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www.max-publishing.co.uk Tefal’s revolutionary Ingenio concept has taken the UK by storm. Built around patented removable handles that attach and detach with a single click, Ingenio offers optimal space saving and ultimate versatility with products that go from hob to oven to table and into the fridge.

The original Ingenio induction and enamel ranges have this year been complemented by the launch of an entry level non-stick range, which together with a range of Ingenious accessories truly make Ingenio a revolution in cookware.

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Editor’s comment Harry Enfield’s ‘Loadsamoney’ comedy character was the epitome of conspicuous consumption back in the 80s, and it feels like eons away. These days perhaps Harry Enfield could be creating a character that epitomized ‘conspicuous value-consumption’ in a comedic incarnation – ‘Notwantingtospendloadsamoney’ for example – less snappy I grant you, but it crystalises a feeling felt by many of the ‘Primark era’. With the culture of the bargain hunter pervading most levels of society, there is glory in stories of how much you have saved, whether it’s buying the cheese and wine at Aldi or Lidl, or via an online purchase for the home.

New research from Mintel’s British Lifestyles shows that over the past year, consumers are more likely to have spent less in every area from holidays to home products. Ina Mitskavets, senior consumer and lifestyles’ analyst at Mintel, says: “The savvy shopping habits that people have adopted during the slowdown are deeply engrained and there is still a lot of ground to make up.” Ina talks from the context of economic growth over the past year, and highlights that: “households have not yet seen a sustained period of earnings growing above prices in the shops, meaning that for many Britons the Above: PH's Jo Howard with Harrod's Beth Hickson (centre) and Lyn Walsh recovery is yet to trickle down to their pockets.” But to what extent is savvy at the Excellence in Housewares shopping here to stay, regardless of economic growth? And to what extent is Awards Product Judging. this cultural shift influencing the housewares industry, with the fueling of consumers’ hunger for bargains like feeding an all-consuming fire?

Independent cookshop owner, Yossi Gliksman of Upstairs Downstairs in Oswestry observes that the “discounting mentality” in housewares is “still crippling us” (see Shop Talk, page 54), and the problem is echoed by some of the retailers who judged the Excellence in Housewares Product Awards (pages 23-25). Meanwhile, new PH columnist, Tamsin Douglas, manager of The Cookware Company in Carlisle, has a simple but striking tactic for demonstrating long-term value to her customers (see page 58). It is also clear that many of the inspirational Excellence in Housewares Retailer Awards finalists are elevating their customer experience to differentiate themselves.

As you will see, a big chunk of this issue of PH is devoted to all of The Excellence in Housewares Awards finalists (from pages 28 through to 49). With such tough competition, the fanfare is well deserved! It may be a nail-biting wait until the big night on October 7, but in keeping with this year’s theme, you can always turn your attention to your 1920s style attire - optional of course, but who can resist some of The Great Gatsby style glamour?

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in Progressive Housewares, the publisher cannot accept any responsibility for errors or omissions.

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News Below: Ulster Weavers’ Clair-Marie Richardson, UK operations manager and David O'Neill, head printer at the company’s printing facility in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, with the Excellence in Housewares Award tea towel ‘ticket,’ hot off the press!

The ‘hot’ ticket that dries up Guests forThe Excellence in Housewares Awards Ball (Lancaster London, October 7) will soon be receving their very special souvenir ‘tickets’, made in Northern Irleand by Ulster Weavers.The bespoke tea towels showcase this year’s 1920s Excellence in Housewares Awards imagery by Claire Coxon (reproduced courtesy of Noel Tatt – greeting cards – and Image Source – the artists’ agency which represents Claire).

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A ‘Roaring’ finalists line-up The line-up of retailer, product and suppliers finalists for the 16th Excellence in Housewares Awards have been announced (see pages 28-49). All finalists were decided as the result of industrywide participation, including a prestigious panel of 28 retailer judges for this year’s product awards (see pages 26-27).

The winners of all awards will be announced on Wednesday October 7 at the London Lancaster at the Excellence in Housewares Awards Ball, where the great and the good of the housewares industry will be immersing themselves in 1920s glamour and glitz, in keeping with the evening’s theme. The Excellence in Housewares Awards is organised and hosted by PH, in conjunction with the CHA. PH’s editor Jo Howard reflected:“The Excellence in Housewares Awards is a massive industry effort, from nominations and entries to judging procedures, to our big night, supported by our wonderful category and event sponsors.” She added:“Congratulations to all those that have made it into Above: Excellence in Housewares Awards trophy. the finals, particularly given the high calibre of entrants and nominations this year.”

Joan Woulfe, CHA chair commented:“The Excellence in Housewares are a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our industry, from exceptional products to proactive retailers.”

Jo concluded:“I’m looking forward to seeing lots of superb 1920s style outfits at this year’s Excellence in Housewares Ball, where we also be able to sip after dinner cocktails thanks to Vitamix and indulge in popcorn, courtesy of SMART Worldwide!”

• Camelback (from Burton McCall) joins the Awards sponsors for 2015.

• To book your tickets for The Excellence in Housewares Ball, contact Clare Davies at Createvents on 01183 340085 or clare@createvents.co.uk. For more information, visit www.excellenceinhousewaresawards.co.uk

Exhibitors rally for Shelter Robert Welch book launch A new book, Robert Welch – Design, Craft and Industry by Charlotte and Peter Fiell is published in September, featuring exclusive material from the Robert Welch Archive (including working sketches).

The book traces Robert’s career as one of the leading British designers of the 20th century, looking at his design philosophy and the evolution of his company and products. It includes a foreward written by his children, Alice and Rupert Welch of Robert Welch Designs.

The book will be launched during the London Design Festival at the Margaret Howell store on Wigmore Street. Coinciding with the book, Robert Welsh Designs is launching the Robert Welch Legacy Collection, featuring some iconic housewares designs including limited production of the Hobart cast iron Nutcracker and Sun Dish, both designed in the 1960s. * Members of the team at Robert Welch are taking on a series of challenges to raise funds for YoungMinds (to improve the emotional wellbeing and mental health of young people). A group completed a 10km run at Eastnor Castle recently, while this month Rupert Welch is climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electricals exhibitors, donations to PH’s Housewares for the Homeless initiative for Shelter amounted to a total of over £16,500 at retail value. Meyer Group, Pyrex and Gimi packed up almost their entire stands for Shelter (Meyer had stands in both shows).

Shelter account executive, Rachel Pierce admitted:“I was completely blown away by the generosity of the stand-holders this year. These donations will make such a difference to so many families.”

The donations were delivered (with the help of AM&PM Transportation) to Shelter’s projects in Birmingham and Slough, where they are providing vital help for those in difficulty.

Lynn Powell, project manager in Slough said: “We have an eclectic client group including young people in supported housing who often have no household goods at all, Above: Companies that young families struggling to make ends meet, people who have found made donations for Shelter, with PH’s Emma themselves in difficult financial situations due to life events, through to those who Cain and Jo Howard, and have goods that wearing out but cannot afford to replace them.” She confirmed Shelter’s Rachel Pierce. that donations would be distributed to as many as possible.

Many thanks go to this year’s donors including: Bramax, Curver, Dexam, Gimi, Gourmet Gadgetry, Horwood, Imperial, Kis, NordicWare, Magefesa by Vitrinor, Meyer Group, Octopus Publishing, Polder Housewares, Pyrex, Smash Global, simplehuman, T&G, Tefal, The Cookware Company, Wilton, What More and Xystos.

Above: An image of Robert Welch in his family home in the 1960s.

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Above: Claire (right) at the Bristol store opening, with Raymond Blanc, and members of the Dunelm team.

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Dunelm’s Bristol success Customer reaction to Dunelm’s new concept Bristol store, has been “fantastic,” and elements of the new look will be rolled out to other stores where appropriate, reports director of buying, Claire Sollis.

The 45,00 square foot store situated in Tramway Retail Park, Brislington was opened by Raymond Blanc earlier this year, and is one of Dunelm’s largest stores. Situated on one floor, with wider aisles for ease of shopping, Claire describes this as a “bigger experience for customers.” She confirms that kitchenware continues to be a “key growth area”, with strong commitment to brands. Prominent “end of aisle” fixtures enable customers to “shop a full brand,” while the store uses “inspirational lifestyle imagery” to showcase trends.

Blossoming packaging The packaging and display material for Gourmet Gadgetry’s new Vintage Tea Party range (launched at Exclusively Housewares) features a Vintage Rose hand-painted by 80- year-old artist, Carol Watson (who has previously worked for Wedgwood). Roses from Gourmet Gadgetry’s Lisa Scott’s own wedding bouquet inspired the painting.

Right: Rose design from Gourmet Gadgetry’s Vintage Tea Party.

Portmeirion’s people power

Portmeirion Group has received official recognition as an Investor in People (IIP) at silver level. This involved an additional 118 requirements (in addition to the 39 requirements needed for core standard). The Group was shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Staffordshire Business Awards, including Young Apprentice of the Year (for its apprentice, Ben Foster). The company recently won West Midlands Business Masters Awards’ Exporter Large Award.

Afternoon tea with Burleigh Burleigh was the official partner of Afternoon Tea Week 2015 (August 1016). In celebration, the historic brand created a mini movie, The Burleigh Tea Fountain (see YouTube). The fountain took 40 bags of Twinings Strawberry and Raspberry tea and two gallons of water to bring it to life.

Steven Moore, as seen on BBC’s Antiques Roadshow explains:“Burleigh has long been the tea lovers’ choice and has been handcrafting beautiful wares since 1851 just as the tradition of ‘Taking Tea’ as a light meal during the day became fashionable in high society.”

Housewares distributor, TICCuk, headed up by Bruce Crane, launches its first retailer services at Autumn Fair (September 6-9 at the NEC) – a knife sharpening and repair service and knife engraving service for cookshops.

Bruce, who, as a director of Loose’s cookshop in Norwich, has experience on both sides of the housewares ‘fence,’ regards the new service as a vital footfall driver for “serious cookshops”.

He reflects:“We need to address lower footfall in cookshops – those who are able to count are reporting an 8% drop, so we Above: Previously chipped ceramic knives that have been reshaped and re-sharpened in TICCuk’s workshops. need reasons for customers to come into our shops.” He also observes that:“The high street in general has become more service orientated, for example with coffee shops, beauty and tattoo ‘shops’.”

Cookshops will be able to offer the specialist sharpening and repair service (with a few days’ turnaround via TICCuk), providing two opportunities for customers to visit – to drop off and collect knives.

Looses has offered the service for 10 years (with several knives coming in the post each day, as the service is recommended by Global, Wüsthof and Henckels). As Bruce highlights:“This service is also about building trust with your customers; if you provide a good job, customers will come back for something that really matters.”

TICCuk has invested in state of the art equipment, including new machinery for ceramic knife repair.“As far as I’m aware, no-one is doing ceramic knife repair,” notes Bruce. Talking of the professional engraving service, he highlights,“Every student needs knives that are engraved.”

Bruce confirms that TICCuk plans to launch other bespoke services for cookshops. * More Autumn Fair news on page 17 and 22, plus Autumn Fair preview pages 55-57.

bira’s summer tour bira has hit the road again this summer to speak with independent retailers via road shows across the UK. The association is working with the 2014 winning locations of the Great British High Street, to spread the word about supporting local trade.

The events are giving retailers a range of time and money-saving ideas as well as looking at how collaboration within the towns can encourage footfall and increase spend. Julie Conway, national membership manager at bira said: “As an association that has supported independent retailers for over 116 years, we have a wealth of knowledge in how best to support retailers and help their bottom line.”

Towns on bira’s tour include Barnoldswick, Belper, Broxburn, Colwyn Bay, Kingston Upon Thames, Norwich and Wantage. * The ‘bira says Shop Local’ campaign is a key focus for the summer tour.

The association is also asking its members to share any local initiative that would benefit from linking up with bira to generate more footfall. It is also encouraging retailers to spread the message, with a ‘bira says shop local’ sticker in shop windows, tweeting photos @biraofficial, and tagging the campaign on Facebook, and Instagram @biraretail using #shoplocal. * Request your window sticker by emailing kate.godber@bira.co.uk (available for all indie retailers, not just members). For more news from bira and the CHA, see page 22.

Above: Regal Peacock by Burleigh, set for afternoon tea.

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Kitchens’ Tutti Frutti Shaun Kitchens’ Bristol is sponsoring the Shaun in the City public arts trail, with one of the flock of unique ‘Shauns’ outside the shop until the end of August. The trail raises funds for The Grand Appeal for Bristol Children’s Hospital. Kitchens’ Shaun, called Tutti Frutti and designed by local artist, Laura Fearn, “has been a big hit,” reports Karen Carnovale, sales director.

Kitchens is inviting visitors to take their selfie with Tutti Frutti, posting photos on Facebook, as well as adding them to the retailer’s ‘photoflock’ wall of photographs.

The shop is challenging visitors to design their own sheep coaster, with the cork coasters kindly donated by T&G. It is also holding a ‘5 a day grazing trail’ competition, for visitors to find hidden fruit and vegetables inside the shop.

Karen reports: “There is often a crowd of people outside the shop waiting to take pictures. Sheep spotters have come from all over Bristol, the south west, and further as it seems to be a big family day out.” She reflects: “It has raised our profile; lots of people are saying, “What a lovely shop - we have not been in before.” Karen also notes visitors’ positive Facebook comments and appreciation of “the extra bits we are doing, such as face painting for children, biscuit decorating, and our ‘decorate a T&G sheep coaster’ competition.”

Kitchens’ staff members take turns to be ‘shepherd’ outside the shop, talking photos and encouraging Sheep Spotters to come inside, as well as collecting donations for the Grand Appeal. At the time of PH’s press, Kitchens had raised almost £2,000.

The shop has also created a fruit and vegetable themed window, complete with ‘wool’ made from spiralised courgettes and carrots. Tutti Frutti will be auctioned after the Shaun in the City events. Karen concludes: “We love having him and he will be missed!”

Above right: Members of the Kitchens team with Tutti Frutti Shaun outside the Bristol shop.

Right: At least ‘5 a day’ in Kitchens’ window!

A corking birthday gift Kitchens Bristol has presented T&G md, Patrick Gardner, with a very special gift to celebrate the supplier’s 40th anniversary this year. The gift is a decorated version of one of T&G’s cork mats, showing many of the company’s products.

Pyrex puts cooking habits in perspective Modern mums prepare fewer “homecooked” meals than their own mothers did, confirms a new survey by Pyrex.

The survey of UK mums across all ages found that 65% of “traditional mums” with children living at home in the 1960s and 1970s cooked every evening for their families. However now only 30% of “modern mums” with children at home produce a daily evening meal from scratch.

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Left: Wilton classes at Hobbycraft.

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Hobbycraft teams up with Wilton Hobbycraft (the UK's largest arts and craft retailer) is recognising the immense popularity of cake decorating as a crafting hobby with the introduction of cake decorating classes at some stores. The retailer has teamed up with Wilton, the cake decorating products, bakeware products and education expert.

Project Classes (including Cupcake Basics) were held on a trial basis in Hobbycraft's Watford store, and "created interest and 'theatre' in store for five weeks, during May and June," reports Wilton's marketing manager, Maria Kasapis. Moreover, these classes held at Hobbycraft's megastore have resulted in double-digit sales growth for the brand within these trialled stores.

Maria confirms: "We will continue to work closely with Hobbycraft to build on the success of these cake decorating classes and demonstrations."

The chain plans to roll-out further project classes to more of its stores in September, including Wilton's globally renowned certified courses 1 and 2, which are ideal for "avid bakers wanting to learn how to decorate their cakes and take their bakes to that next level," says Maria. She reflects: "Cake decorating has become a popular activity in the UK, not only for professional cake businesses, but among the wider public as a “leisure activity” among children and adults.”

Home and Top Drawer – the co-running shows for housewares and home interiors, and Inset & right: Products gifts and lifestyle - will form the biggest edition from exhibitors at Home. to date. The shows run from September 13-15 at London Olympia, across four halls on two levels. This is the second edition of Home in September.

Some 90% of exhibitors are exclusive to the shows, offering retailers a unique opportunity for buying this season, states organiser, Clarion Events. A significant number of exhibitors for Home are also international companies that are exhibiting for the first time at the show.

The Academy at the shows will embrace a new seminar programme tailored for retailers across the three days, with various retail experts. Clarion Events’ Ian Rudge, brand director, commented: "Home and Top Drawer are leading the way in redefining the trade show experience with their dynamic blend of fresh, contemporary products and inspirational seminars in a bustling London location."

• Home exhibitors include: Alessi, Black + Blum, Ulster Weavers, Forma House, Parlane, Haus, Ella Doran, LSA International, Uberstar, Umbra and Whitebrands. Top Drawer exhibitors include: Anorak, Cubic, Orla Keily, Nkuku and RICE. See www.home-london.net and www.topdrawer.co.uk

Lords opens in St Johns Wood Lords (previously known as Lords of Notting Hill) has received acclaim for its recently opened new store in London’s St John’s Wood. The retailer has created a ‘boutique’ store format that enhances the display of aspirational housewares.

Shanker Patel, ceo of Lords commented:“We knew we had to change the game with this location and our latest offering is a result of an extensive inward looking analysis of our products, our customer and our store environment.” He explained:“After five months of research we are delighted with our re-brand from Lords of Notting Hill to Lords and our Above:‘Boutique’ styling – a view of Lords in St Johns Wood. latest store format has been met with resounding applause from our customers in St John’s Wood.”

Customer comments include:“ I didn’t realise you could make cleaning materials look so sexy!” and,“Looking at the way you have presented your laundry section makes me just want to go home and iron!”

Lords is working on its new store design for London’s Hampstead (hitherto Andrews of Hamptead). The retailer – which has reached the finals of the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2015 in four categories - intends to expand further with more acquisitions in the pipeline for 2015. (See Awards finalists pages 28-49).

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include GreenPan, VitaVerde and OXO Cookware, has appointed Meeta Patel as marketing manager. Meeta has an extensive background in the industry with 10 years in marketing at Groupe SEB and most recently, as head of marketing communications at LG electronics – Home Appliances. Meeta joins recent appointments, Simon Reed (trade sector manager) and Mark Baverstock (area sales manager supporting independent customers. l Auroa Resurgence investment fund, owner of International Cookware, which owns the Pyrex Licence for EMEA, has appointed Jose Luis Llacuna as ceo for International Cookware (pictured). Jose has more than 25 years of experience in the world of retail. He told PH about his vision for the Pyrex brand: “The cooking and bakeware sector has evolved a lot over the last century, but we have always maintained our position as one of the leaders in the market and this is something we want to continue for the next five years, and far beyond that. I also want to see us use our expertise in innovation to grow our presence in other cookware areas, particularly the top of stove market, as changing consumer lifestyles and cooking preferences mean that this is quickly becoming an emerging market.” Jose added: “We will also continue to communicate the unique benefits and features of Pyrex glassware, specifically its durability and longevity.” He highlighted Pyrex’s continued research and development (for example with Asimetria bakeware) and response to trends such as slow cooking (see news and Bakeware pages 68-70).

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Historic move for Taylor’s Eye Witness Taylor’s Eye Witness is investing £1m in a new production facility as part of a deal with Sheffield City Council. The long established knives and kitchenware manufacturer and distributor is moving to a new site, in a 32,000 sq ft single storey unit, previously owned by Sheffield City Council, with a new modern factory space as well as room for its growing distribution business. In return, Sheffield Council will take on ownership of Taylor’s Eye Witness’ existing Grade 2 listed building, from which the company has traded for 150 years.

As part of the move (which will take place over the next 22 months), Taylor’s Eye Witness will invest in new machinery for the manufacturing unit, new warehousing equipment, offices and a trade showroom. Joint managing director, Alastair Fisher, explained:“We are experiencing growing demand across our product ranges as consumers are increasing their discretionary spending.” He continued:“The new facility provides us with a great opportunity to continue to meet consumer demand, expand our business and give even better service to our worldwide customer base. It also demonstrates our continuing commitment to manufacturing in Sheffield, home to Taylor’s Eye Witness for the last 176 years.” * Taylor’s Eye Witness was founded by John Taylor in the early part of the 19th Century.

Looking for Talents

Above: Taylor’s Eye Witness’ Alastair Fisher from (right) with Councillor Leigh Bramall, Sheffield City Council’s cabinet member for business, skills and development.

Below: One of the Talents’ exhibitors at Ambiente 2015.

The Talents section at Ecostyle – the trade fair for sustainable products that runs alongside Tendence from August 29 – September 1 – includes interlocking tableware from sustainable bamboo fibres, and the use of cork waste for heat retention when cooking.

Nicolette Naumann, vice president for Ambiente/Tendence comments on the Talents section – a regular feature at Tendence and Ambiente: “These young talents make an extremely important creative contribution in the context of our international consumer-goods fairs. They alter our perspectives and show just what is possible.”

• Applications for Ambiente 2016’s Talents programme are now invited, giving young designers the chance to show their products and concepts for kitchen and table free of charge. Detailed product information and photos should be sent by post to Messe Frankfurt (Talents) at Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1 D-60327 Frankfurt am Main, or emailed to talentsmessefrankfurt.com by 22 October 2015.

IHA hosts Inspired Home event

Right: IHA UK representative, Marcus Findlay with Martha Collison and Chetna Makan, former Great British Bake Off contestants, blogger, Sue Flay and Lynn Hill of the Clandestine Cake Club.

Members of the International Housewares Association (IHA), organisers of Chicago’s International Home + Housewares Show, recently had the chance to meet UK consumer press at an event in London’s West End. Some 25 companies exhibited at The Inspired Home event at The Icetank, chatting to top consumer media from Olive, Bella and Ideal Home, Evening Standard, Saga and Great British Food. Journalists who also requested information meant the ‘pool’ of contacts for the participants numbered over 80.

A host of top celebrity bakers and bloggers also attended, including Eric Lanlard, Edd Kimber, Juliet Sear and last season’s Great British Bake Off contestants, Chetna Makan and Martha Collison. Brands on display included Addis, Cole & Mason, Jura, KitchenAid, Mauviel, Meyer, Microplane, Robert Welch Designs and Wusthof.

The IHA show, now in its third year in the UK, is receiving excellent feedback from the media, according to Derek Miller, IHA’s vice president, global marketing. Derek states: “Many said it was a real ‘inspiration’ to see all these brands – some they knew, some they didn’t – under one roof.” He added:“That’s just what we want to hear as we seek to increase consumer awareness and interest in home products via our Inspired Home initiative.” Derek describes the IHA’s Inspired Home website is “a source of artfully curated content, emerging housewares trends, expert entertaining and design tips and fresh home ideas to help consumers select the right housewares products.”

Visit www.theinspiredhome.com, or contact IHA’s Tracy Teitelbaum for more information ( tteitelbaum@housewares.org).

