WELCOME
The competition this year has been fierce with some incredible entries across all categories, so we’d like to start by thanking all of you for getting behind these awards, bringing your best products, services and outlets to the table and making the judges’ decisions so difficult.
Without your hard work, we couldn’t make these awards what they are, so thank you for doing what you do and for putting that forward for recognition. Whether or not you leave with a trophy today, you’re all winners in this wonderful industry.
This evening, we celebrate those products which make lives easier in homes across the world, which solve problems, answer questions and make home life comfortable, as well as those which have become icons over the years. We also commend companies which support their customers with impactful marketing, excellent service and stand-out product development.
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We honour retailers across the board, from the smallest independents, to the largest multiples, who make it their mission to provide first-class service, who present products in attention grabbing, memorable ways, who train their staff to be the very best and who support their customers.
And finally, we applaud a select few individuals who have made outstanding achievements throughout their careers in housewares. We can’t wait for this evening’s event and to find out who has been awarded with the Excellence in Housewares honours this year.
We would like to extend a huge thanks to our sponsors this year. Tonight would simply not be possible without you all.
As part of our collaboration with gia (Global Innovation Awards), which are organised by the International Housewares Association (IHA) and The Inspired Home Show, one retailer will this evening win a wonderful trip to Chicago to represent the
Welcome everyone to the 25th annual Excellence in Housewares Awards this evening. It’s an honour for Progressive Housewares to be able to invite you all to come together to celebrate the housewares industry as a whole and join you in taking a moment to reflect on another successful year.
UK in the international celebration of housewares retailers.
We’re thrilled to be joined this evening by industry association, BHETA, as well as our wonderful industry charity, The Rainy Day Trust. Thanks also go to all those who have kindly donated raffle prizes, the proceeds of which will go to support The Rainy Day Trust and the licensing industry charity, The Light Fund.
This is the third time I’ve been lucky enough to help organise these awards and it has fast become one of my most favourite nights of the year. Our industry is warm, friendly, welcoming and supportive and I’m hugely looking forward to celebrating with you all tonight. Have an amazing evening.
Katie Roberts-Mason and the Excellence in Housewares Awards team: Rob Willis, Carly Willis, Jo Pilcher and Mark Grayson.
Left: From left to right: Jo Pilcher, commercial manager, Katie RobertsMason, editor and Rob Willis, publisher.
Discover the new OXO Silicone Reusable Bags, easy to clean and perfect for replacing single-use plastic bags.
CASTING THE VOTES… DISCUSSION AND DEMOCRACY
Entry is totally free of charge across all categories, giving an even playing field for suppliers and retailers to nominate and be nominated with no barrier to entry. Split into three key areas: product categories –based on new or updated product in the 12 months from June 2023 to June 2024; the retail categories, again based upon retailers’ activities over that 12-month period; through to the special awards across marketing, product development and service. Plus, of course, the outstanding achievement award, based upon the strength of nominations and judged on individual merit.
The Product Judging
Utilising online technology, allowing for greater entry and a wider spread of judges who are not limited by geography, the online portal once again saw a superb quality of entry. The volume of out-and-out new product was slightly down on last year, reflective of
the current market clearing itself since a slower 2023 than some anticipated, but with a higher focus on existing ranges being significantly enhanced, while the new product that was entered was more notable to the judges. Products are judged by retail buyers. They are, after all, the experts being at the frontline each and every day. This year’s panel included parties from John Lewis, Tesco, Harrods, Next, TK Maxx, Robert Dyas, Harts of Stur, Salamander Cookshop, Potters Cookshop, Divertimenti, Currys, Lawsons, Morleys, Garsons, Trevor Mottram, Borough Kitchen, Aldiss, as well as a full slate of specialist independent retailers from across the country. Being honoured means a great deal to suppliers who work so hard to offer retail the best products. Craig Sammells, country manager UK & Ireland, Orthex Group, told
Inset: A high profile judging panel assembles to decide the winners of each retail category by way of debate and democracy.
