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e’ve done it again – UK housewares retailing that is! Our gia national winner, Harrods was awarded the ultimate global accolade for housewares retailing excellence –the Global Honoree Award in Chicago (see News page 7).

And that is not all – the iconic department store was also presented with the prestigious Martin M Pegler Award for Excellence in Visual Merchandising – two of those gorgeous trophies in one night!

In the past 11 years since PH became the exclusive UK gia sponsor, there have now been eight retailers that have become Global Honorees. I vividly remember the feeling of elation the first time I heard one of our retailers’ names as one of the five Global Honorees announced on the gia gala night – it was Bentalls back in 2009.

Above: PH’s Jo Howard with Prior to that, PH’s Patrick Wade was with Joe Wicks on the Meyer Group stand at Spring Fair Selfridges at the gia gala when it won (see pages 24-25).

Left: PH's Emma Cain (left) both Global Honoree and Excellence in Visual with Harrods' Lyn Walsh and Merchandising Awards. This time it was our Joanne Norton at the gia display at Chicago's IH+HS. colleague, Emma Cain that celebrated with Harrods in Chicago.

Of course, Harrods was one of a fabulous lineup of gia winners and if you are the sort for a ‘busman’s holiday’, you might be tempted to hop on a plane or train in order to visit some of them. In the meantime, you can armchair (or office chair) travel to the Global Honorees by turning to pages 32-34.

Of course, there will be rushes of elation for the 21 trophy winners of this year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards (organised by PH in conjunction with bira). We are now counting down to the big night on October 3, and need your entries and nominations (see News page 5). Retailers, please do not be shy about putting your shops forward for your displays, initiatives, training or staff. Your entry does not need to take eons of time, but we do need high resolution photos for displays and a description of your creative initiatives, training ventures or staff members (email joh@max-publishing.co.uk or call me on 01295 811 853). You could be the next gia UK winner that is celebrated in Chicago in March 2019.

Spring Fair was my first work trip since Exclusively Housewares last year (due to treatment for breast cancer in between) and it was fantastic to see so many welcoming faces. Thank you for such a warm reception everyone – it made me feel very happy to be back!

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.

Jo Howard

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In this issue in house JO HOWARD Editor joh@max-publishing.co.uk SUE MARKS Acting Editor sue@suemarks.co.uk WARREN LOMAX Publishing director warren@max-publishing.co.uk

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35-37 Ambiente review

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Holly Wilson’s From the frontline

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Market focus: Cookware

JAKKI BROWN Editorial director jw@max-publishing.co.uk

20-23 The PH/bira Retail Barometer 2017

42-43 What’s cooking for men?

EMMA CAIN Product page editor emmac@max-publishing.co.uk

24-25 Face to face: Joe Wicks

44-46 Product focus: men in the kitchen

PATRICK WADE Advertisement director mediap@aol.com

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Consumers demand for better coffee Bean to Cup coffee machines are the fastest growing coffee segment in value and volume reaching over 50% value growth in July 2017**.

De’Longhi - Italian Design and Passion De’Longhi has mastered the art of coffee preparation with the unique Italian know-how for artisan coffee. With a De’Longhi bean to cup, consumers can bring Barista quality to the home, serving the perfect coffee taste and all at the touch of a button.

Discover more at: www.delonghi.co.uk or call: 02392 392555 **GfK RT GB, Hot Beverage Makers Market, Volume & Value Sales July 2016 vs July 2017, compared to other Espresso and Filter markets.

*Source: independent research institute, value sales leader from Aug to Jul 2017

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Hahn from Dexam Dexam has become the UK distributor of Hahn Kitchenware’s Pisa brand range of Wine & Spice Racks. David Eggison, sales and marketing director of Hahn explained: “Pisa products sell really well for both independent cook shops and small department stores, although unfortunately most of our other kitchen storage products such as our wall and ceiling racks and kitchen trolleys are better suited to online sales. Over the last couple of years we have found it increasingly more difficult to supply the smaller retailers with a conclusive stock selection. Dexam offers the smaller retail exactly that.“ Bryony Dyer, Dexam’s managing director added: “The Dexam team are delighted to be representing these great products and have already received many positive comments from their customers.”

Lisa’s kitchen ‘must have’ Le Cordon Bleu chef and author of cookbook, My Relationship with Food, Lisa Roukin has launched her own ‘kitchen essential’: the My Relationship with Food silicone baking mat. Lisa specialises in creating dishes that contain no gluten, hydrogentated fats or refined sugar. Lisa notes: “The secret is that the mat distributes heat evenly when items are being cooked. This is particularly useful for preparing healthy dishes such as homemade granola, kale chips, or even gluten-free macaroons without the challenging task of scraping off the mats, as nothing sticks.” She adds: “It also eliminates the need for parchment paper or aluminium foil which makes the mat environmentally-friendly too.”

Above: Chef Lisa with her silicone mat.

Natural selection Dexam revealed its unique Forest and Forge knives at Ambiente.

Traditionally forged in Sheffield, each knife has a native wood handle, with wood used from windfall trees from an estate in Yorkshire. These include Olive Ash, Spalted Beech, Cherry, Beech (which has naturally antiseptic properties) and Chestnut (pictured).

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Back to the Eighties The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2018 will go back time for its theme this year – to the glamour, glitz and big hair of the 1980s, The industry’s big night will take place on Wednesday October 3 at Royal Lancaster London The event is organised by PH in conjunction with bira Cookshop & Housewares.

Nominations for outstanding retailers and product entries The proud winners of last year’s from suppliers have already begun. With the deadline for Above: Excellence in Housewares Awards on stage these submissions on May 25, suppliers can download with the PH team. retailer nomination forms and product entry forms at www.excellenceinhousewaresawards.co.uk. Suppliers can also email retailer nominations directly to joh@max-publishing.co.uk.

Retailers themselves are encouraged to shout about their success stories and activities by self nominating themselves for the Excellence in Retailer Initiative, Training and Display awards, as well and putting forward a ‘star’ players from the shopfloor for the Employee of the Year award (by emailing joh@max-publishing.co.uk ).

PH editor, Jo Howard urges retailers and suppliers to take part in this year’s quest to find the best: “We need to celebrate and applaud the innovations, initiatives and creativity that stand out, whether from retailers and suppliers.”

• This year’s strong line-up of awards category and associate sponsors include: Ambiente, BHETA, bira, bira direct, Brabantia, Camelbak from Burton McCall, DKB, Exclusively Electrical, Joseph Joseph, KitchenAid, KitchenCraft, IH+HS, Imperial and Eaziglide, Le Creuset, Meyer Group, OXO, Salter (FKA Brands), Spring Fair, SMART Worldwide, Tefal and Top Drawer.

• To discuss opportunities for associate sponsors at The Excellence in Housewares Awards, contact PH’s Patrick Wade by emailing him at mediap@aol.com.

• To book your places at the industry’s big night, contact Clare Davies at Createvents on 0118 340085 or clare@createvents.co.uk.

Electrical buyers’ convention at Exclusively

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by Hand at Exclusively 2017.

Major buying group for the electrical appliance industry, Sirius will be holding a convention for its members on the first day of the Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical shows. The convention will be staged on the Atrium level of the Gallery Hall above Exclusively Electrical. As a result, the show is expecting to draw many new retailers of small domestic appliances to the show.

“We are delighted to have reached agreement to work closely with Sirius to support the independent sector,” said Simon Boyd, show director. “The Exclusively shows offer retailers an excellent opportunity to view the latest innovation in homewares, tabletop and SDA products ahead of the key Christmas buying period and into Spring 2019.” Simon added: “The attendance of Sirius members will offer our electrical exhibitors opportunity to promote products to this important group of retailers.”

Steve Jones, Sirius’ commercial director stated: “Due to the success of Exclusively Electrical over the past few years, we feel it presents a great environment for our members to see what SDA and housewares are available to them.” * Founded in 2001, Sirius Buying Group boasts a collective trade purchasing power of more than £100 million. It is made up of 162 members and 250 retail outlets and offers an extensive collection of home appliance and kitchen retail brands.

One member, Phil Cox of Empire Appliances comments: “Being part of the Sirius Buying Group benefits us in so many ways, opening doors to a multitude of manufacturers and giving you access to many like-minded businessmen/women happy to talk and share their experiences and business knowledge. It's so much more than a mere buying group.”

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Double gia win for Harrods

Above: Portmeirion’s new Westerly design was launched to commemorate what would have been founder Susan Williams-Ellis’ 100th birthday this year.

Record breaker for Portmeirion With dinner services back in fashion – according to the home interiors media that is – Portmeirion Group has reported record profits, with the UK and American markets hungry to buy its fine dining tableware. The latest results, published in March, confirm that sales have grown for nine consecutive years to £84.8m, representing a 10.6% growth compared to last year. Profits leapt by 13% to £8.8m.

However, sales in South Korea, one of the Group’s biggest customers after the USA, nosedived by 32% to £6.6m.

“We are delighted to be reporting a ninth consecutive year of record revenue and a record profit before taxation,” stated Dick Steele, non-executive chairman. “Our core values of innovation, targeted product development and operational excellence remain unchanged, and we are pleased to report on the successful integration of the Wax Lyrical home fragrance business into the Group. Trading in the first two months of the current year is ahead of the comparative period in 2017. The outlook for 2018 is positive and we remain confident for the future.”

Joseph Joseph scoops two gia Product Design awards The gia gala event in March was an exciting night for both UK retailing and design as Joseph Joseph also scooped two awards. The company received the IHA Global Honoree Award for Product Design for its Tritan Trash Compactor and Flex Toilet Brush.

Other winners included the Jura S8, Dreamfarm’s Fledge flip edge cutting board and THAT! Inventions’ ThawTHAT Deluxe.

Right: Joseph Joseph’s Damon Wilmott and Antony Joseph with their gia trophies.

Harrods was the proud recipient of the coveted gia Global Honoree Award in Chicago – one of the five top international awards for overall retail excellence in the gia Global Innovation Award (gia) programme. The iconic department store was also presented with the Martin M Pegler Award for Excellence in Visual Merchandising.

The gia announcements were made on March 10 at the gia gala evening held at Chicago’s Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, coinciding with the International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS). The gia programme is organised and sponsored globally by the IH+HS Above: gia expert juror, Anne Kong presents and International Housewares Association (IHA) the Global Honoree award to Harrods’ Joanne with Progressive Housewares as UK sponsor for Norton and Lyn Walsh.

Below: Martin Pegler congratulates Lyn Walsh. the retail awards.

Harrods is the eighth retailer to join the UK’s outstanding line-up of Global Honorees (presented over the last 11 years): Selfridges, Bentalls, Steamer Trading, Lakeland, John Lewis, Lords and Borough Kitchen. It is the second time a UK retailer has won two of the top gia awards in one night. Selfridges was presented with both a Global Honoree and Excellence in Visual Merchandising Award in 2007.

Harrods’ awards were collected by buyer, Joanne Norton and assistant buyer, Lyn Walsh. Annalise Fard, director of Home at Harrods commented: “We are absolutely thrilled to see Harrods’ ongoing commitment to technology and innovation recognised. Winning the Global honouree and the Martin M Pegler Excellence in Visual Merchandising Award is an incredible honour for both myself and our extremely talented buying team.” She added: “Harrods recognises the growing demand for innovative home appliances and new cookware collections, with our buyers regularly exploring marketing-leading product offerings and ranges, all carefully selected with our discerning customer in mind.”

The other 2018 winners of the prestigious Global Honoree title are: Tugo of Columbia, Manufactum of Germany, Pollmann sinds 1890 of the Netherlands and The Chopping Block, USA. In addition, Paper Plane of New Zealand won the gia Digital Commerce Award for Excellence in Online Retailing (see international retailer focus on pages 32-34).

The gia gala also celebrated all 27 national gia winners (from which Global Honorees were selected by an international jury). The gia retail competition is judged on: overall mission statement, vision and strategy, store design and layout, visual merchandising, displays and window displays, marketing, advertising and promotions, customer service and staff training and innovation. See www.housewares.org/show/gia-retail and linked story on the gia product design awards, also presented at the gia gala. More news from Chicago on page 16. * The next gia UK winner (and contender for a Global Honoree) will be one of the retailer winners of The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2018 (see page 5).

James creates a buzz at Fenwick James Martin entertained and informed customers at Fenwick Colchester with an in-store demonstration using a selection of his Wahl small electrical appliances on March 22.

Fenwick Colchester buyer, Dean Hawes reports: “We had a excellent day starting with press and radio interviews and bloggers. James then put on great show for 100 pre-sold seats that lasted 50 minutes, using Wahl James Martin Kitchen Electricals to make curry, ice cream and much more, with lots of fun and jokes thrown in.” He continues: “Lots of people in store also stopped to watch the show. This was then followed by many fans queuing to get their books signed and pictures taken with James.” Dean adds: “James made time for everyone and feedback from customers has been very positive.”

Above: James Martin rustling up various tasty dishes with his Wahl SDAs in the Cookshop at Fenwick Colchester.

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Spring Fair cooks up a storm

Above: One of the tasty recipes that can be scanned in the Quick Recipe range.

Scan here for dinner ideas DRH Collection launched its innovative Quick Recipe range at Spring Fair (and has showcased it at Maison & Objet, Ambiente and Chicago’s IH+HS). The range of oven to tableware (by BIA) features a scan symbol on the base of the products which, when scanned via a smartphone, provide the consumer with several recipes suited to the particular product.

DRH director, Mike Holmes reports: “We’ve had the most astonishing response to it, at all the shows and we are filled with confidence now that we have created another industry first!”

Mike reflects on the wide market for the range: “The concept of creating intelligent porcelain for the connected kitchen twinned with the cooking videos was always going to be targeted towards the younger audience and those that like a bit of tech! But equally, we always knew what we wanted to create a range where at the end of the day, it was practical and good looking so, even if you never flipped it over to scan it, it would serve you well – aesthetically and functionally!”

Popular fitness instructor and TV presenter Joe Wicks, along with TV chef James Martin, stole the show in Hall 9 at Spring Fair when they made guest appearances on the Meyer Group and Horwood stands respectively. Both men drew huge crowds to the stands (see the Joe Wicks interview on pages 24-25).

Above: James Martin James’ appearance coincided with at Spring Fair with PH Horwood’s launch of the new James contributor, Sue Marks beside the new Martin range by Stellar with a handle, merchandising stand which, says Horwood’s James Robinson is from Horwood.

Below: JWP's Michaela “sculpted to nestle in the user’s hands.”

Stobbs with JWP's Betty James Martin highlights that the new Crocker microwave bakeware at Spring Fair. collection is designed to be “an affordable range of cookware that will be easy to use on a day to day basis.” James also launched his new merchandising stand that enables stockists to display items from across his ranges, including cookware, knives and tools.

Rob Jones, sales director of Horwood reflected on a successful show, including the introduction of a chef on the stand: “Most of the things we sell are used in the kitchen so what better way to demonstrate them than by actually creating some great tasting food for our customers.”

Creative Products was among other housewares companies that reported a successful Spring Fair, with visitors showing strong interest in the company’s refreshed packaging and product range (including the new Thermo Gloves and cordless Cyclone Sweeper.) See linked stories.

Meanwhile, for trend spotters, Spring Fair’s new Atelier feature was a ‘must see’ for many buyers, with four room sets highlighting The Present, Autumn/Winter 2018/2019; Spring/Summer 2018/2019 and 2020. (More Spring Fair news on pages 9 and 15).

Salter teams up with EPE

Spicing up cookshops

Salter Housewares has entered a partnership with leading small domestic appliances and cookware distributor, EPE International, to make its range of kitchen and bathroom scales available to specialist retailers and independent department stores across the UK. EPE’s stand at Spring Fair showcased a range from Salter, including bestsellers such as the Salter 1066 Arc Electronic Scale, and the Salter Cook range.

Cedric Barnsby, marketing manager of Salter Housewares said: “We wanted to make the buying process much easier for independent retailers and smaller chains and partnering with EPE International does just that. Choosing to distribute through EPE will enable us to bring more of our products to more retailers, and will create more efficiency and organisation throughout the buying process.”

EPE’s brand marketing manager, Sally Bell added: “EPE is extremely pleased that the launch of our strategic partnership with Salter at this year’s Spring Fair was a resounding success. It re-affirms that being able to order through EPE, in smaller quantities or even single units, enables the brands to reach out to customers they were previously unable to service.”

• HoMedics Group has changed its name to FKA Brands Limited to reflect its broad portfolio of brands including House of Marley, Sol Republic, Jam and HMDX in Consumer Electronics as well as Salter and HoMedics in housewares and personal care.

Above: Salter Cook Bluetooth range.

Winner of a Gift of the Year Award (GoTY) for Gift Food, Sanjay Aggarwal at Spice Kitchen told PH that many cookshops are switching from empty spice containers “to our filled ones.”

He adds that Spice Kitchen’s containers are “a popular alternative to traditional spice carousels and spice racks, as we provide recipes and also an opportunity for customers to easily refill their tins with fresh spices through our mail order website.”

Other GOTY winners included Green Picnic’s Fallen Fruit range (made from biodegradable materials), the Hand Decorated Gin Glass by Sunny by Sue and the recycled Apron made from old denim by Ian Snow. Navigate received a Highly Commended for its insulted Beau & Elliot lunch tote bags.

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Have you volunteered?

Industry charity The Rainy Day Trust is challenging 175 volunteers to embark on diverse fundraising activities for its 175th year, including a South Coast walk of 175 miles. The anniversary year started with ceo Bryan Clover’s sponsored Dry January. Bryan reflects on the increasing significance of the Trust’s help to those in need: “In 2017 we helped 45% more people than in 2016, and that in itself was 25% up on 2015.”