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bira’s Golf Challenge Barry Short from The Cook Shop Clearance Company (previously Livsstil) was in the winning team at the bira’s first Charity Golf Challenge at Belton Woods Golf Resort on July 27. Barry also won the individual prize for the most points. Vin Vara from Tool Shop Group (including housewares) won the longest drive, while bira direct’s Jeff Moody achieved Nearest the Pin. With a raffle and auction, the day raised £1,500 for The Retail Trust.

For more CHA/bira news, see page 22.

The icing on the burger Personal Ice, the cakes and bakeware specialist in Keighley has created a showstopping summer window display, which features Kitchen Crafts’ new World of Flavours’ Stateside range. All of the ‘food’ in the window (including burger, hot dog and sundae) is crafted from icing and took proprietor, Joanne Smith-Travers “about a week” to create.

Joanne told PH:“We’ve had a really good response from customers and sold a lot of burger bun cases for BBQs, straws and sundae glasses as a result of the window.”

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Tom Kerridge headlines Zwilling event Some 200 cookshop buyers, leading chefs, press, bloggers and foodie figures gathered for Zwilling’s Modern Living Kitchen event in the spectacular setting of London’s Tower Bridge on July 1. The evening showcased Zwilling’s brands and its Modern Living Kitchen concept, with cookery demonstrations from two Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge, along with Nick Beardshaw, Tom’s head chef at The Coach, Marlow, as well as School of Wok's Jeremy Pang, and Zwilling’s own Paul Bough.

Tom and Nick recreated typical dishes from The Hand and Flowers and The Coach pubs, using Demeyere and Staub cookware, including ‘no rice’ risotto with King Oyster mushrooms and a mouth-watering Omelette Arnold Bennett in Staub’s individual omelette pan. A devotee of Zwilling products, Tom told his audience about his chefs’ rivalry to use the very first Demeyere pans that were introduced in his kitchens! Tom Kerridge stated: "I’m a huge fan of all Staub ware for its multifunction use; it cooks well and is fantastic to serve in. It’s robust and lasts a long time. Also the Zwilling pans and the Demeyere cookware range have an exceptional build quality, and Above: Tom Kerridge and Nick Beardshaw cooking at conduct heat beautifully and evenly."

School of Wok’s Jeremy Pang put Zwilling’s Chinese Chopper and filleting knives to the Zwilling event. good use in his demonstration, while Paul Bough showcased the versatility of the new Tomato Cocotte from Staub.

In addition to many top housewares specialist retailers, the impressive range of guests included TV chef, Rachel Khoo, GBBO's Chetna Makin, former soap actor turned cheese maker, Sean Wilson, Michelin starred Michael Wignall of Pennyhill Park Hotel, Lawrence Keogh of The Wolseley, Alan Bird of Birds of Smithfield, Adam Gray, executive chef at Skylon, Raymond McCardle (from the Great British Menu), Cherish Finden from The Langham London, and MasterChef contestants, Theo Michaels and Alec Tomasso. The event sparked a multitude of tweets and social media posts.

• Zwilling is the Official Knife Supplier and sponsor to the BBC Good Food Shows in 2015 (with an estimated 250,000 visitors). It is also supplying knives to James Durrant’s new cookery school, James’ Kitchen Table at The Plough Inn, Longparish.

Above: US diner themed window at the Personal Ice store in Keighley.

Right: The Whitby & Co team’s visit to Opinel.

Is indie growth enough? asks bira Independent cookshops and housewares retailers were up 6.66% in Q2 (compared to 1.46% in Q1), according to the bira quarterly sales monitor. Overall, bira members saw an average of 2.35% in the second quarter, with retailer anxiety at its lowest level since the beginning of 2014. Seven out of ten respondents are either confident or very confident of the year ahead, according to the survey.

However, bira’s deputy ceo, Michael Weedon highlighted the need for growth, given the barrage of rising costs for independents:“They have already had to deal with a business rate increase of 2% and unless the Chancellor repeats his discount of £1,500 next year, will see huge further increases. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) rises by an inflation busting 3% in October before the new National Living Wage (NLW) arrives in April adding a further 7.4% on top of the October increase.” Michael also highlighted pension contributions, and the fact that anticipated interest rises will mean less consumer spending for variable rate mortgage payers. * Asked by bira about the new rate of the National Minimum Wage, initially £7.20 per hour rising to £9.00, 63% of respondents said this would lead to fewer jobs in their business.

Getting a handle on knives The team from Whitby & Co, a distributor of Opinel knives, visited the French brand’s factory in the Savoie region, seeing every step of the knives’ manufacturer. The visit coincides with Opinel’s 125th anniversary, which has included a creative competition to design a knife handle. The brand is renowned for its folding handled knives, as well as its wooden handled kitchen knives and peelers (also from ICTC).

John Lewis’ new fashion concept includes homeware selection A selection of homeware will be included in FOUND at John Lewis: a new fashion and lifestyle concept. Set in a boutique environment, the first FOUND collection will be unveiled in the new John Lewis department store in Birmingham (opening on 24 September) and the retailer’s website. The concept will then roll out as part of the refurbishment of JLP’s Liverpool store’s fashion floor later this year.

Paula Nickolds, brand and buying director at John Lewis said:“FOUND at John Lewis will bring together fashion, home and technology products in a way we haven't done before.” Normann Copenhagen and Poole Pottery are among tableware and home gifts to be introduced.

In Birmingham, FOUND at John Lewis will evolve every six weeks and will be used as a space for experiences, installations and brand pop ups, including House of Hackney (whose range includes tableware and kitchen textiles).

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MasterChef in-store loyalty campaigns announced Retail marketing company TCC has signed an exclusive four-year licensing agreement with TV’s MasterChef to launch an exclusive range of MasterChefbranded products, including bakeware, cookware, cutlery, knives and kitchen utensils. The housewares will be used to reward consumers when running in-store loyalty marketing campaigns.

Consumers will be able to collect the MasterChef range by redeeming bonus points awarded for spending in-store at participating retailers (such as national supermarkets). As part of the agreement, TCC also has access to MasterChef TV footage and imagery for promotional use in all related campaigns.

Richard Beattie, TCC’s ceo, commented:“The MasterChef Cookware Collection we’ve developed has been designed to help them cook with confidence and ease and we believe that shoppers will go out of their way to collect them.” He reflected: “As one of the world’s biggest TV brands, MasterChef plays a leading role in inspiring food lovers to cook at home.” (See Licensing pages 60-62).

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Autumn Fair's wish list Autumn Fair, which takes place from September 69 at the NEC, Birmingham, has unveiled a new website and refreshed branding.

The site includes a groundbreaking ‘wish list’ functionality that provides a year-round exhibition shopping experience for retailers, enabling browsers to add favoured items to an online shopping cart.

Above: View of Autumn Fair’s website.

Autumn Fair brand manager, Kate Disley comments:“I’m delighted to unveil the new website for Autumn Fair, which has been in development for several months and represents a significant investment in the show by organisers i2i Events. The exciting new functionality we’ve introduced will greatly enhance the product sourcing experience for many thousands of retailers who want to see what’s on offer at Autumn Fair and browse our website for inspiration. As far as we are aware, it is the first time such technology has been implemented by a retail exhibition organiser.”

The Autumn Fair website can be shopped by product category or direct searches for specific exhibitors with users clicking the star on the product image to start creating a wish list. The personalised ‘My Wish List’ can be emailed to the user ahead of the exhibition.

Later this year, the same technology is due to be rolled out for Spring Fair 2016. * According The Seasonal Buying Report from Inside Retail, commissioned by Autumn Fair and Spring Fair, one in two retailers spend 50% of their annual budgets closer to the season. * Visit www.autumnfair.com Inset: Tablewares by Dinnerware & CO.

Above: New Tower 6 Litre One-Touch Pressure.

More about Autumn Fair Above: Coffee cupcakes as featured on Dualit’s website.

Dualit sponsors Macmillan Coffee Morning Dualit is one of the sponsors of the Macmillan Cancer Support World’s Biggest Coffee Morning 2015 (September 25). The company is donating 30p from each pack of its limited edition Macmillan Dualit NX Intense Coffee Capsules, and its website includes information on hosting a coffee morning (with recipes), as well as some examples of how Macmillan is supporting people who are suffering from cancer.

See http://www.dualit.com/macmillan • For the second year running, Dualit NX capsules have made the finals of The Grocer magazine's New Product Awards.

* Autumn Fair sectors include Table & Kitchen (with the CHA Village in Hall 3, see CHA page 22), The Summerhouse and Home. Show highlights includes a presentation by iconic tableware designer, Emma Bridgewater (in conjunction with UK Trade & Investment). Emma will discuss her brand’s export journey from the eCommerce theatre on Tuesday September 8 from 14.00 – 14.30. * Retail Shop is a key growth area at Autumn Fair – offering insights into multi-channel development as well as in-store solutions. The WGSN-supported Trends Theatre provides more inspiration for retailers, located in Hall 3, adjacent to Designlab.

• Tower's growing portfolio of pressure cookers will be extensively demonstrated at RKW’s stand in Hall 1 (2A02). The company reports,‘an unprecedented numbers of repeat orders and a favourable response from buyers to new products’.

Spark adds Dinnerware & CO to portfolio Amsterdam-based Dinnerware & CO has appointed Spark Housewares as its distributor for the UK and Eire. The company manufactures tableware and lifestyle concepts under licence including Accessorize Home, Jigsaw Home, Comptoir Libanais and Room Seven and also specialises in the development of themed ranges for supermarkets and other retail chains throughout Europe. Founder, Anne Marie Hermans said:“We have worked directly with some major UK retailers in the past but have been seeking a distributor for a while now who shares our enthusiasm and ambition.”

Spark Housewares currently distributes brands including Omada and Guardini bakeware (see pages 68-70).

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Right: Ruth Cutter, now md of ICTC and James Carter, now sales director with some Snips products on the stand at Exclusively Housewares.

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Exclusively sparkles

Exclusively Housewares and its new sister show, Exclusively Electricals (June 9-10 at London’s Business Design Centre) received “overwhelmingly positive” reaction, confirms the show organisers.

Combined visitor numbers were up, re-bookings from exhibitors at the close of the shows hit their highest level ever and visitors enjoyed several new initiatives. These included an ‘On Trend’ trail of products by trend forecaster, Scarlet Opus (see linked story), and a trail of products particularly suitable for Christmas sales.

“We’ve had an exciting, buzzy couple of days,” reported Simon Boyd, the shows’ director, “And the whole team is already full of ideas for 2016!”

Will Jones, sector director of housewares at BHETA, commented, “All the retailers I spoke to were positive and in the main upbeat about the Above: Product demonstrations on Meyer shows and appeared reasonably optimistic about market conditions.

Group’s stand at Exclusively Electrical.

They appreciated the efforts the shows are making to get suppliers thinking ahead to their key sales period.” Will added: “It was also good to hear that a number of exhibitors had taken more orders than last year.”

Simon stated: “We will be listening to what our exhibitors and visitors have to say and watching the progress of the market carefully in the coming months, so that we too have an ‘On Trend’ offer to bring to the market next June!” (See linked stories).

• Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical will take place on Tuesday June 14 and Wednesday June 15 2016 at the Business Design Centre, London.

Plastic fantastic ICTC showcased its new brand, Snips, with a dedicated stand at Exclusively Housewares.

The Italian brand offers a comprehensive array of stylish and functional food containers, including a macaroon storage box, salami saver, apple and lemon stores and cake carriers. The latter has attracted the attention of consumer press, including Your Home magazine and The Mail Online. * Other new exhibitors at Exclusively included Barista & Co and Hot Plate Products, and e-cloth.

Below: Scarlett Opus’ Natural Luxury trend board – as displayed at Exclusively Housewares – including products from NordicWare, Le Creuset, Dartington Crystal, Addis, Kalorik, Elia, Mason Cash from The Rayware Group and Rivsalt from Auteur.

Left Swan’s ‘kitchen’ at Exclusively Housewares.

A little shimmer and all things green

New era for Swan Swan unveiled its new housewares collection at Exclusively Housewares, coordinating with its SDAs and white goods. Director, Rob Wileman described it as a “new era” for the long established brand.” He described the edition of the show as “a stand out year for us,” with,“a record number of visitors to our stand including those from South Africa, Norway as well as the UK.”

‘Natural Luxury’ was the trend highlighted by forecaster, Scarlett Opus for Christmas 2015 – as described in one of Exclusively Housewares’ and Exclusively Electricals’ packed presentations.

Scarlett Opus’ Victoria Redshaw described “the balance of rawness” (with, for example, the use of bamboo, white oak and maple wood) “and refinement in equal measures,” with “an element of glamour” reflected by elements of metallic and pearlescent finishes, ‘blush’, opal green, warm grey and taupe. As reflected by new products at the shows, copper continues to trend, but “is getting lighter,” notes Victoria. She observed that textures are increasingly important as “an antidote” to constant interface with screen technology.

Scarlett Opus’ Phil Bond described the “Rio” trend for vibrant colours next year and expectations for bloggers to highlight Brazilian food, with inspiration for outdoor dining. Phil also talked about the “mega trend” for “Wild Urbanism”, where consumers are searching for ways to bring nature into their kitchen. This inspires a “cool, calm and soothing” palette, particularly with greens, as well as the “grow your own trend.” Phil highlighted: “Wood, leather and cork are materials that work really well together,” as well as matt black cookware. He speculated: “We need to rethink how we grow, eat and cook,” adding, that increasingly the kitchen is “a social theatre.”

Tradestock’s design development initiative Tradestock launched its Academy Project at Exclusively Housewares in London, showcasing its new design initiative following the company’s recent investment in new printing technology at its hq in Somerset.

The Academy Project will allow Tradestock to design, develop and deliver bespoke designs across core product ranges with short lead times, offering customer’s greater choice and the benefit of flexible stock commitment.

Tradestock MD, Keith Nye reports “amazing” reaction to the show samples, prompting “enquiries from retailers for bespoke ranges and potential for personalised products for the wedding market.”

Above: Tradestock’s samples using the show logo on product samples ranging from glass worktop savers, glass coasters and cork baked placemats and coasters to FreeForm trays and slate tableware.

Flavours flow at Exclusively Electrical New show, Exclusively Electrical was a hub of activity, with demonstrations plus tasters on stands including Meyer Group, Tefal, Redmond Multicookers, and SMART Worldwide, as well as in the show’s dedicated demonstration theatre. Jura served up coffee with its revolutionary new coffee machine, the Z6, while audiences were impressed with technology from the likes of KitchenAid (and its new Cook Processor), Blendtec (from EPE), Severin, Magimix and iRobot (from Witt UK).

Confirming the attendance of key buyers from many larger stores, show director, Simon Boyd said:“We want to build the specialist electrical retail audience for this show and this year was a solid start.” He continued:“Exclusively Electrical is a long term investment for us and there is a lot more for us to deliver to our exhibitors in this area, particularly in the specialist electrical market.”

Above: Cat Dresser (former Great British Bakeoff contestant) demonstrating Magimix’s Pâtissier Multifunction at Exclusively Electrical.

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NEWS IN BRIEF l Sabichi has partnered with bed specialist retailer Dreams, with a wide selection of its products available at the recently opened Dreams store in Watford. l PHA Kitchessentials has been appointed as exclusive distributors for the üutensil range of kitchen utensils and tools across the UK and Ireland. üutensil is a London based design company whose range includes the Red Dot Award winning Stirr (automatic pan stirrer). l Russell Hobbs is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the world’s first automatic electric kettle, introduced by Russell Hobbs in 1955, with its new special edition breakfast range The Legacy Collection. The collection’s kettle blends heritage style with the latest technology. l Marchmont Hardware in Edinburgh was the winner of Dexam’s recent Chasseur window display competition (pictured). The team at Marchmont won £500 cash, and £500 of stock. l Bambu’s re-usable Bamboo Straws were the Most Innovative Product winner in NY NOW’s Eco Choice Awards. The summer edition of the show took place from August 15-19 in New York. l September’s Maison & Objet, Paris is refreshing its format to suit the evolving market, with some 70% of its exhibitors relocated. The show’s areas include Cook + Dine, plus Fresh, which showcases, ‘A multitude of quirky and coloured items designed to conquer all your living spaces.’ l Paul Shelley of Haus recently completed the 25th Anniversary Pottery Marathon, in aid of MIND, completing the event in 4.09 hours despite “never running that far before.” Paul sends a “massive thank you” to industry colleagues that have supported him so far. See www.justgiving.com/drunkenskunken/ l Liz Lawson and colleagues from Lawsons, Devon recently ran the Race for Life in Plymouth on 21 June 2015 for Cancer Research UK. l Argos has opened 10 digital stores in branches of Sainsbury’s. The smaller, new format Argos stores (between 1,000 to 5,000 sq ft) offer consumers the most popular products that customers want for immediate pick up with 20,000 products available for pick up within a few hours. l Aga Cookshop is raising funds for the Dogs Trust with its textile collection, featuring eight favourite canine breeds – 5% of sales go to the charity. l Auteur is embracing a trend for cooking on salt blocks with its new Rivsalt BBQ – food is cooked on the heated block of Himalayan salt, gently infusing trace minerals and flavour. l Gilberts has taken on distributorship of Italian brand, Genietti, with its impressive range of stainless steel gadgetry including telescopic cutlery and watermelon cutter and server. l Braun has been awarded the Most Innovative Brand 2015 accolade by the Plus X Award body. It was the brand receiving the highest number of Plus X Awards in its group for its latest new product developments (including its of CareStyle 5 Ironing Systems and MultiMix 3 Hand Mixer.). The Plus X Award is the world’s largest innovation award for technology, sports and lifestyle.

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Below: Reusable water bottles from bobble, Sigg and Root 7 in the window of Selfridges Oxford Street.

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Selfridges raises ocean awareness Selfridges has banned the sale of single-use plastic water bottles in its food hall and restaurant and is encouraging the sale of reusable bottles. The latter can be refilled at Selfridges Oxford Street’s Water Bar and Sea Change Drinking Fountain. The initiative is part of Selfridges’ Project Ocean partnership with the Zoological Society of London ZSL, with an in-store exhibition and section of the retailer’s website that shows the extent of plastic bottle waste and its toxic impact on seas.

Summer window displays at Oxford Street have highlighted the plastic problem, as well as showcasing a solution – re-usable bottles from bobble, Sigg and Root 7. The retailer also invited diners to give a small donation to Project Ocean when they ate in the store.

Selfridges’ group deputy chairman, Alannah Weston said:“With our latest initiative we aim to drive awareness of the serious threat plastic poses to our oceans; in particular single use plastic water bottles.” She elaborated:“We will be encouraging people to think twice about their use of plastic water bottles, which ultimately end up as waste destroying our precious oceans.”

Angela Conlan, project manager for bobble from Auteur, confirmed that:“In the first week of the Project Ocean window display sales of bobble more than doubled (compared with the same week in 2014).”

Below: Charles Viancin’s Peter Battersby and sales agent, Geraldine Finnan present Sue Edwards of The Kitchen Cupboard with her prize.

Charles Viancin’s star sellers Charles Viancin has presented two cookshops with awards for their impressive sales of its products. The Kitchen Cupboard of Ledbury won the brand’s Small Independent Retailer Award, while the Large Independent Retailer of the Year Award has gone to La Cookshop of Blagden, near Newcastle Upton Tyne.

La Cookshop owner, Keith Crowther reports that his customers regularly return to repeat buy for friends and that,“One lady bought 22 recently.” Keith describes Charles Viancin as “the bestselling product range that we have had in the 21 years we have been in business.”The shop has a demonstration area dedicated to the brand.

At The Kitchen Cupboard, owner Sue Edwards concurs that the brand is “the bestselling new product range I have had in the 29 years of running the shop.” Sue has been re-ordering on a weekly basis.

Both shops were presented with a plaque of achievement, flowers and champagne. l Charles Viancin is undertaking a large national consumer public relations press campaign to further spearhead sales for its growing retailer following. Over 80 leading publications are targeted, including BBC Good Food, Sunday Mirror, Good Housekeeping and the Daily Mail, taking affect from November 2015.

Above: Peter congratulates the team at La Cookshop.

Clongs feel the heat Dreamfarm’s Clongs (click-lock tongs that sit-up from the worktop) from Forma House have been staring on ITV’s BBQ Champ series. The show’s promotional shot features Adam Richman, known for his US reality show, Man V Food, holding some Clongs. The eight amateur barbecue cooks who are competing for the title of BBQ Champ have also been using the tools. The series shows the range of food that can be cooked on a BBQ, with tips and inspiration for viewers – as presenter, Mylene Klass highlights:“It’s not your average BBQ food.”

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Roger is BHETA president Dexam’s Roger Morgan-Grenville has taken up the BHETA presidency following his unanimous election at BHETA’s recent AGM. The meeting also welcomed Nick Cornwell, managing director of DKB Household to the Board, which was otherwise unchanged.

Roger has been managing director of Dexam for 20 years, following his army career with the Royal Green Jackets. He is also well-known as an author, fundraiser and cricket aficionado.

Following his election, Roger commented: “Suppliers are faced with a crowded market and we only deserve a place there if we consistently introduce innovative, functional products, backed with the sort of service which makes us a pleasure to deal with.

BHETA can really contribute on both these fronts and I am looking forward to communicating that message to the all sectors of the industry."

Outlining his hopes for his two year term as president, Roger told PH:“I believe that the current team of executives and non executives have done an excellent job over the last three to four years in bringing BHETA back to financial and organisational health, and in giving it a real sense of purpose. So I’m not here with any sort of agenda for radical change.” He continued:“I would like to see us growing the range of member services, from the very specific ones such as Meet the Buyer Days, to the more general ones, such as giving real support and information on export, and on forging sensible partnerships with retail groups. I Top: Dexam’s Roger Morgan-Grenville. believe that BHETA should be an honest broker for the improvement Above: Previous President Clive Lloyd (left) handed over to Roger Morgan-Grenville. of these trading relationships, rather than solely as an avenue of complaint.” Roger concluded:“We live in a very challenging commercial world, and organisations like BHETA can make a real difference to companies, and their ability to thrive within it.”

BHETA’s housewares sector director, Will Jones reflected on Roger’s election: "BHETA is now a force to be reckoned with in terms of market expertise, contacts and engagement with all types of retailer in both the home and export markets and Roger’s knowledge, experience and enthusiasm will be a terrific additional asset."

Home improvement sector director, Peter Stone added, "Roger’s track record in product innovation and retail support can only add to BHETA’s credibility as the perfect trade association partner for today’s retailers.”

BHETA – in brief

l BHETA has secured a number of exhibitor grants from UK Trade & Investment. Members can apply for £1,500 towards the cost of exhibiting at Ambiente 2016. Contact Dawn Clarke dc@bheta.co.uk for further details. l BHETA members who exhibited at the Exclusively shows have been particularly positive with the quality of buyers, the addition of Exclusively Electrical and the new show initiatives, reports BHETA’s Will Jones (see news). l Prestigious SDA and kitchenware brand, KitchenAid is the latest housewares company to join BHETA, bringing the total of this year’s new housewares members to nine. l BHETA’s home improvement sector director, Peter Stone leaves the association in September to take up a new position as sales and marketing director of Centurion Europe, the distributor and merchandising expert. Peter reflected on his “exciting few years” at BHETA, adding, “together I believe we have made it the cutting edge and highly relevant trade and retail body that it now is.”