Exposé Travel – Your one-stop shop for all Housewares exhibitions worldwide.
EXPOSÉ TRAVEL specialises in travel to housewares and related shows worldwide. We have been offering some very special rates for flights and hotels to the many exhibitions that take place in different parts of the world and work with small boutique housewares suppliers and retailers right up to the biggest companies on the show floor. We are also the exclusive travel partner to the Max Group of Companies, owners of The Excellence In Housewares Awards, Progressive Housewares, and HousewaresNews.net.
Dear Friends and Clients,
First and foremost, may I wish all of tonight’s awards nominees the very best of luck! Your commitment to excellent housewares product, retail and service truly is outstanding.
As the industry’s specialist travel agent, you may have my services in the past, or I may not be known to you – in which case I would love to connect.
I am also the official travel agent for the Inspired Home Show, Chicago – and proud to be so. We are always on hand to help with your housewares sector travel needs and by working with us as an industry specialist, we’re on hand –directly – to help with delays, changes of plans, cancellations and more – we love problem solving whether it’s in Chicago, Frankfurt – or anywhere else. No call centres to battle with when you’re already doing such a busy job.
And that is why now, more than ever, I encourage you to use our services as a housewares industry specialist.
Exposé can be your one-stop-shop for flights and hotels (plus everything in-between) and you will know that you can speak to me at any time, any
day - if there are fresh travel problems - you won’t be on hold to a call centre to try and unravel bookings and fight for refunds for months on end.
You will speak to me, and I will be your personal point of contact.
You’ll also be talking to a man who visits the same shows – Ambiente, Exclusively, Inspired Home Show, Hong Kong and more – so I really do know about the best hotels and routes – I’ve walked those walks.
Again, my best wishes to all nominees and indeed the industry as a whole. We deal with one-man companies right up to 100+ person bookings for the biggest housewares suppliers and retailers.
And, if I can keep Rob Willis happy with his demanding travel requirements, I’m sure I can help you!
Sincerely
Paul Vasdev: +44(0)1883 349576 paul@exposetravel.uk www.exposetravel.uk
HousewaresNews.net: “We’re thrilled to be a finalist in the Excellence in Home Organisation category this year with the addition to our SmartStore Collect recycled plastic range, the Biowaste bin. That was really well received at Ambiente and again at Exclusively Housewares, so it’s great it has got this recognition now too.”
The Icon Award
The Retail Categories
The retail categories are open for both selfnomination from retailers, or nomination from suppliers. Progressive Housewares canvasses extensively for these votes over several months, culminating in over 200 nominations across all categories, with over 500 individual votes across the slate.
Samantha Turner for Le Creuset, Sarah Phillips for Nivtar, Seema Grantham for BHETA, and Simon Oliver for RKW/Tower.
This special award is judged by the aforementioned slate of retailers, before going to a secondary panel of highly experienced housewares buyers whose tenure exceeds a combined total of over 200 years. This award, as such, really remains iconic given the strength the product in question must possess in order to receive recognition from industry stalwarts who will not be swayed.
Equally, being recognised in this category means everything to the finalists, as testified by Gareth Till, country manager for Bodum, who said: “It’s been quite a year for Bodum as we celebrate our 80th anniversary and reinvigorate our presence in the UK – and what better way to do that than be a finalist with one of our iconic products, the Chambord.”
From there, an organic shortlist forms, is published to the industry, before a highprofile judging panel assembles to decide the winners of each category by way of debate and democracy.
The panel was chaired by Progressive Housewares publisher Rob Willis (who does not vote), with the formal committee comprising of: Brian Walmsley for EKO Home, Chris Gee for Peugeot UK, Chris Lohmeyer for DKB Toys & Distribution, Claire Budgen for Lifetime Brands, Jenny Stewart for Ultimate Products, Laura Starkie for Meyer Group, Mohamed Hajat for Burton McCall, Raven Sprague for Pure Table Top,
Retailers were overjoyed upon receiving the news of their finalist’s position, including Margaret Osei-Bonsu, buyer for Harrods, who said: “We’re delighted to hear we are finalist for this year’s Excellence In Housewares Awards. We have worked really hard to create the best retail experience for our consumers.”
