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Welcome to my last editor’s comment! After more than 22 years being at the heart of the housewares industry, I am moving on to a new role and handing over the helm to our brilliant new editor, Katie Roberts-Masons, supported by our wonderful group editor Samantha Loveday, and, of course, housewares industry gurus Rob Willis and John Barry, and creative director Mark Grayson. I am very happy that Progressive Housewares, HousewaresNews.net and The Excellence in Housewares Awards will continue to move forwards in the hands of such a talented bunch.

For more than two decades, I have sought out the latest trends, news, product developments and retailers’ activities and reported on a great many changes. This industry never fails to be inspirational, always creating solutions to enable us to prepare, cook and serve food and drink as well as organise our homes. Its retailers continue to raise the bar when it comes to exciting displays and enterprising initiatives: you will always be a source of huge admiration. I have had so many amazingly memorable experiences, including trips and visits, cookshop training days, judging days, conferences, interviews and trade shows in the UK, Europe and the US. Being involved in the IHA’s gia programme over 20 years has been the source of a vast amount of expert knowledge.

Most of all, I will always treasure having met and worked with so many wonderful people. As we all know, the housewares industry is a strong and supportive community, full of dedicated, creative and passionate professionals. It has been a pleasure to be part of this community over so many years.

Having been super-excited on seeing my first reusable stainless steel straw over a decade ago on the show floor in Chicago (now The Inspired Home Show), I have thoroughly enjoyed reporting on how the houseware industry has pioneered sustainability, developing products that provide greener options for consumers. Introducing the Eco Award to the Excellence in Housewares Awards several years ago, it is illuminating to see how this become such a prestigious accolade with a huge number of wide-ranging entrants. It was great fun to chair the round table retailer discussion for

this year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards –and another reminder of how our industry always delivers when it comes to ingenious new ideas.

On first joining the new title Progressive Housewares, one of my first projects was to coordinate the Housewares for the Homeless charity initiative, in collaboration with Shelter. I am very proud that this initiative continues with annual donations from generous exhibitors at Exclusively, now in collaboration with In Kind Direct, which distributes muchneeded housewares products to its network of charities and community groups.

My next move isn’t too far away from the kitchen – I am stepping into the garden, joining my husbands’ Heritage Fruit Tree Company, working on orchard projects that promote biodiversity and sustainability. However, I will always be interested in what’s happening in housewares, whether it’s the next clever gadget or proactive retailer event, and look forward to keeping in touch.

Finally, a massive thank you for honouring me with The Outstanding Achievement Award – this issue, of course, showcases all The Excellence in Housewares winners. I have been overwhelmed by your messages of congratulations and good wishes. Thank you, lovely housewares industry!

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Below: The PH team at the Excellence in Housewares Awards: Rob Willis, John Barry, Samantha Loveday, Katie Roberts-Mason and outgoing editor Jo Howard.

Above: One from the archives: a fresh faced Jo Howard in 2001 at a House of Lords event with PH’s editorial director Jakki Brown, T&G’s Patrick Gardner and partner Virginia, and previous PH editor Derek Smith.

STORY

Industry celebrates at EIH Awards

The winners of this year’s Excellence in Housewares Awards were crowned in a glittering ceremony on Wednesday 5 October, with hundreds of industry executives heading to the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London for an evening of celebration.

Following a champagne reception, and before comedian Sara Barron took charge as host, a bumper raffle helped to raise funds for charities The Rainy Day Trust and The Light Fund.

Attendees included influencer, author and broadcaster Lynsey Crombie, Queen of Clean, and, although she could not be there in person, celebrity baker and author Nadiya Hussain appeared on the big screen with a personal message for EIH guests.

The evening reached an emotional conclusion when Jo Howard, the longstanding editor of Progressive Housewares, was honoured with the Outstanding Achievement accolade.

In addition to the champagne reception, meeting of friends and colleagues, delicious dining experience and Awards themselves, the Casino was one of the attractions of the night. Sponsored by Expose Travel, guests used their ‘Expose dollars’ to play for the chance to win a fantastic trip to Chicago, including flights and accommodation.