Above: One of Wyevale’s 140 garden centres.

Wyevale’s supplier development programme

BHETA wins TAF Award

Above: The BHETA team accept the Commercial Initiative of the Year award.

BHETA has won the Commercial Initiative of the Year award in the Trade Association Forum Awards (TAF) Best Practice Awards. The accolade was presented to the BHETA team at the 12th TAF Best Practice Awards in London on July 9. It recognised BHETA’s pioneering Innovation Zone at the Totally DIY Exhibition, which supported new product development.

Judges also praised BHETA’s successful Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical exhibitions and its Meet the Buyer retail engagement programme.

BHETA’s Will Jones commented, “It’s a great honour to be acknowledged as a winner among our peers and it’s great to be recognised for the level of added value we give to our membership.”

Following Wyevale’s two successful Meet The Buyer events co-hosted by BHETA and GIMA, the garden centre group has agreed a programme of supplier development incorporating four events with the two trade associations. The first of these took place on July 8. Buyers from all the main categories are participating, including housewares and home, and a maximum of two people from each supplier can attend. Wyevale is keen to see new and innovative products, regardless of the size of the supplying company.

The events are targeted at potential new suppliers to Wyevale (exceptions for current suppliers of home products that are presenting ideas to the gardening buyer and vice versa).

BHETA’s housewares sector director, Will Jones said, “As Wyevale has 140 garden centres across the UK, this is a fantastic chance for housewares companies to pitch their ideas and explore trading opportunities. It’s a real commitment to mutual benefit among buyers and suppliers and we are delighted to be able to facilitate events like these.” l Interested suppliers should contact Will Jones wj@bheta.co.uk or Sally Hawkins sh@bheta.co.uk .

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Autumn thoughts

DKB day out for committee

Sitting at my desk in this nonexistent summer – it seems that we are about to completely bypass our traditional seasonal sales – and move straight on to the Autumn.

My thoughts have turned in the past week or so to pudding basins, cake tins, and seasonal gifts. What happened to our season for selling picnicware, barbeque tools and ice cube trays? My only consolation is that at least these things don’t go off – so we can put them on the top shelves till next summer, and just hope for a proper sizzler next year.

I really enjoyed our day judging products for the upcoming Excellence in Housewares Awards. It is always a pleasure to meet up with other cookshop owners and Above: Joan, CHA chair and md buyers, to have a chat and exchange notes, but also really nice of The Marvellous Group, at the Excellence in Housewares to see all the new and innovative products that have appeared Awards product judging day. during the course of the last year. I look forward to seeing which products made it through the very stiff competition!

This year marks our division’s 21st birthday and we will be celebrating in style at Autumn Fair. I would urge any retailers who wish to learn more about us, want exclusive offers with bira direct suppliers or those who simply want to have a cup of coffee and a piece of birthday cake, to come over to the CHA Village on stand F31 in Hall 3.

Joan Woulfe,

CHA chair

DKB Household UK, a bira direct supplier, recently hosted a fun day out at its showroom in Farnborough for members of the CHA Committee. The group not only learned about DKB’s new products on offer, but used them to make lunch with Good Above: CHA members, Matt Food’s Chef Lotte Duncan. Fendall of Essentials and CHA chair, Joan Woulfe Chris Lynn-Thomas of Kooks Unlimited at the DKB day. from The Marvellous Group said:“We had a great time getting to grips with the brand new products that DKB are offering, including the Zyliss Easy Pull Food Processor and the new Cole & Mason ranges. While we are always surrounded by kitchen products there is nothing like having the chance to put the products to the test, especially when our lunch depends upon it!” * The CHA hosts four meetings a year, where cookshop and housewares retailers come together to debate key topics facing retailers in the sector and to look at initiatives to support CHA members. If you are a CHA member and are interested in attending a committee meeting as an observer please contact kate.godber@bira.co.uk .

Connect is a new supplier bira direct has a new trading arrangement with Connect Distribution Services, the UK’s leading distributor of appliance spare parts, consumables, accessories and small domestic appliances. Brands exclusively distributed by Connect include: Dyson Independent Range, Morphy Richards Premium SDA's, Samsung and Miele Floorcare.

Above: Dublin department store, Brown Thomas, a landmark on Grafton Street.

Join the 21st birthday party

CHA to explore Dublin

The CHA is celebrating 21 years of supporting independent cookshop and housewares retailers at Autumn Fair in September.

CHA guests and visitors to the CHA Village in Hall 3 (Stand F31) will enjoy a piece of birthday cake and have the chance to unlock a fantastic prize in one of three safes with a unique code. The unique codes for the safes will be given out in exchange for business cards on the stand, as well as sent out to CHA members in advance of the show.

CHA chair, Joan Woulfe, from The Marvellous Group said:“There is no better place to celebrate our 21st birthday, as it was in a room at Autumn Fair that the CHA was born.” She continued:“The retail landscape is changing and who knows what our businesses will look like in another 21 years, but members can be assured that we will continue to offer vital support and services that make a real difference to their bottom line. We promise to support independents through these changes and keep our high streets alive.”

A special birthday celebration will take place in conjunction with the CHA @ Autumn Fair Awards on Monday September 7, which honour the best products at the show, as chosen by a panel of independent retailers. Joan added:“We will be looking out for the best products in a number of categories from most innovative to best new product at show.”

This year also marks bira publishing’s Cookshop, Housewares and Table Top magazine’s 21st birthday.

Following the success of the 2014 Retail Study Tours, bira is focusing on Dublin for an inspiring and informative trip for members from October 11 to 16. Delegates will visit some of the top retailers in Dublin, from cookshops to department stores, and get behind the scenes access to the shops, learning the secrets of their success. bira events manager, Paulina Swiech, commented: “Dublin has long been cited as one of the independent retailing hotspots in Europe, with its very distinct shopping districts and bijou arcades, all close enough together to be explored on foot.”

Charles Barker from Barkers, Northallerton, who attended the New York Retail Study Tour, reflected that, had he done his own trip, he “would have missed the opportunity to engage and question the owners of the stores and also network with the other retailers on the tour, which is of particular importance.”

Lin Cherrington from Creative Cookware, who attended the Scottish Retail Study Tour, described her experience as: “All in all a very worthwhile trip.” She elaborated:“It was very good to discuss all sorts of issues that are facing me in this difficult time with retailers who have many years of experience.” For more information visit www.bira.co.uk/irishtour

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Food for thought

This year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards Ball delves back into the sometimes glamorous and sometimes edgy, fast changing era of the 1920s. So PH took two card-playing terms that would have been rife in the speakeasies – “Stick or Twist?” – and asked the fabulous retail buyers who made up the Product Judging Panel what they would keep the same and what they would change about today’s housewares industry.

The questions put to the Excellence in Housewares Product Panel and Judging Day attendees: Stick? What one thing would you keep the same about today’s housewares industry?

Twist? What one thing would you change about today’s housewares industry?

Stick or twist?

Nicola Hattersley, buyer, Cookshop, John Lewis Stick?“The suppliers’ and retailers’ passion for products.”

Twist?“More product innovation that is well supported by marketing and demonstrations.”

Right: John Lewis’ Nicola Hattersley and Zoe Stewart in the Excellence in Homewares category.

Zoe Stewart, buyer, Utility Shop, John Lewis Stick?“Passion for products from suppliers.”

Twist?“More new product development and the pace it is delivered, supported by marketing and press launch programmes.”

Christabel Biella, buyer, House of Fraser Jayne Stewart, buyer, Ulster Stores Stick?“Sharing of information - it’s an industry built on traditional values, but is moving with the times and harnessing the online world.”

Twist?“More government support to help the independent retailers survive on today’s high street.”

Lindsay Allix, product manager, Home Hardware Stick?“The fantastic people who work in this industry.”

Twist?“All the ‘me too’ product. Keep innovating!”

Inset: Sarah Wood of Trevor Mottram, Jayne Stewart of Ulster Stores and Lindsey Allix of Home Hardware tackle the Top Tools and Gadgets.

Stick?“The rate of newness and innovation coming through with the desire for brands to create products to make our homes better and lives easier.”

Twist?“The heightened competition on price and the duplication of product across different brands. Brands should be innovating and coming up with their own design and story.”

Above: Caroline Gordon of Kitchen Kapers with Christabel Biella of House of Fraser beside some of the Top of the Table entries.

Sarah Wood, managing director, Trevor Mottram, Tunbridge Wells

Caroline Gordon, director, Kitchen Kapers

Stick?“The people – well, most of them!”

Twist?“Discounting!”

Stick?“All the people in the housewares industry.”

Twist?“Stop supermarkets selling cookware.”

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Below: Emma Wallington of Debenhams and Rachna Dewan of Lords inspect some of the entries.

Above: Nicky scrutinises the Excellence in Homewares entries.

Nicky Foster, managing director, Kitchens, Bath, Bristol and Cardiff

Emma Wallington, senior buyer, Debenhams

Rachna Dewan, director of product, Lords

Stick?“The friendly, sharing aspect between competitors - fun, camaraderie.”

Twist?“Loyalty – from suppliers – to their brand long term: stop letting all and sundry sell at whatever low prices. Plus suppliers’ loyalty to their customers: stop competing with their retailers by offering consumers better deals on their own websites, and stop offering a large retailer exclusivity for some months before offering it to other retailers.”

Stick?“Friendly, small, accessible.”

Twist?“Support greater differentiation of product in the marketplace – keep brand diversity and support smaller players.”

Stick?“Lots of networking opportunities via conferences and events.”

Twist?“Need to move with the times – the industry can have an image of being ‘old world.’”

Marcus Findlay, IHA UK office Stick?“Friendliness and openness of buyers to share their thoughts on what works (and what doesn’t!) with each other.”

Twist?“Get more younger sales people (especially agents) to join the industry with a decent work ethic and dedication to customers.”

Beth Hickson, buyer, Harrods Twist?“Discounting! The current level of discounting in the industry is detrimental to business for everybody – brands and retailers. The discounting should be at a level agreed across the board and enforced.”

Above: BHETA’s Will Jones, one of the Judging Day observers chats to Dipesh Radia of Argos during a break.

Keith Crowther, owner, La Cookshop, Blagden Stick?“Product innovation is the most important thing. We need to keep new ideas coming.”

Twist?“Suppliers that are also online retailers. It is a bit like having your cake and eating it – the plate may become empty for some if they are not careful.”

Above: Keith Crowther of La Cookshop weighs up Plugged In Award entries.

Will Jones, director, BHETA Stick?“People (passion, enthusiasm, knowledge, fun).”

Twist?“The industry needs to work harder and more cohesively to address decline in the independent sector.”

Above: Dunelm’s Faye Atkins with a Top Tool or Gadget Award entry.

Faye Atkins, director of buying, Dunelm Stick?“Community spirit! Learning from each other and building relationships.”

Twist?“Fairness – certain brands putting their own interests before the customers.”

Amanda Reed, buying controller, Leekes Stick?“Representation.”

Twist?“Multi-channel price positioning.”

Verity Bell, assistant buyer, Lakeland Stick?“Close relationships between us and suppliers and the development work carried out together to get great new, unique product.”

Above: Leekes’ Amanda Reed and Lakeland’s Verity Bell inspect Top of the Table entries.

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Food for thought Helen Miller, buyer, Fenwick Brent Cross

Katie Holloway, buyer, Divertimenti

Stick?“Definitely the people – I have met some from this industry that I am pleased to call best friends.”

Twist?“Don’t get me started! Discounting!

False RRPs! Supermarkets selling cookware!”

Stick?“The friendly, helpful, caring side aiming to make life easer, but keeping beautiful products accessible.”

Twist?“We need more companies to actually design new or improved products rather than just copying what already exists.”

Right: Helen Miller of Fenwick Brent Cross and Trevor Mottram’s Alan Wood pick up some of the entries.

Alan Wood, joint managing director, Trevor Mottram, Tunbridge Wells

Below: Katie Holloway of Divertimenti (right) looks at Excellence in Cookware entries with Rachna Dewan of Lords.

Stick?“Substantially, the people. Great industry, friendly people.”

Twist?“False RRPs – discount stores placing imaginary RRPs to make discounted prices look like bargains.”

Lyn Walsh, assistant buyer, Harrods Twist?“Control discounting – being selective with retailers and partners.”

Christine Lynn-Thomas, proprietor, Kooks Unlimited, Richmond Above: Judging Day observers, Ian Rudge of Home and Patrick Wade of Exclusively Housewares and PH among the Plugged-In Award entries.

Ian Rudge, brand director, Clarion Events (organiser of Home) Stick?“Camaraderie and a strong sense of shared values and objectives.”

Twist?“The industry needs to be more visionary and open to innovation – and learn from those who most effectively apply good and proper design.”

Sarah Bowman, assistant buyer, Fenwick Canterbury Stick?“Suppliers and retailers working together to develop the brands and products while building strong working relationships.”

Twist?“Brands not copying designs so much – take the concept and develop it!”

Stick?“The people – still so friendly in this ever increasingly difficult market.”

Twist?“Undercutting – why can’t we all make a decent margin? A few spoil it for the masses, especially the indies.”

Below: Chris Lynn-Thomas of Kooks Unlimited checks out an Excellence in Homewares entry, as modelled by Tom Carter of Potters Cookshop.

Above: Fenwick Canterbury’s Sarah Bowman in the Plugged-In section.

Inset: Gary Gordon of Kitchen Kapers and Alison Hobbs of Potters Cookshop admire some retro styling.

Gary Gordon, director, Kitchen Kapers Stick?“The people – having been in this industry for more than two thirds of my life, I would dearly miss them. Even though it is business, this industry is full of enthusiasts who care. People rarely leave us – they just return working for somebody else!”

Twist?“Stricter patent laws to protect innovative ideas, and stop the supermarkets simply copying the proper products and offering cheap, rubbish copies, fooling the consumer into thinking they are getting a bargain – and restrict their opening hours and let other businesses get a bigger slice of the cake.”

Tom Carter, director, Potters Cookshop, Hockley Stick?“The one thing I wouldn’t change is the product shows. They are so valuable to the independent sector for seeing and feeling the latest products and trends.”

Twist?“I would like a level playing field regarding pricing, for all size shops (and not supplying internet only business) – more independents would survive this way.”

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Excellence In Housewares Awards 2015

15 The run-up to the announcement of the Excellence in Housewares Awards finalists and winners is an all round industry affair, involving suppliers and retailers from across the housewares spectrum. PH goes behind the scenes with the full lowdown on how these coveted awards are decided.

The Big Picture

Above: Alan Wood of Trevor Mottram and Katie Holloway of Divertmenti discuss cookware (overlooked by PH’s Jakki Brown).

Susie Allen, owner, Kitchenalia, Bedford Lindsay Allix, product manager, Home Hardware Faye Atkins, director of buying, Dunelm Verity Bell, assistant buyer, Lakeland Christabel Biella, buyer, House of Fraser Sarah Bowman, assistant buyer, Fenwick Canterbury Tom Carter, director, Potters Cookshop, Hockley Keith Crowther, owner, La Cookshop, Blagden Rachna Dewan, director of product, Lords Nicky Foster, managing director, Kitchens Caroline Gordon and Gary Gordon, directors, Kitchen Kapers Nicola Hattersley, buyer, Cookshop, John Lewis Beth Hickson, buyer, Harrods Alison Hobbs, visual merchandiser and sales, Potters Cookshop Katie Holloway, buyer, Divertimenti Christine Lynn-Thomas, owner, Kooks Unlimited, Richmond Helen Miller, buyer, Fenwick Brent Cross Ben Philips, managing director, Steamer Trading Dipesh Radia, senior buying manager, kitchen and dining, Argos Amanda Reed, buying controller, Leekes Jayne Stewart, buyer, Ulster Stores Zoe Stewart, buyer, Utility Shop, John Lewis Emma Wallington, senior buyer, Debenhams Lyn Walsh, assistant buyer, Harrods Alan and Sarah Wood, joint mds, Trevor Mottram, Tunbridge Wells Joan Woulfe, CHA chair and md, The Marvellous Group

* Besides the PH team, judging day observers were: CHA and bira’s Kate Godber; bira direct’s Caroline Raby; i2i’s portfolio director for Autumn Fair, Naomi Barton; UK representative for the IHA and International Home + Housewares Show, Marcus Findlay; BHETA director,Will Jones; Clarion Event’s development director for Home, Ian Rudge; and Exclusively Housewares’ director of sales, Patrick Wade.

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Arriving at the product finalists Suppliers submit their key products of the year (launched at retail between June 2014 and June 2015) including some nominated by retailers. New products, ranges, modifications and extensions to existing ranges are eligible.

The panel of well-respected and proactive retail buyers from across the housewares retail spectrum meets for the judging day and are reminded of the awards judging criteria: including product innovation and design excellence, quality of manufacture and presentation, and sales record or sales potential.

Judges scrutinise, discuss and handle the actual products category by category. They fill out a confidential ballot form, selecting their top five entries for each award. Points are allocated accordingly and then collated to arrive at the finalists and winners from the hundreds of entries.

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

The Icon Award is judged differently – each member of the judging panel nominates classic housewares products on the judging day. After that follows group discussion, where members of the panel are encouraged to ‘champion’ their favourite icon, followed by voting to determine finalists and winner. All Award winners remain confidential.

Arriving at the retailer finalists PH conducts an industry wide poll whereby suppliers vote for those retailers who have excelled in the past year. Suppliers tap into knowledge from the retail frontline via their sales representatives and agents.

Retailers are also invited to self nominate themselves for the Excellence in Retailer Initiative Award, Excellence in Retail Display Awards, Excellence in Retail Training 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 Awards to submit visuals.

PH researches nominated initiatives, and checks eligibility of those Above: The members of the Retail Judging and nominated for the Most Promising Newcomer Award.

Validation Panel with PH’s The Retail Validation and Judging Panel is made up of supplier Emma Cain and Jo Howard. representatives, with wide ranging collective experience of our industry.

The Panel meets to validate the results of the suppler poll (and its winners and finalists) and looks at retailer submissions. The members of the panel scrutinise, discuss and vote for initiatives, displays and retail employee entrants to reach these categories’ winners and finalists.

Left: Groupe SEB’s Simon Oliver and Nespresso’s Sonya Dade study Excellence in Retail Display entries.

Right: KitchenAid’s Israel Quintana and Wilton’s Claire Shaw during the Excellence in Retail Display Judging.

The 2015 Retail Validation Panel: Seema Bhogaita, national accounts controller, DKB Household Tim Brion, national account manager, HoMedics Group Sonya Dade, territory manager, Nespresso Martin Davison, national sales manager, Meyer Group Becky Harte, key account manager, Le Creuset Aimee Hodgkins, creative director, Creative Tops Jeff Moody, managing director, bira direct Simon Oliver, channel manager, Groupe SEB Israel Quintana, UK sales manager, KitchenAid Claire Shaw, national account manager, Wilton Brands UK Henry Thomson, territory manager, Joseph Joseph Tim Yeadon, national field sales manager, Kitchen Craft

Above: Becky Harte of Le Creuset and Seema Bhogaita look at some of the retailers’ submissions.

Left: Round table discussion on the Retailer Judging and Validation Day, chaired by PH’s Jo Howard.

Left: Zoe Stewart and Nicola Hattersley consider their votes.

Below: Fay Atkins of Dunelm beside homewares entries.

global innovation award

Who will represent the UK for gia 2016?

The Excellence in Housewares Awards are 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 outstanding UK Excellence in Housewares Awards’ retail winner will also become the UK gia winner for 2015/2016 – to be announced during the Awards Ball on October 7.

The UK gia winner will fly out to Chicago to represent the UK at the international gia gala during the IH+HS (March 5-8). The show itself features a display of gia winners (from over 20 countries) highlighting these as world-class retailers to visitors from all around the globe.

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 and John Lewis. See www.housewares.org/gia

All the glitz, glamour-and the winners!

The winners of the Excellence in Housewares Awards will be announced on October 7 at the 1920s themed Awards Ball at the London Lancaster Hotel, co-hosted by PH and the CHA. These include retailer and product awards and the Supplier Awards for 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 for making The Excellence in Housewares Awards Ball a celebratory night to remember. Our 2015 event sponsors (that will be adding something special to the evening) include: Imperial and Whitford, SMART Worldwide and Vitamix.

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Retail Employee Of The year 2015 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 shopfloor or customer services team.)

Their employers and/or colleagues shared their views of the finalists here.

l Alison Hobbs sales assistant and visual merchandiser, Potters Cookshop, Hockley

l Micky Ghela department manager, Fenwick Brent Cross “Micky Ghela joined Fenwick in June 1978. His wealth of product knowledge is enormous, which enables him to sell with great confidence. I imagine Micky could sell ice to eskimos! He has passed his knowledge on to countless trainees, junior managers and sales assistants. Micky is a great organiser of the department, planning each move meticulously, so that there is very little fuss or disruption. He knows all the best sellers so ensures that we are never out of stock and positions them to their best advantage.

Micky’s work ethic is tremendous - he does not keep still! And he is a great support to the buyer. The department simply would not run as smoothly without him.”

l Maureen Hooker department manager, Bakers and Larners, Holt

l Caroline Nunn sales assistant, Kitchens

“Maureen joined the Bakers and Larners team some 21 years ago, the last 15 of which have been running our renowned Cookshop. Under Maureen’s leadership Cookshop has quadrupled in size, and is one of the top performing departments. Maureen’s enthusiasm and her frequently quoted motto of: ‘There is no ‘i’ in team’, ensures the department is always striving to understand customer’s needs, demonstrate the benefits of products and introduce new ones. Last year, she was voted AIS Best Buyer Manager.

Needless to say, Maureen’s boundless energy has also made her a key figure in the senior management team at Bakers and Larners.”

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“Alison (who joined in 2013) is a trained window dresser - creating fantastic windows - and an extremely talented cake maker, inspiring our customers to have a go too! Our Sugarcraft sales have gone through the roof! Whenever we get a new product in, Alison learns how best to use it, then demonstrates it. At her last demo day, products were flying off the shelves. Alison never ceases to amaze me: always vibrant cheerful, enthusiastic and full of ideas. Always willing to learn, Alison’s knowledge has put her in a position of being able to train other staff, assist customers in so many ways and keep the mood of Potters upbeat and happy!”

“Caroline (who joined in 2011) is an outstanding salesperson – her product knowledge, enthusiasm and sales ethos is second to none. She has won our ‘Sales Star of the Year award’ for the last two years (the only part-time staff member ever to achieve this in the awards’ 21-year history).

This year she has won a staggering 38 sales ‘stars’, beating the previous record of 29 and a half! Caroline gains these results by being friendly, informative, enthusiastic and positive with every customer, and she is well respected by the rest of the team. With showrooming becoming an ever-increasing challenge, it is not always easy to convert interest into a sale. Caroline’s achievements prove it can be done.”

l Gemma Ollerenshaw manager, Art of Living, Cobham “Gemma started as floor manager in 2011 and recently became store manager. She is passionate about food, has a curious nature and a thirst for knowledge. She is also kind and a very good listener. These qualities combine most effectively when organising training and demonstration programmes for her and her team that result in truly excellent customer service.