Independent retailers often find the news overwhelming, as our unsung heroes of the high street, as confirmed by Sophie Bensley of Cooks Galley in Abergavenny, who told HousewaresNews.net: “Wow - just wow, it really is a pinch me moment. It means so much to have been nominated - let alone make it as a finalist.
“As a small, family run business, it is so wonderful to be recognised. We are a small team here, so the thought of having a national award is just magical.”
Our thanks go to…
Allowing the Excellence In Housewares Awards to remain free to enter, impartial and of the utmost standard of validation, is only possible thanks to the sponsors who dedicate financial investment, as well as time both in person, but also with ongoing advice and input to the PH team. This year’s sponsors include: Airtender, Ambiente (Messe Frankfurt), Beldray, BHETA, Burton McCall, Clean & Tidy Home Show 2024, DK Household Brands, DKB Toys & Distribution, Eddingtons, EKO Home, Exclusively Housewares, Exposé Travel, Gastroback, Horwood Homewares, Inspired Home Show (Chicago), Joseph Joseph, Le Creuset, Lifetime Brands, Meyer Group, Nivtar, OXO, Peugeot UK, Pink Key Licensing, Pure Table
Source Home & Gift, Spring Fair & Autumn Fair, Tower Housewares, Ultimate Products.
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Inset: Above, left to right: Brian Walmsley, Laura Starkie, Jenny Stewart, Mohamed Hajat, Claire Budgen, Samantha Turner, Seema Grantham, Chris Gee, Sarah Philiips, Simon Oliver, Chris Lohmeyer, Raven Sprague.
Inset: Suppliers from across the industry come together to judge the retail awards. and democracy.
A FANTASTIC CHARITY RAFFLE
£20 for 6 tickets or £10 for 3 tickets
The Light Fund, set up in 2004, is an industry-wide registered charity for the housewares, greetings, licensing and gifts sectors. It is run on a voluntary basis by those in the industry.
Since its inception, The Light Fund has raised over £2 million and funded well over 200 charity projects helping men, women and children less fortunate than ourselves, all over the world.
The Rainy Day Trust is the only charity which exists solely to help hundreds of people who work or have worked in the UK’s housewares and home improvement industry.
It needs our help to reach over 30% more beneficiaries this year. This winter, the Trust will be providing lifelines with its winter fuel packages.
Like where you are sitting?
Kindly donated by the Royal Lancaster London
This stunning venue, the Royal Lancaster London, is one of the most exquisite hotels in the city. How about coming back without your posh clobber on – the venue is offering an overnight stay for two with breakfast included – and trust us, the breakfast may be the best bit.
Tea & Toast anyone?
Kindly donated by Smeg
Win a Smeg 50s Style
Retro breakfast set worth £380. With a choice of colours, this kettle and two slice toaster set will complement any kitchen worktop. Breakfast will be worth getting up early for with this lovely set.
Dressed For Success
Kindly Donated by BHETA
Give your wardrobe a makeover, treat yourself to some top beauty brands, design-led home furnishings or the latest gadget with a shopping spree at John Lewis & Partners. With £250, you can spend it on your heart’s desire.
Tis the season
Kindly donated by DK Household Brands
This Hoxton Silver Plated Mill Set from Cole & Mason is the epitome of luxury. These salt and pepper mills will stand proud on any dining room table, poised ready for the lucky recipient’s next dinner party.
Food (and drink) For Thought
Kindly donated by Le Creuset
Just in time for the upcoming festive season, this luxury food and drink hamper from Fortnum & Mason will certainly give those tastebuds a working out. A very special prize for this lucky winner kindly gifted by Le Creuset.
