailers and suppliers invest each and every year. www.kitchencraft.co.uk

Above: Last year’s winner of the Honorary Achievement Award Jeremy Horwood, sales director, Horwood, receives his trophy from KitchenCraft’s sales director, Richard Plant.

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