Gemma is a very effective communicator with a good working knowledge of digital marketing.

She has a keen eye for new lifestyle trends and products relevant to them. Gemma has developed strong relationships with suppliers that ensure we have consistent levels of stock and the latest point of sale, which she uses to provide dynamic and commercial displays.”

Interior design brand Brabantia is a family company with family values, putting our people at the heart of everything we do. We support the Retail Employee of the Year Award because it recognises employees that have exceeded expectations to provide a world-class consumer experience. www.brabantia.com/uk

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Most Promising Newcomer Criteria: Nominees had to 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 2012).

Finalists Borough Kitchen Bakewell Cookshop Cook Central l Borough Kitchen Borough Market, London

Pol Kefton Home

With strong links to its nearby food market, Borough Kitchen has become a foodie hub, sharing recipes with customers, both in-store and online. Stylishly presented, the retailer aims to “curate the best of the best and the best of value”. It has now opened a second, larger shop, in Hampstead, complete with demonstration kitchen.

Prep Cookshop

l Bakewell Cookshop Bakewell Having launched online in 2012, Bakewell Cookshop’s shop opened in March 2013, and then moved to a new premises on the town’s main street with four times as much space and clear and contemporary visual merchandising. Bakewell Cookshop’s website highlights local manufacturing with its Made in Sheffield section.

l Cook Central St Andrews

l Pol Kefton Home Morpeth

l Prep Cookshop Stoke Newington, London

The new business in the former Pots and Pans site has opened up its shop interior and created a bright modern look with glass shelves and lifestyle furniture. The shop is building its customer community via good service and stimulates fresh interest with its trend tables and regularly changing windows.

Pol Kefton Home is a new venture from an established kitchen and bathroom company, providing an array of prestigious kitchenware and tableware brands, presented in an aspirational setting. Consumers purchasing new kitchens now have somewhere to shop for all they need to fill their new room with beautiful things.

Prep Cookshop is a small cookshop on two floors, serving the community of Stoke Newington in north London. Owner, Holly hails from a fashion background and admits to stocking a “design conscious, edited collection” with brands that are not always seen in major department stores. Prep Cookshop is also building its social media community.

Sponsored by KitchenAid is delighted to be sponsoring the Most Promising Newcomer Award. The Excellence in Housewares Awards do a fantastic job in recognising new innovation alongside aspiring retailers, so we’re delighted to be involved by sponsoring such an exciting category.

KitchenAid is passionate about helping new businesses to thrive. www.kitchenaid.co.uk

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

Finalists Art of Living Kitchens John Lewis Lakeland

l Art of Living Reigate, Banstead and Cobham

Steamer Trading

l Kitchens, Bath Bristol and Cardiff Recent training initiatives include Supervisors’ Branch Swaps, where supervisors have gone to other branches to look for areas to improve their own shops, and new Brand Ambassadors. Key staff members now receive extra training and responsibility for key brands (for display, stock control and the training of the rest of the team). Kitchens’ daily ten minutes training meetings and weekly one hour training continue.

Investors in People since 2001, Art of Living’s thorough training includes weekly hour-long sessions, where the shop is closed. Cooking or preparing food and tasting is important, with regular cooking training using the oven and hob in Banstead (and staff taking items home to try). The retailer uses external training for appraisals, and offers support for its managers based on Transactional Analysis principles.

l John Lewis

l Lakeland

l Steamer Trading

John Lewis’ Love to Sell online training continues to grow in content - partners can access this in their shops and from home. The retailer’s dedicated training days (run with the support of suppliers) are invaluable in bringing assortments to life. As well as the shopfloor team, training is also a key focus for the call centre and online teams to ensure knowledgeable customer support.

Lakeland has launched its new ‘Extraordinary Customer Service Training’, using the metaphor of ‘house guests’ for its customers.

The training uses ‘recipe card’ stages to achieve unrivalled service: the prep, the right ingredients, the right equipment, the method, ready to bake and the icing on the cake. Every colleague has participated in a four-hour group session, and there is ongoing support and coaching.

The retailer has appointed a head of people, a head of product training and 10 ATMs (area training managers, from its more experienced branch managers). ATMs take part in specialist training sessions at least once a month - and then disseminate their ‘super-knowledge’ through their stores – as well as biannual twoday conferences. There is also a new induction programme and appraisal system to stretch, reward and improve all 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 shop and foster customer loyalty (from any housewares retailer, whether independent or multiple).

Finalists Copperfields of Whitstable John Lewis Kitchens l Copperfields of Whitstable for its marketing heritage campaign

Lords Potters Cookshop

Since February 2014, Copperfields’ new owners have forged a successful marketing strategy that builds Copperfields as a brand with a long heritage in the high street. Copperfields’ print advertising has cleverly intertwined modern professionalism with traditional community values and a touch of nostalgia. All marketing materials represent the quality of service and the brands stocked.

l John Lewis for its Cook’s Table Cook’s Table has proved a huge success in both driving sales and inspiring customers. The themed area is a great showcase for seasonal events but also enables the Cookshop to showcase many of the hidden gems in its assortment. Cook’s Table is also been supported by the Cook’s Edition magazine and John Lewis’ online inspiration hub.

l Kitchens for its Cake & Bake events

l Lords for its rebrand activity

l Potters Cookshop, Hockley for its VIP Evenings

Kitchens’ events that put baking centre stage (creating in-store theatre) included the Cake Off in the Bath store (a competition for customers, which raised funds for the local hospice) and the Cake & Bake Night in the Cardiff store last Autumn. Both suppliers and local producers hosted stalls and demonstrations while staff created a fantastic display of cakes.

Since opening its first store under the Notting Hill brand in 2013, the retailer has grown to six stores. Reflecting continuing expansion plans, the retailer has re-launched its brand as ‘Lords’ (with the tagline, ‘At Home With Quality’) and aims to revive high street retailing as a ‘local’ housewares specialist. Re-brand activity includes a new website, enhanced customer service proposition and new store formats.

As part of its programme of activities in its kitchen area, Potters holds VIP Evenings featuring exclusive demonstrations. These seat 30 customers who purchase tickets in advance at £5 each, with a glass of wine and nibbles included. The events have a strong following, with a wonderful atmosphere where customers are made to feel special, and enjoy 15% off purchases on the night.

Sponsored by DKB is a subsidiary of the Diethelm Keller Group, a globally operating Swiss holding company managed by its fourth family generation. DKB specialises in the development and management of brands. We maintain a portfolio of house brands (Cole & Mason, Culinare, Zyliss) as well as brands that we manage as licensees (Jamie Oliver, Ken Hom and Les Artistes). dkbrands.com

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Excellence in Retail Display

Independent

Criteria: Nominees had to be an independent retailer. Entries were for window and/or in-store displays which are either specific to one product range or of a more generic nature which demonstrate originality and maximise visual impact.

Finalists Art of Living Kitchens Pol Kefton Home l Art of Living, Reigate, Banstead and Cobham Art of Living’s creative merchandising methods include its vibrant ‘wheel’ of Le Creuset mugs and knives wall at its Banstead store. Windows showcase brands and/or colour schemes, making full use of height, with products suspended downwards, while leaving space for passers-by to see further into the stores. Blocks of colours and branded feature areas are repeated inside the shops.

Potters Cookshop The Kitchen Range Cookshop

l Pol Kefton Home Morpeth

l Potters Cookshop Hockley

The essence of display at this new concept kitchenware and tableware retailer is uncluttered and aspirational. Products are displayed in situ on shelved areas below marble kitchen units (with only a few statement pieces gracing the countertop) and on large well-lit shelving – all designed to tempt consumers to be-deck their brand new kitchens with good quality wares.

It seems that nothing is impossible in Potters’ window and feature table displays, which have included an apple tree (sheltering colourful tableware), a Mad Hatter’s tea party with floating teapots, as well as a flying broomstick, suspended ghost and dangling witch’s legs in Halloween displays. The retailer also uses a homely dresser and a wrought iron table to create lifestyle and trend settings.

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l Kitchens, Bath, Bristol and Cardiff Kitchens creates seasonal, colour and category themed windows as well as prop inspired ‘stage sets’, such as its ‘Shop Locally’ scene, complete with a vintage bicycle laden with nostalgic and vibrantly coloured housewares plus etched imagery on the window glass. Other props at Kitchens include glitter ball and fairy lights in a Christmas window.

l The Kitchen Range Cookshop, Market Harborough and Oakham The Kitchen Range embraces the glorious colours of housewares in its windows and feature tables, combining tones and brands to create inspirational settings, or creating impact using one stylish brand. Window themes include brights, eggs and baking, and an Orla Kiely window, incorporating pears and pine cones as props that echo the iconic designs.

Meyer Group founded in the UK building a reputation for top quality, innovative cookware. Over the past 20 years the company has become the market leader in gourmet cookware and are now the UK’s largest supplier of kitchenware, owning high quality brands such as Anolon, Circulon and Prestige. www.meyergroup.co.uk

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2015 Finalists

Multiple or Department Store

Criteria: Nominees had to be a multiple retailer, a department store chain or independent department store. Window and/or in-store displays could have been entered, which are either specific to one product range or of a more generic nature which demonstrate originality and maximise visual impact.

Finalists Fenwick Brent Cross

Fenwick Newcastle

Lakeland l Fenwick Brent Cross

Lords

Echoing the warmth of upmarket domestic kitchens, the all new Cookshop and Small Electricals department at Fenwick Brent Cross uses solid oak, along with some glass, for its generic display shelves (where stock is now merchandised in fewer multiples). Small TV screens are built into the ends of fixtures to bring products to life while cubes are used to showcase seasonal and on trend products.

Steamer Trading

l Fenwick Newcastle Contemporary white shelves, flooring and walls are offset by the homely, natural tones of wooden tables and display crates and warm brown or red shelf backs at Fenwick Newcastle’s bright and spacious Cookshop and Tableware departments. Feature tables highlight ranges, colours and functions and collections (such as various brands of storage, all with a nostalgic twist) are brought together on uncluttered shelves.

l Lakeland

l Lords

l Steamer Trading

Lakeland’s easy to navigate stores benefit from striking lifestyle imagery, video screens and demonstration areas with the design touches of a home kitchen. Demonstration kitchens also highlight ‘great ideas’, displaying new products and cook’s gifts in its surrounding area. Window imagery reflects seasonal activity, to inspire consumers to step inside and find all they need for home cooking and organisation.

Touches, such as colourful brooms that are suspended above cleaning equipment and inflated washing up gloves that give the impression of waving, reflect Lord’s capacity to elevate housewares and turn heads. Lifestyle settings and the use of floral bouquets create homely inspiration, while the stunning new St John’s Wood store utilises chunky white tables and shelves and drawers for visual merchandising.

Steamer Trading’s striking flagship store at Bluewater incorporates homely features such as kitchen worktops, painted shelves for product showcases, colourful tiles and an ‘A-Z of kitchenware’ mural. Various feature tables inspire shoppers with cooking and presentation themes and linked products such as on-trend recipe books and even gift food.

Sponsored by Tefal is at the forefront of non-stick innovation in cookware as we continuously develop new products that meet UK shoppers’ needs. We are delighted to sponsor the Excellence in Retail Display – Multiple or Department Store and wish all the finalists the best of luck. www.tefal.co.uk

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Excellence in Direct Retailing Criteria: Nominees had to 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 that could be nominated included internet, catalogue, TV or any combination of these.

Finalists Amazon ECookshop (Dawsons) l Amazon

Harts of Stur

Since its launch in 1998, Amazon.co.uk has trail-blazed the face of internet retailing, prioritising ever-expanding ‘aisles’, convenience, free delivery, fast fulfilment via Amazon Prime and personalised recommendations. Amazon offers inspiration for consumers via The Expert’s Edits, offering the chance to ‘Shop the trend’ (for example, ‘Bring the Outdoors in’). It also continues to grow in significance as a Marketplace for other housewares retailers.

Lakeland Shop Direct

l ECookshop (Dawsons) The ECookshop site is the name for the successful ecommerce specialist cookshop and tableware store run by Dawsons, the family owned department stores based in Clitheroe and Skipton. The ECookshop site highlights customer reviews and its top selling products, with shopping options by product category or brand. It is proactive at promoting a wide range of premium brands.

l Harts of Stur

l Lakeland

l Shop Direct

Based in Sturminster Newton, Harts is one of the UK’s largest in-store and online retailers of cookware, kitchenware and kitchen electricals. It is renowned for its customer service and fast, efficient despatch of orders.

Its recent expansion has resulted in a 60% increase in warehouse capacity, addressing an ever-increasing demand, while initiatives include a national magazine advertising campaign.

Lakeland’s site includes plenty of ‘foodie’ inspiration (including a recent interview with Davina McCall, plus her recipes and product favourites) as well as videos and tips, all supported by the well-trained service team in its Windermere HQ. Lakeland’s acclaimed magazine app for Summer 2015 contained articles on social barbecues, impromptu picnics and sorbet making.

Shop Direct describes itself as the ‘home to UK’s best-loved digital department stores,’ including Littlewoods and very.co.uk, with a wide range of housewares and lifestyle imagery. The etailer has made significant investments in TV and digital advertising, as well as technology to enhance its consumer friendly sites, and recently won three accolades at the Oracle Retail Week Awards.

Sponsored by Born from a passion to innovate, Camelbak has built its reputation by engineering products that exceed customer expectations for quality and durability, and we are proud of our ‘Got Your Bak’ Lifetime Guarantee. We are therefore delighted to be an Awards sponsor, honouring excellence in our industry. www.camelbak.com

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Excellence in Non-Specialist

Multiple Retailing

Criteria: Nominees had to have in excess of four stores, and stock 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 was also a consideration.

Finalists Blue Diamond Garden Group Dunelm Robert Dyas l Blue Diamond Group Founded in 1904 in Guernsey, Blue Diamond Group has grown to be the third largest garden centre retail group in the UK, with 17 centres across the UK and Channel Islands, all with a Home department. The company prides itself on innovation and bringing a real point of difference to each of its centres. It inspires its visitors with beautifully presented lifestyle housewares merchandising.

The Range Sainsbury's

l Dunelm Dunelm continues to be a fast growing specialist out-of-town homewares retailer that is passionate about value for money, excellent customer service and providing everything for the home. Recent store openings include one in Bristol, where ease of shopping is a priority and kitchenware is showcased with new concept displays, end of aisle features and inspiring imagery.

Kitchen is a growth area for the chain.

l Robert Dyas

l The Range

l Sainsbury's

Robert Dyas’ range of housewares has grown significantly, with a renewed focus on trends and innovation. A strong, comprehensive marketing and promotional strategy included the first Robert Dyas brand TV, radio, print and digital campaign in the run-up to Christmas.

Stores have introduced ‘event walls’ for key seasonal promotions. The retailer has also invested in a multi-million pound warehouse.

Continuing to expand, The Range takes pride in offering a wide range of products across 16 departments, all at affordable prices. Chris Dawson, owner and founder, strives for excellence and this is proven with each new store that opens. The Housewares department is at the heart of the company, bringing customers a selection of functional and stylish products that help everyone in their daily routine.

With Kitchen Shop prominent in many stores, Sainsbury’s homewares offering is growing at a record rate, thanks to its design-led approach and strong emphasis on affordable quality. Its 12-strong in-house design team is passionate about carefully crafting ethically sourced products, including unique ranges from the UK and Europe. New home products are being introduced into store every eight weeks this year.

Sponsored by Creative Tops is a leading tableware, homeware and kitchenware organisation, specialising in the creation of trend-driven products for the home. We are also the proud custodian of many high profile brands including: Katie Alice, La Cafetière, Sabatier, The National Trust, The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, The Victoria and Albert Museum, Mikasa and more. www.creative-tops.com

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2015 Finalists

Multiple And Large Independents

Criteria: Nominees had to be a specialist retailer with four or more stores (other than a department store chain). They should have demonstrated 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 over the last year. Achievement in improving sales, profitability and/or footfall were also considerations.

Finalists Abraxas Lakeland Lords Steamer Trading

l Abraxas With a strong brand identity in stores and online, Abraxas has established a reputation over the past 19 years for expertise, exceptional product range and excellence in customer service. Each beautifully presented branch (Weedon Village, Northampton, Banbury and Rugby) retains an injection of individuality from its unique location.

The Cookshop Clearance Company

l Lords

l Steamer Trading

Since opening its first store under the Notting Hill brand in 2013 on London’s Holland Park Avenue, the retailer has grown to six stores, and has now re-launched as Lords. It aims to be a local housewares leader via excellent personal service, product range and clean and inspiring visual merchandising. Its new St John’s Wood store (in north London) offers a new ‘boutique’ look.

Steamer Trading now has a flagship store in the destination shopping centre, Bluewater, and its second shopping centre store in Southampton’s West Quay. The year has seen a major focus on staff development, with new area training managers. The retailer is dedicated to providing the feel of a local specialist in each of its growing chain of stores.

l Lakeland Having celebrated 50 years of pioneering innovation for the kitchen, Lakeland’s in-store demonstrations now form a key part of the shopping experience, and the retailer has been focusing on elevating service further with a its ‘Extraordinary Customer Service’ training. Lakeland recently held its first UK Supplier Open House event to nurture new brands.

l The Cookshop Clearance Company Livvstill has just been re-branded at The Cookshop Clearance Company, and its four shops include its new location in Derby, as well as Birmingham, Sheffield and Burton. Whether compact or larger, all reflect the shop’s clean contemporary look. The retailer’s online store offers customers ‘deals of the week’ and special promotions.

Sponsored by Nespresso is the reference for highest-quality portioned premium coffee, offering a range of innovative machines, which prepare the perfect coffee, cup after cup. It gives us great pleasure to continue our sponsorship of this award for Excellence in Specialist Retailing, where all nominated retailers share our passion for excellence in service. www.nespresso.com

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Best Department Store

Independent

Criteria: Nominees had to be an individual independent department store or branch of a small group of up to three stores. They needed to 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 in the last year. In addition, achievement in improving sales, profitability and/or footfall was also considerations.

Finalists Bakers & Larners Creaseys Jarrold Harrods

l Bakers & Larners Holt

Housing Units

An historic business that has moved with the times, Bakers & Larners of Holt boasts exceptional service, whether in-store or online. The Cookshop at Bakers & Larners (overseen by Excellence in Retail Employee finalist, Maureen Hooker) promises a treasure trove of kitchen and dining products.

l Creaseys Guernsey Prioritising personal service, Creaseys has traded in Guernsey since 1899. Creaseys’ Home Store opened in August 2013, with Cookshop on the first floor. The department stocks a wide range of brands, and works closely with AIS to ensure there is always something going on (including promotions and demonstrations).

l Jarrold Norwich

l Harrods London

l Housing Units Manchester

Established in 1823, multi-award winning Jarrold is a family-run store at the heart of Norwich. The store offers a unique and contemporary shopping experience, with a sense of heritage. The well-stocked housewares department recently expanded, with more space for tabletop and premium brands. It hosts weekly product demonstrations.

Harrods’ Gourmet Cookshop and The Kitchen work with its Foodhall to devise themed months, now with their own demonstrator. Housewares shoppers can make use of the store’s personal stylist.

Cookshop is pioneering new kitchen technology. It is experiencing growth online, and is featured more regularly in window displays.

With over 120,000 square feet including housewares, Housing Units is the home furnishing centre of the North, attracting a million visitors a year. It prides itself on the customer experience and features regular cookery demonstrations. Continually proactive with its marketing and publicity, housewares features prominently in the store’s blog.

Sponsored by The British Independent Retailers Association (bira) is the UK’s leading trade association representing thousands of independent retailers across the retail sector. Its aim is to protect, promote and further the interests of UK independent retailers and suppliers. bira is supporting this award to give industry recognition and public reward to outstanding independent department stores. www.bira.co.uk

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Best Department Store

Multiple Branch or Group member

Criteria: Nominees had to be a specific branch of a department store chain or group of above three stores (including members of the Fenwick Group). Nominees 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 over the last year. Achievement in improving sales, profitability and/or footfall were also considerations.

Finalists Bentalls Kingston-upon-Thames

Elys Wimbledon

Fenwick Brent Cross

l Bentalls Kingston-upon-Thames With a great team, engaging displays and regular demonstrations in the Living Kitchen, Bentalls’ focus is on delivering the very best shopping experience. The store uses housewares in eye-catching window displays, including its ‘Hitting the Right Note’ series, which used cookware and tableware as its musical notes.

John Lewis Oxford Street

Selfridges Oxford Street

l Elys Wimbledon A key member of the expanding Morleys Group, Elys is the premier independent department store in Wimbledon, with its comprehensive Kitchenware, Tableware and Electricals departments on the third floor. This September marks the 2nd anniversary of its highly successful housewares refurbishment and new restaurant.

l Fenwick Brent Cross

l John Lewis Oxford Street

l Selfridges Oxford Street

With a new premium look, incorporating stylish merchandising units and video screens, the store has opened up its housewares departments, which are situated in a busy thoroughfare of the store. Brent Cross’ helpful staff team is key to the customer experience, along with its in-store demonstrations.

John Lewis’ Oxford Street store layout and fixtures create an amazing environment, including the demonstration kitchen with a schedule that supports themes on its Cook’s Tables and in the Cook’s Edition magazine. The store hosts pop-up shops and displays (such as the striking Joseph Joseph windows).

Selfridges Cookshop seeks to offer the customer an extraordinary experience on every visit, with its seasonal showcases and innovative installations and displays in both the department and windows. The retailer’s recent collaboration with the Zoological Society of London highlights how reusable bottles can help marine life.

Sponsored by In 2003 Joseph Joseph made its first sale to a department store. For this reason the company dedicates itself to building and growing relationships in this field and is proud to have the opportunity to reward the hard work and creativity of all the nominees in this category. www.josephjoseph.com

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cha Retailer of The year Criteria: Nominees had to be current independent CHA members. Excellence in areas across the retail spectrum should have been demonstrated including: product range, product knowledge, staff training, customer care, marketing and promotion and display (and - if relevant - multi-channel retailing) over the last year.

l Dinghams Salisbury and Winchester

l Kitchens Bath, Bristol and Cardiff

Daily bakes are a feature thanks to Dinghams’ Esse ovens, particularly at its Winchester shop (with tempting varieties of bread baked to inspire customers). The multi-award winning retailer boasts a homely look, making good use of feature fireplaces (from its fireplace business), and the various rooms that comprise Salisbury’s historic building, fostering display areas that customers enjoy to explore.