VIP Football Match
Kindly donated by Marie Kenyon from Joseph Joseph Watch Fulham FC against Southampton on 21 December, 2024 at Craven Cottage from the comfort of a hospitality box. The package includes two tickets, a champagne drinks reception, pre-match food and a complimentary bar throughout the match. What better way to watch a football match?
Cash In Hand
Kindly donated by Ultimate Products
Fancy booking a last minute getaway for 2024, or perhaps go on a shopping spree down Oxford Street? Well, with £1,000 cash you can do whatever you want with this prize! Very kindly donated by our friends at Ultimate Products.
Audi R8 LMS Ultra Track Day - Passenger Ride Blast with The Stig!
Battle Of The Bubbles
Kindly donated by Bryan Clover
A champagne and sparkling wine drinking experience. Decide which of the bottles you prefer – a tough job, but someone has to do it and we are confident the winner of this prize will have a lovely time doing so.
Smell Amazing This Winter
Kindly donated by FYG
You and your home will smell incredible this winter with an amazing home fragrance bundle from FYG. The bundle, which is worth over £230, includes a candle, diffuser, fragrance oil, body wash and lotion in a festive Frankincense & Myrrh scent.
Kindly donated by RKW
The AUDI R8 LMS ULTRA is a high-performance, track-only version of the AUDI R8. The winner will feel the full force of this 562bhp beast, roaring to a top speed of 195 mph, as they experience an adrenaline-pumping passenger ride with none other than the legendary Stig behind the wheel! They’ll also get chance to get behind the wheel in another thrilling car at one of the UK’s finest racetracks. They'll spend the day in the pit lane and garages getting up close and personal with a vast host of motoring's finest race cars. This truly is a money can't buy experience fit for any budding petrol head. The prize also includes an overnight stay and complimentary meals, ensuring a truly unforgettable experience. Very kindly gifted by our friends at RKW.
Breakfast In Style
Kindly donated by Laura Ashley
Give your kitchen a makeover with the Laura Ashley China Rose Kettle and Toaster. Adorned with the elegant China Rose print, each appliance is carefully hand-decorated and finished with a high-grade gloss UV coating, adding a touch of timeless beauty to any home.
BEST SUPERMARKET RETAILER
CRITERIA: This award recognises a supermarket’s efforts for its house and home offer in store and/or online.
Asda
Lidl
Morrisons
Sainsbury’s Tesco
Waitrose
BEST GARDEN CENTRE RETAILER
Barton Grange
Bents Garden & Home
Blue Diamond
Dobbies
Frosts
Garsons
Webbs
Yarnton Home & Garden
of Living Borough Kitchen
Lewis
EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL TRAINING
CRITERIA:
Art of Living
Fenwick
Harrods
John Lewis
Lakeland
Morleys Stores
Potters Cookshop Salamander
TK Maxx
Voisins
THAT W ON'T SCR A TC H . EVE R .
LEADING COMPETITOR AFTER 5 SCRAPES
LABORATORY TESTED VS
To test the durability of our NEW extreme nonstick, we tested how many metal utensil scrapes it took to damage the nonstick surface. We’ll let you decide! 130x
CIRCULON NONSTICK AFTER 350,000 SCRAPES
Say goodbye to scratched nonstick with our groundbreaking ScratchDefense™ technology crafted with durable aerospace-grade materials to create a thicker and harder surface than ordinary nonstick cookware.
EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL DISPLAY –INDEPENDENT
Aldiss
Bakers & Larners
Cooks Boutique
Divertimenti
Harrods
Harts of Stur
The Kitchen Range –West Wickham
Philip Morris & Son Potters Cookshop Salamander Cookshop
EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL
DISPLAY – MULTIPLE OR DEPARTMENT STORE
Blue Diamond
Borough Kitchen
Camp Hopson
Elphicks Elys Fenwick
Housing Units
John Lewis Lakeland
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).