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Indies rise to challenges The 13th Retail Barometer survey by bira Cookshop & Housewares and PH puts the trials and tribulations of independent cookshops and housewares stockists under the spotlight. The results show how indies are fighting their corner in a challenging market, as well as the categories that remained stable or declined over the past year.

Some 39% of respondents expect their business to grow marginally in 2018. Looking further into the future, 19% see a postive future for independent cookshop and housewares retailers in three to five years (similar to the 21% in the previous Barometer) while the largest number regard the future as‚ ’Weak’ (46% compared to 28% last year. However the further percentage selecting, ’Very weak’ has shrunk to 6% (compared to 18% a year ago).

The issue of buyers selling directly to consumers is regarded as a threat to business by 97% of respondents, a higher percentage than those that regard online retailers in the housewares sector as a threat. Unsurprisingly, an end to selling direct is one of the top wishes for industry change.

While Facebook is receiving negative press in national news, the social media channel is helping independents to raise their profile and connect with customers. Social media was the most used means of promotion in 2017, followed by discount promotion. However, leaflets were considered the most useful tool to attract footfall or generate sales. See linked story on Brexit views, and for the full findings of the PH/bira Retail Barometer, see pages 20-24.

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Eggxactly as you like it The perfect egg is now achievable every time, according to James Seddon, inventor of the Eggxactly boiled egg cooker (pictured at Spring Fair). James explains that his invention “uses 1% of the energy of a pan of water,” and given the nutritional benefits of eggs, and the ease of use and convenience, “is ideal for students and OAPs.” James reflects that the perfect egg cooker has taken some time as a patent was filed for an egg cooker back in 1880.

James has appeared on Dragons’ Den, but having had little sleep in preparation for his appearance, unfortunately forgot to put the egg in his gadget during his demonstration!

Brexit blues Brexit was a hot topic for addtional comments by Retail Barometer respondents. The number anticipating a negative effect on business in the longer term due to the Brexit vote has risen to 36% (from 26% last year). One respondent specifies that their expection is ’slightly negative’ but elaborates that: ’People are being more careful but that may be down to bigger household bills and extras such as broadband, sky and phone contracts.’

Another highlights: “The devaluation of the £ means that all of my stock is more expensive,” but also adds another factor that is influencing customers: “A TK Maxx has opened in the centre of the city and that has had an impact too.”

Some acknowledge: “Customers won't spend if there is uncertainty about.” However, others look forward to better times, stating: “Once we 'finally' get out the other side of this mess, and know where we are going, consumer confidence will return,” and, “I believe the EU is pulling us down, the sooner we get out the better.”

One independent reflects on the friction that is being caused by Brexit and says: “I always strive to ensure that my shop is a safe haven for customers private and calm - from having to have conversations they don't want to have about things they can't control and just seem to lead to conflict and unkindness in a public arena.”

Raise your glasses

More golds for Lock & Lock

Among launches at Spring Fair, Ravenhead (from The Rayware Group) added to its wide range of glassware with designs ideally suited to the fast approaching wedding season: hand-blown Hollow Flute Glasses and Champagne Cocktail Glasses (pictured), which can also be used for desserts. Meanwhile, Kilner also (from The Rayware Group) showcased its expanding range for healthy eating (along with a Healthy Eating Guide) including a Kombucha set for the health boosting fermented tea drink.

JWP won two gold awards at the Mumii Family Awards 2018. Its signature brand of food storage containers, Lock & Lock took gold in the Best Kitchenware Brand category for the 2nd year in a row, while the new premium range, Clearly Lock & Lock scooped Best Household Product.

The winners were announced in March after parents from across the UK voted for their favourite products and services for families. Jo Studholme, editor of mumii.co.uk explained: ”We took the best of the best and parents spent a month deliberating and voting for their favourite brands and products, with over 10,000 votes cast across numerous categories”.

Geoff Hounslea, sales and marketing director of JWP, the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Lock & Lock expressed his delight on the consumer awards: “To win best kitchenware brand for the second year running is fantastic, but we’re equally delighted about Clearly Lock & Lock winning gold, as it’s a new product that seems to have gone down incredibly well with everyone who has seen it.”

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PEOPLE l Smeg UK has appointed Dan Connell as

national account manager for the company’s SDA sector. Dan joins Smeg with 13 years of industry experience across both SDA and MDA (including Glen Dimplex, Russell Hobbs and Hoover Candy), carrying out product, trade, commercial and category sales and marketing roles.

Welcoming Dan to the team, Paul Barker, sales director, Smeg UK stated: “With Dan’s support, 2018 will be another exciting year for Smeg with major new launches, an expanding customer base, strong consumer awareness and exciting design collaborations afoot.”

A sporting partnership Leading sports good brand HEAD and appliance manufacturer, Gorenje have launched new SDAs aimed at healthier lifestyles.

At the recent ISPO Munich, the world’s largest international multisegment exhibition for the sports industry, Gorenje and HEAD presented a new edition of the Nutri Sport blender and connected kitchen scale.

“Due to the global trend of rising consciousness of what we eat and drink, we have decided to start this project and Gorenje has been the ideal partner for us. Our knowledge of what athletes need and what performance means in terms of racing or, for example, winning tennis games, has been perfectly matched with the innovation power of Gorenje in small domestic appliances,” commented Giuseppe Faranna, VP Licensing Division of HEAD. Above: The powerful 2 in 1 Nutri Sport blender from HEAD and Gorenje.

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Global’s Mino celebrates 80th

Below: Mino raises his glass at the party at La Gavroche.

Known affectionately as Mr Global around the world, Global’s Mino Tsuchida recently celebrated his 80th birthday in style with a party hosted by Grunwerg at La Gavroche, London. Mino began exporting Global knives in 1990 and continues to be an international ambassador for the brand, demonstrating at trade shows and events worldwide.

International guests at the party included some of Grunwerg’s fellow Global distributors, the Japanese ambassador and several UK stockists. Highlights included the presentation of a cheque for £12,800 for Unicef, Mino’s chosen charity (instead of any birthday gifts), and a giant birthday card signed by chefs and customers, as well as a jaw-dropping cake in the shape of a Global knife on a chopping board. La Gavroche owner and Global fan, Michel Roux Junior was among those making tributes to Mino on the night.

When asked what he likes most about his role, Mino told PH: “I love to travel around the world and visit the countries and stores where our Global knives are sold and be able to meet the staff and, in particular, the members of the public and chefs who use our knives or are interested in them. I enjoy sharing their views and experiences and helping them to get the best performance and service from our knives.”

Mino also reflected on how his brand has evolved – it is now sold in more than 125 countries and includes Global Ni and Global Sai ranges in addition to the Classic Series. Mino acknowledged: “When I introduced Global Knives in 1988, people were attracted first of all by the then unique design and appearance of the knives, as most kitchen knives had wooden or plastic handles at that time. With the passage of time, other knife producers started to produce other kitchen knives with stainless steel handles, but they generally fell well short of Global in terms of quality and performance, and it is the sharpness and durability of Global Knives which now stands out after all these years.”

Left: Still celebrating the next day – Mino with members of the Grunwerg and Global teams.

Retail tools at Tendence Tendence (Frankfurt June 30 – July 3) will see the return of Impulse – a special area offering inspiration and ideas for retailers to attract customers at the point of sale, including table decoration themes.

The area (in Hall 11.0) will include information, training and interaction on 'creating shopping experiences'. There will also be advice for online and digital improvements. A Social Media zone will comprise graphic and practical presentations by bloggers and marketing experts to help retailers get the most from their social media usage.

PH celebrates all-important ‘people power’ in housewares retailing by putting the spotlight on a ‘star’ employee, nominated by employers and/or members of the trade.

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Tim is well deserving of recognition as your 'Retail Star' for this issue of PH, but he will be our 'Retail Star' for many more years yet.” * To nominate an outstanding retail employee for the Retail Employee of the Year in The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2018 please email joh@max-publishing.co.uk.

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Ambiente’s global marketplace Above: The CouchCoaster cup holder wraps over the arm of the sofa.

On the couch at Ambiente Among the debut products at the show this year was CouchCoaster from Hit Products, with Ambiente the company’s first foray into mainland Europe. “It solves the problem of where to safely put your drink while watching TV on the sofa,” explained creator Barry Freeder, founder of London based Hit Products. "It saves an accidental spill or the hassle of reaching for your drink on the side table or because there isn’t space for a coffee table,” he adds. Also making its debut at the show was the company’s new TableCoaster, which follows the same ‘no spill’ concept.

Above: Retro appeal – SIGG Original.

More than water bottles Swiss bottle brand SIGG celebrated its 110th birthday with the launch of several new collections at Ambiente.

These included a new edition of the bottle originally produced in 1929, the SIGG Original, plus the Miracle Mug for hot drinks with a lid designed to enable single-handed opening, the Nova Mug made from heat-resistant borosilicate glass and the Gemstone range, which includes food jars and lunch bottles.

With buyers from 168 countries, Ambiente 2018 (Frankfurt 9-13) was declared ‘the most international ever!’ Moreover, 81% of all exhibitors came from outside Germany, and the proportion of senior international decision-makers across all trade sectors had gone up by 6% compared with last year, resulting in reports of good export transactions.

One of the most visited areas of the show was the Trends area, displaying four diverse ‘looks’ for the coming year, as predicted by leading German trend agency bora.herke.palmisano. The ‘Opulent’ area revealed that all shades of pink are still trending in 2018, with dark greens, handmade home Above: PH contributor, Sue Marks takes a look at accessories, ornate embellishments and plenty of gold reflected Opulent, which was one of four trend areas at across products including cutlery, tableware and glassware. “It’s the show. about creating something new from something old,” explained Annette Palmisano, director, bora.herke.palmisano.

At the opposite end of spectrum was Modest Regenerations, where the look was traditional yet contemporary, reflecting minimalism while radiating character and industrial charm. Colourful Intentions meanwhile, shone the spotlight on the kitchen, with products in eye-catching greens and oranges, combined with natural and recycled or upcycled materials covering everything from kitchen scales and utensils to cookware and electrical appliances. * Originally from Holland, but a TV star, designer and entrepreneur in Germany, Sylvie Meis was the consumer ambassador for this year’s partner country, the Netherland. She enthused: “The show made me feel that I want to design and redesign my own four walls with new, small, cheeky or elegant details.” * Meanwhile, Dualit offered visitors a taste of Britain, hosting afternoon tea on its stand each afternoon, with cakes, toasted crumpets and scones, accompanied by tea and coffee made using its award-winning capsule range. * Ambiente 2019 will take place at Messe Frankfurt from February 8-12 with India chosen as the show’s eighth partner country. “With its population of over 1.3 billion, India has an incomparable diversity, a rich culture and also a tradition of art and craft,” commented Messe Frankfurt’s Detlef Braun at the show’s handover ceremony. “India is also among our top countries in terms of exhibitors, and I feel confident that its presentation will be a highlight at Ambiente 2019.” (See linked stories.)

Ambiente 2019 to restructure The opening of Hall 12 at Messe Frankfurt this Autumn will be an opportunity to replan the entire premises for Ambiente in 2019, confirm organisers Messe Frankfurt, seen as an investment into the future of supply and demand. “The new Hall 12 will be ahead of its time in technical matters and will set standards, for instance, in energy consumption and in the production of solar power,” confirms Nicolette Naumann, Ambiente’s divisional manager.

Right: India receives Ambiente’s partner country globe. Shown from left to right are: TV star and designer Sylvie Meis, Pratibha Pakar, Messe Frankfurt’s Detlef Braun and Wepke Kingma.

Chemours looks to the future THAT! grabs attention THAT! Inventions put its latest innovations under the spotlights at both Ambiente and Chicago’s IH+HS. Its Therma bottle is designed to overcome the problems of residual taste, tough cleaning, and the need to avoid various acidic or alkaline drinks, using a heat resistant glass enamel inner flask, and non-stick ceramic material.

Chemours celebrated the 80th anniversary of the discovery of PTFE with the launch of a renewed range of Teflon branded non-stick cookware and bakeware coatings at Ambiente. For example, its Classic range has undergone an evolutionary makeover to offer significantly better abrasion resistance and ease of use.

In line with the trend for upgrading bakeware, Chemours has selected three premium coating types, including Teflon Platinum Plus, which is ‘the first three layer bakeware spray coating with ceramic multi-layer re-enforcements.’

Meanwhile, Chemours confirmed encouraging initial turnover figures of its the Teflon Profile innovation, launched a year ago.

Wilbert Broeksmit, global marketing manager for Teflon branded coatings proudly said: “Our customers have noticed that Chemours is looking at nonstick coatings in a new and refreshing way.”

Right: Chefs Lesley Waters and Jackie Macdonald demonstrated Teflon Profile pans on Chemours’ stand at Ambiente.

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NEWS IN BRIEF l Andrew Griffiths, the new Minister for Retail

announced the UK’s first Retail Sector Council during Retail Week Live in March. Members include Richard Pennycook, chairman of Fenwick.

l The WHAM Group (including What More UK)

has donated £10,000 to the Accrington Stanley Community Trust, which will go towards a sports hub development for the local community. l Sagaform is collobarating with London based

Studio Levien (headed up by legendary product designer, Robin Levien). The first product to be launched is The Flip Top Carafe, which has an innovative lid that transforms between a cover and a pouring spout. l In its interim results for the 26 weeks to 30

December 2017, Dunelm reported 6% like-for-like (LFL) sales growth, including store LFL sales growth of 3.5%, and 18.4% total growth, and claims to have made ‘continued market share gains in a broadly static homewares market.’ Online progress sees 36.8% LFL sales growth on Dunelm.com, with total online sales now at 18.5% of its total revenues, up from 11.7% last year. l bira is proud to be supporting Independents’ Day UK, a not-for-profit campaign that exists to support and promote independent retail businesses across the UK all year round, but with an annual focus on July 4: ‘Independents’ Day’ itself. See at www.independentsdayuk.org. (More bira news on page 17.) l Tefal has launched its first collection of food

storage containers in the UK, with four different collections that all boast a unique freshness seal.

The Fresh range boasts a scientifically-verified seal, approved by the Institute for Sustainable Food and Nutritional Sciences, which guarantees to keep contents two times fresher than the food’s original packaging. l Richard Watts of Ever Forwards PR has

launched a new look website featuring recent campaigns. Richard comments: “In such a competitive retailing environment as we are living right now, visibility is everything and one of the biggest challenges for any brand owner (or retailer) of course is getting noticed in the first place - that's where I come in!” l Arthur Price has extended its successful

Signature range with the new Henley collection, in tribute to the late John Price OBE.

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Teflon’s Awards recognise young chefs

Below: Chef Lesley Walters with the Keen Home Cook winner, Rosina Watkins.

Sponsors from the housewares industry have helped the Teflon Diamond Standard Awards to recognise young chefs and reward them with life changing Specialised Chefs Scholarship. The Teflon Diamond Standard Awards are headline sponsored by Anolon from Meyer Group (which uses premium Teflon coatings).

Finalists from across the UK attended the national cook-off at the Waitrose Cookery School, Finchley Road to cook their signature dishes for the panel of judges, including celebrity chef Lesley Waters and other esteemed chefs.

The 2018 National Final winners are: Keen Young Cook (12-16 years) – Sarah Blockley, Brentwood School & Ethan Kirkby, Ermysted’s Grammar School; Aspiring Student Chef Winner (16-19 years) – Mary Harper, Loughborough College, and Keen Home Cooks (aged 17+) – Rosina Watkins, Eastleigh.

Both of the Keen Young Cooks winners and the Above: Steven Carter-Bailey, recent contestant on The winning Aspiring Student Chef were awarded a prestigious Great British Bake Off encourages the young cooks. three year Specialised Chefs Scholarship, while the Keen Home Cook winner received a bespoke cookery course weekend of her choice. In addition to these prizes, all the winners received bundles of Teflon non-stick coated cookware from lead sponsor Anolon along with product from competition sponsors, NoStik and BergHOFF. Chemours’ Wilbert Broeksmit, global marketing manager for Teflon, presented prizes to the students.

At this year’s final, special guests included Great British Bake Off’’s Steven Carter-Bailey and MasterChef’s Juanita Hennessey, who both encouraged participants as they cooked to exceptional levels of expertise.

2017’s Aspiring Student Chef winner, Joe Smith is now thriving as an apprentice at The Ritz and Keen Young Cook winner, Harriet Morgan-Barstow is at the iconic Dorchester Hotel.

A meeting of heritage brands Leading tableware brand Spode, which celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2016, recently partnered with leading British lifestyle brand Mulberry for a Beyond Heritage event. The occasion launched Mulberry’s Spring/Summer ’18 collection during London Fashion Week and featured Spode’s iconic Blue Italian. Bespoke cocktails and refreshments were served on key pieces from the range.

The event, which was held at London’s Spencer House, also included bespoke Spode workshops.

Above: Spode’s Blue Italian collection was much in evidence at the recent Beyond Heritage event.

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HOMI: laboratory of ideas HOMI (Milan’s recent global showcase for housewares) was noted for its unique Italian style which was evident across all sectors, including kitchen and dining.

Show director, Christian Preiata describes the show as “a laboratory of ideas and a platform to do business,” elaborating: “It’s an observatory on changing lifestyles, giving visitors a better understanding of the market place and the culture of ‘living’.”

Looking ahead to Spring/Summer 2019, three macro trends were highlighted at the show by trend forecasters WGSN: Italian’ness, The Good Life and Sensorial Tactility.