Renowned for its exemplary on-going staff training, Kitchens is also devoting lots of energy into its in-store experiences with events such as Cake & Bake, competitions and demonstrations. This summer sees Kitchens’ sponsorship of Bristol’s Shaun the Sheep trail around the city, with fun-packed related activities in-store. The retailer keenly promotes wide-ranging activities on its website and via lively social media.

l Potters Cookshop Hockley

l The Kitchen Range Cookshop

l Trevor Mottram Tunbridge Wells

Winner of Most Promising Newcomer in 2014, Potters Cookshop continues to evolve. It has earned a reputation for its regular in-store demonstrations and VIP evenings that inspire its customers to rustle up tasty food and drink.

Potters’ creative windows encourage passers by to come in and see what is going on. Activities are promoted via Potters’ blog and social media pages.

Market Harborough and Oakham

Trevor Mottram (last year’s CHA Retailer of the Year) is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Its historic location in the Pantiles attracts tourists to admire the shop, but the retailer’s international reputation has also spread, due to its ability to cater for the serious cook and home entertainer’s every need, as well as for kitchen essentials.

Kitchen Range is renowned for its beautiful displays. The retailer picks up on foodie trends, as well as seasonality in its windows and its Facebook posts – plus fanfares treats served up in the coffee bar. The latter is part of the retailer’s customer experience (and gives customers time to mull over larger purchases).

l Lords Lords’ housewares business dates back to 1984, although the retailer opened its first store under the Notting Hill brand in 2013. It has now grown to six stores, in and around London, and is re-branding these as Lords. The retailer is passionate about creating an inviting environment where customers can browse for aspirational products.

Sponsored by Iconic cookware brand Le Creuset is recognised worldwide for market-leading, premium cookware ranges including enamelled Cast Iron, 3-ply Stainless Steel, Toughened Non-Stick, Toughened Non-Stick Bakeware, oven-to-table stoneware, plus kitchen tools, textiles and wine accessories. Le Creuset is delighted to sponsor the CHA Retailer of the Year Award, recognising excellence and uncompromising performance in all aspects of retailing. www.lecreuset.co.uk

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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 2014 and June 2015.

l Eaziglide Neverstick 2 Frying Pan from Imperial Eaziglide Neverstick 2 is seven times stronger than other non-sticks, with a specially developed toughening system that is exclusive to Imperial. The pan has a lifetime guarantee, is suitable for all cooker types and is dishwasher safe. It enables healthier cooking (no need for butter or oil), uses less energy as the pan heats up quickly and evenly, and is easy to clean – because nothing ever sticks.

l Staub Chistera Drop Structure Braiser from Zwilling JA Henckels Inspired by the Chistera racket sport of the Basque region, on the border of France and Spain, the Staub Chistera Drop Structure Braiser is innovative and effective. Made in France, the cast iron braiser has Chistera shaped spikes on the underside of the lid creating a unique self-basting system. It is perfect for creating succulent one-pot dishes for the family.

l Game Pie Range from Alan Silverwood The new Game Pie moulds from British manufacturer, Alan Silverwood combine tradition with the company’s innovative approach to affordable design. With an increasing trend for comfort foods and pies for all occasions, the range allows the domestic chef to achieve perfectly cooked pies (of all types) with golden brown crusts for both small family picnics and large party feasts.

l Stellar Tate Cookware from Horwood Stellar Tate has a perfectly flat glass lid, enabling pans to easily stack and allowing a clear view when cooking. Draining is safer and easier as integral to the lid is a handle that locks to the pan’s main handle. This, combined with the pouring lips, allows liquids to be safely poured away with just one hand. The range uses 18/10 stainless steel, and a 5mm forged thermic base.

l Raymond Blanc Pressure Cooker from Meyer Group Raymond Blanc has introduced a stunning 5.5L stainless steel pressure cooker into his gourmet kitchenware portfolio (with a lifetime guarantee and suitable for all hobs). The pressure cooker’s beautiful and contemporary style is complemented by a simple one-handed lid operation for ease of use and safety. Cooks have a choice of two pressure settings: 8.7psi and 13psi for greater cooking control.

l Toughened Non-Stick 28cm Wok from Le Creuset The design of the TNS Wok is based on an authentic shape featuring a deep, curved interior but with a modern, practical base so that it can be used on any hob, including induction. It is the perfect shape for stirfrying, deep-frying and tempura cooking.

With a lifetime guarantee, the durable wok is coated with Le Creuset’s PFOA-free ultimate non-stick inside and out.

Sponsored by bira direct is passionate about supplying the cookshop industry and supporting the CHA (celebrating its 21st birthday). It is with pride that we sponsor the Excellence in Cookware Award for 2015. Good luck to all the finalists and special thanks to all those who continue to support bira direct and independents, especially the CHA’s retail and supplier members. 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 2014 and June 2015.

l Cole & Mason Mini Chiswick Electric Mill from DKB

l Express Tongs from Mastrad

l Microplane Spiral Cutter from ICTC

Perfect for picking up, stirring, and serving hot or cold food, Express Tongs from Mastrad are practical and easy to handle simply press down to trigger the open/close mechanism with just one hand. The silicone tips make it possible to pick up ingredients with ease and precision. Hygienic and smart, the tongs stand upright to avoid contact with your work surface, with a removable base for easy cleaning.

The Spiral Cutter is new from the leading Microplane brand. Promoting the latest in food trends, this hand-held cutter with two size options spiralizes vegetables with ease to produce tasty, healthy, gluten and carb free dishes. It is easy to use, store and clean – hence why this new gadget has proved a real hit with health conscious consumers.

l Rivsalt from Auteur

l SpreadTHAT! from Auteur

l Twist Grater from Joseph Joseph

Rivsalt (grated salt) is a unique and original gastronomic experience bringing a fresh new way of adding salt to food. The hand selected Himalayan rock salt comes with a miniature Japanese stainless steel grater and sits within an engraved natural white oak stand. Rivsalt is perfectly packaged in a white cylindrical box making it the ideal gift.

The SpreadThat! butter knife is made from heat conductive technology that utilises your body heat to carve and spread cold butter straight from the fridge. It is the first self-warming butter knife to work without electricity. With a cutting edge design, the butter knife is engineered with a titanium coating that is nontoxic and food-contact safe.

This versatile grater has been designed to adapt to different grating tasks and foods with ease. With the handle locked in the straight position, it is ideal for grating directly over plates and dishes. But when you twist and lock the handle 90°, it creates a naturally sturdy shape for resting on the worktop, providing more support when grating larger quantities of food.

Sleek, compact and easy to operate at the touch of a button, with a single-handed operation, the Chiswick mill grinds effortlessly and has an equal output to larger electronic mills. You can adjust the grind setting from fine to coarse by turning the knob at the base of the mill. With its ceramic mechanism, this mill can be used for either salt or pepper.

Sponsored by The Cookshop and Housewares Association has been supporting independent retailers for 21 years and is delighted to sponsor the Top Tool and Gadget Award 2015. Ground breaking kitchen tools and gadgets are designed each year, many of which become essential kitchen items, and we are thrilled to celebrate the work and innovation that goes into them. www.bira.co.uk/cha

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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 2014 and June 2015.

l Artisan Magnetic Blender from KitchenAid KitchenAid has revolutionised the blender with the introduction of the Artisan Magnetic Drive Blender - a powerful version that uses an interlocking magnetic drive system to control the blades and safely secure the jar. There are four pre–set programmes - for smoothies, juices, soups and sauces - while the easy, front-load, slidein design sits under most kitchen cabinets.

l Chef Sense from Kenwood Each element of the Kenwood Chef Sense is cleverly designed to ensure ease of use and optimum results. The high-performing and versatile Chef Sense has a high-quality, ultra-sleek, durable metal construction with an attractive two-tone silver and glosswhite finish. This intuitive kitchen machine delivers the practical quality and exceptional performance expected from Kenwood, but has additional style and numerous advanced functions.

l iRobot Braava, Roomba and Scooba from Witt UK and Ireland

l Nespresso by KitchenAid Artisan Coffee Machine from KitchenAid

Witt UK & Ireland brings you an exciting robotic line-up of iRobot cleaners: state-ofthe-art Roomba (floor cleaners), Braava (floor mop), and Scooba (floor scrub). Roomba 880 (pictured) is the ultimate high performance robot vacuum cleaner with excellent environmental features including rechargeable battery, revolutionary AeroForce Performance Cleaning System (rather than a high wattage appliance using more energy) and ‘whisper silent’ performance.

Two iconic brands have brought together their expertise in exceptional coffee experiences and quality appliances to design a machine to delight all coffee lovers. The timeless, premium metal design, together with advanced technology, provides the incomparable Nespresso experience. The brewing button and selection dial allows easy selection of cup size and activates brewing and the heat control system reaches the ideal temperature in just 25 seconds.

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l Copper Finish Classic Toaster and Kettle from Dualit Dualit introduced a new copper finish for its Classic Toaster and Classic Kettle in October 2014, which has proven extremely popular with retailers and customers. Founded by Max Gort-Barten (CBE), the independently owned, third generation family business will celebrate its 70-year anniversary on the 16 October 2015 and continues to nurture Max’s inventive and entrepreneurial spirit.

l Pâtissier Multifunction from Magimix Magimix’s latest kitchen time-saver, the Pâtissier Multifunction effortlessly transforms from a stand mixer into a fully equipped food processor, with its interchangeable bowls making this the first truly multifunctional kitchen machine.

Fulfilling the changing lifestyles of today’s time-poor consumers, the Pâtissier offers the space-saving qualities of two machines in one while retaining the perfect balance between style, efficiency and reliability.

Launched this year, Exclusively Electrical is the sister show to Exclusively Housewares. Both run in June at the Business Design Centre, London. Together the shows’ product offer attracts key buyers from across the housewares industry, and offers electrical retailers a new opportunity to see all the key SDA brands under one roof. www.exclusivelyelectrical.co.uk

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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 2014 and June 2015.

l Arcitec Concave Cutting Board from PHA Kitchessentials

l Good Grips Complete Grate & Slice Set from OXO

There is no need to separate meat from its juices again. Architec’s Concave Cutting Board enables the meat to remain in its juices while carving. The board’s shallow well collects the juices, keeping the meat succulent and tender. Four gripper feet keep the board in place, for safe carving.

The board is suitable for all knives and should be washed by hand.

This convenient, compact set features coarse and medium grating surfaces, and straight and julienne slicing surfaces. Each colour-coded surface can be used over bowls or plates for quick jobs, or placed on top of the lid, which doubles as a container for collecting and measuring food. The handle on the container provides a secure, comfortable grip and nonslip feet keep the container steady.

l Masterclass Wooden Prep & Serve Boards from Kitchen Craft A wonderful range of different wood types including rosewood, crushed bamboo, acacia, oak and mango wood, each in a selection of styles and sizes and with an array of finishing touches’ such as painted edges, metal detailing, rustic finishes, rope handles and chalkboard sections. There is also a selection of combined wood and marble boards in different colours – perfect for decoration as much as use for cutting and serving.

l Signature 11cm Santoku Knife from Robert Welch Designs With smaller proportions than traditional Santoku knives, this razor sharp, wide-bladed knife has been ergonomically designed for ease of use as well as precision slicing, dicing and mincing. The scalloped indentations on the blade reduce friction and produce clean, uniform slices. It features a fully forged German DIN 1.4116 stainless steel blade with a full tang for extra strength. A Japanese-style blade edge is hand applied at a 15° angle.

l Magnetic Knife Rack from Robert Welch Designs This magnetic rack provides safe wall storage for up to eight kitchen knives and features a removable clip for the Signature Handheld Sharpener. Allowing countertop space to be freed up, the rack also creates a display feature for every type of kitchen. The knife rack is made from tough ABS with 18/10 stainless steel fixings and detailing with a strong and dependable magnetic strip.

l Vegetable Spiralizer from Kitchen Craft With a host of features including interchangeable blades, a spiked wheel for a firm hold, easy turn handle and non-slip rubber feet, the Spiralizer instantly transforms vegetables into spirals, ribbons or strands for garnishes, salads or a healthy, gluten free alternative to pasta. Useful for all firm fruit and vegetables without stones, you can, for example, instantly create courgette ‘pasta’ or cucumber ribbons.

Sponsored by Launched in September 1990, Autumn Fair is celebrated as the season’s number one gift and home trade event. With an impressive 30,000 visitors and 1,400+ exhibitors from the UK and overseas, Autumn Fair is the perfect event to discover new and exclusive products and network with other forward thinking retailers. www.springfair.com / www.autumnfair.com

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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 2014 and June 2015.

l 45 Litre Rectangular Pedal Bin with Liner Pocket from simplehuman Keep liners right where you need them: simplehuman’s new rectangular pedal bins have an innovative liner pocket that dispenses liners one-by-one from inside the bin. There is no messy perforations or unravelling – for a faster, more efficient liner change. The handy refill packs of 20 liners are designed to slip easily into the back of the built-in liner pocket.

l Grape Range from Charles Viancin The collection features a distinctive green colour along with purple grapes and includes lids, drinks covers, drink markers, bottle stoppers, pot holders, chef’s apron and towel, flexi chopping board and pourer and stopper. Made from food grade silicone (safe at -40 to +220 degrees), the new Grape lid designs create an airtight and watertight seal, preventing spills when cooking, as well as keeping food fresh for longer.

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l Bloom from Hot Plate Products The Bloom bucket solution is designed to store cleaning items in one unit. It has unique mouldings to attach the broom and mop and a special lip to slot in the dustpan and brush. The bucket’s sleek design allows it to fit in to tight spaces and it also features an easy-release wringer, volume markings on the interior and a large pouring spout.

l good2go too from JWP JWP’s good2go too is the ‘must have’ range of expandable food storage containers.

Collapsing to less than half of their open size when not in use and made from food safe top quality silicone, there are seven shapes and sizes in the range. Besides space saving, good2go too is dishwasher, microwave and freezer safe, and goes in the oven up to 230 degrees!

l Intelligent Waste Totem from Joseph Joseph

l Kilner 8 Litre Drinks Dispenser from The Rayware Group

Specifically created to cater to the various waste and recycling needs of modern life, Totem is a unique range of waste separation and recycling units. Occupying the same space as a conventional kitchen bin, Totem offers many more functions including a removable food waste caddy and an integrated drawer for recycling, all without compromising on capacity.

The Kilner 8 litre drinks dispenser is ideal for serving a variety of drinks from exotic cocktails, to iced tea and mulled wine. The wide-neck opening makes it easy to add ice and fruit, and to refill. The airtight clip top and rubber seal keeps the contents fresh and the easy-to-use tap keeps the refreshments flowing.

The International Housewares Association and International Home + Housewares Show proudly presents the Excellence in Homewares Award. The 2016 International Home + Housewares Show, taking place in Chicago, March 5-8, features over 2.100 exhibitors from more than 43 countries and over 60.000 total attendees from more than 125 countries. www.housewares.org.

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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 2014 and June 2015.

l Arden Cutlery from Robert Welch Designs An elegant and surprisingly slender design, Arden from Robert Welch Designs is a beautifully balanced cutlery pattern with delicate lines and gradually tapering handles.

The spoons and forks are made using the highest quality 18/10 stainless steel. Knife blades are made from especially hardened stainless steel to provide the finest possible cutting edge.

l Bredemeijer Verona 1 Litre Teapot from Haus

l Kilner Coloured Handled Jars from The Rayware Group

The Verona Single-Walled Glass 1.0 Litre Teapot from Bredemeijer combines elegance and tradition with drip free pouring and a removable glass filter. It is perfect for use with loose-leaf teas. The borosilicate glass is thin but tough, making the teapot more durable and dishwasher safe. It is the design and high quality construction that makes real tea connoisseurs choose Bredemeijer.

The Kilner coloured handled jars are a fashionable and unique way to serve drinks ranging from cocktails to iced tea. Add a splash of colour to your garden parties, picnic and outdoor soirees and impress your guests at the same time. Available in three fashionable colours; blue, green and pink, a variety of refreshing drinks will taste delicious in these durable handled jars.

l Placematix from Burton McCall

l Ted Baker Casual Range from Portmeirion

Make mealtimes fun and easy with Placematix innovative tableware, designed to stimulate kids’ imagination and creativity.

The interlocking design is based upon the concept of the popular and well-known Lego and Duplo toys. The plates, bowls and cutlery lock together, and children can also use the Placematix learning bricks as an additional treat for more fun. Placematix is BPA free and dishwasher safe.

Portmeirion’s inaugural collaboration with Ted Baker comprises a distinctly-styled capsule 22-piece porcelain tableware and giftware range. Inspired by the designer’s Spring/Summer 2015 apparel collection, the range features eye-catching prints rendered in vivid indigo hues. Each pattern is reminiscent of the textured geometric fabrics that famously adorn Ted’s shirts, with thoughtful design features, such as mismatched prints on cups and handles.

l The Studio Collection from The Just Slate Company Cool muted shades, interesting textures and mixed materials are combined to create this innovative, transitional serving collection.

From its chip and dip set featuring a beautiful fresh white enamel server and a white washed mango wood dipping bowl to its rosewood accessory set featuring a mix of hand crafted wooden tapas tools, the collection is perfect for distinctive yet practical serving.

Sponsored by Ambiente, the world’s leading international trade fair for Dining, Living and Giving, is delighted to sponsor the Top of the Table award to support this celebration of excellence in the UK. Ambiente is the largest international trade fair for the housewares sector bringing together over 4,700 exhibitors and 145,000 visitors.

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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 2014 and June 2015.

l Cold Brew Coffee Maker from OXO The latest trend to hit New York’s cafe culture and artisan coffee shops throughout the UK, cold brew coffee delivers a smooth, velvety, low-acid taste. Steeping grounds in cold water over time releases only the most aromatic flavours and creates a concentrate that can be used to make delicious hot or cold coffee. The concentrate stays fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks.

l Corkcicle Whiskey Wedge from Root 7 The Whiskey Wedge is the coolest way to serve whiskey without diluting it. Put the whiskey glass and silicone mould filled with water into the freezer for three hours. When you pull off the silicone mould, you have a perfect wedge of ice stuck to the glass (which will melt more slowly than traditional ice cubes due to its volume to surface area ratio).

l Intelligent Waste Totem from Joseph and Joseph

l SpreadTHAT! from Auteur

Specifically created to cater to the various waste and recycling needs of modern life, Totem is a unique range of waste separation and recycling units. Occupying the same space as a conventional kitchen bin, Totem offers many more functions including a removable food waste caddy and an integrated drawer for recycling, all without compromising on capacity.

The SpreadThat! butter knife is made from heat conductive technology that utilises your body heat to carve and spread cold butter straight from the fridge. It is the first self-warming butter knife to work without electricity. With a cutting edge design, the butter knife is engineered with a titanium coating that is non-toxic and food-contact safe.

l Game Pie Range from Alan Silverwood The new Game Pie moulds from British manufacturer, Alan Silverwood combine tradition with the company’s innovative approach to affordable design. With an increasing trend for comfort foods and pies for all occasions, the range allows the domestic chef to achieve perfectly cooked pies (of all types) with golden brown crusts for both small family picnics and large party feasts.

l Vinnebago Thermal Flask from Root 7 There are often times in life when a cool glass of wine is deserved, including when you are away from home. The Vinnebago is a vacuum sealed flask that also features three walls of proprietary insulation, which means it is able to keep cold drinks chilled for up to 25 hours and can maintain hot drinks for up to 12 hours.

Sponsored by Since its launch in January 2012, Home has changed the exhibiting landscape for design-led homewares, attracting key brands, doubling in size and significantly growing visitor numbers. Due to its continued success, Home now takes place twice a year (January and September) with the next edition from 13t – 15 September 2015 at London Olympia, alongside Top Drawer. www.home-london.net/register.

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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 and the Bialetti Moka Espresso Stovetop.

l Global Knives from Grunwerg

l Index Chopping Boards from Joseph Joseph

Komin Yamada introduced Global Knives in 1985. His mission was to develop a revolutionary range of knives, using the best materials available as well as the latest manufacturing techniques. The knife is outstanding in the kitchen with its razor sharp blade, and its seamless style and distinctive dots on the handle are recognised by millions of food lovers and chefs all over the world.

Since its launch in 2008, Index has been a worldwide bestseller, helping people reduce cross-contamination of their food with a simple (yet effective) colour-coded system of boards for different food types. Indexstyle tabs make selection easy and each board has its own specific cutting feature dedicated to the task at hand, whether you are chopping meat, fish, vegetables or cooked food.

l Mason Cash Pudding Bowl from The Rayware Group

l SodaStream Area

l Zyliss Garlic Press from DKB

SodaStream began introducing innovative solutions to the beverage market in 1903 with a system that enabled consumers to carbonate water at home. Power (designed in collaboration with renowned Swiss designer, Yves Béhar) is the newest and most advanced addition to the carbonation family, allowing consumers to create sparkling water at the touch of a button, with a contemporary design.

Based on the innovative design first introduced in 1950, the Zyliss Susi 3 Garlic Press works to peel garlic skin from the clove as it presses to make quick work of mincing and crushing garlic. Improved ergonomics allow the garlic press to fit comfortably in your hand, while the plunger delivers minced garlic with little effort.

There is a non-stick coating and integrated cleaning tool for easy cleaning.

Home and professional cooks have been steaming puddings in traditional white Mason Cash basins for so long that the pudding basins have become design classics. The protruding rim of the basin allows a lid to be tied and maintained throughout the steaming process and the vented base allows trapped pockets of air to escape easily when steaming.

l Kilner Jars from The Rayware Group The original Kilner jar, first invented by John Kilner and Co in the 1840’s in England, is as much loved and successful now as it was 170 years ago. Its longlasting popularity is owed to its unique pressure seal, iconic design and overall quality. Households all over the world trust Kilner to successfully preserve and pickle their fruit and vegetables.

Sponsored by For over 250 years, Salter, the UK’s number one scales brand has been manufacturing precision technology for the home, including the UK’S first bathroom scale! From its beginnings in 1760 right through to the present day, Salter’s products have been developed to enable total confidence in their accuracy. www.salterhousewares.com

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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 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 innovation award Criteria: A supplier that has achieved excellence in innovation and product development over the past year.

excellence in service award Criteria: A supplier that has excelled itself in providing a great service to the housewares retailer over the past year.

Sponsored by BHETA is the leading trade association for suppliers to the housewares industry. We are delighted to be sponsoring these very important awards as we do believe that Excellence in Service, Marketing and Innovation is what makes good suppliers great. Congratulations to all those companies who have been nominated. www.bheta.co.uk

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honorary achievement Criteria: This very special award is to be 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 2014 - Richard Plant, sales director, Kitchen Craft 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: Richard Plant, sales director, Kitchen Craft accepts the Honorary Achievement Award from Jo Howard 2014, editor of Progressive Housewares.

Sponsored by Celebrating our 165th anniversary this year, we cover every kitchenware category you would expect.

From tools and gadgets, cookware to tabletop and barware, Kitchen Craft is delighted to be sponsoring the pinnacle award of the evening recognising the contribution from all parties in making the industry a success both now and for the future. www.kitchencraft.co.uk

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Celebrating 40 years in the Housewares Industry T&G launched some exciting new products at Exclusively Housewares. The new collection of glass jars with stylish copper lids are perfect for storing dried fruits, flour, lentils and so much more, these versatile jars look great individually or as a collection. Choose from two different designs; lattice and ribbed.