Borough Kitchen FOR ITS BIG GREEN EGG OUTDOOR DEMOS
FOR ITS CHEESE FESTIVAL WEEKEND EVENT
KEN HOM
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Cooks Boutique FOR ITS SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
Fortnum & Mason FOR ITS SUPPER CLUBS AND CHEF’S TABLE EVENTS
FOR ITS EVENING WITH KITCHENAID Lakeland FOR ITS 60TH BIRTHDAY CAMPAIGN
Jarrolds
Jarrolds
Uncover Smeg’s new coffee range, bringing the pleasure of a true Italian espresso into the comfort of your own home.
Transform your cooking into something spectacular with our stunning countertop 10-in-1 oven
Smeg are delighted to be nominated for both the ‘plugged in’ and the ‘excellence in marketing’ awards 2024
For further information on portfolio and ranges contact sales@smeguk.com
RETAIL EMPLOYEE
OF THE YEAR
Alison Hobbs VISUAL MERCHANDISER, POTTERS COOKSHOP
Andrew Stevenson SENIOR BUYER, TJX EUROPE
Anne Blackie SHOP MANAGER, BOROUGH KITCHEN
Chris Parsons COOKSHOP MANAGER, JARROLDS
Jason Somers GENERAL MANAGER, DIVERTIMENTI
Jeanne Bluett-Duncan SHOP MANAGER, ART OF LIVING COOKSHOP
Matt Toussaint BUYING MANAGER, TESCO
Sandie Jenkins GROUP BUYER, ELPHICKS
Sara Hunt GENERAL MANAGER, TREVOR MOTTRAM
Yvonne Salisbury CUSTOMER SERVICE, HARTS OF STUR
SPONSORED
CRITERIA: Nomination of retail employees who make a difference with their enthusiastic, attentive and knowledgeable service, their passion, and dedication to their retail business.
BEST DEPARTMENT STORE – INDEPENDENT
Aldiss
Arnotts of Ireland
Bakers & Larners
Barkers
Downtown Stores
Elphicks
Harrods
BEST DEPARTMENT STORE – MULTIPLE BRANCH OR GROUP MEMBER
CRITERIA:
Fenwick
House of Fraser Jarrolds
John Lewis
Leekes
Marks & Spencer
INDEPENDENT COOKSHOP OF THE YEAR
CRITERIA:
Simmer & Slice STOKE ON TRENT
Trevor Mottram ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS Woodbridge Kitchen
MULTIPLE OR SMALL
GROUP RETAILER OF THE YEAR
CRITERIA: Nominees had to be specialist or non-specialist retailers of housewares with four stores or more (excluding department stores, garden centres and supermarkets), showing excellence in areas across the retail spectrum.
Abraxas Bert’s Homestore Borough Kitchen Charlies Stores
Dunelm Lakeland Lords at Home Morleys Stores
Robert Dyas Season Cookshop
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 2023 and June 2024.
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Chambray FROM LE CREUSET
Fissler Phi FROM EDDINGTONS
Space FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH
Circulon A1 Series FROM MEYER GROUP
MasterClass Recycled Aluminium Bakeware FROM LIFETIME BRANDS
Stellar Verve FROM HORWOOD HOMEWARES
Culinary Fiveply Range FROM KUHN RIKON
Scanpan Black Iron Range FROM HAUS
The Hairy Bikers HexGuard Range FROM EUROSONIC GROUP
P r o d u c t P l a c e m e n t C o n t e n t
P R I n f l u e n c e r M a r k e t i n g S o c i a l M e d i a
D i g i t a l A d v e r t s E m a i l M a r k e t i n g S t r a t e g y
TOP TOOL OR GADGET AWARD
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 2023 and June 2024.