Italian’ness focuses on Italy’s national pride, with the concept based on a combination of urban elegance and rural simplicity. Colours and shapes have been linked to bold, graphic geometry and natural colours.

A stark table setting, designed to shock, was based on the ‘tableware’ of the future.

Tableware settings with movies in mind Cult movies, both Italian and foreign, were the inspiration behind an exhibition in Milan, which coincided with HOMI: Conviviando, the art of dining in both the past and in the future. The exhibition, which took place at the Palazzo Reale spanned 10 rooms in the Prince’s Apartments, interpreting 10 different table settings through the centuries.

In each instance, a beautifully laid table was the spotlight, set with iconic tableware, cutlery and glassware. The tableware had been re-interpreted according to today’s contemporary tastes and styles through ideas, scenography, colours and symbolism.

Among the British movies that influenced the table settings were The Great Gatsby (art deco) and Emma (Regency). The final room showed a harsh, stark table of the future, with food replaced by tablets, and cutlery swept to one side as irrelevant, as envisaged by Cinzia Felicetti, editor in chief of Marie Claire Maison Italia who curated the exhibition.

Below: The plastic strewn beach on Summit International’s stand at Spring Fair.

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Housewares tackle global waste Initiatives from housewares companies are helping the battle against global waste. Lancashire-based plastics manufacturer, What More UK has announced a new range of ‘upcycled’ storage boxes, which are made from 95% post consumer waste. These provide a solution to increasing amounts of plastic waste since China’s recent ban on post-consumer waste plastic.

Tony Grimshaw, OBE, md of What More UK commented: "The Upcycled range is a huge triumph for us. Instead of finding another way to either pass on the PP plastic - incinerate it, creating toxic chemicals, or put it into landfill, where it can take up to half a millennium to decay - What More UK made the decision to work towards a viable longterm solution.” He added: "Independent and national retailers need to support products made from postconsumer waste. This will ensure that in the future the UK can take full responsibility for its own waste, from household to manufacturer, retailer and back to the consumer."

Meanwhile, Summit International, the official distributor of MyBento drinks bottles, is supporting the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). For each MyBento Pure glass bottle sold in the UK, Summit is donating £1 to the MSC’s #StopthePlasticTide appeal, which aims to reduce plastic litter which chokes and poisons marine life. Summit International’s stand at Spring Fair included a piece of beach littered with discarded plastic that endangers sealife.

Richard Taylor, sales director at Summit International stated: “In our support of MCS, we are committed to educating consumers on how they can help reduce pollution in our seas by using refillable drinks bottles and we are proud to be making a small impact on this highly important matter and worthwhile cause.”

Another Spring Fair exhibitor, Tread Light reported an enthusiastic reaction to its new Huskup range of reusable Above: Simon and Paul Dicker with rCUP coffee cups cups made from rice husk (a bi-product of rice milling).

Director, Richard Milton acknowledged: “There was a real buzz at our stand throughout the week and we’re delighted that interest continues to grow daily.”

Meanwhile, ashortwalk showcased its rCUP coffee cups made from used coffee cups. “rCUP is one of a new generation of products that sees today’s waste as tomorrow’s product,” explains the company’s Simon and Paul Dicker. *With saving plastic via reusable bottles a theme across recent shows, Spring Fair saw the launch of the unique range from Bewater. Bewater’s bottles contain a core of various gemstones, which are believed to change the quality and structure of water and to provide revitalizing or strengthening properties.

Cook and discover at John Lewis

Below: John Lewis’ new store at Westfield in West London.

John Lewis opened its 23,000 sq ft store at London’s Westfield at the end of March, with a radical new focus on customer experiences. These include cookery masterclasses in the store’s demonstration kitchen, a Discovery Room where customers can learn skills from expert partners (including how to make a house a smart home) and a home design service. Ahead of the opening of the retailer’s 50th store, John Lewis’ managing director, Paula Nickolds described the “modern day department store” as “a place to shop, do and learn under one roof'.

The new store’s Home department covers two floors and features over 500 homewares brands. Staff members have had theatre training from the National Theatre.

• The Partnership recently confirmed that, following a 77% fall in profits, announced at the beginning of March, jobs are set to be axed, with staff bonuses slashed for the fifth consecutive year. Sir Charlie Mayfield, chairman of John Lewis Partnership described 2017 as “a challenging year”, but among ongoing developments highlighted: ‘Looking ahead, as part of our ambition for 50% of our products to be own brand or exclusive, we will strengthen our design credentials to offer customers truly unique products by investing in partners across our Design, Technology and Buying teams.’

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Below: Rob Kay on the Filament Brands stand with Chef’n brand manager, Brighid Brady at Chicago’s IH+HS.

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Lifetime Brands’ “powerhouse” merger Two major players in housewares, the US companies Lifetime Brands and Filament Brands, have merged to form a global public business Lifetime Brands Inc worth over $750m net – reportedly the largest international housewares business. The idea behind the move, according to ceo of the new entity, Rob Kay, was to create a “true powerhouse, which would be different to any other company in our industry.” The deal was finalised in the days leading up to this year’s International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS) in Chicago (March 10-13), seeing the two US companies merge their operations – 1,500 employees worldwide, 17 total office locations – and brands including the UK’s KitchenCraft, Creative Tops and La Cafetiere from the Lifetime side, and Chef’n and Rabbit from Filament.

The idea for the merger began last July when Jeff Siegel, now chair of the new Lifetime Brands Inc, and Rob Kay ceo of Filament Brands met. “Neither of our businesses were for sale,” said Rob Kay, “but we were of the same mind that it is true scale which really gives you a competitive advantage and that it is products and innovation which drive your business. Both Lifetime and Filament focus on delivering products with true points of differentiation and brands that are relevant to the consumer.”

The UK is Lifetime Inc’s largest market outside of the US and Rob said there are no immediate plans to change how the brands currently operate – Chef’n and Rabbit are distributed by Dexam while the Lifetime Brands business under Matthew Canwell is being consolidated into one operation. “We’re looking at what we need to do long term to maximise our business in the UK, but we are now focused on seamless integration so none of our customers experience difficulties or notice any differences,” said Rob Kay. “That’s pretty much a task for 2018 as it’s not going to happen overnight.”

Above: Edd Kimber baking on the Nordicware stand.

Edd bakes for Nordicware Edd Kimber, aka The Boy Who Bakes, and original winner of The Great British Bake Off, was resident baker on the Nordicware stand at the IH+HS, rustling up some of his delicious cake recipes using bundt tins. Edd told PH that his personal favourite item is the Brilliance bundt tin: “It looks really smart with its very sharp edges.” The Naturals range is his ”core range” for use at home.

Introducing Jurassic toast Above: Pictured at the IH+HS: Matt Fitzgerald of True North Brand Group holding the Cauldryn Fyre V2: “the industry’s first vacuum sealed water bottle to boil water from a rechargeable battery.”

Uncanny Brands previewed products from its new partnership with NBC Universal at the IH+HS. The company is known for making distinctive toasters, popcorn makers, immersion blenders and other SDAs featuring licenses such as Star Wars.

In June of 2018, in conjunction with the release of the new lm Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Uncanny is launching a Jurassic World toaster, featuring a special burn plate that emblazons the Jurassic World logo on toast. A Minions toaster (with a custom burn plate) and a Minions waffle maker are also due to be launched. Future products will feature classics including Shrek and ET. Jeremy Kelley SVP sales and operations for Uncanny Brands explained that the toasters appeal to a wide audience: “Adults are nostalgic for films like Star Wars and pass this enthusiasm on to their kids.”

A very clever cup

Above: Jeremy Kelley and Matthew Hoffman on the Uncanny Brands stand at the IH+HS.

With hydration and smart appliances highly visible themes at the IH+HS, the Cauldryn Fyre V2 brought both trends together. The new product is a travel mug that can not only maintain temperature but also boils water, blends juices, grinds coffee beans and charges your phone - all with a voiceactivated Bluetooth connectivity.

Below: Examples of exhibitors’ products in a display of the Musings palette included DKB, Typhoon, Eva Solo and Le Creuset.

Ancient meets modern

World of colour at IH+HS

UK-based trend forecaster Trend Bible delivered another of its insightful seminars at the IH+HS show in Chicago. Global Trends for Home and Interiors 2019 highlighted the emergence in Spring Summer 2019 of tones like orange, peach, copper and reds becoming darker, with curved edges and combined materials like stone with brass.

Called ‘Grounded’, this SS19 trend takes inspiration from craftsmanship, lost civilisations and creating a space for meditation which translates into the use of colours like mocha and pale grey (either as solid colours, a motif or a combination of both), while neutral shades balance out the use of bold blues and orange. Materials and designs, often on furniture but moving out into other homewares and interiors areas, include etched tribal, hand-crafted/carved and chiselled wood, leather straps, dried palms, fringing and tufts on textiles and stone, rock and marble combined with brass. * Listen to Helen Jamieson, senior trend strategist at Trend Bible talk on trends and other presentations from the show by visiting www.housewares.org/education/audio

Lee Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute delivered predictions for colour palettes for 2019 at the IH+HS. Lee explained how films, fashion and design are hugely influential in colour trends, as are food, consumer products and social movements. For example, she highlighted the pairing of black with bright bursts of orange and red in films such as The Black Panther and Blade Runner, and acknowledged that the healthy eating trend has also brought with it a movement in natural, earthy colours in packaging and on products. The nine palettes discussed, and on display in the Hall of Global Innovation, included: ‘Musings, a quietly reflective yet vital palette of gentle and hushed shades, conveys a relaxed, healthy lifestyle made even more so by a sense of pleasure and excitement.’ (pictured). *IH+HS 2019 takes place March 2-5.

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epending on whether my replacement is found in the coming weeks, this could well be my last column for Progressive Housewares, as I hang up my hat and head for retirement.

As our Association heads into a new era, it is a good time to look to the future. Retail itself is changing at record speed and with the likes of Toys R Us closing its doors, it has never been more important to focus on what future retailing looks like and what retailers need to do to survive.

Our National Conference and Awards take place on May 10 at Jurys Inn, Hinckley Island, Leicestershire and the main theme of the day is the future. Members from every sector will come together to network, share ideas and be inspired by the speaker line-up. Speakers include the brilliant Levi Roots, talking us through his recipe to success, as well as speakers from Trouva and Vend who will talk about retail tech trends and using the internet to enhance your business. Promoting yourself online and using the tools available to you will be covered as well as a Above: Alan (right) with PH’s Patrick Wade at the not-to-be-missed cyber-crime prevention session, making sure you feel safe PH/bira Excellence in using the internet. I’d love to see you there, especially as it is my last one!

Housewares Awards 2017.

When discussing the future, we can’t overlook the power of the internet.

Whether you trade online or not, it is having an impact on the way people want to shop. Consumers can praise or criticise a business’s offering and service in an unprecedented way and at breakneck speed. You will know what is right for your own business but Trouva’s session will be of particular interest to cookshop and housewares members, especially as some of our members are already successfully trading on it.

More information on our Conference is available at https://bira.co.uk/conference-2018/ . And, if you aren’t already a member but you are interested in finding out more, please contact our membership team on 0800 028 0245 or email membership@bira.co.uk

Alan Hawkins, ceo, bira.

Strictly indies The bira National Conference speaker line-up includes bira members Emma Woodward and Samantha Yair, owners of Aspire Style, a chain of independent lifestyle boutiques (winner of bira Independent Business of the Year 2016). Delegates will be able to choose from Breakout Sessions of Grow, Innovate and Challenge.

The day will be rounded off with the glittering bira Awards ceremony hosted by radio presenter, Reverend Richard Coles, formally from The Communards, and a recent contestant in Strictly Come Dancing.

Last quarter The worst performing sectors in bira’s last Quarterly Sales Monitor included Cookshop and Housewares - down 2.22%. The results were not as bad as Q3, which saw an 8.88% decline.

The survey showed a decline for independent retailers in general when comparing Q4 of 2017 to Q4 of 2016, although not in Scotland and Northern Ireland, which both experienced improvements.

Tribute to Stewart Munro

C’est magnifique: bira heads to Paris

Honorary bira member, Stewart Munro, from Marchmont Hardware in Edinburgh, lost his battle with cancer in January, and will be missed by fellow retailers and industry members. bira ceo, Alan Hawkins said: “The word stalwart is often used, but never more accurately than for Stewart, who was a true friend of bira and treated this trade association Above: Stewart Munro and its predecessor BHF as of cookshop and his extended family. How housewares stockist, Marchmont Hardware fortunate we are to have holding his honorary made him an honorary member award, with member, the highest bira president, Vin recognition we can award at Vara of The Tool Shop. our office opening last September.” Alan elaborated: “After working in the hardware and housewares industry, Stewart opened Marchmont Hardware in Edinburgh 31 years ago. He was practically a lifelong BHF committee member, as well as Scottish president and a board of management member on several occasion.”

Members are invited to join bira for a retail study tour to Paris in mid October, including visits to independent boutiques and behind the scenes visits to department stores.

Event manager, Lauren Chadwick reports: “There will be something that every member can take away from a visit to beautiful Paris. Yes, it is a fashion capital but there are some hidden gems that we will be unearthing on our behind-the-scenes shop tours, including visits to cookware independents and homewares retailers.” She continues: “You’ll have plenty of time with the Above: One of Paris’ cookware stockists: retailers themselves to uncover their secrets to success. Find Merci (in the trendy out how they use their displays to lure customers in and how neighborhood of NoMa they make themselves stand out in this retailing capital.”

Le Haut Marais) which was awarded a gia Lauren also highlights the unique opportunity to network Global Honoree in 2014. with likeminded retailers from all over the UK and from different types of business.

Reflecting on bira’s successful NYC Retail Study Tour in 2014, attendees from Barkers in Northallerton, Charles, Melanie, Ian and Guy Barker, said: “We had the opportunity to engage and question the owners and management of the stores and also to network with the other retailers on the tour, which is of particular importance.”

The Paris itinerary is also likely to take in the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and a formal dinner on the Seine, as well as an opportunity for retail therapy and individual exploration of the city. To register interest contact Lauren Chadwick on 0121 446 6688 or email events@bira.co.uk

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Inset: View of Exclusively Housewares 2017.

New date for Exclusively briefing With the March 1 Exclusively Housewares and Exclusively Electrical Shows exhibitor briefing postponed due to snow, BHETA has rescheduled its half day briefing session for members planning to exhibit this year for Wednesday April 11 (at Federation House, Vyse Street, Birmingham).

Speakers will include exhibition organiser Simon Boyd, who will introduce the Christmas Show as well as several new features, trend forecasters, Scarlet Opus and Pam Ballone of PBM who is marketing the 2018 shows. The briefing will include an ‘exhibitor masterclass’ enabling exhibitors to get the best out of their presence at the show through product demonstrations, product trails and product display.

BHETA’s sector director of housewares, Will Jones explained, “The Exclusively Shows are a very exciting opportunity for suppliers, retailers and opinion formers, having established a reputation for predicting commercial opportunities for the year ahead.

The briefing forum is aimed at those wishing to find out more about upcoming trends in the housewares and small electricals retail market, and how they can be used to enhance exhibitor presence.

It will also be a great introduction to the shows for first time exhibitors with the Exclusively team on hand to answer questions and offer advice.”

BHETA’s ‘positive and entertaining’ recent networking forum featured Ocado’s senior buying manager, Martin de la Fuente, Richard Butler from the CBI, Glynn Jones from the Bank of England, and Rob Ingram from Root 7. Each of the four presentations outlined the opportunities that exist for all sellers, regardless of Brexit, as well and the ‘horses to back’ for the future.

Martin De La Fuente presented a lively overview of mass market retailing across grocery and housewares, demonstrating the context in which the Ocado offer has flourished. Covering the current market and latest consumer Above: Bartender’s Collection - one of the products in Root 7’s portfolio. The company’s trends in internet trading and home purchasing, Martin Rob Ingram shared online trading insights with outlined the future strategic direction and focus of Ocado fellow BHETA members. and its associated online brands – including breaking news for the coming months. He also highlighted the opportunities for suppliers including British manufacturers and promotional support and how best to pitch a product or range to Ocado or its subsidiary brands.

Rob Ingram presented a fascinating presentation into how suppliers can make best use of online B2C market alongside conventional B2B trading. Exploding many of the myths which restrain suppliers from full exploitation of B2C potential, Rob shared his thoughts on how suppliers can exploit the digital trade economy. Covering Amazon trading and the development of ecommerce, and his experiences with Root 7, Rob provided inspirational and revelatory insights.

In what is reportedly becoming a highly entertaining as well as enlightening ‘double act’, CBI regional director, Richard Butler co-ordinated presentations with Glynn Jones, Bank of England West Midlands & Oxfordshire to provide the latest update on the challenges and opportunities of post-Brexit Britain in an engaging and accessible format.

BHETA’s housewares sector director, Will Jones commented, “Retailing is moving fast, and all suppliers need to have up to the minute information on the best ways of trading in today’s market. As ever, this latest BHETA forum delivered answers and recommendations, which simply cannot be ignored. It was great to see so many great suppliers engaging with the opportunity.”

For future BHETA events visit www.bheta.co.uk.

Trade mission to Bucharest As part of the BHETA Export drive and following the success of the Slovenian Mission in 2017, the next BHETA trade mission takes place from April 16-18, going to Bucharest, Romania, organised by the British Romanian Chamber of Commerce.