Available in various sizes each with copper colour screw tight lid, keeping contents fresh. These decorative glass jars are on trend and make the perfect present.

T&G Tel: 01275 841841 Web: www.tg-woodware.com

Vitamix, a world leader in professional-grade blending equipment for home and commercial use, presented the S30 at Exclusively Electricals this year. This high-performance personal blender proved very popular with visitors. The Vitamix S30 makes it simple to quickly blend and take recipes to go. It is available in a variety of colours at select retailers.

Vitamix Web: www.vitamix.co.uk

Make mealtimes more fun and easier with Placematix, innovative tableware to stimulate kids’ imagination and creativity as much as possible. The interlocking design is based upon the concept of the popular and well-known lego® and duplo® toys - not only is this super fun to play with, but it also boosts creativity. The plates, bowls and cutlery all lock together and are compatible with Duplo®, also use the Placematix learning bricks as an additional treat. The full set is BPA free with the added benefit of being dishwasher safe.

Burton McCall Tel: 0116 234 4611/22 E-mail sales@burton-mccall.co.uk

bobble presse is not your average coffee press…. it has a unique micro-filter that separates grounds from finished coffee, trapping them at the bottom to stop brewing immediately when pressed, leaving no bitterness. The bobble presse makes up to 385ml of coffee so there’s enough to share, plus, it’s durable and easy to clean- order now for September delivery.

Auteur Tel: 01869 338751 E-mail: angela@auteurlimited.co.uk

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The Cookware Company enjoyed a successful exhibition at Exclusively Housewares this year showcasing the new OXO cookware collections. Combining OXO’s thoughtful design philosophy with The Cookware Company’s high precision engineering, the new Non-Stick and Stainless Steel Pro collections have been made to last and offer a number of innovative features. The Stainless Steel PRO collection gained the most interest, particularly the smart shapes feature.

The Cookware Company Tel: 01483 255842 E-mail: ukorders@cookware-co.com Web: www.oxouk.com

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Colour Coach has internal memory for storing the progress of up to four individual users. The device is touch sensitive and elegantly designed with a healthconscious lifestyle in mind.

Terraillon Tel: 01442 270 444 Web: www.terraillon.com

Grabbing the attention of visitors to the show were new FreeForm® trays featuring two versions of the distinctive London Underground Map. The universally recognised design, looking striking against a crisp white background whetted the appetite of buyers looking for something stylishly different. With a licensing partnership agreement being signed with Transport for London only days before the London event, Tradestock was able to produce samples for the show in an exceptionally short lead time thanks to the new Academy Project initiative which enables the company to print designs on core product in-house.

Tradestock Tel: 01823 661717 E-mail: sales@tradestockltd.co.uk Web: www.tradestockltd.co.uk

Free from chemicals, the Salter Pan For Life naturally enhances the flavours of food. Made from carbon steel, it is three times stronger than traditional pans the more you cook the better it becomes!

UP Global Sourcing Tel: 0161 934 2283 E-mail: sales@upgs.com Web: www.saltercookshop.com

Prestige’s striking, new Vintage Kitchenware collection unites the brand’s iconic heritage and design classics with the benefits of today’s modern features to create a strong brand proposition that cuts across enamel steel, ceramics, counter top storage and food preparation categories. Beautifully designed with a choice of blue or red, this new range will bring any kitchen up-to-date in the style stakes too.

Meyer Group Tel: 0151 482 8000 Web: www.prestige.co.uk

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New from simplehuman – the stylishly redesigned semi-round sensor bin offers dynamic sensing and a concealed liner pocket. Dynamic sensing reacts and adapts to your behaviour so it won’t open unexpectedly or close before you’ve finished your task making throwing rubbish away quick, efficient, and hassle-free. The innovative liner pocket keeps liners at your fingertips for a faster liner change. Just slip a refill pack into the liner pocket to dispense fresh liners one at a time — no clumsy perforations or unravelling. simplehuman Te: 01491 875 974 E-mail: sales@simplehuman.co.uk Web: www.simplehuman.com/uk

BHL exhibited the brand new Ultimate Series Flasks by Thermos®. Available in two sizes, 500ml and 900ml, they combine a sleek and lightweight design with maximum heat performance technology, to keep your drink hot or cold for 24 hours. Featuring a stainless steel interior and exterior, a unique two-part stopper and shock-absorbing silicone rings for ultimate durability, these flasks will meet the demand of every adventure.

BHL Group Tel: 0113 201 6738 E-mail: sales@bhlgroup.co.uk Web: www.bhlgroup.co.uk

Prestige is strengthening its SDA offering with the introduction of an extensive collection that is punctuated with innovation and guaranteed quality. Combining the benefits of a kettle and tea pot into one ingenious machine, Prestige’s tea and water glass kettle has a built in tea filter and four different temperature settings ranging from 70°C - 100°C with a warming plate to maintain temperature. Easy to use with its touch lid to refill this item will be available in January 2016.

Meyer Group Tel: 0151 482 8000 Web: www.prestige.co.uk

Kuhn Rikon has now established a new digital milestone, which enables easier cooking via a free app used on either a smartphone or tablet. Connected by Bluetooth using a specially developed free app: simply select ingredients, size and quantity and the app will calculate cooking times. Press the blue button for the cooker to start cooking and it will communicate in real time, with your smartphone or tablet, throughout the cooking process. The app will inform you if the temperature needs to be adjusted or steam needs releasing, ensuring every meal is cooked to perfection.

Kuhn Rikon Tel: 01902 458 410 E-mail sales@kuhnrikon.co.uk

The Tomato Cocotte by Staub is the ideal cooking pot for hearty soups and casseroles for the autumn months. With a deep red enamel, the Tomato Cocotte is suitable for use in the oven and on all types of hobs, including induction. Made in France from the highest quality cast iron, the Tomato Cocotte is unique and attractive. With a 25cm diameter and 2.5l capacity.

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The longer dried goods are exposed to air, the faster they lose their flavour. EVAK’s twin valve airflow system automatically removes the air, so foods stay fresher longer. It’s simple – just push down, then pull up; no buttons or levers. Borosilicate glass and stainless steel. Available in four sizes.

PHA Kitchenessentials Tel: 0151 6512265 Web: www.phakitchenessentials.co.uk

Tower’s Pro range has expanded in 2015 with the launch of Forged Aluminium Ceramic-Coated Cookware. The product line comprises 20cm/24cm/28cm frying pans, 28cm sauté pans and 24cm casseroles, all of which feature Tower’s unique Cerastone non-stick technology made up of six composite layers of ceramic-infused stone. Suitable for all hob types including induction, this cookware range offers supreme non-stick properties and allows more efficient heat distribution for reduced cooking times. In addition, all items in the range come with a three-year guarantee.

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GreenPan Tel: 01483 255842 Web: www.green-pan.co.uk

Prestige is strengthening its SDA offering with the introduction of an extensive collection of appliances punctuated with innovation. The range features an attractive tea and water kettle with built-in tea filter and a choice of four different water temperatures. Along with a full range of kettles, toasters and coffee makers, Prestige is also bringing a variance to food preparation with a 2-in-1 Raclette and Grill, plus a 2-in-1 Deep Fryer and Fondue. The range also includes a Jug Blender and a Smoothie-On-The-Go blender too. Completing the collection is a popcorn maker.

Meyer Group Tel: 0151 4828000 Web: www.prestige.co.uk

For over 35 years Whitefurze has continued to offer new designs in housewares, kitchen and laundry. Exclusively 2015 will see the launch of a new product portfolio, which includes laundry bins and baskets, waste disposal lines and kitchen accessories. Cake boxes, non-slip mixing bowls and Seal Tight food storers will also be on show. The stylish Whitefurze showcase delivers on both quality and value and is 100% made in the UK. Whitefurze Tel: 024 76 717755 Email: marketing@whitefurze.net Web: www.whitefurze.net

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Below: Yossi Gliksman, director of Upstairs Downstairs and the Cookery Workshop in Oswestry (winner of The Excellence in Housewares Awards’ Excellence in Retail Initiative Award 2014).

Guest columnist: Yossi Gliksman

Long live independents Am I living in a different world?

Apparently, we are out of recession heading for recovery with ‘full steam’ ahead.

Mmmm, whatever!

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no longer believe in statistics or surveys; I don't want to listen to any economy analysts or read government reports about the state of our economy. What I do believe in is what I see on the shopfloor, what I learn from other small independent retailers and what my suppliers are telling me.

Running Upstairs Downstairs cookshop with my wife Raine for the best part of 30 years, I can definitely say that we are now working ‘much harder for less return’. I am not alone in saying times are hard. I get phone calls from agents saying they can't get appointments, and reps are now walking into the shop without prior arrangement claiming they are "just passing so popped in.” No-one is ‘just passing’ Oswestry!

Plus more suppliers are now working with supermarkets in order to shift stock as a result of a slow down from the small independents.

As the chairmen of the cook@ group which consists of around 22 of the best independent cookshops in the UK, I can see the struggle in achieving targets set by our suppliers. Although we are all committed to them and are very grateful for the concessions and privileges they are offering us, if we can't sell, we can't buy.

Most independent cookshop owners are experienced and able to adapt to most situations. Many of us are in a process of consolidating our businesses, revamping and streamlining our stock levels and reviewing our suppliers. One thing is certain: we cannot carry on with the existing format.

So, who or what is to blame? I am not sure there is an exact answer to that, but the discounting mentality is still crippling us. It

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makes no difference if it is via the internet, department stores or supermarkets: we are all suffering as a result and, unless we stop it, things will only get worse.

Today, more than ever before, we need to get together and find ways to protect the small independent retailers. Groups like the cook@ are a great vehicle for independent cookshops to reach suppliers and formulate some special deals that will enable us to have a point of difference. We can no longer afford to deal with suppliers that have a direct mailing list of our customers (for direct sales) or who are already selling directly from their website.

Perhaps we should ask our suppliers to direct their energy and recourses to advertising their products to the public online and in national publications and direct the public to their nearest shops? We may also need to ‘up our game’: move away from discounted brands and source some unknown quality products not yet available everywhere else.

Last month someone from the industry said to me: "The days for cookshops are numbered.”

Well, I don't think so! In my opinion, we are facing a really exciting challenge. We need to get off our bottoms and get on with our businesses, by facing reality and adapting our strategy accordingly, by giving our shops a facelift, and losing that ‘Aladdin's cave’ look.

Another very important issue is car parking; we really need someone to put up a fight on a national level to provide easier access to shops by providing cheaper parking fees and free short term on street parking, As for online shoppers, it's there; it's simple, and it's convenient, so we need to offer the same in our stores: have the stock, be knowledgeable, don't always discount or pricematch, but be flexible when you need to be!

Finally, I know talking doesn't put money in our tills but it helps – let’s be honest and open with each other, and discuss how to keep our vibrant independent cookshops afloat!

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A vibrant collection of bone china mugs will be launched on the Fairmont and Main stand at Autumn Fair. The collection comprises a varied selection of shapes and eye-catching designs covering a wide range of subject matter, from sophisticated wildlife sketches, comical quips, retro designs and colourful animals to fun themes such as ‘Angels & Rascals’ and ‘Mr. & Mrs.’ There are also two stacking mug sets with retro floral designs which look stunning either as individual mugs or when stacked together. All the mugs are microwave and dishwasher safe and their gift appeal is enhanced with individual gift boxes.

Fairmont & Main Tel: 01924 848300 E-mail: sales@fairmont.co.uk Hall 3 Stand F06

There’s a new brand in small electricals – Brabantia Appliances, combining the timeless style and quality of leading housewares brand Brabantia, with electrical expertise. The initial Brabantia Appliances range includes a contemporary kettle and toaster collection, a professional-style blender featuring leading technology and irons to complement Brabantia’s existing Laundry range.

Brabantia Appliances Tel: 07432 294 077 E-mail: info@stylco.co.uk Web: www.brabantia.com/uk Hall 3 Stand G31

Russell Hobbs new Pedal Bin range (pictured) comes as a set of two round pedal bins (1x 5 L and 1x 30 L), both of which feature a softclose lid. The sets come in red, white and black with the Russell Hobbs branding on the front of the bins.

UP Global Sourcing Tel: 0161 934 2283 Email: sales@upgs.com Web: homewares.russellhobbs.com Hall 1 Stand J10/H11

Fairmont and Main will showcase a wonderful selection of new products and collections on its stand, amongst which will be Elements, a high quality stoneware collection. This attractive range comprises dinner plates, dessert plates, bowls, mugs and low mugs and features an unglazed band, which contrasts beautifully with the earthy colours in the collection. Bone – a creamy offwhite, Sky - a subtle blue hue and Neo - a striking black, sit beautifully together and lend themselves to mixing and matching to give a striking tabletop option in any setting. The collection is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Fairmont & Main Tel: 01924 848300 E-mail: sales@fairmont.co.uk Hall 3 Stand F06

T&G has everything from the everyday kitchen essentials to those special gifts all designed in Britain. On show will be the new gift crate collection (featured). Each crate is made from rustic acacia with different text printed on the front from “jams, preserves and pickles” to “home-made, home grown, home picked” ………. there is a crate for everyone. Make Christmas extra special by creating your own gifts, whether they are home-made treats or something special.

These clever little crates make the perfect present.

T&G Tel: 01275 841841 Web: www.tg-woodware.com.

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Barista – a term that goes hand in hand with the art of coffee preparation. A stunning range, both lustrous and minimalistic. A true statement collection to craft serious coffee.

Indulge. Be the Barista.

Want to increase your footfall, then talk to Hot Plate Products about our exclusive demonstration packs.

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T&G and Delia Smith launch the Delia Online CrushGrind® mills the perfect tool and gadget for the kitchen, and they look even better on the dining table! These mills contain the superior CrushGrind® ceramic mechanism which effortlessly grinds not only salt and pepper but also using the same grinder, whole dried herbs and spices, perfect for blending your own spices. The ceramic mechanism/grinder is fully adjustable with over 12 settings to grind from fine to coarse grain. In addition these mills are without spindle, making them easy to fill.

T&G Tel: 01275 841841 Web: www.tg-woodware.com Hall 3 Stand E02/F03

Anniversary House has up-scaled its sugarcraft packaging with a new and enticing pink candy-striped awnings design. The new packaging, reminiscent of a traditional sweet shop, makes the product leap off the shelf and reflects the special quality of the product. Anniversary House has a long history of providing quality handmade sugarcraft to the UK cake decorations market. Every single piece of sugarcraft designed, developed and manufactured by hand from scratch at the head office in Bournemouth by a skilled team.

Creative Party Tel: 01202 590222 E-mail: sales@creativepartyltd.com Web: www.creativeparty.com Hall 3 Stand E26/F27

The new Viners Dazzle Gold range will add sparkle and glitz to any dining table setting. With it’s unique combination of gold glitter and highly polished stainless steel, this new range embraces High Fashion and innovation, and takes it to a new level. Made from the highest quality 18/10 stainless steel, Dazzle Gold will create a show-stopping statement for your table.

Rayware Tel: 0151 486 1888 E-mail: sales@rayware.co.uk Web: www.viners.co.uk Hall 3 Stand F40

Clay, green and yellow get an American makeover with ice-cream colours inspired by a retro era. Building on the success of the storage and serving items in the range, further additions have been introduced to Typhoon Vintage Americana, to save space, add style and bring order to your worktop. The range is further complemented with striking Vintage Americana utensils that are durable and attractive.

Rayware Tel: 0151 486 1888 E-mail: sales@rayware.co.uk Web: www.typhoonhousewares.co.uk Hall 3 Stand F40

A trip to Stockholm last year inspired the new collection that sees Katie move away from her traditional pretty style in favour for 1950s square handles and hand-drawn block shapes. To accompany these new designs, Katie has introduced new products to the range, such as espresso cups and a stove top espresso maker, which sit comfortably amongst classics such as teapots, pouring jugs, flour shakers and cutters.

Creative Tops Tel: 07515098332 Web: www.creative-tops.com Hall 3 Stand G23

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Bottom: Above: Weighing up the investment return on a good pan v a wedding outfit, Tamsin is pictured inside the shop that she manages, The Cookware Company, Carlisle.

Like many independent cook shops, we pride ourselves in having cookware that lasts, working hard to maintain a certain quality and choice that we feel the supermarkets and value ‘bargain’ shops cannot offer.

One of the most challenging things we face in our cook shop is justifying the cost of many of our high quality items. We frequently get asked, "What's the best?" - a very ambiguous question! What we take it to mean is the best quality.

Whether it's a garlic press, can opener, frying pan or knife, we can offer our own experience, recommendations and detail the benefits of one pan (or whatever) over another.

Knives can be very personal and the only way to find out what suits is to let the customer hold them in their hand so they can feel the weight and comfort of the handle. This can often be tricky in a supermarket as they are well packaged for safety. We sell most of our knives in blocks as well so we are able to let the customer feel the knife. I find that once someone experiences the difference they soon have a favourite simply because of the comparison, and usually a sale follows.

Of course, pans depend on what you want to cook, what kind of stove you have and what finish you like the look of, as well as the weight and feel of it in your hands (something that can be difficult to test in a supermarket). I don’t want to sound like I’m ‘down with supermarkets’, I know that for a lot of people it’s easier to pick up a pan when you’re

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shopping, as it pops into your head that you need one, but, as independent traders, we need to show off our point of difference! We know the benefits of one pan over another, can ask questions to help ascertain what the customer needs and ensure that they are leaving with something that will suit them.

I like to remind people that they will probably use their pans daily. Every day you need to eat and - whether that is preparing a meal from scratch or warming something up in the oven - you need cookware that is going to last. I'm fond of the saying, "Buy cheap, buy twice," and I like to mention what kind of guarantee the product has as it inspires confidence when a supplier offers a long guarantee, telling the customer it is built to last!

In the fashion industry there is a formula called ‘cost per wear’, which divides the amount spent on an item and divides it between how many times the item is worn. It can help you decide on whether or not to invest in an expensive purchase.

People in general find it easy to justify spending a lot on an outfit for a special occasion. For instance, I spent £125 on a lovely blue and white polka dot dress for my sister’s wedding four years ago and I have worn it three times! A cost per wear of

£41.66! I’m really going to have to insist on being taken out somewhere nice or I’m going to wear it to work! That really wasn’t a worthwhile investment, while my winter coat (bought around the same time) cost the same and has been worn every winter for four years (and our winters are long in Cumbria!). That is a cost per wear of 20p as I’ve probably worn it 600 times! It has been a worthwhile purchase.

If the same formula is applied to a decent pan set, the costs are minuscule. Our Stellar 7000 pans are stainless steel and

have a lifetime guarantee. A pan set will be used conservatively six days out of seven, every week of the year, for 30 years say? So 9,360 uses, divided by £149.95 works out at 0.003p a day! Obviously, the pan set will last longer than that too. This can be a useful tool to help justify to your customer the expense of a new pan set - or indeed anything which you are confident will be worth the investment.

Tamsin Douglas is manager of independent cookshop, The Cookware Company in Carlisle.

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Introducing our new ron range ron is a beautifully designed range of interchangeable cookware and food preparation items, created using complementary colours, contrasting materials and subtle textures.

So if you love our combination of cast iron and ceramic, just wait till you see the whole range.

ron: too stunning to be kept in the kitchen!

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With The Licensing Awards and Brand Licensing Europe around the corner, PH takes a look at some of the latest launches, including some licenses that raise a smile and lift the spirits, as well as news among hot properties in licensed housewares.

Inset: Dualit bluebellgray Architect panel packs.

Bottom: Ken Hom with some of his Everyday and Performance range of woks from DKB. Ken holds a Performance wok, with an encapsulated base and high quality non-stick.

Colourful licenses Tea, toast and florals Exclusively Electrical saw the launch of Dualit’s first collaboration with Scottish design company, bluebellgray, and its designer, Fi Douglas, with the first patterned panels for Dualit’s Architect Toaster and Kettle. Director, Alex Gort-Barten comments: “Our Architect collection was created so customers could easily update their kitchen to reflect their personal style and new trends, and we believe that this distinctive design will be extremely popular.” Fi describes the Abstract design used on the panels as “fun and bold” – it is a bestseller that appeared on bluebellgray’s first mug range last year.

Fi admits that she was very excited when Dualit got in touch:“I already had the Architect kettle and toaster in my home and knew they were great pieces - the idea of incorporating a bluebellgray print was so special - such a fun way to bring a colour injection into the kitchen!” She is hopeful that they will “make people smile!” adding: “The bluebellgray ethos is very much one of feelgood design and I hope that tea and toast will seem a little bit brighter.”

When asked what most inspires her to paint, Fi told PH:“Oh goodness, colour.” She elaborated: “Anything and everything could be the thing that sparks inspiration - coloured doors and plants I see

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when out walking with my baby boys, the deep turquoises and blues of the sea, the beaches and mountains in the North of Scotland where I spent so much time when I was little.”

Fi is also aware that bluebellgray customers span a large age range:“students looking for something a little quirky through to the loveliest old ladies who have a real eye for design.” She sums up: ”Anyone who loves colour is a friend of bluebellgray!”

Wok solid for 30 years Next year, marks the 30th anniversary of Ken Hom’s collaboration with DKB, with new product launches in the pipeline. As Lindsey Hoyle, global marketing controller points out: “We are proud to have one of the longest, unbroken licences for cookware with a celebrity chef which is testimony not only to Kens commitment to his brand but also to the relationship we have with him.”

She reflects: “Ken’s has such a strong and committed following, mainly due to being so personable. Everyone who meets him says how nice he is, how much time he has for them and how passionate and knowledgeable he is.” She continues: “Ken Hom is one of the few celebrity chefs who will undertake product demonstrations in store. This April we undertook a series of demonstrations across the independent network in order to support our retailers. The event was a great success and Ken really loves meeting people, hearing their stories and imparting his knowledge of Asian cooking to them. The passion Ken Hom has for Asian cooking, his dedication to his brand as well as consumers, and his humble approach to everything he does is what makes him both endearing and popular with the public.”

As for bestselling products, Lindsey states: “The Everyday range is a great perennial for us; it is an affordable range but built with the quality you would expect from a high profile brand. Our consumers are really keen to get the authentic experience of Chinese cooking and as a result the Seasoning Wok, which requires a non-stick patina to develop, remains popular.”

Lindsey reveals: “We have lots of exciting plans for the 30th anniversary year, from Chinese New Year celebrations to consumer press and plenty of in-store demonstrations across the country. The 30th anniversary of the Ken Hom wok is planned to be a fantastic year long event in which our customers can participate and be supported with plenty of POS and online materials.”

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Above: Chrysanthemum from The Monsoon Home Dinnerware Collection by Denby – influenced by a bold 19th century Japanese textile floral print - incorporating charcoal and gold on fine cream china.