Meanwhile, a whopping £300 spending spree at John Lewis donated by BHETA, £250 of Ticketmaster vouchers courtesy of Exclusively Housewares, plus an overnight stay for two at the Royal Lancaster with breakfast were just some of the fabulous raffle prizes up for grabs.

There were also three superb £500 bundles of goodies donated by Salter, Progress and Beldray, a Prestige-ous Nadiya bundle donated by Start Licensing, a high spec bike worth £400 donated by Huffy, a sumptuous Fortnum & Mason hamper donated by Le Creuset, plus a holiday cottage for a week, kindly donated by Brian Clover.

Turn to pages 24-63 to view images from the night and, of course, the allimportant winners.

Wüsthof to sell direct in UK

Wüsthof will be fulfilling sales and distribution itself in the UK from January 1 2023, the company has confirmed. The premium knives brand is in the process of setting up a sales force and will supply retail stockists directly from a Wüsthof warehouse located in the UK.

“We would like to expressly thank Paul Shelley for his consistent support and cooperation in the past 22 years and Haus Marketing in the past 18 years,” commented Jan-Patrick Schmitz, ceo of Wüsthof.

“We have greatly appreciated the professional, reliable and, above all, extraordinarily good partnership we’ve had from the whole team at Haus Marketing & Distribution Limited (Stoke-on-Trent) since Paul founded the company in 2004.

Thank you very much Paul and team!” Haus will continue to look after the brand until the end of the year.

In a statement to Wüsthof stockists, Jan-Patrick explained: “As a family-owned company positioned in the premium sector, close contact with you is an important driver in our quality and service-oriented corporate strategy − a strategy we have already successfully introduced across Europe, the USA and Canada in recent years.

With direct sales, we can better meet your uncompromising requirements and needs. This includes direct and comprehensive advice, for example, on the new series and campaigns that we’ll be launching in the near future.”

Morleys is the gia UK winner

Morleys Group was announced as the gia UK winner 2022/2023 at the Excellence in Housewares Awards at the Royal Lancaster London. The Group’s flagship store Elys of Wimbledon also won Best Department Store - Multiple Branch or Group Member (with Camp Hopson in Newbury a finalist in the same category). Morleys wins a trip to Chicago next March, with time to explore the city, attend The Inspired Home Show (4-7 March 2023) and, of course, receive the gia UK winner’s trophy at the fabulous gia awards night.

Above: The gia UK certificate was presented by Mark Chapman of the IHA’s UK office to Morleys’ Amanda Bell, buying director for Home and Richard Paulson, cookshop buyer.

The gia (Global Innovation Awards) programme is organised by the International Housewares Association and the Inspired Home Show, with Progressive Housewares magazine and HousewaresNews.net as the exclusive UK sponsor. The programme has been celebrating exceptional housewares retailers from all around the world since 2000.

Morleys Group will now compete for a coveted Global Honoree Award, of which only five are presented each year. The jury, consisting of gia’s retail experts and international magazine editors, will have the hard task of judging submissions from over 30 countries.

• See Retail face to face on pages 82-83.

Sad news: Linda Pacey

Linda Pacey, long-term partner of Peter Battersby, passed away at the beginning of October. After a short illness, she died peacefully and painlessly at home.

Linda’s many friends in the industry will remember her huge enthusiasm and energy in working with Peter to build the successful brands of Maidaid, Typhoon and Charles Viancin over a period of 45 years.

Above: Linda on a trip to Milford Sound in New Zealand.

INDX Housewares & Linens becomes INDX Homewares

INDX Homewares - organised by Associated Independent Stores (AIS) - will run from 21-22 February, 2023, it has been confirmed.

AIS said that throughout last year, it saw differences in how and why retailers buy, which has caused an assessment of how best to deliver its INDX shows. In 2023, INDX celebrates its tenth anniversary, and a number of changes have been made to the shows.

INDX Homewares will cover cookshop, small electricals, tabletop, home gift and fragrance, bedding and soft furnishings. The organisers say that the show attracts department stores, category specialists, high street retailers, boutiques, garden centres and online retailers.

The show is open to all retailers and will offer a commercially edited exhibitor selection and the opportunity to connect with top suppliers in a friendly, buyerfocused setting.

run on 21-22 February, 2023.