With Romania’s 20 million population and a home improvement (DIY) market worth an estimated 2-3 billion EUR per year, Romania Above: BHETA members are exploring the has seen developing trends in housewares, DIY and gardening. Home Romanian market in a trade mission to and garden specialist retail chains are a favourite shopping destination Bucharest – city view pictured. and as the country’s economy is set to continue growing, the sector is expected to follow a positive trend with consumers demanding convenience and high quality.

The mission brings together relevant buyers, distributors and market experts from Romania’s major housewares (home utility, storage, and cleaning), home improvement, and gardening retailers. It includes store visits and a Meet the Buyer event with significant Romanian retailers. For further information, contact Nicola Adams Brown in the Member Services Team on 0121 237 1130 or email at dc@bheta.co.uk. * BHETA’s drive to help members to export is having ‘phenomenal’ responses. In addition to hugely positive reports from members that exhibited in Ambiente, Cologne and Chicago, BHETA’s most recently secured discounts for members to exhibit at the National Hardware Show in Las Vegas resulted in a swift sell-out of supported places.

Brands on board Three new housewares companies have joined the ranks at BHETA. Founded in 2013 by John Micklethwaite, Istlondon is a slipcast porcelain tableware company. Its Townhouse and Country ranges are designed to unite art with functionality. Each piece is handmade in Turkey using Limoges porcelain and the products feature pastel colours and simple shapes.

Based in Evesham, Captivate Brands is a global manufacturer and designer of products for the kitchen and home bringing an international flavour to bakeware and cookware, incorporating innovation, fashion, and functionality. Its brands are Venn, Franci Baking, Masterclass, The Kitchen Pantry and The Bakehouse & Co. Scott UK supplies small domestic appliances in the beverage, food preparation and cooking sectors, such as coffee machines and blenders.

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Holly Wilson’s

From The Frontline

Spring has arrived but it certainly doesn’t feel like it just yet! The snow has been insane hasn’t it?

For us to have snow settling in London and schools closed was quite a novelty and while I enjoyed it, I’m ready to see the sunshine on a more permanent basis.

Snow, shows and eco-sales S

urprisingly, apart from the odd day, the snow didn’t adversely affect sales.

People were happy to be out in it so sales were steady. So among the people carrying skis, snowboards and sledges to Primrose Hill there were still shoppers.

However, this cold weather is lulling me into a false sense of security and I haven’t yet ordered any sunny weather stock. We all know we will suddenly be hit by that hot sunny week out of the blue and I need to make sure that I am prepared as it always catches me slightly off guard.

At the beginning of February, Fatima and I headed to Frankfurt for Ambiente. After realising, a couple of days before that I hadn’t actually booked Fatima a flight, I swiftly rectified that, phew, and we were off. It was a slightly different show for me this year as we were visiting suppliers that we ‘inherited’ with Richard Dare and therefore weren’t that familiar with and who don’t show in the UK. So after a solid day in Hall 3 Pots and pans - we now feel thoroughly up to speed!

It was great to be able to see what all of our new/inherited suppliers can offer and also see their newness. We have spent the last nine months since we reopened testing product - new and old - and finding our feet. We took away some historical product and suppliers - some of which has been fine as we replaced it with possibly more

Below: Snow day at Prep Cookshop – Holly outside the shop.

Centre: Fatima, manager at Richard Dare, making a knife on the Deglon stand at the recent Ambiente, Frankfurt.

modern options. However, we have found that there is still a place for some brands, so we are adding them back in after visiting them at Ambiente.

There may also have been some light drinking and hanging out with our friendly suppliers and agents too. Who doesn’t need a cold beer…or five after a long day pacing the aisles??

So, the trade shows have ended

and we are back to the business of selling. All things ‘eco’ are selling so well for us. The reusable coffee cups, as I’m sure you are all finding, barely hang around long enough to be put on the shelves.

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that bit more to get the sustainable option.

For Prep, I have finally recruited a store manager who starts at Easter. I am so thrilled to have done it at last and I am hoping it will be life changing! Not having a permanent member of staff has really been a challenge and, with me splitting my time between both stores, Prep has been slightly neglected. All this is about to change though! Having someone to support me running Prep will

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be amazing, as it has been with Fatima at Richard Dare. Running two businesses on your own can be a challenge so another pair of hands to get stuck in will enable me to focus on the bigger picture and drive the business forwards, and do all those things that are important but take a back seat to placing orders, paying bills or indeed manning the store!

So the next few weeks will be all about settling in my new manager while juggling the kids being off for Easter - talk about good planning! And then it is time to get planning for the summer and day dreaming of picnics in the park and homemade lollies…and making sure I have the stock!

Happy selling and let’s hope for some sunshine.

Based in North London, Holly Wilson is the owner of Prep Cookshop in Stoke Newington, and acquired the long established cookshop, Richard Dare in Primrose Hill last year. She was the proud winner of the Excellence in Housewares Awards’ Most Promising Newcomer Award in 2017.

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The 2017 Retail Barometer readings

Inset: The terrain was challenging for independent cookshops and housewares retailers in 2017.

Enticing promotions, exciting windows and inspiring Facebook posts all had their part to play in a year when indies had to pull out the stops to encourage customers through their doors. So what was 2017 like for independent cookshops and housewares stockists?

PH examines the results of the 13th edition of the PH and bira Cookshop & Housewares Retail Barometer, including the factors that are influencing businesses, category performance and the ultimate wish list.

Independents speaking Increased slightly 27.3%

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Another challenging year Continuing over 12 years of investigation into the workings of independents, the Retail Barometer was sent out to bira Cookshop & Housewares members in February to gain a picture of the full year in housewares in 2017.

Disappointingly, a pattern continues from the last Barometer, as over half (53%) of respondents said their business was worse in 2017 than in 2016. The previous Barometer’s figure was ‘54% worse’ (the highest percentage since the 2012 Retail Barometer) so at least there was a tiny improvement. On the other hand, for almost a third, business was better in 2017 compared to 2016 - some were up to 23% up.

Looking back at expectations at the beginning of 2017 (in the previous Barometer) some 38.5% of independents were Independent view: ‘You cannot anticipating growth over blame suppliers for going direct the year (albeit mostly as they are under the same specified this would be pressure as everyone else, ‘marginal’) and 31% however the consumer will end achieved this. However, a up with significantly less choice similar percentage had on the high street than they anticipated decline have now.‘ (mostly ‘slight’), which was sadly fewer than the reality.

On the positive side, 64% found the ‘average spend’ remained the same or increased in 2017, continuing the positive momentum from the 2016 Retail Barometer (when 66% found ‘average spend’ had remained the same or increased). Of course, maintaining or increasing customer spending will only boost overall profits if there is footfall, which (as later sections illustrate) is a challenging area for many.

Looking ahead into 2018, indies are in buoyant mood, with 76% expecting their business to grow marginally or stay the same.

When asked for one word to describe the housewares industry at present, not surprisingly, the most used is ‘challenging.’ While there are some positive words in the selection (including ‘exciting, good, improving, progressive and creative’), the majority of respondents pick negative terminology. The next most frequently used words to describe the industry are: ‘declining’ and ‘’struggling.’

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Declined significantly 6.1%

6.1% 3% BASKET VALUE? 33.3%

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How has your business fared over the last year?

PH looks back at three years of Retail Barometer data:

2017 vs 2016 Better 31.2% Same 15.7% Worse 53.1%

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2016 vs 2015 Better 41.0% Same 5.1% Worse 53.9%

2015 vs 2014 Better 48.6% Same 21.7% Worse 29.7%

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Positives, negatives and getting noticed

Promotional activity far outstripped any other business boosting What were the What were the factors last year, with 56% rating it as one of their top three most main factors that main factors that positive influences on their business (with the majority of these had a positive had a detrimental rating it as the most important). effect on business effect on business The number citing the benefits of promotional activity have in 2017? in 2017? grown since the previous Retail Barometer, when this also took the number one spot. New housewares products (second place 1 – Promotional activity 1 – Lower footfall on the overall list in the last Barometer, and top spot in 2015) has 2 – Gaining new customers 2 - Expansion of housewares slipped to joint fourth on the list, with 31% placing this in their top 3 – Staff products into supermarkets 3, and 9% citing it as their most positive influence (compared to 4 = Enhanced window displays 3 = The UK economy 37% and 13% respectively in the previous Barometer readings).

4 = New housewares products 3 = Competitive websites Meanwhile, activities that cookshops are doing for themselves 6 – Social media 5 – Uncertainty and/or price are reaping the rewards: attracting new customers, having great 7 – Diversification outside rises following the Brexit vote staff, making the most of windows, and publicising themselves via housewares social media (see ‘the main factors that had a positive effect on (Respondents were asked for their top three most positive and three most 8 – Online/website business’ list). detrimental influences, in order, and Once deemed a big influence on sales, TV cookery programmes responses were then weighted in order to compile these lists). are now less significant; back in 2015 they shared second place with online/website but have now fallen well below the top eight most important factors. those using social media are using Facebook to promote their Staff numbers will stay stable for the businesses (87%). After that 29% are using Twitter and 23% Instagram. vast majority of indies in the survey.

Turning to negative influences on independent cookshop and Some 70% of cookshops and housewares businesses in 2017, and following the pattern of the last housewares retailers in the survey will few years, lower footfall was the greatest culprit (as it was in 2016 keep staff numbers at the same level and 2015). Some 28% of respondents cited this as their most this year, with only 15% likely to reduce significant negative factor, with 47% putting it in their top three numbers (compared to 28% in the (compared to 59% in the previous Barometer).

Left Window by Potters Cookshop. previous Barometer) and 12% who will be recruiting.

Below: Facebook is used by the vast majority of the 61% of indies that use social media as a promotional tool. (illustrations do not infer participation in this survey).

When asked what sort of promotional activity or advertising was put into practice in 2017, the most commonly Most used means of promotion used is social media (as it was in 2016).

What promotions or advertising did you run in 2017?

Some 61% are continuing to use (with % of those who are engaged in them) online channels for self-publicity.

While press advertising has 1 – Social media 61% dropped from 50% to 30% (perhaps 2 – Discount promotions 58% a sign of stretched budgets), gift 3 – Leaflets 46% voucher schemes have risen in 4 = Press advertising 30% importance, with 30% of respondents 4 = Gift voucher scheme 30% now using these. Indies are also 4 = Collaboration with other local retailers/businesses 30% working together to raise their profile; 7 = Loyalty cards 24% 30% of cookshops and housewares 7 = Free gift promotions 24% respondents in the Retail Barometer collaborated with other retailers or businesses. (See ‘Most used means of promotion’ list).

Meanwhile, the expansion of housewares products into However, opinions vary on what promotion or advertising is the supermarkets was more of a bugbear in 2017, with 53% of cookshops most useful in attracting footfall and/or generating sales. Out of and housewares stockists putting this in their top three most those who selected one advertising or promotional tool, the top detrimental influences (although only 16% as their first choice). three were (in order): leaflets, social media and discounts. One Parking issues have dropped in significance (having taken second respondent elaborated: ‘Social media has the immediate impact and place on the last Barometer’s negative list) with few nominations this we have found it drives sales, but not in volume.’ time, while negativity following the Brexit vote is cited by 31% as one Getting down to specific social media channels, the majority of of the main three negative factors. (See ‘main factors’ box).

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Ready for online searchers?

One wish?

* 79% of retail barometer respondents had their own website in 2017. * For the majority (62%) the site is for ‘information only’ rather than sales. * When asked if the website helps to bring customer into your shop, 50% state ‘yes,’ while 46% are unsure. * Of those that do not have a website, 36% are developing one.

When asked what to change about the housewares industry with one wish, there are three most popular wishes: a level playing field between stockists (ie independents vs online and/or multiples); the disappearance of Amazon or ‘all websites selling housewares that do not have a retail high street business,’ and to stop suppliers selling directly to consumers.

Independent view: ‘The business model that has underpinned many UK based independent retailers is not now capable of delivering a profitable outcome. Worse still, the weapons at our disposal are not going to be sufficient to overcome the economic forces working against us, and as a consequence, High Streets up and down the UK will continue to lose their Cookshops in 2018.‘

So what about Brexit?

Compared to the previous Retail Barometer, there are now more independent cookshop and housewares retailers that think that Brexit will have a negative effect on their business in the longer term, ie 36.5% (compared with 26% a year ago).

Another 36.5% are uncertain of the outcome of Brexit on their businesses in the future, while 15% look forward to a positive effect in the long term (the same as a year ago). Another 13% do not anticipate an effect. Comments include: ‘The uncertainty causes the negative effect.’ (See other viewpoint in News and graph below).

Independent view: ‘Small high street retailers have small budgets for their websites, and therefore cannot compete with the national brands for visibility.‘ Inset: Free and copious parking outside supermarkets is a bonus for consumers that most independent cookshops and housewares retailers do not benefit from.

Inset: A consumer browsing the kitchenware section of a leading supermarket. Supermarkets were considered a little more of a threat to independents’ business in 2017.

The competitive market l 94% think that online operators in the housewares sector (such as Amazon) are a threat to independent cookshops and housewares stockists. The majority of these (63%) describe this as a ‘serious threat.’ l That housewares suppliers are selling online directly to the public continues to be a major cause for concern.

Some 97% regard this as a threat (with 56% describing this as a ‘serious threat.’) l The growth of housewares in garden centres is regarded as a ‘serious threat’ by 16% (compared to 26% in the previous Barometer) and a further 55% as a ‘threat’. The number declaring that the impact of garden centre growth is ‘neutral’ has risen from 13% to 29%. l The continuing expansion of supermarkets in housewares is seen as a ‘serious threat’ by 41% and a further 50% as a ‘threat’ (totalling 91%, compared to 85% in the previous Barometer). l When asked which of these factors poses the biggest threat to their business, 57% cite online operators (many specifically Amazon) compared to 17% who highlight housewares suppliers that are selling online directly to the public, and the same percentage again who pick supermarkets’ growth.

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The 2017 Retail Barometer readings Inset: Bamboo fibre, reusable takewaway coffee cups were a product hero for some independent cookshops and housewares stockists in 2017, including the Ecoffee Cup (pictured).

Below centre: An example of non-stick cookware (and a ‘most wanted’ brand) – Stellar Rocktanium from Horwoods. The hard-wearing non-stick range has recently expanded into pans due to the success of the frypan range launched last year.

Below right: Greeting cards were a popular area of diversification for cookshops and housewares stockists in 2017. Pictured is a design from a new range, The Culinary Collection by Alphabeti Yeti.

The ‘most wanted’ line-up Retail Barometer respondents were asked to select three products or ranges that they could not do without in their shop.

The most mentioned brand was KitchenCraft, including Masterclass (with bakeware, cookware and Colour Works highlighted), followed by Horwood’s Stellar cookware.

Other popular ‘must have’ brands for 2017 included: Wrendale, HG Cleaning, Addis, Kilner, Pyrex, Dunoon mugs and Whatmore. Aside from cookware and tableware, storage was a popular theme: brands include Addis and Lock & Lock.

There was no stand-out ‘ultimate hero’ product for 2017, and there were certainly no mentions of the spiraliser, which was the ‘hero’ of 2016 and 2015.

Joint top were Horwood’s Stellar Stainless Steel Cookware and, meeting the trend for less plastic in 2018, environmentally friendly coffee cups from various suppliers.

Independent view: ‘We run regular knife skills classes, with the support of one of our key suppliers, which have been well attended, and delivered additional sales.‘

Sector by sector in 2017?

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Bakeware Barware Cake decorating Cast iron cookware Casual dining Ceramic-coated cookware Children’s products Glassware Knives Mugs Non-stick cookware Oven to tableware Preserving Small electricals Stainless steel cookware Storage containers Textiles Tools and gadgets Waste management

12% 04% 17% 00% 09% 18% 35% 19% 23% 33% 31% 12% 30% 24% 16% 33% 08% 24% 36%

65% 52% 46% 13% 52% 41% 23% 50% 62% 44% 61% 64% 48% 40% 64% 48% 64% 56% 44%

23% 44% 37% 87% 39% 41% 42% 31% 15% 22% 08% 24% 22% 36% 20% 19% 28% 20% 20%

Future thoughts How do you view the future of independent cookshops and housewares retailers in the next three to five years?

Positive 18%

Investigating each product category Like the previous Barometer, there is no category that shows ‘growth’ for the majority, but there are fewer categories showing ‘decline’ for most respondents, ie two rather than four last year.

Notably, cast iron cookware has declined for 87% of respondents (compared with 66% last year). However, it is clear which cookware many consumers are buying into, with non-stick holding its own: the category is stable for 61% and delivered increased sales for 31%. Storage containers, waste management, tools and gadgets plus stainless steel cookware all show growth or stability for 80% or more, while just behind them come PROGRESSIVE

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Weak 46%

Very Weak 6%

preserving and oven-to-tableware.

The most popular areas for diversification in 2017 were greeting cards and candles or scented diffusers, with gifts mentioned after these.

Meanwhile, when it comes to sourcing, according to 31% of respondents, service levels from suppliers improved in 2017, while the majority (50%) agree that service levels have remained the same.

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Face to face Inset: Joe Wicks using some of his new range.

The new people’s champion of home cooking is not a chef but an Instagram superstar devoted to healthy living, with two million followers – many of whom are transforming their lives.

At Spring Fair (in between his crowddrawing cooking demonstrations), PH spoke to the phenomenal Joe Wicks about cooking, inspiring people to change and, of course, his new kitchenware range from Meyer Group.

Below: Joe Wicks Kitchenware shown at Spring Fair, alongside his cookbooks, including knives, chopping board (with detachable tray) and cookware (part of the three different entry levels).