Bring on the bright stuff One of the finalists in The Licensing Awards 2015 (see page 62), the Happy Jackson range of food storage tins from Elite has evolved from a novelty gift line, from mini mint filled pocket tins to specific storage tins. James Brierley, director at Elite reflects on its popularity:“Bright, bold and beautiful, Happy Jackson was an instant success; the simplicity appeals to a wide audience as does the cheeky humour. Range extensions mean Happy Jackson is highly sought after and in the top ten performing products for Elite’s customers. Credit is due to the design duo Giles Andreae and Heather Flynn, both of whom have serious design pedigree behind them, having created some of the top performing giftware brands in the past. Happy Jackson is their latest creation and it is not too late to catch it on the way up.”

James adds, regarding the most popular sellers: ”The ‘Bah Humbug’ tin sold out last Christmas, Bribes for Children remains a best seller as does ‘Touch my tools and die’, an Right: Some of the Happy Jackson range from Elite, including new cake tins.

under the sink tool chest, that often doubles as a lunch box.” He concludes:“Our most divisive tin, ‘Random Crap’ sells well in the right outlet, but is clearly not for everyone, while the rest of the Happy Jackson range fits happily in any outlet.

Eight new launches are planned for 2016, making this license one of Elite’s hottest properties.”

Denby has been working with Monsoon since 2009, with new glassware and tableware launches this year and accessories such as cake tins, tea towels and oven gloves that form The Monsoon Kitchen Collection by Denby.

Having delved into the Monsoon archives for inspiration, Denby's designer, Nicole Wilson explains that designs have evolved from many different sources:“Our Monsoon Dinnerware Collections by Denby have been created by various means they can be our interpretation of new patterns

by Monsoon, or perhaps evolved from wallpaper, lampshades or even packaging designs.” Its new Kyoto tableware is influenced by a painterly oriental floral pattern, while Filigree Silver is an interpretation of a traditional filigree pattern.

Nicole reflects:“There are strong links between the fashion House Monsoon which is known for its colourful and eclectic fabrics and Denby's reputation for quality and experience in perfecting glaze effects. Both Monsoon and Denby brands have a strong loyal following and The Monsoon Dinnerware Collection from Denby brings a whole new dimension to the Denby product range.”

Inset: Serious sweeping – part of the Bentley brushware collection for The National Trust.

Brushing up with The National Trust Bentley has teamed up with The National Trust for its new brushware collection, which includes a soft broom and brush (with dustpan) that is ideal for indoor use. Michael Prime, marketing manager at Bentley explains the products’ benefits: “The flagged bristles aid the collection of fine dust and debris and can be used for heavy duty sweeping. There is also a universal handle, so consumers can swap this over if they also have a National Trust outdoor broom (and save space) – these have a double locking bracket which makes them very secure.” Michael adds that the wood used on the brushes is varnished for longevity, with elegant curved edges for a classic and contemporary style.

Like other products under the National Trust licence, the brushware helps to support the Trust’s conservation work, protecting historic places and green spaces for future generations.

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Announcing The Licensing Awards finalists Several housewares ranges are among the finalists for The Licensing Awards 2015 (organised by PH’s sibling publication, The Licensing Source Book). The ultimate winners of these prestigious accolades will be revealed at The Licensing Awards event on Tuesday 15 September – in The Great Room at London’s prestigious Grosvenor House Hotel. This year’s event is destined to be a memorable one for the 1,400 retailers, licensees, licensors and industry suppliers set to attend.

The six finalists to reach the Best Licensed Home Décor, Tableware or Housewares Range include: Happy Jackson Storage Tin Range From Elite (see

separate section), Star Wars Homewares Collection from Half Moon Bay (including mugs, glasses, aprons, tea towels, trays and cookie tins), and Ted Baker The Fine Collection Rosie Lee from Portmeirion.

The Best Licensed Brand Range finalists include the Rugby World Cup Collection from Ulster Weavers (featuring bespoke tea towels for each team) and the Volkswagen Retro Housewares Range from Half Moon Bay. Below: Retro fix: Volkswagen coffee pot from Half Moon Bay (a finalist in The Licensing Awards 2015).

Right: Style statement: Ted Baker The Fine Collection Rosie Lee from Portmeirion, on Portmeirion’s stand at its Spring Fair launch, earlier this year.

l The spectacular Excellence in Housewares Awards 2015 finalists line-up also includes Portmeirion’s first collaboration with designer, Ted Baker – this time, for the Ted Baker Casual

Range from Portmeirion in the Top of the Table Award). The tableware designs, inspired by the Spring/Summer 2015 apparel collection, echo features of the designer’s shirts such as clashing shirt and cuff detailing (with mismatched prints on cups and handles). The range includes two four-piece sets, a stackable mug collection, egg and plate sets, coasters, espresso cups, placemats and coasters. Meanwhile, reflecting the ongoing evolution of a long standing partnership with a leading chef, the Raymond Blanc Pressure Cooker from Meyer Group is a finalist for the Excellence in Cookware Award (see Excellence in Housewares Awards finalist pages).

See www.thelicensingawards.co.uk and www.excellenceinhousewaresawards.co.uk

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Half Moon Bay is extending its kitchenware gift offering with brand new, exclusive products across many well-known licences. Half Moon Bay has a great choice of gifts for men following its recent new Volkswagen licence acquisition. A great choice would be the enamel Coffee Pot with matching mug and plate, which features iconic VW designs and bold colours and original 1960’s photography.

Half Moon Bay Tel: 01225 473873 E-mail: sales@halfmoonbay.co.uk Web: www.halfmoonbay.co.uk

A profusion of iconic, beautiful and striking designs prevail throughout Tradestock’s core kitchen and dining collection, thanks to a variety of licensing partnerships, the latest of which, with Transport for London, has resulted in the company launching new FreeForm® trays featuring two versions of the distinctive London Underground Map. Meanwhile, the company’s partnership with Royal Mail has allowed for the creative reproduction of stunning artwork from Royal Mail archives including The Definitive Collection featuring iconic postage stamp designs, while established artistic partner, Howard Shooter’s striking food, lifestyle and abstract photography oozes style and individuality across many ranges.

Tradestock Tel: 01823 661717

Raymond Blanc has introduced a stunning 5.5L stainless steel pressure cooker into his gourmet kitchenware portfolio. This model is suitable for all hob types including induction and it carries a lifetime guarantee for added peace of mind. The pressure cooker’s beautiful, contemporary style is complemented by a simple one-handed lid operation for ease of use and safety.

It also comes with an additional lid, which converts the pressure cooker into a versatile a 5.5L stockpot, which is dishwasher safe too. Cooks have a choice of two pressure settings: 8.7psi and 13psi, for greater cooking control.

Meyer Group Tel: 0151 482 8000 Web: www.raymondblanc.com

Stellar and James Martin have been working together to produce the very best professional quality cookware for the home chef for more than 17 years. During that time, the delectable duo has launched a whole series of kitchen essentials. The collections include: hot forged-based pots and pans; James’ popular heavy duty nonstick bakeware, ‘the Baker’s Dozen’; premium quality chef ’s knives; stylish kitchen tools; and safe, attractive and comfortable kitchen textiles. Each item in the collection has been formed to James’ specifications, using Stellar’s experience and expertise, creating some of the most stylish, practical and enduring kitchenware on the market.

Horwood Tel 0117 940 0000 E-mail: sales@horwood.co.uk Web: www.stellarcookware.co.uk

Earlier this year, interior design brand Brabantia launched an exclusive Retro Bin collection with the ‘Queen of prints’ - Irish designer Orla Kiely. Brabantia celebrated the new capsule collection with a larger-than-life installation and a retro-inspired VW camper van exhibited next to Tower Bridge in London.

The Charcoal Linear and Cream Linear Stem designs are available in 12, 20 and 30 litre.

Brabantia Tel: 01275 819119 Web: www.brabantia.com

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products Russell Hobbs has launched The Legacy Collection, a special edition breakfast range designed to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the world’s first automatic electric kettle, introduced by Russell Hobbs in 1955. The Legacy Collection features a Limited Edition kettle and toaster in highshine silver (only available in 2015) as well as a kettle, toaster and coffee maker in red, black or cream chrome, all with black gloss accents for a stylish finish.

Russell Hobbs Tel: 01619473000 Web: www.russellhobbs.co.uk

The Pisa cafetiere (pictured) is an exclusive design to Creative Tops. Made from heat resistant borosilicate glass, and encased inside a stylish stainless steel frame with a soft touch handle and knob, it is a stunning piece, which looks incredible on any breakfast table. Produced in gunmetal black and chrome with three-cup and eight-cup sizes, it’s great for coffee lovers or ideal as a gift for the coffee connoisseur in your life.

Creative Tops Tel: 01536 207756 E-mail: press@creative-tops.com Web: www.creative-tops.com

Lesser & Pavey introduces these tall, quality glass drink dispensers. With a sealed top to stop the flies and a tap to stop the spills, this looks the perfect answer to serving alfresco drinks to friends and family. They come in two sizes: four-litre and eight-litre, and can contain juice or beer. Lesser & Pavey spotted the potential of drinking jars, and so set about making a quality item with screw top lid and straw to present something innovative yet practical to the giftware buyer - and the drink dispensers follow on this success.

Lesser & Pavey Tel: 01322 279225 E-mail: sales@leonardo.co.uk Web: www.leonardo.co.uk

Bang on trend, the brand new Comic Strip collection from Kitchen Craft may not turn you into a culinary superhero, but it will add a vibrant helping of colour and fun to the kitchen. The wonderful range of key kitchen accessories includes placemats, coasters, paring knives, mugs, silicone spatulas, chopping board, glass worktop saver and kitchen textiles, all featuring zappy pop art designs incorporating cartoon style culinary words and phrases.

Kitchen Craft Tel: 0121 604 1111 E-mail: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk Web: www.kitchencraft.co.uk

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New from T&G is the Tablet Stand for the kitchen, available in cream and acacia wood with easel back.

This new take on the cookbook stand is perfect for those who love to use their tablet or ipad in the kitchen. Avoid sticky fingers or spillages getting onto your ipad or tablet by placing it on the stand and keeping it safe whilst still making it easy to read your recipes. These great new additions also come gift boxed making a great gift for cooks out there and a gift that is sure to be used time and time again.

T&G Tel: 01275 841841 Web: www.tg-woodware.com

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T&G’s new “Loaf & Larder” range includes the addition of a new round oak board, which fits perfectly with the fashionably retro deep glass dome lids available in plain glass or the featured rib effect. These fabulous domes and raw oak board are a great way to serve a wide variety of cheeses, homemade creations and charcuterie, whether indoors or outdoors. This is a classic tableware piece to be used for casual or more formal dining and makes the perfect decorative accessory and gift.

T&G Tel: 01275 841841 Web: www.tg-woodware.com

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Where High-Design and Intelligent Innovation Is on Display World-Class Education and Benchmarking Opportunities Stellar announce an extensive new Hard Anodised Ovenware collection. Made from an alloy, which provides superior thermal conductivity for even heat distribution, Stellar’s new pan collection has been electrochemically-hardened (hard anodised) for unbeatable durability. This anodising technique gives the pans a significantly longer lifespan than traditional bakeware and makes it virtually non-porous, safe to use with metal utensils, and it is almost inherently impervious to residual flavours. The new Stellar Hard Anodised collection comprises 24 essential kitchen favourites, including Baking and roasting trays, loose base flan tins, cupcake trays and cake tins of various sizes.

Horwood Tel: 0117 9400000 E-mail: sales@horwood.co.uk Web: www.stellarcookware.co.uk Cuisipro has taken surface glide technology one step further with its new V-shape grater. The V-shape keeps the cheese/ginger/line etc in a straight line making grating even more efficient ensuring gratings stay in a neat pile. The good looking, precisely crafted instruments will appeal to nononsense cooks and professionals. Fine, coarse and shaver rasp available.

PHA Kitchessentials Tel: 0151 651 2265 Web: www.phakitchessentials.co.uk

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For more information, contact IHA UK Office, Marcus Findlay, Tel: +44 121 580 8398, Email: ihauk@plimco.co.uk

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products Prestige’s new Microwave Pressure Cooker is set to transform meal times for households who desire the speed of a microwave and the nutrient-retaining efficiency of a pressure cooker. With its 2.2L body, this handy size product is able to cook food at high temperature for a shorter amount of time, making it ideal for everyday meals. Its robust plastic construction is also BPA-free for added health and peace of mind. Dishwasher safe and available in purple, grey or teal, the new Microwave Pressure Cooker is an attractive addition to any kitchen.

Meyer Group Tel: 0151 482 8000 Web: www.prestige.co.uk

The new Spiralizer and Spiral Slicer from Kitchen Craft instantly transform vegetables into spirals, ribbons or strands for garnishes, salads or a healthy alternative to pasta. With a host of features including interchangeable blades, a spiked wheel for a firm hold, easy turn handle and non-slip rubber feet, the Kitchen Craft Spiralizer will soon become one of your most indispensable kitchen aids. Alongside the Spiralizer is the hand held 2 in 1 Spiral Slicer - a neat little gadget with a safety holder for added grip and protection, which creates vegetable ribbons and julienne strands.

Kitchen Craft Tel: 0121 604 1111 E-mail: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk Web: www.kitchencraft.co.uk

For Christmas 2015, Western House is launching four new glassware ranges under its Ella Sabatini brand Alex Blush, Swan Gold Swirl, Swan Platinum Swirl and Swan Rosso (pictured). The Swan ranges consist of an elegantly drawn-stem Wine, Flute and Tumbler, while Alex Blush has a more traditional shaped bowl and a featured stem. All ranges are produced from fine blown Crystal Glass, with fine cut rims and have a subtle Christmas themed decoration.

Western House Tel: 01256 462341 Email: sales@western-house.com Website: www.western-house.com

Pictured is Stellar’s Sink Caddy (sk10) - designed with three convenient compartments to help you to cut the clutter. Large enough to store a selection of essential sink-side items, the caddy has a removable soap holder and tool shelf. Stellar’s Rotating Sink Cady (SK12) provides three spacious storage compartments and a movable shelf to accommodate varying heights.

Both caddies have a perforated base, allowing your tools to drip dry, and are made from easy-clean plastic, with a wipe-clean brushed stainless steel outer.

Horwood Tel 0117 940 0000 E-mail: sales@horwood.co.uk Web: www.stellarcookware.co.uk

Elegant to its core, the new beautifully styled Stainless Steel Judge Teaware range, will bring grace and style to any table.

With an elegant silhouette, highly polished stainless steel finish and a comfortable handle that will sit effortlessly in your hand when pouring, the Judge teaware is a dribble free classic.

Horwood Tel: 0117 940 0000 E-mail: customerservice@horwood.co.uk Web: www.judgecookware.co.uk

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products Launching at Exclusively Housewares is the new OXO cookware collection. Combining OXO’s thoughtful design philosophy with The Cookware Company’s high precision engineering, the new NonStick and Stainless Steel Pro collections have been made to last and offer a number of innovative features such as stay cool handles, smart shapes and drip free edges to make each collection stand out. Each range is suitable for all hob types.

The Cookware Company Tel: 01483 255842 E-mail: ukorders@cookware-co.com Web: www.oxouk.com

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The International Home + Housewares Show delivers in every way imaginable – innovation, trend, inspiration – it’s a complete package. Couple that with being in Chicago and being able to see the best of USA retail, it’s a must see!

Matthew Canwell, Director of Buying Lakeland

The New SMART Pasta Maker from SMART Worldwide has a knead dough function, which can make the dough directly from the flour! You can use the fresh dough to make different kinds of desserts, such as cookies and cakes; and even bread and steamed bread. Of course as the name suggests, even all types of pasta! Has patented features such as vertical extrusion to prevent the pasta sticking together and fan drying when the pasta is being produced to speed up the drying process. Easy to clean and quiet (at only 60dB), make noodles, pasta and spaghetti in six minutes!

SMART Worldwide Tel: 08444 069098 E-mail: cs@smaworldwide.com Web: www.smartworldwidefun.com

Raising the bar once again for functional food storage, Deco Chef is a whole new range of bright, modern food keepers that look good enough to be taken straight from the fridge to the table – and are also ideal for on-the-go use. Fun and practical, they feature Curver’s unique IML system of foil transfer that applies a durable decorative film to the exterior. For home use, the graphic design deliberately leaves clear areas so you can easily identify the contents. Range is available in different colourways and in four sizes (three round, and one rectangular).

Curver Tel: 01209 203349 E-mail: uksales@curver.com

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Rise and shine Inset: Pyrex has been “prompted to create a series of recipes which highlight the multifunctional nature of our glassware and show how a casserole dish can even be used to create a hazelnut and chocolate twist!” says marketing manager, Alexandra Blyth.

In the highly competitive home baking category, highlights include tough new bakeware, pieces that boast notable points of difference, and shapes that broaden the home baker’s repertoire. PH looks into the oven to see what is roasting and rising in order to report on today’s bakeware market.

The Great British Bake Off is back on screen, attracting massive viewing figures. As research from Conlumino has shown, more than half of the UK population have baked at home, watched one or more TV cookery shows or looked up recipes online. One way or another, Brits love baking. But what are great (or novice) bakers investing in when it comes to tools for the task, and what is new to tempt them?

Earlier this year, Horwood made its mark on the bakeware market with its Stellar Hard Anodised ovenware. According to GfK, baking trays account for almost half the bakeware market (and are increasing in sales – see breakout). So

Horwood’s marketing manager, James Robinson highlights the selling points of the versatile, hardwearing trays from Stellar, which will “last time and time again”. James points out that, “Traditional non-stick roasters and baking sheets that get heavily used are under constant attack from all sorts of different enzymes attacking the surface from food stuffs such as meat oils mixed with potato and corn starch, and the high quality double layer non-stick is not always

Tarts and Yorkshires rise, plus solid sales of trays Bakeware insights from GfK’s Robyn Tovey: “The bakeware market has experienced growth in the first half of 2015, with year on year growth rates reaching 4% and 5% in volume and value respectively. Baking trays were largely responsible for this growth. Representing 49% of the overall bakeware market value, this category grew year on year by 11% in volume and 8% in value from January to June 2015.

Some of the other standout categories include fluted tart tins, Yorkshire pudding tins, and multicavity moulds. Fluted tart tins now represent 6.1% of the bakeware market value after 27% year on year growth. Yorkshire pudding tins are a small category at 1% of the overall bakeware value, but they are experiencing a sales value uplift of 22% year on year. Multi-cavity moulds, which include bun trays and multi-cavity brownie pans, have grown by 202% in volume, but only 91% in value following price promotions.

On the other side of the spectrum, cupcake tins, sponge tins and loaf tins have all experienced year on year declines in the first half of 2015. The declines are the strongest in cupcake tins at 24% in both volume and value. Sponge tins, the largest category to decline at 10% of the bakeware market value, experienced a year on year value decline of 8%. Finally, loaf tin sales have also suffered on last year, with value declines reaching 14%.”

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Inset: Guardini Sweet and Colour springforms from Spark.

‘man enough’ for the job time.” A hard anodised tray also enables the home cook to “mix up your gravy on the hob,” he adds.

Likewise, the perfect roast can be finished by making gravy with its juices on the hob with a heavy gauge, hard-anodised roaster that is among GreenPan’s latest launches, notes Darren Murley, trade sector manager for The Cookware Company. Darren reflects that, with consumers’ aspirations to replicate what they see on TV,“one of the overriding factors consumers are looking for is ease-of-use – whether to recreate the traditional roast they see on Saturday Kitchen or caramelised sugar beading from Bake Off!” Hence the benefits of good heat conductivity,

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Wilton’s festival of flavours for bakers Cake decorating and baking expert, Wilton introduced its Treatology Kit to UK cookshops and home baking stockists at this year’s Spring Fair, with demonstrations and tastings. Marketing manager, Maria Kasapis explains: “The art of mixing and blending flavours has been a big trend in desserts, and Wilton has made it easy for home bakers to do this.” She elaborates: “Home bakers have eight gourmet flavours in one kit to blend and mix as creatively as they like, or they can follow the easy QuickCount flavour recipes.”

Maria continues: “The Treatology kit gives bakers the ability to make unique combination of flavours, over and over again, with just a few drops which do not compromise the colour, or consistency, of your icing or mixture.” She reflects on the launch: “We received a tremendous response on how well it tastes and how easy and fun it is to mix and blend our gourmet flavours.”

In the US (where the kit launched at Chicago’s International Home + Housewares Show), Lemon and Custard are the top flavours so far.

ease of cleaning – (the roaster has a Thermolon ceramic non-stick interior) and Darren adds, “its double-riveted handles make it secure to carry”.

The new Tala Performance non-stick bakeware range – launched at Exclusively Housewares for introduction this September – stands out for its hard-wearing credentials, “with a 10 year guarantee on its premium Eclipse coating by Whitford,” highlights George East Housewares’ Nick Squire. The range will replace the current Tala Professional bakeware.

Meanwhile, the highly successful Toughened Non-Stick range from Le Creuset has expanded its bakeware offering with “a new collection of internationally-inspired shapes,” notes Alison Thorne. Reflecting the broadening horizons and tastes of home bakers, pieces include “the Austrian speciality Kugelhopf - a decorative tin perfect not only for its namesake Kugelhopf cake, but also for creating beautiful showstopping jellies and mousses, and a versatile Swiss Roll Tin,” she explains. Meanwhile, “delicate bakes such as meringues, biscuits and macarons” are catered for with the brand’s new Insulated Cookie Sheet. Alison emphasises that: “Metal utensil-safe, Le Creuset Toughened NonStick Bakeware is made of heavy-gauge carbon steel ensuring heat spreads evenly and gently for the perfect bake, while the ultra-smooth non-stick surface means even the most delicate or sticky bakes simply slide out with ease.”

New entrant to the bakeware market (having taken on manufacturing facilities from George Wilkinson), What More UK is also highlighting

Right: Made using Wilton’s Treatology flavor kit: Lemon, Peach and Basil Tart.

Below left: Alan Silverwood’s Game Pie Mould.

Below right: Le Creuset’s Toughened Non-Stick Kugelhopf mould.

Our daily artisan bread The demand for rustic breads has led to Kitchen Craft’s addition of unglazed natural stone bread baking cloches in two different shapes and sizes. Artisan bread bakers are also appreciating Emile Henry’s UK shaped bread baker, notes Emily Henry UK’s Ben Wadeson, with “ridges for crisper bread.”

Meanwhile Lekue’s bestseller enables consumers to: “mix, knead, prove, bake and serve, all using the Bread Maker one silicone,” reports Ben. The product’s success has encouraged bread-baking additions, with silicone moulds for baking mini baguettes and bread sticks (complete with recipes, including gluten-free options).

longevity with its new Wham Cook collection.

Wham Cook consists of a 36-piece non-stick Teflon Select bakeware, which, states Laura Preston, graphic designer, includes, “unusual shapes such as our traditional folded loaf tins and heart shaped springform.” Laura also highlights the tough credentials of new Wham enamelware, suggesting that this long-established material has a great deal of appeal for contemporary kitchens, and beyond, stating: “Suitable for not just oven cooking, but also stovetops, barbecues and even cooking directly over a campfire, enamel is versatile, hardwearing and durable.” She explains that: “Wham Cook Enamelware is

fused at 835c, guaranteeing the product can withstand the extreme heats of stove top cooking and cooking over a naked flame.”