Cole & Mason
London Mill FROM DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS
Line Electric Mills FROM PEUGEOT SAVEURS
Rechargeable USB Electric Pepper Mill & Spice Grinder FROM FINAMILL
Flegg FROM DREAMFARM
Microplane Professional Avocado Tool FROM BURTON MCCALL
Just The Thing Accessories FROM CAPTIVATE BRANDS
Multi-Prep Compact Multicolour 4-piece Grater & Slicer FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH
Wine Aerator FROM AIRTENDER Zyliss Gourmet Drum Grater FROM DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS
CRITERIA: Ranges that help clean and organise the home. Includes floor care, laundry and cleaning products and tools including electrical, home storage across all domestic areas and organisational ranges such as dish racks, non-food containers and waste bins. To have been launched at retail between June 2023 and June 2024.
Beldray SpotBuster Pro FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS
Mirage Plus MultiCompartment Sensor Recycling Bin FROM EKO
Steamery Cirrus X Handheld Steamer FROM BEAM GROUP
Calypso Compost 2.0 FROM MEPAL
CleanStore FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH
Scrub Daddy PowErase Gel FROM SCRUB DADDY EU
Tota 90L Laundry Basket with Jonathan Lawes FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH
SmartStore Collect Biowaste FROM ORTHEX
Tower Ozone Sensor Bin Collection FROM RKW
to this year’s finalists, particularly those nominated for the ‘Plugged-In’ Award. Hopefully see you all next June!
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 2023 and June 2024.
10-in-1 Countertop Oven FROM SMEG
Design Espresso Piccolo Pro M FROM GASTROBACK
KitchenAid Go Cordless Collection FROM KITCHENAID
CASO Design VinoCase Tabletop Wine Cooler FROM BEAM GROUP
Cocoatiser Hot Chocolate Maker FROM DUALIT
Electric Kettle FROM AARKE
Salter RapidCook400 FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS
Greenpan Small Domestic Appliances FROM BURTON MCCALL
Tower AirWave Pro 2-in-1 Air Fryer and Microwave FROM RKW
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 2023 and June 2024.
Alfredo Knife Stand
Katana
SPONSORED
Folio Icon Steel 4 Piece Board Set FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH
Kitchen
School of Wok Cleaver Range FROM DEXAM
FROM GEORG JENSEN
Flapple FROM DREAMFARM
Saya Flame FROM GRUNWERG
Shears FROM KUHN RIKON
Stellar Form Range FROM HORWOOD HOMEWARES
T1 Kitchen Knife Sharpener FROM TORMEK
Tanrei FROM ZWILLING
2-4 MARCH 2025 | CHICAGO, USA
TheInspiredHomeShow.com
CELEBRATING WITH EXCELLENCE IN HOUSEWARES
The International Housewares Association (IHA) is proud to sponsor the Excellence in Housewares Awards again this year. We commend this effort to bring the industry together to honor those individuals and companies that achieve excellence in their professionalism, product design and innovation.
Those qualities will also be on display at The Inspired Home Show 2025 on the exhibit floor and through IHA’s gia Global Innovation Awards –we look forward to welcoming all UK home + housewares professionals to Chicago next March 2-4!
— DEREK MILLER, President & CEO, International Housewares Association
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 2023 and June 2024.
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Insulated Travel Tumbler FROM BLACK + BLUM
Lékué ICE Box FROM ESA SALES
Printer Johnson Kitchen Textiles FROM ELITETINS
KitchenCraft Idilica Collection FROM LIFETIME BRANDS
LocknLock NestnLock Range FROM MEYER GROUP
Salter Timeless Scale FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS
Klean Kanteen Rise Food Boxes FROM WHITBY & CO
Mason Cash Home to Roost Collection FROM THE RAYWARE GROUP
Stanley Quencher FROM BURTON MCCALL
TOP OF THE TABLE AWARD
SPONSORED
CRITERIA: All tableware, glassware, tabletop accessories, serveware and tabletop textile products, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2023 and June 2024.