No ordinary Joe

What Joe says…

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or Joe Wicks, developing his own brand of kitchenware is a “natural progression” from his bestselling recipe books, workout DVDs and social media activity. He states: “I’ve used social media to inspire people to get cooking and hopefully my kitchenware will help people get more creative in the kitchen.”

Joe’s “quick and easy” approach to good food hit the headlines when his first book debuted at the end of 2015, Lean in 15, beat cookery goddess, Delia Smith’s record for the first week of cookery book sales. Since then, Joe has published four further books, including his recent The FatLoss Plan and Cooking for Family and Friends. Meanwhile, The Body Coach, Joe’s second TV series on Channel 4 kicked off mid February, and he is involved in more

TV work in the year ahead. Joe also has his sights set on getting a younger generation fitter, having created a series of workouts that primary and secondary schools can adopt as a regular part of the day.

Joe’s ever-growing band of social media followers multiplied dramatically when Joe began uploading motivational videos on nutritious food and fitness on his Instagram account back in 2014. As a personal trainer, Joe held boot camps in a local park in South West London, and has always advocated a lifestyle approach to good health.

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Joe’s an advocate of “three good meals to fill you up,” cutting our refined food and fizzy drinks, but not dieting: “Calorie counting is a bit obsessive.” He states: “It’s all about regular exercise and home cooked food.”

Hydration is another of Joe’s lifestyle ‘musts’, drinking at least two litres a day. Joe advised his audience during his Spring Fair demonstration on Meyer Group’s stand: “As soon as you wake up, start sipping.”

When asked for a favourite recipe, Joe picked Thai green curry with chicken or prawns.

Joe sings the praises of preparing food in advance (including lunch to take out with you) so time is not a barrier to good food. In fact, a spatula in the new range bears the slogan, ‘Prep like a boss.’

Joe’s wish for a healthier society, “would definitely be for everyone to start cooking at home, and not rely on eating out or grabbing a sandwich or takeaway.”

Joe also recognises that getting children interested in making their own food is key to future health: “In an ideal world, parents would cook with their kids once or twice a week.”

When it comes to his own kitchen, Joe’s personal top five ‘must haves’ are: “A good stir-fry, a good frying pan, chopping board, a really good knife (people don’t invest in knives but it makes cooking so much easier) and a handheld grater for ginger, garlic or parmesan.”

Joe recognises that people’s views on food are changing: “A couple of years ago, breakfast meant toast and cereal but now more people are realising they can create really healthy, filling meals in five minutes.”

Left: Joe demonstrating at Spring Fair, with various new products on display.

Kitchenware essentials in the first phase of Joe’s products include a frying pan, good set of knives, chopping board and a handheld grater as well as lunch boxes and water bottles, in keeping with Joe’s ethos of preparing food for the day ahead and keeping hydrated. As a brand, Joe Wicks is “synonymous with health and fitness.”

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Face to face Right: Mouth-watering and nutritious some of Joe’s recipe images will be used on eye-catching, vibrant packaging.

Prawn and chorizo stir-fry pictured.

cooking for himself from scratch from the age of 21 a liberating experience, recognising that creating and eating nutritious food “felt different” and that he “wanted to share” his approach to “easily made, good food.” His phenomenal success was unexpected: “It all just happened!” exclaims Joe. When Joe posted a photo from his launch at Spring Fair, providing a ‘sneak peek’ at the new range, follower responses included: ‘I need all the things,’ and ‘How and where can I get these?’ – good signs that the range will be snapped up by consumers when it arrives in stores in August. The trade launch at Spring Fair included cookware covering three different entry levels (premium aluminium, stainless steel to hard anodised, differentiated by colours) pus tools and gadgets, knives, bakeware, hydration and storage. Besides creating a range that covers all the basics needed for Joe’s recipes injecting “colour and personality” was an essential to Joe, including silicone handles on cookware which gives the range a “fun, young, exciting” look that is “not too ‘chefy’,” plus co-ordinating orange and blue utensils that “stand out on a shelf,” and encourages link purchasing, Joe notes. He also feels that the bright colour accents make the range “more accessible.”

Enjoying the product development process, one design detail that Joe is particularly pleased with is a detachable tray on his chopping board, for collecting and moving prepared fruit and vegetables. He admits: “My kitchen’s a mess and I thought, how can I make it better?”

The kitchenware launch is “phase one” of what Joe hopes is a long-term collaboration with Meyer Group, matching

his desire to work with an “an industry leader” renowned for quality of manufacture and wide distribution, as well as experienced in licensing.

Spring Fair saw “really positive feedback” from housewares buyers, and Joe is now experimenting with some new recipes in order to create some “cool social media” for the range (see breakout). He reflects: “These are user friendly products that are fun, not too serious, and will help get people back in their kitchens, enjoying cooking and prepping food, which has such a positive knock-on effect on your life.”

Right: Joe holding cookware at Spring Fair.

Spreading the word Social media will, of course, be a major factor for the launch of Joe’s kitchenware, and naturally Joe will be using it himself on his channels: “it will be easily identifiable,” he acknowledges. With a wide demographic of followers, including students and adults from “lots of different backgrounds,” Joe recognises that younger generations will be reached via YouTube, Snapchat or Instagram, while Facebook typically has “a slightly older” users. Hence inspiring more people to cook and prepare healthy meals involves “utilising different platforms.”

However, Joe also recognises a role for in-store activities when his kitchenware becomes available to consumers, such as prepping and cooking healthy food. Moreover, when it comes to in-store displays, Joe’s packaging will be eye-catchingly vibrant and colourful, utilising food imagery and recipe images from Joe’s books, along with “quotes to motivate people.” Joe also highlights the “90 day guarantee,” (echoing his 90 Day Plan, which followers adopt to lose weight and gain fitness) which he describes as “a nice gesture, although people will love the products.”

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Spring Fair saw Creative Tops launch new Mikasa tableware and glassware collections inspired by the latest trends. Bring Caribbean colour to your table with the uniquely crafted Curacao collection [pictured]. Pieces are distinctly shaped with raised sides on the plates and patterned with the deep blue and turquoise of ocean bays.

A unique crackle glaze gives this collection an intriguing textured aesthetic, while pieces have a glossy glazed finish and unglazed feet to make it captivating to the touch.

Creative Tops Tel: 01536 207 710 Web: www.creative-tops.com

With a remarkable choice of bakeware across several brands, including awardwinning collections, KitchenCraft is a veritable one-stop-shop for all bakeware needs and the latest introduction to their stable was a key focus at the show. A 112year-old brand built on a global reputation as The Baking Experts™, Chicago Metallic offers innovative high-quality products for commercial, professional and home bakers.

Over 30 lines are available encompassing both non-stick and uncoated items for baking and roasting, from perforated baking sheets to this spring form cake pan and even a gluten-free loaf pan.

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

‘Raising Spirits’ from Tradestock embraces the current hot trends for cocktails, mocktails, fizz, gins of all colours and flavours and no end of other tempting tipples. This generous 65cl decorated gin & tonic, along with a whisky snifter, elegant Royal Trumpet fizz, decorated contemporary ladies and gents fizz, and ladies and gents decorated gins, which are already best-sellers in their own right, make up the collection for starters with further lines coming soon.

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

Spring Fair gave Falcon Products the perfect opportunity to showcase all its distinguished brands, which includes the versatile and multifunctional WECK® brand. Along with the comprehensive choice for all things preserving, WECK®’s broad range of jars offers a host of diverse options for the likes of presenting, storing, serving, cooking, baking and even display or decoration. A host of accessories, both functional and decorative, are also available along with new all-encompassing collections catering for special events.

Falcon Products Tel: 01706 224790 E-mail: sales@falconproducts.co.uk

On show for the first time was the featured ‘Drift’ range which proved popular with customers. A collection of painted wood kitchen pieces, perfect for organising any table, dresser or counter top. Functional and elegant this range of kitchen storage is perfect for storing, keeping tables tidy or serving food for the table to share. This range compliments many of T&G’s other collections. Also launched at the show – the new ‘City’ collection of ceramic kitchen storage items, along with something a little kitsch - the fun “Tutti Frutti” ceramic range.

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A smash hit at Spring Fair, Tower’s Rose Gold range is now available nationwide. The range encompasses both electrical and kitchenware products across three lines Bottega, Linear and Rose Gold – and its elegant, on-trend rose gold accents will help elevate the style of any kitchen. Available in a choice of two colours, Tower’s Rose Gold range will also allow you to fully colour-match your kitchen, if you so desire.

Tower Tel: 0333 220 6070 Website: www.towerhousewares.co.uk

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The Ice.Bag® is a reusable mobile wine cooler that chills bottles to the ideal temperature in just 15 minutes, compared to three hours in the fridge. Portable, leak proof and durable, the Ice.Bag® makes the perfect gift with a bottle of wine and can be used for any occasion, whatever time of year - from indoor or outdoor parties/events to picnics, bbq’s or other forms of outdoor dining. Simply add ice and water and you’re ready to go. Available in a range of vibrant colours, Ice.Bag® can be folded away when not in use, making it a great space saver.

JWP Tel: 01282 688080 E-mail: sales@jwpltd.co.uk Web: www.jwpltd.co.uk

The Monsoon Fleur collection by Denby is a modern take on a classic tableware story combining cobalt blue with contemporary fine line work against a warm sliver shimmer decoration on cream china. Nine key pieces include two medium plates, one of which is an accent plate in a striking cobalt blue colour and a great contrast to the other pieces in the range. The other pieces include two different sized mugs, cereal bowl, pasta bowl, serving bowl and several sized plates.

Denby Tel: 01773 740715 Web: www.denbypottery.com

Spode’s new Maui collection captures the psychotropical trend combining a traditional aesthetic with a modern floral print. This new tableware collection perfectly encapsulates the lively mood of a tropical paradise with its brush stroke flowers set against a pure white porcelain body. Spode continues to astound with its coveted and inimitable heritage style, and as you’d expect, Maui adds a flourish of grandeur to the home.

Portmeirion Tel: 01782 744721 E-mail: homesales@portmeiriongroup.com Web: www.portmeiriongroup.com

Anniversary House is celebrating its 65th year in business, and ntroduced a wealth of new products to Spring Fair 2018. On show were new handcrafted sugarcraft designs, inflatable cake toppers, cookie cutters, brand new extra tall birthday candles, food and gift packaging, as well as many new napkin designs! The special highlight was the innovative new self-inflating balloon cake toppers that bring the foil balloon trend right into the housewares market! Simply break the capsule inside and watch the topper inflate.

Anniversary House Tel: 01202 590222 Web: www.anniversaryhouse.co.uk

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Essential household chores can seem far less of a drag with efficient, timesaving and aesthetically pleasing products. PH looks at some of the ways in which the housewares industry has been reimagining and transforming the utility category.

Inset: Interior design asset – the Bo Touch Bin.

Love your chores Below: Cleaning up with the BISSELL CrossWave.

Reinventing the bin At last summer’s Exclusively Housewares, Brabantia revealed a new approach to waste with its Bo Touch Bin, which, with four elegant legs, looks like a piece of furniture.

The interior design-focused company announced the arrival of ‘the bin that does not look like one.’

While it looks more like a cabinet, the Bo Touch Bin is brimming with functionality, comprising up to three inner removable buckets for waste separation. Boosting space efficiency and easy opening, the Bo range has also been created to fit a wide range of colour schemes, and includes textured red and gold editions from the Sense of Luxury collection.

Romke Swinkels, Brabantia’s director of marketing and innovation comments: “With its unique design, contemporary colours and focus on sustainability, our revolutionary new Bo Touch Bin is spot on trend.

It is the future of waste management.”

Ambiente recently saw Brabantia’s launch of the Bo Pedal Bin range, with similar design (without legs) and a wide colour palette. With sustainability in mind, Bo bins are Cradle-to-Cradle Certified on Bronze level (meeting strict requirements for (re)use of materials, renewable energy, water stewardship, and social fairness) and, for every Bo Pedal Bin sold, Brabantia donates to The Ocean Cleanup.

Rethinking floorcare “Consumers are trying to fit more in to their everyday lives without neglecting their house and home,” observes Matt Innes, general manager of Beam Group, who distribute BISSELL floorcare.

With space precious in most homes (and desires for less clutter), Matt also highlights: “According to BISSELL research, over 30% of UK households now have different types of floor coverings in the home, all of which require different products and processes to keep clean.”

Hence the popularity of the BISSELL CrossWave, which Matt describes as “a one-of-a-kind, innovative new floor care appliance which vacuums and washes hard floors and rugs in one easy step – in half the time of a regular vacuum, mop and bucket, with better results.” He gives some examples of the machine’s multitasking ability: “Drop a bowl of cereal or a raw egg on the kitchen floor and the PROGRESSIVE

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CrossWave will clean it right up. Likewise, if rugs need revitalising, this device injects a solution of warm water with multi-surface cleaner into the fibres, whilst the rotating brush dislodges and removes dirt.”

Matt also acknowledges that busy homes often encounter “soft surface spot stains,” such as mud, drink spills or pet mess. He reflects: “Finding the time to remove these stains and messes as they happen isn’t always easy, with 41% of British consumers admitting that they have never cleaned their carpets.” The solution, he states, can be found with the lightweight, portable BISSELL SpotClean range, including the SpotClean Pro, which “uses a combination of warm water and BISSELL Oxygen boost formula to penetrate in to stains, permanently removing them from deep within the fibres. The powerful suction then removes the liquid, taking the dirt, allergens and odours with it.”

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Market focus Inset & below: KitchenCraft's Flexible Draining Mar can be rolled out for instant draining.

Converting the sink space An organised workspace adds to kitchen harmony and, increasingly, consumers want to achieve an uncluttered, design-led look, whether their kitchen is large or compact. As a result, there are an increasing number of options for space-saving drying that can be stored away when not in use. For example, new additions to KitchenCraft’s Sink Management range include its Collapsible Dish Drainer and Roll Up Metal Draining Rack, as well as a Flexible Draining Mat, accompanied by the new Smart Space Collapsible Washing Up Bowl.

Moreover, Tara Kusters, category manager at Brabantia recognises that the right tools can bring enlightenment to the kitchen sink. She states: “Our Sink Side specials can make an uninspiring task more enjoyable – a beautiful ritual even.”

Additions to the Brabantia range include a Silicone Dish Drying Mat (in dark or light grey and mint) that leads water from dripping dishes directly into the sink and is easy to clean and dishwasher safe.

Meanwhile, RigTig by Stelton from Treacle George also boosts that its Everyday collection, including dishcloths and dishtowels in absorbent soft cotton, make ‘practical, everyday tasks in the kitchen a little more enjoyable’.

Lightening the ironing load Tefal is urging consumers to ‘Join the fight against limescale’ with its campaign activity including six weeks (from mid March) of “blasting out this message using a multi level digital media platform,” reports Caroline Ross, marketing manager linen care, Groupe SEB UK. Caroline states: “Half of homes in the UK have hard water. Over time limescale will build up inside your steam iron or generator. This leads to less steam generated to remove creases and shortens the life of the product.” Tefal’s patented anti-scale technology includes its unique Scale Collector.

Caroline explains: “It reduces limescale build-up and blockages in the steam chamber to ensure long lasting steam performance for easy crease removal.”

She continues: “Tefal is the only brand to offer a removable collector and the first to offer this solution on both steam irons and generators. With a deeper-than-standard capacity, Tefal’s Scale Collector for irons collects scale particles directly from the sole plate in an easy-toremove drawer, preventing blockages in the sole plate. The Scale Collector for high pressure steam generators is a unique twist-in ‘spoon’ to collect up to ten times more scale particles directly from the boiler.”

Tefal’s digital campaign includes a Facebook Display that drives traffic volume to Tefal.co.uk and ten and 30 second video views; an antiscale focussed email, high production quality 30 second + videos for core targeted audiences in You Tube, as well as search engine advertising.

Meanwhile, Swan recently introduced its most powerful iron, with 3000W of power: the Swan PowerPress therefore makes light work of stubborn creases as well as tackling delicate fabrics. Its 1.9m power cable allows for “optimum Left: Adding to the longevity of ironing products by combating limescale: key products featured in Tefal’s extensive Anti-Scale range ‘Join the Fight Against Limescale’ campaign include the Tefal Pro Express Care Anti-Scale High Pressure Steam Generator model GV9071.

manoeuvrability, ideal for ironing larger items such as bed linen, while features including a self-cleaning function take the hassle out of maintenance,” states Paul Simpson, sales director at Swan.

As Addis’ marketing manager, Janine Davis points out, The Shirtmaster ironing board is making ironing easier thanks to its “unique square-ended design” which is “designed to make light work of more fiddly items like shirts by ironing from collar to tail without the need to shuffle around the board,” as well as having a large surface which is ideal for bedding.

Janine also highlights the usefulness of space-saving utility products, with the launch of Addis’ new collapsible laundry basket. Janine explains: “The large collapsible laundry basket comes with a 45L capacity and folds flat when not in use.” She reflects: “Space can be a premium within the home and this products meets the need for convenient and compact designs that take up less space when stored.“ Left: What can be a bulky item has been recreated as a space saver – the collapsible laundry basket from Addis.

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One setting for all fabrics. iCare technology sets THE per fect temperature.

Faster, easier ironing.

Find out more at www.braunhousehold.co.uk

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3D BackGlide soleplate to guarantee 360° glideabillity

2x more steam.* Super compact, huge tank capacity.

*Compared to Braun TexStyle 7 steam iron.