Above: Wüsthof has announced it will be selling directly to stockists in the UK.

Above: Hundreds of industry executives headed to the Royal Lancaster London to celebrate the winners’ achievements.

UK windows are great examples

Both of the UK’s Top Window Award 2022 entries (put forward by UK gia sponsor Progressive Housewares) were featured in Anne Kong’s presentation, which highlighted excellent display techniques. Harrods’ Look Who’s Home windows were discussed for their use of surrealism; the row of houses with open doors aroused curiousity and a sense of voyeurism). Moreover, Anne praised the brilliant use of symmetry in Harrods’ Smeg window, which was selected as Global Honouree winner. The Kitchen Range’s Paddington Jubilee window (the UK’s small store entrant) was highlighted for its connection to current affairs, the eye-catching “juxtaposition” of the handbag in the centre of the window, the use of colour and floating peppermills which drew consumers’ eyes.

“We are thrilled that Harrods has won the Global Honouree for gia Top Window Award for the second year running, and that display techniques from both Harrods and The Kitchen Range in Market Harborough were highlighted in Anne Kong’s fascinating presentation,” stated PH’s Jo Howard. “This is testament to the huge creativity of the UK housewares industry and our high standards of visual merchandising.”

window by The Kitchen Range Cookshop in Market Harborough was highlighted in Anne Kong’s Enhance Your Visual Toolbox presentation.

Harrods wins gia Top Window Award 2022

Harrods, London is one of the three Global Honourees for the gia Top Window Awards 2022, organised and globally sponsored by The Inspired Home Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA). The Global Honourees (worldwide winners) were revealed as part of the Enhance Your Visual Toolbox/gia Top Window Award presentation by gia expert juror Anne Kong on 13 October during the IHA’s Connect FALL virtual event (see story left).

Harrods is Global Honoree for the Large Company Category along with Bahne – Regina, Denmark. The Global Honouree for Small Company Category is HABITARE, Loja & Atelier, Portugal.

Anne Kong’s Enhance Your Visual Toolbox presentation is available to watch on demand via the IHA’s website from early November, along with other Connect FALL sessions.

Energy savers turn to air fryers

Recent media coverage on the rise of air fryers included chef and cookbook author Jenny Tschiesche, who joined forces with a university professor to extol the virtues of air fryers in a feature on Radio Four’s Sunday news programme Broadcasting House (25 September).

Drawing on new research, the programme highlighted how cooking a roast dinner every Sunday in a traditional electric oven will cost around £90 a year whereas cooking the same roast every week in an air fryer will cost around just £35 for the entire year chef.

Chef Jenny admitted that she prefers chicken roasted in her air fryer. She pointed out the money saving benefits of quicker heating up time and much faster cooking times. For example, Jenny claimed that delicious roast potatoes (using pre-soaked potatoes) take just 20 to 25 minutes.

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Above: With a pinch of salt: the winning window at Portugal’s HABITARE referred to the local history of salt mining.

“The International Housewares Association is very proud to have honoured the very best in home + housewares retailing through the gia Awards for over 20 years. The most recent gia Top Window Awards competition had entries from 10 countries, and it is incredibly encouraging to see the creativity and passion that retailers are placing into their window displays. We look forward to hosting the three gia Top Window Award winners at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago, along with more than 30 additional retailers who have won other gia country-level competitions,” said Derek Miller, president and ceo of IHA.

At Harrods, buyer Margaret Osei-Bonsu enthused: “We’re super proud and excited to win this prestigious gia Top Window Global Honouree award. Harrods prides itself in delivering the most innovative and creative windows.” She explained: “This year we really wanted to pay homage to the Georgian Houses we’re surround by in Knightsbridge. As a business that relies heavily on international trade, our domestic customers carried us through challenging times. It meant a lot to showcase the importance of our local consumers in our April Home Campaign.”

Rainy Day Trust ceo Bryan Clover successfully completed a gruelling sponsored 100km non-stop hike in just 21 hours and 41 minutes on 9-10 September. Sponsors included Addis, Kuhn Rikon and Home Hardware, with all money raised going to the Rainy Day Trusts ‘Let’s Save Energy’ campaign. The initiative gives away free low energy items – including LED lightbulbs and eco shower heads – to help reduce energy bills.