Abstratta Dinnerware FROM TRAMONTINA
Halloween Collection FROM LE CREUSET
Portmeirion Minerals Collection FROM PORTMEIRION
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Anton Studio Designs Empire Blue Glassware FROM THE DRH COLLECTION
Kiln Blue FROM DENBY POTTERY
Silueta Outdoor Tableware FROM MEPAL
Cath Kidston Strawberry Garden Range FROM CAPTIVATE BRANDS
Mikasa x Tipperleyhill Collection FROM LIFETIME BRANDS
Sintra Collection FROM DEXAM
THE LICENSING AWARD
CRITERIA: A specific product or range that is either officially licensed or celebrity endorsed which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2023 and June 2024.
Cath Kidston Spring/Summer 2024 Collection FROM CAPTIVATE BRANDS
Eleanor Bowmer Electric Coast Collection FROM PURE TABLE TOP
V&A Kitchenware Range FROM MUSEUMS & GALLERIES
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Disney Home x Prestige Mickey & Friends Inspired Bakeware FROM MEYER GROUP
Emma Bridgewater Wildflowers Collection FROM ELITETINS
Vintage Kellogg’s Pop Art Range FROM DEXAM
SPONSORED
Disney Signature Collection FROM THERMOS
The Snowman Alpine Adventure Range FROM EDDINGTONS
Yvonne Ellen Spring/Summer 2024 Collection FROM CAPTIVATE BRANDS
THE ECO AWARD
CRITERIA: Products that cut down consumers' use of single-use plastic/waste and/or whose main features promote sustainable living which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2023 and June 2024..
Kilner Herb Keeper FROM THE RAYWARE GROUP
S’well Tumbler XL FROM LIFETIME BRANDS
Tritan Renew Angled Measuring Jugs FROM OXO
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La Cafetière The Beanie FROM LIFETIME BRANDS
Sintra Recycled Glassware FROM DEXAM
Water Filter Bottles FROM BRITA UK
SPONSORED
ReBorn Kitchenware FROM REBORN
Swedish Dishcloths FROM DEXAM
Zyliss Utensils FROM DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS
ARE YOU A BRAND LOOKING TO GROW ONLINE?
Handle container freight and import into the UK
Make it personal with engraving
Real time reporting
Integrate with multiple marketplaces and platforms
Create excitement via TikTok
Expand your customer base
Ship quickly, cheaply and more sustainably
Seamless fulfilment for your ecommerce
Design unique bundles
Amazon store creation, brand registry and fulfilment solutions
BUILDING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Rayware - Helen Parr
We have a long established relationship with Nishant and his team dating back to the origins of his family run business in retail. It’s been exciting to see the emergence of the Nivtar fulfilment arm of the business. They are a great team to collaborate with and we look forward to continuing our work with them on future projects.
Pure Table Top - Raven Sprague Nivtar have been instrumental in our ecommerce growth over the last 6 months, helping us spread brand awareness to new retailers and helping us expand our offer with current retailers. Sarah is fantastic at getting our product in front of the right people and is super proactive when we launch newness. We are excited about what the future holds for our partnership! Thank you Team Nivtar.
Discover new retailers like Next, Tesco, Debenhams
Dayes - Nick Squire
Nishant and his team have proven to be a wise partner choice. Small enough to care, look after our needs and ensure our products arrive on time, in good condition, at the right price. Large enough to manage and assist in our aggressive development plans, ensuring we don’t need to look elsewhere in the future. I have no hesitation in recommending Nishant and his excellent staff as a reliable, knowledgeable and dependable partner.
D2C, B2B and B2C solutions
Multichannel ecommerce fulfilment made simple
Amazon solutions through FBA, SFP and Vendor
THE INNOVATION AWARD
CRITERIA: A new innovative product OR any innovation that demonstrates improved functionality to an existing product. Entries for this award can be entered in another product award category as well, but separate entries need to be made. To have been launched at retail between June 2023 and June 2024.