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The Duop Cleaning System from Clean Design Company can be used as a stick to and as a wiping tool. By using an innovative ball and socket system in place of the normal mop hinge, users can grip the ball itself for detailed cleaning and wiping, or pop the ball into to socket for moping tasks. The socket grips the ball to allow easy cleaning of vertical surfaces such as skirting boards, window cleaning and high dusting.

Duop uses microfiber, which is removable and washable.

Clean Design Company Tel: +1 413 6453204 / +1 413 8544677 Web: www.theduop.com

Housewares manufacturer, Addis, presented an innovative addition to its award-winning laundry range at Ambiente this year. The ergonomically designed Shirtmaster ironing board helps to steam through the clothes pile by ironing from collar to tail without the need to shuffle shirts around, all thanks to its square design and rounded corners. A large surface area also means it’s perfect for bedding, making it a breeze to achieve flawless results every time.

Addis Tel: 01656 66 44 55 E-mail: info@addis.co.uk

KitchenCraft’s new Sink Management concept allows you to clean up beautifully with a range of sink solutions focused on style, performance and price points. With an array of items available including dish racks, draining mats, cloth tidies and sink protectors, this new allembracing sink management system provides an array of practical and attractive items to offer a helping hand to keep on top of everyday chores. The range features subtle shades, a spectrum of grey, and a burst of fresh lime that will fit in with all environments.

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

Pictured is the Sorbo Smartbrush from George East, made to revolutionise washing up. With three types of high quality flexible bristle, this brush is softer on the outside for delicate items such as glassware, and tougher internal bristles for stubborn stains. The brush is dishwasher safe to sterilise. Its durable with a soft grip anti-slip handle and it floats in water. What more could you want, other than someone else to wash up?

George East (Housewares) Tel: 01728 833400 Web: www.talacooking.com

Tower introduces its new, innovative, Cord / Cordless Steam Iron. Its unique dual operation allows you to choose your preferred type of ironing, while its 2400W of power let you quickly and efficiently remove even the toughest creases. The non-stick Ceraglide soleplate provides a silky-smooth finish, while a variable steam function with spray makes the iron suitable for a range of different fabrics, from soft silks to thick cottons. The iron also features anti-drip, anti-calc and self-cleaning functions, for easy maintenance, and comes complete with a water measuring cup, for added convenience.

Tower Tel: 0333 220 6070 Web: www.towerhousewares.co.uk

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The UK’s Harrods has just been awarded a gia Global Honoree – the top international accolade for housewares retailing – as well as the most prestigious acknowledgment for expertise in display: The Martin M Pegler Award for Excellence in Visual Merchandising. The four other Global Honorees are from: The Netherlands, Germany, Columbia and the USA. PH takes a tour of 2018’s housewares world champions.

Champions league Commitment to excellence In 2000, the gia (Global Innovation Award) programme was established by its global sponsors and organisers, the IHA and International Home + Housewares Show (IH+HS).

The programme fosters and rewards innovation and excellence in home and housewares retailing (see news). To see the spectacular 27 national winners for 2017-2018, go to www.housewares.org/show/gia-retail.

Global honoree: Pollmann sinds 1890, Arnhem, The Netherlands Next generation Pollmann prides itself on its advice, product sampling and good service, as well as its webshop where customers can chat with staff about purchases that are sent around the world.

The retail business was founded by Bernhard Pollmann in 1890 and has evolved from a classic tableware shop to a cooking and dining experience, with a fourth generation Pollman now at the helm of the family business. Pollmann sinds 1890 still boasts the largest collection of tableware and cutlery in the Netherlands.

Having been in the same building for 76 years, the retailer relocated in 2016.

Inspiration for the new store’s design

came from a variety of sources, including Chicago’s Eataly and Anthropology, New York’s Meat Packing district, and Merci in Paris, as well as from self-employed entrepreneurs. Pollmans retained the historical industrial look of the building, with its warehouse (with new, large, steel sliding doors) operating as an 'open kitchen' concept, where customers can see how many parcels are being dispatched. Meanwhile, hanging plants emphasise the height of the building and

Inset: Examples of Pollmann’s events for bloggers last year included the Hot & Spicy workshop using Le Creuset.

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Inset: The industrial appearance of Pollmann’s store provides a contrast to its products.

What the gia expert jurors highlighted: • A bohemian, edgy store with a great attitude, story, and bold identity.

• Transformed a tunnel layout into a positive atmosphere using strong lighting solutions and materials.

• A great combination of bricks-and-mortar and online, using new technologies.

• Positive use of bloggers to communicate about the store, and online chat for customer communication.

create a contemporary 'Urban Jungle' look, in collaboration with the neighbouring florists.

A black designer kitchen is used for cooking several times a week – a combination of demonstrations and product testing by customers (although customers can even take products home to try) and iPads are on hand for customers’ information.

Pollmanns regularly organises bloggers’ events in-store, in collaboration with suppliers. The retailer also develops recipes often with bloggers - which are handed out to customers. It has an in-house engraving machine for the personalisation of cutlery and glassware, offers seasonal incentives with purchases (such as homemade biscuits around Mother’s Day) and has co-developed a city wide gift card that encourages consumers to show allegiance to Arnhem. Visit Pollmann’s webshop at www.servies.nl

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What the gia expert jurors highlighted:

Inset: A homely table area, enticing shelves and plants hanging from the ceiling at one of Tugó’s stores.

Below: Simple and striking web design.

• Beautiful store design with cohesive fixtures throughout.

• Fun displays with wonderful vignettes, and landmark displays to walk through.

• Great work with the ceiling, the use of plants, signage.

• Use of iPads and Tugo TV channels in-store.

• Functional and responsive website with easy navigation.

• Strong community service.

Global honoree: Tugó, Columbia Time for design The furnishing and home accessories chain, Tugó is committed to accessible design for all and presents tableware in inspirational, contemporary lifestyle settings. Stores show Tugó’s own TV channel on its screens, publicising offers, new products and design trends.

The retailer consists of standalone ‘warehouse’ store formats, in strategic location in eight of Columbia’s main cities, shopping mall stores with a selection of the total portfolio (and a touchscreen for customers to access the full range via the web) and the Tugó online store, which highlights monthly offers and can reach the whole of Columbia.

Last September, Tugó launched DESIGNOCRACY: ‘a movement that seeks to democratise design.’ For a week the retailers invited customers to join the movement and subscribe to its website.

The more that subscribed, the higher discount the collective of subscribers were offered across all of Tugó’s stores. Hence, over 6,000 subscribers were offered a 40% discount.

Visit www.tugo.co

gia Digital Commerce Award for Excellence in Online Retailing: Paper Plane, New Zealand Inset: Part of a window display at Harrods.

The bright stuff

Global honoree plus winner of the Martin M Pegler Award for Excellence in Visual Merchandising: Harrods, London, UK London calling UK gia winner, iconic department store Harrods was featured in Progressive Housewares’ January/February issue, prior to its global success at the gia gala during Chicago’s IH+HS. See also www.Harrods.com

Right: In-store display at Harrods.

What the gia expert jurors highlighted: • Strong emotional response through visual merchandising.

• Wonderful storytelling both in-store and in windows.

• Beautiful displays with a positive use of colour.

• Multiple products used in displays without clutter.

Moreover, the gia expert jurors summarised Harrods’ overall offering: • A stunning store, superior in visual merchandising and displays.

• Excellent with everything – store design, marketing, customer service and staff training.

• Strong attention to involve and inspire customers through in-store demos, product testing and informative displays using sounds and iPads.

• Rich content on website and all social platforms.

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Home and gift retailer, Paper Plane scooped the gia • Very bright and simple to use, with clear Digital Commerce Award for navigation and strong colour choices. its clear, beautifully • Has simplistic, flat and clean design. presented site with rich • Inspiring with ideas for home décor and design. content. The retailer engages heavily with social • Clear focus on products displayed with big, beautiful images. media and print and web press, and prides itself on speedy dispatch, attentive customer service and gift-wrapping its orders, which are sent with a handwritten note.

Orders are also dispatched with a seasonal printed Gift Edit or some sort of promotion. The retailer sources some unique products for its antipodean market, as well as sourcing some vintage wares. Visit www.paperplanestore.com

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Inset: The Chopping Block uses custom designed iron shelving along with bespoke walnut furniture inserts to highlight ranges including knife collections, baking and bin utensils.

Left: Words of wisdom at The Chopping Block.

Global honoree: The Chopping Block, Chicago, USA Learning experience

The Chopping Block is ‘a cooking school first,’ stating: ‘We do not teach classes to hock our wares but rather teach people to cook and provide them the tools they need to execute, enjoy and achieve the best results at home.’ Retail spaces can become part of private cooking events with flexible fixtures.

Having celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2017, owner, chef Shelly Young, has developed one of the busiest recreational cooking schools in the USA, offering between 250 and 350 cooking classes and private cooking parties per month.

The two Chicago venues boast unique design, prioritising functionality, • A cooking school that brings the classroom into the retail store. organisation, interaction and aesthetics. Its flagship store, which relocated to the • The cooking school approach is incorporated in all marketing city’s famous Merchandise Mart, won a prestigious retail design award last year. and promotions.

Many displays are testing stations where customers are encouraged to try out • Original visual merchandising and friendly, motivated staff the tools first hand on real food. The retailer states: ‘Displays are meant to be offering strong customer service. messed up. We want our guests to open a box, feel a handle, flip over a cutting • An easy to navigate layout with unique points of interest throughout.

• Innovative staff training programmes – employees can “bring a board, and lift a lid.’ The flagship store has also bought its collection of wine and friend” to a class. spirits to the retail floor and incorporated them into a show-stopping bar that can transform into a cash desk or a classroom.

Education permeates The Chopping Block’s philosophy with promotional material designed to provide information. For example, its ‘Boot Camp’ postcard illustrates the proper knife cuts students will learn in this intensive course. Weekly emails include recipes and informative videos, and the retailer’s website is packed with over 100 ‘how to cook’ videos, as well as others on different subjects, such as ‘why we love certain products’ and comprehensive free guides.

The retailer actively listens to customers, whether in person or through online review sites such as TripAdvisor or its own website, which encourages consumer interaction. Visit www.thechoppingblock.com

What the gia expert jurors highlighted:

Inset: A view of Manufactum, Bremen.

Below right: Bins on display.

Global honoree: Manufactum, Germany Sustainable thinking

Manufactum goes against the grain of fashion-led disposable consumerism and takes pride in searching for functional, reliable and repairable products. With a focus on sustainable and socially equitable manufacturing, the retailer not only showcases traditional procedures and traditional materials, (such as linen, wood, and metal) but also ‘future-orientated technologies and/or recycling procedures and materials.’

In September 2016, Manufactum opened its ninth store in a unique location in Bremen: a converted bank building dating back to 1902, with 750 square metres of retail space that blends old with new. Customers enter a grand hall under a stained glass roof, with monumental columns and marble and wood floors, with modern lighting putting products centre-stage upon dark wood shop fittings.

The department store includes kitchenware, utility and garden products, home and lifestyle. In the kitchen section, cookware is • A landmark location with beautiful stained glass combined with food on sale, from various ceiling and historic architectural elements. aromatic spices to pasta, • Exemplary store planning and extraordinary lighting.

• Strong attention to product selection, with unique Customers are encouraged to test products products that tell a story. and the Bremen store has a workbench as a • A mix of old and new with products customers can’t focal point, hosting demonstrations, find anywhere else. workshops and tastings, as well as • Touch, taste, feel and smell – there is something for opportunities to learn about producing and all senses. repair products. Visit www.manufactum.com

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Hadens’ Chester Hand Mixer is the perfect tool for the Easter season.

A stylish, simple yet powerful electric whisk equipped with five speed settings, stainless steel dough hooks and flat beaters and a quick release button for simple attachment removal. The Hand Mixer even comes with a handy storage box to keep your kitchen tidy after you’re done baking! The Chester Hand Mixer is one of many affordable, stylish and quality products in the Chester collection – visit the website to view the full range.

Haden Tel: 01909 544 570 Web: www.hadenappliances.com

Brabantia’s new, perfectly-sized food waste caddy is ideal for daily food waste and cuttings without taking up space on the side, or taking away from the décor. Available in dark grey or mint, this caddy will look pretty and discrete on any kitchen work top.

Brabantia Tel: 01275 810600 E-mail: sales.uk@brabantia.com

Made from eco-friendly Bamboo, the Polynesia range features a set of cups, travel mug, jug and two serving trays for a stylish yet environmentally-friendly way to enjoy hot and cold beverages. Dishwasher suitable, the range is incredibly practical as well as chic, featuring a bright and contemporary palm design. Great for taking to work, the Sippy Mug comes with a handy silicon sleeve for extra grip. Great for entertaining, the Large Tray and Handle Tray add a touch of style to any meal, great for barbecues, serving snacks or simply carrying the matching four-cup set.

Portabello Mugs Tel: 01619 342 268 E-mail: customerservice@portobellomugs.com Web: https://www.portobellomugs.com/

On show for the first time was the featured ‘City’ collection of ceramic kitchen storage items with an on trend geometric and sophisticated design. Made from earthenware the range includes store jars, utensil jar, butter dish, spoon rest, salt and pepper shakers, three dip dishes and egg cups. These lovely storage jars and kitchen accessories deserve a place in the kitchen!

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

Ambiente, as always, created the perfect opportunity for KitchenCraft to present its SS18 introductions to the global market, including Colourworks Classics (pictured) - a collection of tools, gadgets, accessories and melamineware, displaying unique features and elements of multi-functionality throughout.

Offering an alternative palette to the original and vibrant Colourworks Collection, the collection features four subtle tones – English Sage, French Grey, Vintage Blue and Antique Cream, all perfectly co-ordinating with KitchenCraft’s other collections including Living Nostalgia.

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

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The BergHOFF group launched around 100 products at this year’s show, including new moves in the award-winning colourful Leo kitchenware line. This includes an ‘on-the-go’ collection of thermal mug, porcelain travel mug, water bottle, dual lunch pot and dual bento box. Each item is made from durable materials and has been designed with a focus on user comfort – the travel mug for instance fits under a coffee machine and in a car’s cup holder, while the thermal mug has a ‘push to drink’ system for 360˚ drinking.

BergHOFF Tel: 01908 049 345 E-mail: uksales@berghoffworldwide.com Web: www.berghoffworldwide.com

GreenPan™, the original global brand of ceramic non-stick, believes the route to success is continued innovation, so Ambiente saw several new ranges and they are launching in the UK this year. Pictured is Barcelona featuring Evershine discolouration-resistant technology, so the stainless steel remains looking as good as new for years. As well as Evershine and tri-ply for fast and even heat distribution, features include Infinity Professional ceramic non-stick and induction base and the range is oven-safe to 220˚C and dishwasher-safe. Pieces include both frypans/wok, saute, casseroles and milkpan.

GreenPan Tel: 01483 255842 Web: www.greenpan.co.uk

The new Healthy Living collection from La Cafetière created strong interest at Ambiente. This new healthinspired teaware encourages consumers to take time to rejuvenate the senses and enjoy every nuance of pure green, soothing herbal or energizing fruit teas with glass designs that accentuate the delicate colours and aromas of tea infusions. Products include a teapot, doubledwalled cups and an infuser mug with a lid, all made with heat-resistant borosilicate glass for comfort when filled with hot contents.

Creative Tops Tel: 01536/207710 Web: www.creative-tops.com

Brabantia has got ironing covered with three new, eye-catching boards and covers.

All designed to make the routine of ironing more relaxing and tranquil, they come in designs including Morning Breeze, Tropical Leaves and Fern Shades.

Brabantia Tel: 01275 810600 E-mail: sales.uk@brabantia.com

The new glamour collection from Sabichi offers stylish simplicity for the contemporary kitchen. The collection features three unique finishes: copper, gold and matt black - all surprisingly subtle, yet elegant and sure to stand out. Consisting of four knives, forks, tablespoons and teaspoons this 16-piece cutlery set is formed of stainless steel with a stunning metallic effect finish. Each product in the collection comes with a 10-year guarantee.

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The new sensor mirror from simplehuman with touch-control brightness gives you fast, intuitive control over a continuous range of brightness. Its tru-lux light system simulates natural sunlight, allowing you to see full colour variation, so you’ll know when your makeup is flawless. The mirror is cordless and rechargeable – one charge lasts up to five weeks. The 5x magnification is ideal for providing exceptional detail while still allowing you to see your entire face at once.

Simplehuman Tel: 01491 875974 Web: www.simplehuman.com/uk

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Rayware is proud that the Mason Cash Innovative Kitchen Roller Shaker has been shortlisted for the Ambiente Solutions Award.

With the Innovative Kitchen range, the most iconic items have been given an innovative twist for modern day cooks and bakers. The range has been developed to deliver smarter solutions for day-to-day kitchen needs, whilst maintaining the unmistakable Mason Cash traditional look. The Roller Shaker is no exception, it’s an all-in-one rolling pin, flour shaker and pastry measure.

The Rayware Group Tel: 0151 4861888 Web: www.rayware-trade.co.uk

The US born Rabbit® leads the world of sophisticated barware with the integrity and quality of its products. The latest innovations include the next generation Winged Corkscrew in stylish black and stainless steel, featuring a fixed worm design for maximum leverage and a rotating ring for easy alignment with the bottle.

Dexam International Tel: 01730 811811 Web: www.dexam.co.uk

Brabantia’s exciting Bo family is growing, with the launch of Bo Pedal Bin. The same design-led style of Bo Touch Bin is now available as a more compact pedal bin, in a stunning array of colours and finishes, including the beautiful new ‘Mineral Concrete Grey’. Making waste separation stylish, Bo Pedal Bin is a fantastic addition to a family home.