Pyrex’s UK marketing manager, Alexandra Blyth, also reflects on the popularity of a longestablished substrate for today’s home bakers.

She reports:“When first launched in 1915, our first

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What’s the ‘new’ cupcake?

The huge trend for cupcakes has slowed down, so what are the new ‘must bakes’?

• Mike Forder, chairman of Annversary House makes a strong case for the rise of the home-baked cookie. He admits: “Anniversary House saw sales growth in excess of 100% for cookie cutters in the first five months of 2015.” Thanks to shapes from DIY tools to dinosaurs to licenced character designs, cookie cutters appeal to all manner of consumer, are available at a variety of price points, and are perfect for gifts and the gifting of home-baked goods, adds Mike.

• With rising trends for delicately coloured and flavoured marshmallows as well as crafted doughnuts, Kitchen Craft has introduced non-stick marshmallow baking pans and a marshmallow cutter, in addition to a doughnut maker. An Aebleskiver Danish Pancake Pan from Kitchen Craft reflects the trend for Scandinavian cooking (and all things Scandi, following the popularity of certain TV dramas). Claire notes, that, “This is all about broadening the whole scope of bakeware.” She also anticipates the increasing popularity of flavoured meringues and speciality éclairs, imitating boutique bakery flair.

• Talking of eclairs, Falcon has launched a Bake-O-Choux mat for éclairs, and Mastrad is appealing to the baking gift market with its boxed éclair making kit, with six silicone baskets with holes to inject cream filling.

• At Meyer Group, Clare Mollart notes the introduction of “US-led hybrid ‘mash-ups’ such as the ‘cronut’ (croissant crossed with doughnut), ‘duffin’ (doughnut and muffin) and ‘wonut’ (waffle and doughnut).” Whatever’s baking, Clare also notes the growth of the online community of bakers and bloggers, and trends for the younger generation to share their creations with the baking 'selfie’. She emphasises: “Brands such as Cake Boss have made good use of social media platforms to interact with this group of passionate bakers.”

bakeware collection was produced in glass, and we are seeing a huge rise in the popularity of glass baking products again. In fact, in 2013 this trend prompted us to relaunch our glass baking sheet.” Alexandra continues: “We believe the resurgence in glass baking products is due to several factors; glass is easy to clean, durable and doesn’t absorb stains or flavours, which makes it perfect for crumbles, loaves and even cakes.” She adds: “One of the added benefits of glass is that you can see the ingredients baking so there will be no ‘soggy bottoms’ when cooking cookies, biscuits and even macaroons.”

On the metal front, Pyrex has also expanded its lightweight non-stick Asimetria collection.

Alexandra explains that its distinctive design enables safe one-handed removal of bakeware pans from the oven. She reports: “During our research we specifically observed the usage of items particularly when being taken in and out of the oven and found individuals only tend to use one hand to reach for the item and the other to open or close the oven door.” Hence Asimetria pieces “feature a large, grip handle with and upwards incline, supported by a smaller support handle on the opposite side.”

Several suppliers concur that bakeware pieces with a particular point of difference are making an impression on the market. One example is the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2015 finalist (in the Excellence in Cookware category), Alan Silverwood’s Game Pie moulds.

The moulds were created after an enquiry from a game pie supplier for Fortnum & Mason, “who couldn’t get enough of the old style fluted pork pie mould,” reports Adam Simcox, commercial manager for Alan Silverwood. Hence the mould was developed in the traditional oval pie shape but, as Adam highlights, can be used for all manner of pies, as well as for variants on shapes, by removing the curved sides and

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using the flat edges of the pan. “We have also created a mould for six individual pies, which can be used for larger sizes,” notes Adam, emphasising the benefits of the moulds’ flexibility, as well as ease of use and “simplicity”.

Meanwhile, Italian bakeware brand, Guardini from Spark is standing out due to its bright colours – created from British steel (coated in Birmingham) and made in Italy, with the country’s flair for design, reports Andrew Brooks, director of Spark. The Leakproof Springform is a standout piece: “Every baker has an experience where a springform has not

Above: Cookies made from Anniversary House’s Snowflake Cookie Cutters have been popular year-round sellers since the movie, Frozen.

sealed and cake mixture has fallen into the oven,” Andrew speculates. He adds: “The sides of the springform shape sit inside the wider base, and you can undo it with one hand.” A carry lid for the pan is also “appealing to party bakers,” and the growing trend for baking and sharing between work colleagues and friends, notes Andrew.

Specialist pieces are key to Kitchen Craft’s bakeware development, observes marketing manager, Claire Budgen. These include domed cake moulds (part of the recently launched silver anodised Master Class bakeware) creating trendy shaped cakes, as well making “novelty shapes such as ladybirds”. All in all, there are plenty of opportunities for home bakers to show off perfect bakes.

Below: Taking the biscuit: Dexam’s Classic Brtish Biscuit cutters (comprising the country’s four most popular biscuits – Bourbon, Custard Cream, jam treat and iced ring) are selling “exceptionally well,” admits the company’s John Rae. The company’s Make and Bake cutters, encouraging creative ‘putting together’ of pieces, such as a Gingerbread man with sunglasses, is also popular.

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Utensa is re-launching its best-selling British made Wonderbake® Bake’n’Roast range with a great new look for even greater customer satisfaction and increased sales: Teflon® Select – two-coat non-stick from a name that consumers know and trust, roller coat non-stick application for even coverage and greater durability – lasting up to eight times longer than typical Far East spray coated products, vibrant new labels for added point of sale impact and a five-year guarantee.

Utensa Tel: 0121 706 0271 E-mail sales@utensa.co.uk

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The next generation of food preparation, the Kenwood Chef Sense, boasts an intelligent speed-regulation system ensuring complete control, allowing customers to master a variety of techniques. The duo-finish bowl has convenient internal measurement graduations, together with an extra-wide feed chute to help minimise mess. The Chef Sense comes equipped with a k-beater, whisk and dough hook ensuring the best mixing, beating and kneading performance. In addition, the cleverly designed Twist Fit system enables the machine to connect to 20+ attachments, which is more than any other kitchen machine in the UK. Kenwood Tel: 0239 239 2392 Web: www.kenwoodworld.com/uk

Engaging kids with cooking from a young age is the best way to encourage a healthy grown-up lifestyle. Available in a cute cookie jar or a handy PVC box, these fun Alphabet Cutters are made to last. Formed from stainless steel, they are robust, easy to use and simple to clean, allowing your littlies and their carers to spell out their baking success and enjoy baking!

Horwood Tel: 0117 940 0000 Cookie Cutters are the next big thing and present real opportunities for retailers.

E-mail: sales@horwood.co.uk Anniversary House has seen unprecedented growth in this category since launch in Web: www.judgecookware.co.uk 2013. Individual cutters are available in a huge variety of shapes and designs catering for most interests and hobbies. Single cutters are poly resin coated in a fantastic array of colours, which makes for a powerful display - what’s more they’re dishwasher safe!

Themed sets are increasingly popular and are available at a variety of attractive price points. Themes vary from full alphabet sets to DIY tools, trains, dinosaurs and even licenced character designs.

Creative Party Tel: 01202 590222 E-mail: sales@creativepartyltd.com Web: www.creativeparty.com

Kitchen Craft is the ultimate one-stopshop for bakeware with the Master Class brand, in particular, excelling in terms of quality, choice and performance. Master Class collections range from vitreous enamel, silicone, hard anodised and non-stick carbon steel to the most recent award winner, the revolutionary Crusty Bake, and the latest ingredient to the mix - silver anodised bakeware. As well as the variety of materials, there is a vast array of shapes and sizes throughout to cover all baking requirements, including an unrivalled choice for embracing the hottest baking trends of the moment.

Kitchen Craft Tel: 0121 604 1111 E-mail: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk Web: www.kitchencraft.co.uk

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Your creativity and imagination will know no bounds with Sweetly Does It Edibles, a tasty new dimension to the ever-evolving brand. From ready to roll flavoured icing and dazzling metallic coloured sugar sheets to sprinkles shaped like cars, stars, strands and these fun candy eyeballs. There are also themed and festive decorations, glitter and even marker pens to personalise treats - and the spectrum of colour, from pastels and brights to bolds and shimmers, helps create a rainbow of delight.

Kitchen Craft Tel: 0121 604 1111 E-mail: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk Web: www.kitchencraft.co.uk

Italian bakeware manufacturer Guardini produces nine million bakeware pieces a year in its factory near Turin and is now working with Spark Housewares in the UK. Its vibrant mix of colours on two ranges Sweet & Colour (including Guardini’s signature ‘leak-proof ’ springforms) and Sweet & Muffin are sure to be a real hit with Great British Bake Off lovers! There is also a range of Bake Away carry lids in complementary colours for selected pieces which makes them right on trend with party bakes too.

Spark Housewares Tel: 01234 378180 Web: www.sparkhousewares.com

The Asimetria collection from Pyrex (pictured) has been designed based on observations of consumers opening their oven with one hand and holding the tray/roaster with the other.

As such, the Asimetria ovenware range includes three handles for additional support – two small side handles and one front handle to pull the tray/roaster out of the oven.

Pyrex Tel: 01564 786 030 E-mail: contact.pyrexuk@intl-cookware.com Web: www.pyrexuk.com

Tala Performance bakeware is the technologically advanced range that is designed to revolutionise baking. It is non-stick; for bakes that slide off the surface and is manufactured for the perfect bake every time. It is suitable for use with metal utensils and made with 1mm steel for an even distribution of heat. The Tala Performance bakeware is the best quality in domestic baking and roasting and comes with a 10-year guarantee. For bakeware that will stand the test of time, Tala Performance Bakeware is the ultimate in kitchenware essentials.

George East (Housewares) Tel: 01728 833400 E-mail: info@george-east.com Web: talacooking.com

Unveiling an exciting new collection of internationallyinspired shapes available from April 2015, enthusiastic bakers can create a range of traditional sweet and savoury treats to whet the appetite thanks to Le Creuset Toughened NonStick Bakeware. Choose from a selection of unique new shapes including the Austrian speciality Kugelhopf (pictured) - a decorative tin perfect not only for its namesake Kugelhopf cake, but also for creating beautiful showstopping jellies and mousses.

Le Creuset Tel: 01264 343 909 Web: www.lecreuset.co.uk

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The innovative Kenwood MultiOne offers an all-in-one food preparation solution.

The 4.3l mixing bowl comes with a K-beater, whisk and dough hook, whilst the easy fit dual drive hub allows a food processor, juicer, blender, grinder and citrus press attachment to be fitted at the top of the MultiOne machine. All the tools are controlled by a single intelligent six-speed control while a splashguard and large feed chute ensure minimum mess.

Kenwood Tel: 0239 239 2392 Web: www.kenwoodworld.com/uk

This year sees Pyrex commemorate its centenary anniversary, and to mark the occasion, the leading kitchenware brand has launched a brand new vintage-style glass bowl. Following research into its own history and heritage, the new vintage style glass bowl has been designed to reflect the ‘Cinderella’ shape from the 1950s, whilst also complimenting the new Optimum glass roaster range. The vintage-style glass bowl has been a popular household favourite for many years, with a handle on one side and a spout on the other, it gives the user more grip when mixing and is easily stackable.

Pyrex Tel: 01564 786 030 E-mail: contact.pyrexuk@intlcookware.com Web: www.pyrexuk.com

Pictured is the new silver anodised range of bakerware from Kitchen Craft.

The aluminium construction of this range not only provides excellent and even heat distribution for optimum cooking and baking performance, but also creates tight corners and edges, which enables very precise cake detailing for perfect results all round. Furthermore, the high quality anodised production process seals the aluminium to offer many benefits as well as providing a smooth surface enabling effortless release of baking and easy cleaning!

Kitchen Craft T: 0121 604 1111 E-mail: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk Web: www.kitchencraft.co.uk

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For Parties?

Four independent retailers reveal their current bestsellers for all sorts of parties, both indoors and outdoors.

Jacqui Bennett, owner, Cooks of Trentham This specialist cookshop is part of Trentham Shopping Village on the Trentham Estate, near Stoke-on-Trent, now established and growing as a popular day out.

Regas Tapas Dishes and Tajine From PHA Kitchessentials Spanish Style Gas Burner with Large Paella Dish from PHA Kitchessentials Gefu Spiralizer from Haus Metrokane Mojito Muddler from ICTC Hamburger Maker from Kitchen Craft

These are not expensive and go on direct heat.The tapas dishes are just the right size - the 15cm is particularly popular.

This is easy to assemble and use – the large pan is great for party cooking.

This is fun, healthy and something different to show off with.

This does the job and looks good.

This burger maker is inexpensive to buy, easy to use and it works.

Tovolo Sphere Ice Moulds from Eddingtons

This ultra slow melting large sphere looks good and is fun.

Above (right): Creating your own burgers has never been easier. Affordable and easy to use, this hamburger maker from Kitchen Craft is all you need to get gourmet in the kicthen.

Right : For the perfect Mojito, look no further than ICTC’s Metrokane Mojito Muddler - gets the job done in no time!

Right: The Gefu Spiralizer from Haus makes those tiresome tasks trouble-free.

Bruce Crane, director, Loose’s, Norwich Established in 1791, and still a family run business, Loose’s is a large independent right in the heart of Norwich and also sells online.

Kilner Drinks Dispenser from The Rayware Group Fountain Candle from Club Green Ladybird Food Cover from Eddingtons Foil Parasols from NJ Products

This is perfect for Pimms in the garden.

This makes any celebration cake exciting, and adds sparkle to the party!

Prettier than your average food cover, this is essential for parties in the garden.

No cocktail is complete without one. You can imagine you are on an exotic holiday without leaving your house!

Table Chalk Boards from TICCuk

For your special menu, or cocktail list, one of these chalk boards makes your table look special.

Paella Pans from PHA Kitchessentials

Who doesn’t love a good paella? A real crowd pleaser!

Left: A good Paella requires a good paella pan - PHA Kitchessentials offer the perfect solution.

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Right: Pimms on the front lawn or your favourite cocktail on the balcony - Rayware’s Kilner Drinks Dispenser is the perfect vessel.

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Holly Wilson, owner, Prep Cookware, Stoke Newington A Most Promising Newcomer finalist, this is a small cookshop on two floors in the heart of London’s Stoke Newington.

They appeal to everyone. Kids love them for smoothies with their friends and adults fill them

Mason Jar Mugs From Eddingtons

up with cocktails!

Bar Craft Luxe Lounge 400ml Cocktail Shaker From Kitchen Craft Copo Americano Glasses From Whitebrands

Its authentic New York cocktail bar feel makes everyone feel like a pro. It is a great price point for house warming gifts and it is particularly popular with men.

A design icon with a great heritage story, they are such versatile glasses that are great for water, beer or wine. This is a great party gift that can be used straight away.

Gorgeous colours! Perfect for kids to have jelly and ice cream at a birthday party Zuperzozial Sweet Fortune Bowls and Spoonful of Colour Spoons from Forma House or special ice cream sundaes with their friends on a play date. They are also biodegradable, which appeals to people’s eco side, and dishwasher safe.

Nordic Ware Cake Tins from Nordic Ware

The ultimate show stopper cake - beautiful, desirable and collectable tins. No one can resist!

Bar10der from Root 7

The ‘Swiss Army knife’ of the cocktail world, this keeps all the necessary tools tidy and together.

Right: Root7’s Bar10der has everything you need to help keep your guests in the party spirit - a tool for every aspect of cocktail making .....what’s not to love?

Left: Colourful and eco friendly - these Zuperzozial Sweet Fortune Bowls and Spoonful of Colour Spoons from Forma House are perfect for children’s parties, or picnics.

Sue Tranter, partner, Cookshop Newport, Newport A small cookshop in the high street, run by mother and daughter and established in 2011, with an online sales presence, as well as supplying local companies. .

Judge Stock Pots from Horwood

These are great when cooking for a crowd. There are various sizes, to cook and serve up dishes like chilli, bolognaise and stews.

Newspaper Chip Cones from Bunzl Regas Tapas Dishes from PHA Kitchessentials Paddle Cocktail Set from LSA Condiment Cups from Eddingtons

Perfect for serving small bite sized pieces of food, and great for mini fish and chips.

These are ideal for individual servings of savoury or sweet food.

This set is a stylish and contemporary way to serve your favourite cocktail.

Small stainless steel buckets for single servings of mayonnaise or ketchup - ideal for a barbecue.

Belgian Chocolates from various suppliers

These make fantastic table favours when presented in a two-chocolate box with ribbons.

Right: With several sizes available - the Judge Stock Pots from Horwood will help whip up a stew or Bolognaise and make sure no-one goes hungry.

Left: With that gastro-pub feel, these great Condiment Cups from Eddingtons are perfect for serving up your favourite dipping/burger sauce.

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Designed and built in Italy, for those with uncompromised taste.

Real Italian coffee at home, at the touch of a button:

Using only fresh beans and fresh milk, the super compact Autentica Cappuccino Top serves your coffee shop favourites; from a frothy Cappuccino to a smooth Flat White and all at the touch of a button. New Doppio Plus drink, serves more than a double espresso for an energy boost with a smooth flavour.

The perfect Italian coffee, designed by you:

Personalise your favourite coffee from the amount of milk and froth to the strength and length of your coffee.

Simple, intuitive pleasure:

The new LatteCrema carafe system serves luxuriosly creamy, hot, frothed milk directly to your cup.

Exclusive technology that auto-cleans the carafe.

Discover more at: www.delonghi.co.uk or call: 02392 392555

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What’s cooking for Beautifully styled in food-safe BPA-free polymer, the new innovative govino wine glass reflects the wine’s true colour and full flavour aromatics - looking and performing much like crystal. Unlike most plastic-style vessels, all govino products are reusable, so can be safely used again and again.

Environmentally friendly, all govino products are also 100% recyclable, and available in five different designs. govino is available as a Wine Glass, Champagne Flute, Wine/Cocktail Glass, Decanter and a Beer/Cider Glass.

Govino Tel: 0207 449 4097 E-mail sswift@wonderingwine.com

The new Everyday Entertaining range is perfect for a gathering, with iconic vintage shapes and classic cut crystal designs. All items are dishwasher safe, made of high quality BPA free materials and extremely durable. The everyday entertaining range means you can be party ready at a moment’s notice, with cutlery, plates, serving trays, storage bowls, tumblers and even napkin rings!

Burton McCall Tel: 0116 234 4611/22 E-mail: sales@burton-mccall.co.uk

Pictured is the Artesà collection from Kitchen Craft. From show stopping centre pieces like the glass serving cloche with rope handle and copper lacquer coated pressed bamboo serving bowls to gastro pub miniature serving pieces such as a watering can and serving pail, cast iron covered pots and mini pizza ovens and hot stones – Artesà ensures guests have a get-together to remember. With attractive gift packaging completing the scene, Artesà also makes a perfect gift to bring to the host.

Kitchen Craft T: 0121 604 1111 E-mail: sales@kitchencraft.co.uk Web: www.kitchencraft.co.uk

Canvas, stoneware, wood and glass all come in to play in this collection that sees a strong mix of materials across a cream and black colour palette with hand painted names of your favourite cheeses.

Featuring a range of products including; cheese bakers, wooden handled cheese knives, canvas baskets, cheese labels, wooden boards and more, this is the ultimate spread for the discerning cheese connosieur.

Creative Tops Tel: 01536 207756 E-mail: press@creative-tops.com Web: www.creative-tops.com

The NEW Le Creuset Cheese & Wine Collection (pictured) offers a selection of stylish essentials for hosting the perfect cheese and wine party. From the Stoneware Camembert Baker, Condiment Pots, Tapas Dishes and Stoneware Cheese Board, to the Red Wine Glasses (two styles available) and Wine Accessories - The NEW Le Creuset Cheese & Wine Collection will simply tempt, taste and tantalise!

Le Crueset Tel: 01264 343909 Web: www.lecreuset.co.uk

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Healthy, homemade meals, made much easier with Kenwood It’s time to say goodbye to the ready meals, and hello to tastier and healthier meals with the kCook – a cooking food processor and steamer that chops, stirs and cooks your dinner for you.

The Kenwood kCook provides ‘one pot’ cooking, allowing flavoursome casseroles, fresh soups and various sauces to be prepared at the touch of a few buttons. It will even steam your vegetables and fish in the inclusive basket for an even healthier family meal. With the choice of two bowl tools, ingredients can be chopped to the desired texture before switching to the stirring tool to ensure the dish is cooked evenly.

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What’s cooking for The new Judge Sizzle & Serve collection combines cast iron’s inherent benefits with the natural aesthetic beauty of honey-toned maple wood. Comprising three gratin dishes and a large oval platter with detachable serving handle, the Sizzle and Serve range is suitable for all hob types and barbeques, and is oven-safe up to 240°C. Naturally non-stick (once seasoned with oil) the cast iron surface is easily cleaned, while the heat-resistant wooden stands brings a touch of grace to the rugged metal finish, and ensures that the hot cast iron will not damage table tops.

Horwood Tel: 0117 940 0000 E-mail: customerservice@horwood.co.uk Web: www.judgecookware.co.uk

New for 2015 from Ella Sabatini is a lovely, eye catching range of three stems and one tumbler called Neon. Made from fine Crystal glass, with fine cut rims and tall elegant, sealed stems. Available in four assorted contemporary Neon colours, this colourful range would be a welcome addition to any party indoor or out. Sold in a photographic gift box of four assorted Neon colours.

Western House Tel: 01256 462341 E-mail: sales@western-house.com Web: www.western-house.com

The Durobor range from Tradestock, offers a beautiful, distinctive selection of glassware, which is perfect for creating eye-catching settings and bringing individual style to the table. The collection comprises a host of beautifully designed ‘multi-use’ glassware, which is equally suited to serving drinks as it is for presenting.

There are also several striking serving pieces in the collection, including the Vertigo Pyramid stacking dish set offering a creative way to serve a variety of foods and perfect for adding a distinctive touch for special occasions.

Tradestock Tel: 01823 661717 E-mail: sales@tradestockltd.co.uk Web: www.tradestockltd.co.uk

The Vino collection of glassware from Maxwell & Williams adds style to any drink. Combining machine and handmade techniques, Vino features a collection of elegantly shaped decanters, and glasses featuring new stemless designs. Quality, affordable glassware with an air of sophistication.

Valerie Graham Tel: 020 8200 5100 E-mail: sales@valerie-graham.co.uk

Looking for the perfect summer cooking accessory? The BEKA stone grill is the ideal accompaniment to your table, offering something a little different when entertaining friends. This traditional stone grill with marble stone and two burners will sear the outside of the food, locking in the perfect taste and flavour. Cook anything from, meat, fish, vegetables, egg and even bread on the grill for an enjoyable and tasty dining experience.

ICTC Tel: 01603 488019 Web: www.ictc.co.uk

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