Airtender Clip Top Jar Vacuum Set FROM AIRTENDER
Fresh & Save Cube FROM ZWILLING
Ozest FROM DREAMFARM
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Eggler FROM DREAMFARM
Goldie FROM SOURHOUSE
Space FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH
Fissler Phi FROM EDDINGTONS
KitchenAid Go Cordless Collection FROM KITCHENAID
Tower Silicone Tray Air Fryer Accessories FROM RKW
THE ICON AWARD
CRITERIA: Classic housewares that have withstood the test of time. Products can only win this award once, after which they join the Icon Gallery. The previous winners are: Dualit toaster, Ceramic Pestle and Mortar, traditional Cafetiere, Pyrex Jug, KitchenAid Stand Mixer, TG Green Cornish Blue Dreadnought Jug, Le Creuset Cocotte, Kenwood Chef, Mason Cash Mixing Bowl, Krisk Bean Slicer, Emma Bridgewater Half Pint Mug, Magimix Food Processor, Tala Cooks Measure, Chichester Carving Tray, Bialetti Moka Espresso Stovetop, Kilner Jars, Fiskars’ Orange Handled Scissors, Rushbrookes Striped Butcher’s Apron, Thermos Flasks, Wusthof Classic Knives, Global Knives and OXO Good Grips Peelers.
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Aerolatte Original Steam Free Frother FROM EDDINGTONS
Emma Bridgewater Black Toast Collection FROM ELITETINS
Chambord French Press Coffee Maker FROM BODUM
Cole & Mason 505 Salt & Pepper Mills FROM DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS
Heritage Bundt Pan FROM NORDIC WARE
Ken Hom Wok FROM DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS
Paris Salt & Pepper Mills FROM PEUGEOT POP Containers FROM OXO
Prestige Hi-Dome Pressure Cooker FROM MEYER GROUP
Culinare MagiCan FROM DK HOUSEHOLD BRANDS
MasterClass Bakeware FROM LIFETIME BRANDS
Salter Mechanical Bathroom Scale FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS
Swan Vintage Teasmade FROM RKW
Congratulations to all the finalists, and in particular those in the three categories BHETA has sponsored: Excellence in Product Development, Excellence in Marketing and Excellence in Service.
BHETA represents suppliers in the housewares & small electricals markets. Our forums and ‘Meet the Buyer’ days offer suppliers and retailers a unique opportunity to network with vital contacts, making BHETA the definitive voice of the housewares industry.
Contact Seema Grantham at sg@bheta.co.uk to find out more.
THE SUPPLIER AWARDS
CRITERIA: To arrive at the finalists (and winners) for these three awards, PH conducted a comprehensive poll of housewares retailers asking them to state which housewares suppliers they feel deserve recognition when it comes to marketing, product development and service.
EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Criteria: A supplier that has achieved excellence in innovation and product development over the past year.
Retail Knows Why...
EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING
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
Criteria: A supplier that has excelled itself in providing a great service to the housewares retailer over the past year.
Retail Knows Why...
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Who will be the winner this year?
roll of honour of previous winners
2023 - Seema Grantham, sector manager for housewares, BHETA
2022 - Jo Howard, editor of Progressive Housewares
2021 - David Grunwerg, director of Grunwerg
2020 - Anthony and Richard Joseph, co-founders of Joseph Joseph
2019 - Philip Hart, managing director, Harts of Stur
2018 - Alan Hawkins, retired ceo of Bira
2017 - Ben Philips, owner, Steamer Trading
2016 - Jeremy Horwood, sales director, Horwood
2015 - Leslie Gort Barton, ceo, Dualit
2014 - Richard Plant, sales director, KitchenCraft
2013 - Paul Woolley, managing director, bira direct
2012 - Nicky Foster, managing director, Kitchens
2011 - 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
Above: President of Lifetime Brands, Matthew Canwell, had the honour of presenting the Outstanding Achievement Award 2024 to BHETA's Seema Grantham.
SO, WHO’S SITTING WHERE?
SO, WHO’S SITTING WHERE?