Bo Pedal Bin is sustainable too, being Cradle-to-Cradle® certified to bronze level! The inner buckets are made of 100% recycled materials, and for every purchase of Bo Pedal Bin, Brabantia proudly donate to The Ocean CleanUp. Brabantia Tel: 01275 810600 E-mail: sales.uk@brabantia.com

2017 was the first time üutensil exhibited at Ambiente, using it as the launch pad for a new colour, teal on its award-winning Stirr automatic pan stirrer. Back again for 2018 and Stirr is again the main focus, now with the brilliant addition of a lightup timer, StirrTime. It has been selected by Ambiente organisers as part of their Solutions expo at the show. Every üutensil product – and there are now over 20 in the line-up – has a real USP and many are award winners.

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Performance, results and ease of use: new cookware developments are ticking these boxes thanks to advanced technology, the use of various substrates plus a generous helping of intelligent design.

PH gets to the hob for some insights into today’s market for pots and pans.

Clever cooking

Inset: Tradition meets modern with GreenPan’s new Mayflower range.

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new range by Stellar from Horwoods boasts “higher levels of nutrient retention owing to its unique design,” states James Robinson, Horwood’s marketing manager, as well as “offering safe efficient cooking, and easy draining.” With innovative design and use of silicone, Stay Cool (revealed at Spring Fair) has “handles that stay cool while the pan directs all of the heat into the pan body to insure efficient cooking,” while silicone edged glass lids “seal in nutrients when cooking,” James explains. He also points out: “The unique lid design also promises hassle free draining.”

Extensions to BergHOFF’s GEM range were launched at Ambiente, and also Inset: Frying at the optimum heat with the help of SensoRed

by Fissler from Burton McCall.

Material world: from GreenPan New ranges by GreenPan brand from The Cookware Company use different materials to stand out.

The brand previewed three new collections at the recent Ambiente, which will be launched in the UK this year. All three benefit from GreenPan’s innovative “fifth generation coating” - Infinity Professional enhanced with diamonds – plus its Magneto energy-saving induction base technology.

Seema Grantham, sales director at The Cookware Company describes the new Mayflower range as “classics re-mastered.” Using distinctive wooden handles, “with an extended flame guard which is practical as well as forming part of the design.” Seema acknowledges that: “The style is as you might have found in a traditional kitchen but with all the modern conveniences of GreenPan.” Meanwhile, Featherweight is the brand’s first cast aluminium range, with its lightweight appeal and convenience of being dishwasher safe. Seema also highlight the range’s “innovative lid design that creates a ‘rainfall’ effect, where the heat stays in and the liquid and flavours circulate back into the food.” She also observes that, with three different sizes of casserole dishes, in addition to a frypan and griddle, “The items in the range reflect the growing trend for one-pot cooking. One pot cooking has a growing number of celebrity and high profile chef supporters like Jamie Oliver and the Michelin-star head chef Tom Aikens and there are increasingly books and online recipes on the subject.”

GreenPan’s third new range, Barcelona, uses tri-ply technology for fast and precise heat distribution, plus the brand’s tarnish-free Evershine (which was introduced in the Elements stainless steel range last year). Seema highlights: “We want to give consumers the choice of different substrates,” adding, “But each substrate come with the reassurance of our healthy choice ceramic non-stick.”

She reflects on market developments: “Healthy eating remains a key consumer driver in the cookware industry but increasingly consumers are looking for convenience too. That can range from wanting the cookware they buy to be dishwasher-safe or easy-clean, be suitable for all hobs (induction continues to grow in popularity), and also lightweight and easy to use.”

benefit from a silicone edge to its glass lids. Besides having GEM’s original features – with the “removable handle that means it can go straight from the hob or grill into the oven or on the table” - the new pieces also have: “an ergonomic handle and two different sized pouring areas for straining small and large ingredients without having to lift the lid,” reports Paula Leggett, marketing director for BergHOFF UK. There is also another exciting design enhancement, as Paula explains: “The lid can be positioned vertically on the body of the pan, leaving both hands free to stir – and because condensation drips straight back in PROGRESSIVE

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A new range by Prestige from Meyer Group has been developed from direct observation of the needs of home cooks.

Carl Wright, Meyer’s marketing manager states: “We’re constantly looking at how we develop products that meet our consumers’ expectations; our new launches in Prestige this year have been developed through consumer research and actual home visits.” He continues: “Space saving cookware and solution based, multifunctional products are something the Prestige consumer segments are asking us

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Hot and steamy: cookware for Chinese cuisine Chef Jeremy Pang, who runs the School of Wok cookery school in London’s Covent Garden, continues to encourage consumers to cook delicious Chinese food at home with his recipe books and range of woks and preparation tools from Dexam. Since Dexam’s initial School of Wok launch in 2016, extensions to the range include a wok gift set, and Jeremy’s book, The Hong Kong Diner.

Dexam director, Roger Morgan-Grenville reflects on how the wok has become a well-established piece of cookware itinerary: “Jeremy Pang is all about educating and inspiring the British to use the wok as much more than a ‘big frying pan’. The ancient wok dovetails beautifully into today’s modern lifestyle, where timepressured cooks can produce healthy and exciting meals in just a few minutes.”

Roger also highlights a new cooking accessory that is likely to rise in popularity: ‘With the developing interest in Baos (Chinese steamed buns), we have developed a non-stick silicone steaming mat and will be looking at further product development on this theme.”

for; so with this in mind we developed KitchenHacks, a unique collection of products designed around the consumer.”

In addition to the space-saving capacity of KitchenHacks, Carl highlights the warm reception at the recent trade shows for Prestige’s OptiSteel range of cookware “with OptiAir surface technology that improves cooking.”

At Burton McCall, brand manager, Ruth Tocher highlights technology from Fissler that is helping home cooks. She observes: "Amateur cooks repeatedly face the challenge of identifying the perfect frying temperature. Thanks to the novel, thermosensitive non-stick coating the SensoRed frying pan indicates the ideal frying temperature by changing the colour of the inner pan surface.” Ruth elaborates: “The entire inner surface features a revolutionary non-stick coating which contains darker speckles, the non-stick coating darkens progressively as the pan heats up, assuming the same shade as the speckles. When the speckles are hardly visible, the ideal frying temperature has been reached.” She concludes: “Finally, frying made simple”.

Above left: Stir fry by the School of Wok’s Jeremy Pang.

Right: Stellar Stay Cool stainless steel pans are suitable for all hobs and the oven in temperatures up to 210°C.

Fast action heroes “Microwave cooking is growing with busier lifestyles,” notes JWP’s marketing manager, Paul Birtwistle. He observes: “It is not just due to time-saving and convenience but, increasingly, people are realising they can do more than re-heat in a microwave and there are a variety of cooking items available to help them.”

Paul elaborates: “It used to be a case of “sling something in the microwave” but now people are being creative.”

JWP’s Good2Heat Plus range includes a rice cooker, enabling “perfect rice, quickly and easily,” notes Paul, as well as a multisteamer, egg poacher and plates with a rack for steaming fish.”

Addressing demand for uncompromising home cooking in the microwave, KitchenCraft launched its Micro Grill ‘all-in-one cooking and browning’ microwave pot at Spring Fair. The company has designed a POS stand with a video screen showing the pot’s baking and grilling capacity.

Below: BergHOFF’s design team in Belgium has added some enhanced features to the GEM range, which has removable handles. BergHOFF’s Paula Leggett reflects that consumers are “definitely looking for reasons to buy cookware over and above the obvious,” and highlights the attraction of GEM’s “good looks, functionality and versatility.”

Shine bright, fit tight As a cookware substrate, stainless steel represents 22% of the total pots and pans market, highlights Stefan Kaczmarczyk, marketing manager for housewares at Groupe SEB UK. He confirms that Tefal Ingenio Stainless Steel Cookware (launched at the end of 2016) continues to excel in the UK cookware market. Stefan reports on the reasons for the range’s market success: “Its outstanding versatility with the promise of space saving is a key shopper need in the UK.” He adds: “Induction compatible cookware, which Ingenio Stainless Steel is, is highly sort after by shoppers.”

“Heavyweight” TV campaigns have raised public awareness of Ingenio’s benefits (both in stainless steel and aluminium), as Stefan points out: “Up to 40% space saving, and the capacity to go directly from the hob, into the oven, onto the table and into the fridge.”

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Made from Cast Aluminium, the products in the Valira Aire range are designed to heat up fast, while also delivering even cooking for fantastic results every time. For added versatility, these products are lightweight in construction with a ‘Stay Cool’ effect handle. Nonstick coating makes them incredibly easy to clean. Oven save up to 260°C. Suitable for use on all hobs types including induction.

Each product comes complete with a 10-year guarantee.

Eddingtons Tel: 01488 686572 E-mail: sales@eddingtons.co.uk Web: www.eddingtons.co.uk

With superior speckles for spectacular sizzle, the MasterClass award winning cast aluminium cookware range features a double layer, extra tough, easy clean coating which is chemical free and requires the use of less oil for healthier cooking. There are eight pieces in total from fry pans to casseroles and most of which can be transferred straight from hob to oven and all of which have a fast heat-up induction base and a lifetime guarantee.

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

Phe Zyliss ‘Cook’ aluminium pans feature a revolutionary treatment which not only facilities a longer lasting non-stick surface but also aids the pan performance. The non-stick coating is a three-layer coating formulated exclusively for Zyliss by Ilag of Switzerland.

They’re easy to clean under the tap, metal tool dishwasher safe.

DKB Tel: 01252 828053 E-mail: sales.orders@dkbrands.co.uk

New from BergHOFF is an extension to the versatile GEM cookware range.

The glass lids on the new ‘stay cool’ range offer a real point of difference – they have a silicone edge, an ergonomic handle and two different sized pouring areas for straining small and large ingredients without having to lift the lid. The lid can be positioned vertically on the body of the pan, leaving both hands free to stir and the condensation dripping straight back in to the pan, means less mess on the stovetop.

BergHOFF Tel: 01908 049 345 E: uksales@berghoffworldwide.com www.berghoffworldwide.com

Horwood is delighted to announce a New range from the Stellar James Martin Collection which adds a new dimension to the established Bakeware, Textiles, cutlery and kitchen knives. The iconic handle, sculpted to nestle in the user’s hands, is manufactured from an inspired combination of cast steel and non-slip silicone grip, giving this collection its Unique Selling point, also noteworthy is James’s Signature which is also embossed into the handle. There are 11 high performance stainless steel saucepans, along with a three and five-piece set.

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

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GreenPan™ is the original global brand of ceramic non-stick and is now onto its 5th generation of coating, Infinity Professional. New this year is a ‘classics remastered’ design, Mayflower, recreating the style from a traditional kitchen but with contemporary features associated with GreenPan™.

So, Infinity Professional ceramic non-stick, energysaving Magneto induction base and heavy-gauge construction for quick and even heat distribution.

The design is finished with wooden handles with an extended flame guard, a practical as well as aesthetic touch. It is one of three new cookware ranges launching in the UK. GreenPan Tel: 01483 255842 Web: www.greenpan.co.uk

Carrying on from the success of the Hard Anodised collection, Tower’s new TruStone line offers consumers a range of premium heavy gauge, heat-resistant forged aluminium pans with ultra-tough, scratch-resistant non-stick coating. Ideal for healthy, low-oil cooking, Tower TruStone pans are equipped with stay-cool, soft-grip handles, for safe and accurate cooking, and bonded steel bases, suitable for all hob types. All the pans in this range are also fully dishwasher-safe, making them easy and convenient to clean as well as use.

Tower Tel: 0333 220 6070 Web: www.towerhousewares.co.uk

The new range of glassware from Judge offers a cooking solution which will not stain, or retain flavours. In addition, cooking with Judge glass allows for great visibility, displaying the ingredients and recipe to the full. Finally, being manufactured from Borosilicate glass, means it can cope with rapid temperature change, allowing confidence when moving from oven to table, and freezer to the oven. The essential beauty of Judge glassware is, unlike humans or quite a lot of cookware, glassware simply doesn’t age with use! Every day it looks the same, it simply doesn’t look warn – age defying, pure cooking vision for years, how good is that?

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

‘Stay Cool’, a new range of cookware from Horwoods (featured), reflects the key benefits the handle design offers the consumer - the handles stay cool, while the pan directs all the heat into the pan body to insure efficient cooking, plus, the innovative silicone edged glass lid, which seals in nutrients when cooking adds to the range’s appeal.

Finally, Stay Cool pans look seriously cool too, curved bases (holding the induction plate), black edge lids and dynamically styled handles make this range win time and time again.

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

Baker & Salt® were a particular highlight of the stand at this year’s Spring Fair. The black and cream enamelware features an integral front handle to aid easier removal from the oven. This oven-to-tableware has a timeless look that will grace any kitchen. In addition, a comprehensive new range of non-stick will be exhibited as the collection continues to expand.

Whatmore UK Tel: 01282 687030 Website: www.whatmoreuk.com

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FOR MEN IN THE KITCHEN? In the run-up to Father’s Day, PH asks four shops for their bestsellers for men who like to cook and prep food and drink.

Stuart Blow, managing director, Stu Pots, Oundle A market town independent cookware and bakeware specialist that offers knife sharpening and key cutting services.

Global Knives from Grunwerg

It is the quality and brand name that men go for, as self-purchases or gifts.

MinoSharp Water Sharpener from Grunwerg

This is easy to use. When people are buying knives, I always tell them they need to keep them in good order, and need to get a good sharpener as well.

Zyliss Easy Slice Folding Mandoline from DKB

This is a very useful gadget that doesn’t take up too much room. It will be popular as the weather improves for making coleslaw for barbecues.

Large Butchers’ Stripe Apron from Dexam

This is a classic, and it is masculine looking.

Krups Electric Coffee Grinder by Groupe SEB from EPE International

This is a versatile grinder that is also good for spices and nuts.

Digital Cooking Thermometer and Timer from KitchenCraft

A lot of men like this probe thermometer with digital display to ensure perfect meats.

Right: This multi-purpose Krups Electric Coffee Grinder by Groupe SEB from EPE International is a great space-saving item for the kitchen. A compact machine that not only grinds coffee beans, but is also great for spices and nuts.

Right: Knives are only as good as the sharpness of the blade – with that said, Grunwerg’s MinoSharp Water Sharpener will keep all your knives in tip top condition and allow for perfect chopping, slicing and carving.

Amanda Hinton, owner, K is for Kitchen, Watlington A kitchenware shop combined with kitchen showroom that hosts popular cooking events, and stocks Cook ready meal as well as delicious Italian ice cream.

The British Textile Company Black Denim Apron from ICTC

These can be used for so many different things: orange, lemon, parmesan, ginger (particularly when frozen), lemongrass and garlic. It is really sharp and the zest shoots straight into the bowl. It is also good to hand around a table for parmesan. A great gift that has different coloured handles.

This is modern looking, with press-stud fasteners, and there are matching gauntlet oven gloves that make a good combined gift.

Stow Green Oak Chopping Boards from Eddingtons

Blokes here love chopping boards – it is one area of the shop that they will gravitate towards. Stow Green has oak boards with a practical groove around the edge.

Le Chasseur Black Oval Cocotte from Dexam

Men also like our selection of casseroles; these are great for hearty, meaty cooking and one-pot dishes that cook for long enough that nothing can go wrong.

These were very popular at Christmas and are a good gift for a Whisky lover that doesn’t like to dilute their whisky.

Premium Zester from Microplane

Sagaform Whisky Stones from Forma House Stellar Sabatier Cleaver from Horwood

This is a good size, shape (with a full tang) and weight for substantial chopping, and at a reasonable price.

Right: Popular amongst men is the creation of hearty meals and the ‘one-pot’ dish. This Le Chasseur Black Oval Cocotte from Dexam is a great oven-table item.

Left: For all those Whisky lovers out there, Forma House’s Sagaform Whisky Stones keep your drink at the perfect temperature.

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Bruce Crane, director, Looses Cookshop, Norwich Cookshop and cake craft expert situated in a former stable yard, Looses is renowned for its exceptional service levels and knowledgeable staff. The store also offers knife sharpening and personalised ribbon printing.

Wüsthof Classic 20cm Chefs Knife from Haus

This is a really good all-rounder – perfectly balanced and fully forged.

Thermapen Quick Response Professional Thermometer from ETI Woll Diamond Lite 28cm Frypan from ICTC

This is very precise, very easy to use and fast.

Henkels End Grain Bamboo Chopping Board from Zwilling J A Henckels

Wood is best for knives and this a very traditional style, as used by butchers for generations.

Bamboo is hardwearing so it will last a lifetime.

The British Textile Company Navy Butchers Stripe Apron from ICTC

A classic style apron that is 100% cotton and made in the UK.

Gourmet Coarse Grater from Microplane

Microplane is the best on the market as far as graters are concerned.

Below: The Wüsthof Classic 20cm Chef’s Knife from Haus is often the ‘go to’ knife for any ‘chef’ worth their salt. A mix of quality, form and function ensures every task is completed effectively.

This is extremely hardwearing, made in Germany and has a removable handle so can go from hob to oven or under the grill.

Right: For precision temperature testing, the Thermapen Quick Response Professional Thermometer from ETI should be your tool of choice!

Paul Venediger, owner, The Woodbridge Kitchen Company, Woodbridge A traditional cook shop based in East Suffolk that caters for a very diverse customer base. The shop takes pride in its customer service, having excellent product knowledge and an evolving product range that keeps customers coming back.

Woll Diamond Lite from ICTC

Robust, hard wearing non-stick frying, sauté and saucepans with a removable handle – made in Germany, suitable for all hob types and the oven. If there is a masculine looking pan, this is it.

Signature Knives from Robert Welch Designs

Well balanced, great blades and good looking; what isn’t there to like about them?

They’re very good value for money and affordably collectable.

Kilner Coffee Grinder from The Rayware Group

Always a winner as a gift for a coffee fella; with an adjustable grind, old school handgrinding mechanism and stay fresh lid, this is perfect for ground coffee for espresso to cafetiere.

When we sell one of these fantastic rocket style 50’s bins there is always a guy in the background – the brighter the colour the better we say.

Spaceboy Bin from Wesco Anysharp Pro Knife Sharpener from KitchenCraft

No home should be without one for the mixed knife collection that most people have. Easy to use and they do the job they’re supposed to.

Stanley Flasks from Burton McCall

Almost without exception, anytime we sell a Stanley it is for outdoor use and for a guy who needs his drink or food kept hot for an extended period. These are the daddies for the daddies.

Right: The Spaceboy Bin from Wesco brings a mix of 50’s retro and futuristic space travel to the kitchen - waste disposal has never been so trendy.

Left: The Stanley Flask from Burton McCall is the perfect item for use outdoors - a must-have for all lads and dads.

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Swiss coffee machine maker JURA is celebrating the perfect serve with the launch of its all-new, premium S8 model. JURA believes you shouldn’t have to compromise on the quality of your coffee and this new model is no exception to that rule.

With innovation, precision, and quality at its DNA, the S8 offers more than 15 expertly made specialty coffees; it presents revolutionary technology that extracts the perfect flavour from the beans, a one touch function, and a Moonlight Silver finish.

Jura Products Tel: 01282 868266 E-mail: sales@uk.jura.com Web: uk.jura.com

Award-winning AnySharp knife sharpeners are an absolute ‘must-have’ for all men about the kitchen having the gadget element combined with speed, efficiency and quality just adds to the appeal. AnySharp has a patented, powerful suction grip for hands-free use allowing you to sharpen and rejuvenate knives safely with only a few strokes.

Literally the world’s best sharpener. Several new lines have been added to the range, including an outstanding range of metallic coloured Pro Knife Sharpeners in gun metal, copper and brass (shown here).

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

Le Creuset’s Toughened Non-Stick has a special six-layer construction, which is strong, durable and heat-efficient. And it’s reinforced non-stick surface is metal utensil safe and PFOA free. Toughened Non-Stick can be used in the oven to 260°C, under the grill and on any type of hob, including induction.

The iconic 35cm Ribbed Rectangular Grill is perfect for keen male cooks and ideal for searing meat, fish, seafood or vegetables. The robust ribbed base allows any juices and oils to drain away and provides professional-style searlines for the perfect finish to any recipe. Tested. Trusted. Guaranteed for Life.

Le Cresuet Tel: 01264 343 90 Web: www.lecreuset.co.uk

The BBQ Bamix is a perfect gift for men and BBQ fans. Precision engineered in Switzerland, the Bamix is equipped with a quiet yet capable 200W heavy duty motor. The comfortable soft-grip ergonomic handle is home to the two speed setting buttons which can power the blade up to an impressive 17,000rpm. The Bamix hand held food processor is perfect for a multitude of kitchen tasks from sauces, soups, BBQ spice rubs or even your favourite bakes.

Burton McCall Tel: 0116 234 4611 E-mail: sales@burton-mccall.com

The Kilner® 1 Litre Barrel Drinks Dispenser is perfect for storing and dispensing liquors.

This special edition product is great either as a gift or to enjoy drinks with friends in your ‘man cave’! Accompanied by a 25ml stainless steel stopper/ jigger, a dark wooden stand and an easy pour brass coloured tap, it’s both stylish and practical.

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Celebrating the heritage of a London market, this premium range is ideal for both the indoor and outdoor discerning male chef.

Constructed from heavy cotton twill, the aprons are both longer and wider with an adjustable neck halter and large front pocket.

Coupled with the larger double oven gloves or the new pot mitt, all products come complete with contrast trim detail and a smart branded woven label. Perfect to create that distinguished look!

Stow Green Tel: 01488 686572 E-mail: sales@stowgreen.co.uk Web: www.stowgreen.co.uk

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Providing the professional kitchen experience for the home, Sabatier presents these individual knives featuring the patented Edgekeeper sheath. With a sophisticated matte black appearance, these knives are sharpened every time they are pulled out their sheath, providing optimal performance and excellent results each time. These new knives also feature Knife Armour technology, which improves durability of the blade and makes it dishwasher safe. After use, these spacesaving knives can be safely stored away in a drawer with the protective sheath.

Creative Tops Tel: 01536207756 Web: www.creative-tops.com

Lock in the flavour and enjoy the mouth-watering delights of succulent meats and vegetables with this Flavour Infusing Health Grill. Its innovative curved plate design drains away excess fat, for a healthier meal, whilst the integrated infusion channel, which runs down the middle, is ideal for adding spices, herbs and seasonings to your meal. This grill will also cook ingredients faster than conventional methods in any of its three heat settings, and its large, non-stick Cerastone plates ensure it is easy to maintain.

Tower Tel: 0333 220 6070 Web: www.towerhousewares.co.uk

2018 sees the introduction of Stellar’s Chef ’s Apron in the traditional Butcher’s stripe design.

Offering good coverage for all, with its soft touch fabric, it’s not too thick to make you hot and uncomfortable, but has adequate weight to protect your clothes.

Characteristically there’s a handy pocket, long waist straps, and adjustable neck tie to ensure a good fit for all, and essentially it washes well and is easy to iron.

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

Tower’s 5-in-1 Divided Frying Pan lets you cook a variety of different meals in just one go. Its powerful 1500W allow for quick and efficient results, while the wipe-clean Cerastone coating allows you to cook using little to no oil, for healthier dining. An adjustable thermostat, ranging from 80 to 200 degrees, lets you easily select the right temperature for each dish, while cool touch handles offer comfort and control during use. The frying pan is complete with a detachable power cable, which enables easy portability and makes it ideal for use when entertaining.

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Take the plunge and make your Americano with one of the new Judge Cafétieres. There’s a choice of four on-trend Styles, Copper, Anthracite, Satin and Classic. Available in both eight-cup and threecup sizes. Constructed from Borosilicate glass, Judge cookware’s cafétiere’s are simple, smart and stylish. Both scratch and stain resistant, with a high thermal shock performance, they are made to last. Heat resistant bases protect your surfaces too. The mesh filter within the plunger and the glass vessel are replaceable, so you don’t have to buy a whole new Cafetiere.

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

The Elia Extra Large Wine Cooler is a stunning centre-piece for events and gatherings. Holding eight wine bottles and eighteen beer bottles, this stylish and practical product is perfect for parties. Manufactured in 18/10 stainless steel with a satin finish and double wall insulation it is as effective as it is attractive. With so many reasons to celebrate throughout the year, this product is, without-a-doubt an entertaining must-have.

Elia International Tel: 0208 998 2100 E-mail: sales@elia.co.uk Web: www.elia.co.uk

Perfect for entertaining, the Le Creuset Wine Accessories range features a collection of stylish and easy to use products designed for cooling, opening, serving and preserving your wine. TheWT110 Waiters Wooden Corkscrew is a pocket-size waiter’s corkscrew helping to open bottles quickly and easily. The elegant two-step design allows for optimal leverage when removing corks, and the coated stainless steel screw slides easily into all corks, natural or synthetic. A foldable foil cutter blade and built-in bottle opener make this the ultimate multipurpose tool - the ultimate gift for the serious wine enthusiast.

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

This is a smart and stylish kitchen appliance that helps you make your favourite snack quickly, efficiently and healthier. You can make 24 deep-fill samosas at a batch, with potatoes, chilli and peas, minced meat, cheese, fruit or your favourite filling (sweet or savoury). The non-stick plate makes cleaning an easy task. The Healthy, non-fried, best tasting Samosa ever!

SMART Worldwide Tel: 08444 069098 Web: www.smartworldwidefun.com

Redefining the form and function of high-performance blending, the allnew Ascent Series from Vitamix combines sleek design and precision engineering with wireless capabilities and an easy-to-use interface for the most advanced blending experience for home chefs. The Ascent Series blenders come in a variety of highend finishes – including metallic finish options on some models.

Vitamix Web: www.vitamix.co.uk

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Pictured is The Microplane® 2-in-1 Spice Mill features pioneering photo-etching technology. The ultra-sharp stainless steel teeth not only effortlessly grates and grinds hard spices, such as nutmeg and cinnamon adding both flavour and aroma to multiple dishes, but also stores them. Two versions are available, one in classic black and the other with a stainless-steel cap and both have a satintouch body for a comfortable and secure grip.

Microplane International E-mail: mjensen@microplaneintl.com Web: www.microplaneintl.com

Cole & Mason’s Flow Control pourer hits the shelves this month as part of a new Oil & Vinegar range. The Flow Control system allows easy changes of dispense speed from a light drizzle to full pour and is available on a single bottle, as a set or on a standalone Universal Spout that fits most shop bought oils and vinegars. The range also includes Classic Pourers, available as a single or set, and an all new Duo pourer that includes a dual spout and integrated vinegar well.

DKB Tel: 01252522322 E-mail: sales.orders@dkbrands.co.uk Web: www.coleandmason.com

Embrace your inner gourmet with Victorinox cutting boards. This unique eco-friendly wood fibre board won’t dull your knives and with a heat resistance of 175°C/350°F can easily be cleaned in the dishwasher.

A juice groove on one side keeps things tidy, and a flat food prep surface on the other – perfect for your most challenging recipes. Available in three sizes and two colours so you will have the right board for any task or preference.

Burton McCall Tel: 0116 234 4611 E-mail: sales@burton-mccall.com

From the renowned Luigi Bormioli comes the Mixology collection. Produced from brilliant SON.hyx® crystal glass, with distinctive decorations. Featuring four stems (pictured), three hiballs and matching tumblers, and a whiskey set. Enjoy your favourite cocktail in these classy glasses, whether it be shaken, stirred, or on the rocks!

Western House Tel: 01256 462341 Web: www.western-house.com

Every Summer has a story, and of course a KitchenCraft Spring/Summer launch story wouldn’t be the same without its We Love Summer concept offering fresh new designs. This year the company has two beautiful collections to show off - Antigua and Santorini. Inspired by the deep indigo blue tones of the sea and sky, Santorini features on-trend motifs‚ across high performance cool bags, beautifully patterned ceramic effect melamine, bamboo serveware and drinkware, all designed to max out summer living to the full!

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

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Built from high-grade stainless steel in a lightweight and compact design, the Morphy Richards Equip range of vacuum flasks is ideal for keeping drinks warm or cool when walking, travelling, exercising or on holiday. Requiring only a simple hand-wash to clean, these flasks can keep both hot and cold drinks at the ideal temperature over an extended period of time, and make for an ideal way to enjoy drinks on the go.

Morphy Richards Tel: 0333 220 6070 Web: www.morphyrichards.co.uk

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KitchenAid, ranked amongst the World’s top companies in the mixer category, introduces the Artisan 185 Series in new Azure Blue. Originally created in 1919, the iconic KitchenAid Stand Mixer continues to evolve with new colours and versions, such as the latest Artisan 185 Series.

Offered with a polished and frosted stainless-steel bowl and new stainless-steel attachments including a flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and three-litre bowl.

Beam Group Tel: 01954 231616 Web: www.kitchenaid.co.uk

Frying finally made simple with new Fissler °Senso Red. Revolutionising cooking with its non-stick coating, which displays the ideal frying temperature for fish, meat or vegetables. The aluminium pan’s cooking surface is coated with a non-stick seal that changes the frying surface to the colour of the speckles. When the speckles are hardly visible, the ideal frying temperature has been reached meaning you never have to worry about undercooking or scorching food.

Burton McCall Tel: 0116 234 4611 E-mail: sales@burton-mccall.com

Be bowled over with KitchenCraft’s fabulous new collection of must-have bowls, perfect for adopting the current hot trend for fuss free, nutritious bowl food, whatever the meal. Twenty-four different designs feature on gorgeous glazed stoneware to cater for all styles and trends – pastel, geometric, oriental, vibrant, floral and much more. An extra boon for retailers is a ready assembled, hot spot merchandiser allowing all twenty-four designs (one hundred and forty-four bowls) to be merchandised as pick up products.

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

Gold is one of the hottest home décor trends of the year. The gilded accents of Typhoon Modern Kitchen add a luxurious feel to any countertop, while the combination of warm acacia wood with gold creates a glamorous and affluent look. With the glitzy storage and the bold geometric shapes, the range is classic with contemporary appeal.

The Rayware Group Tel: 0151 4861888 E-mail: sales@rayware.co.uk Web: www.rayware.co.uk

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Give the smoke alarm a rest and ensure your food is cooked to perfection with this cute 60-minute kitchen Hen Timer. Simply turn the dial clockwise one full turn and then turn the dial counter anti-clockwise to the desired number of minutes.

Eddingtons Tel: 01488 686572 E-mail sales@eddingtons.co.uk Web: www.eddingtons.co.uk

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T&G brings a fresh modern look with the introduction of these stylish clear acrylic salt, pepper and combi mills. All T&G mills have ceramic mechanisms, this means no metal grinders to corrode and no plastic salt grinders to wear out. T&G’s Cubic mills come with a lifetime mechanism guarantee! These new mills look elegant on any kitchen surface or dinner table and make the perfect gift.

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

Tackle all the most common tasks around the kitchen with this stylish, well-rounded five-piece Damascus Effect Knife Set. The set is comprised of an eight-inch chef knife, eight-inch slicer knife, eight-inch bread knife, fiveinch utility knife and a 3.5-inch paring knife, all equipped with durable, stylish Damascus effect steel blades and ergonomically designed handles, for comfortable control during use.

Finished in an elegant mirror black sheen, the set comes complete with an acrylic stand, which provides convenient storage while also adding a modern touch to your kitchen.

Tower Tel: 0333 220 6070 Web: www.towerhousewares.co.uk Wake up to a smooth, perfectly brewed cup of coffee with this stylish Coffee Maker. Efficient and easy to use, it provides a fast and powerful brewing experience to kick off your day, and its choice of coarse and fine grinding options allow you to brew the ideal coffee to cater to your preference. Boasting a sleek and subtle design, this coffee maker will complement and elevate the style of your kitchen while also brewing a perfect cup of coffee each time!

Tower Tel: 0333 220 6070 Web: www.towerhousewares.co.uk

The associated glasses often used for water, juices, but frequently for cocktails, are the Judge highballs and stemless. Within the Judge collection there are two styles; one with shapely curves often called stemless wine (pictured) and the other with a weighted base and a memorable floating bubble. The Judge range is crafted in Poland and offers great design, crystal clear glassware and strength enabling it to withstand the toils of today’s dishwashers for years to come.

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products Available in a variety of attractive colours, these rectangular 60-litre sensor bins are ideal for home or office kitchens. Equipped with a smart lid, which activates when objects are 15-20cm in front of them and closes five seconds later, the bins also feature a manual override button, which allows you to switch off the sensor function if required. The bins are complete with fingerprint-proof coating, making them as simple to maintain as they are to use.

Tower Tel: 0333 220 6070 Web: www.morphyrichards.co.uk/products/Cookware

Eddingtons have extended their offering of “Vintage Design” cookie cutters. Together with the copper collection they have introduced a range of heavyweight stainless steel cutters featuring an easy press handle for ease of use. Eight traditional shapes make up the range, including three Christmas designs: star; Christmas tree; and angel. Free display baskets are also available for use in store.

Eddingtons Tel: 01488 686572 E-mail: sales@eddingtons.co.uk Web: www.eddingtons.co.uk

Toastilla is a multipurpose cooking device that utilizes your own toaster to create endless possibilities. With its hinged bottom and interlocking handles, Toastilla can cook anything from corn tortillas to quesadillas, from frozen foods to fresh from the garden peppers and veggies, right in your toaster. Toastilla is made of food grade stainless steel and has high temp plastic handles that are designed to stay cool. Toastilla can be placed in the dishwasher and stores beautifully right in your toaster.

Toastilla Tel: (610) 844-1996 / (877) 847-0722

Incredibly ergonomic, the Spiro Ironing Board from Russell Hobbs features seven height positions that are easily adjusted to suit the user, as well as non-slip capped feet and a transport lock for secure storage. The Cubic Ironing Board benefits from wheels for easy manoeuvrability around the home, and a space-saving iron rest that slides in and out for easy storage. Available in silver and black, the Geo Ironing Board benefits from a large iron rest, with space to hang freshly-pressed garments.

Russell Hobbs Tel: 0161 934 2240 E-mail: russellhobbshomewares@upgs.com Web: www.russellhobbs.com/russell-hobbs-products

Suitable for use both outdoors and indoors, this electric barbecue grill is ideal for camping, caravanning, garden parties and other social events in our great British weather. Equipped with non-stick, Cerastone-coated and perfectly ridged grill plates, this electric grill will give each of your items that authentic grilled look, with none of the mess or smoke associated with coal.

The grill comes complete with an adjustable thermostat, which allows you to easily choose and set your preferred temperature, and requires only a simple wipe-down to clean, for added convenience.

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MAKE WASTE BEAUTIFUL. Bo Pedal Bin. A new way of looking at waste separation.

Brabantia (UK) Limited Blackfriars Road Nailsea Bristol BS48 4SB

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Tel: 01275 810600 Fax: 01275 810191 Email: sales.uk@brabantia.com www.brabantia.com www.tradesales.brabantia.com

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