Left: The Tower Xpress Pro Combo from RKW includes functions for air fry, pizza, kebabs, rotisserie and many other cooking options.

Top: Harrods’ Smeg window from its Look Who’s Home series is one of the three Global Honourees for the gia Top Window Awards 2022.

Below: Beautifully colour schemed, the ‘Abstract’ window display at Bahne –Regina in Denmark.

Above: Rainy Day Trust ceo Bryan Clover completed the Thames Path Ultra.

Mason Cash aims to inspire new bakers

Mason Cash (from The Rayware Group) has launched its Mason Cash & Me campaign, which aims to inspire a new generation of bakers through nostalgic baking stories, while providing consumers with inspiration for home baking.

Continuing into January 2023, the campaign is revealing a series of six real-life bakers and home cooks in their own kitchens, while they create their favourite dishes using various Mason Cash products.

“Having always baked with my grandmother as a child, learning many recipes, there was only one item that was routinely used as part of our baking routine: her 70 year old Mason Cash Mixing Bowl,” acknowledged Mason Cash brand manager Rachel Dunleavy, reflecting on the important role of the iconic brand in forging early memories of baking.

She continued: “My first memory of baking with her was some 30 years ago as a six year old. Her enormous Mason Cash Cane Mixing Bowl lived on top of the fridge, and I knew we were in for a treat if she reached for this bowl. I remember the bowl so vividly growing up, and even now, when I visit my 92 year old grandmother, her mixing bowl still sits proudly in its lofty position.”

Industry stalwart Jo Howard to step down, PH editorial team expansion and promotions

Progressive Housewares’ long-standing editor Jo Howard will step down from her role at the end of October 2022 to join her family business – a decision fully supported by Max Publishing. This follows some 25 years service as editor of the industry’s leading magazine, HousewaresNews.net, and as organiser of the Excellence In Housewares Awards.

Jo will be replaced by Katie Roberts-Mason, who similarly holds two decades in trade media communications and has been a part of the Max Publishing group for several years, writing for titles including Progressive Preschool, Progressive Party and the Licensing Source Book. Katie will be supported by Samantha Loveday, who is group editor of Max Publishing.

Rob Willis, director and co-owner at Max Publishing, said: “It is testament to Jo’s ability and knowledge that we’ve had to replace her with not one, but two editorial experts. Jo’s knowledge of the housewares sector has always been totally unrivalled, she is incredibly well respected in the housewares community and whilst it’s a sad day of departure approaching, we vow to continue her great legacy as Progressive Housewares remains the central hub of the sector with a very specific plan of expansion in the coming months and years ahead.”

FinaMill partners with Eddingtons

US brand FinaMill has appointed Eddingtons as its exclusive distributor in the UK and Eire, bringing the award-winning design to the market for the first time.

With interchangeable spice pods and single-handed operation, FinaMill is capable of grinding beyond peppercorns. The products can grind a range of whole spices with varying shapes, sizes and hardness.

FinaMill’s dedicated and self-refillable pods also eliminate flavour contamination and provide a green alternative to disposable glass and plastic jars.

The first launch in the UK includes ten skus – FinaMill in six colours (Midnight Black, Sangria Red, Soft Cream, Silver Stone, Salmon or Sage); FinaPod: ProPlus, for everyday and oily spices; FinaPod Max for large spices and dry herbs; and Optional rectangular and triangular stackable trays for easy organisation.

Alex Liu, founder and president of FinaMill, commented: “Riding on the huge success in the US, the expansion of geographic scope to the UK and Eire is a crucial step for FinaMill. We are so excited to work with Eddingtons to accelerate our growth in the UK.”

Richard Walker, Eddingtons commercial director, continued: “FinaMill will be centre stage since the product innovation within FinaMill really makes a positive difference to food prep and cooking.”

Jo’s history was recognised at the Excellence In Housewares Awards, during which Jakki Brown, editorial director and co-owner at Max Publishing crowned Jo as the Honorary Achievement Award recipient. Jo was unaware of the plans and was deeply applauded along with a standing ovation from the community she has served so well.

In addition to editorial team changes, Max Publishing is also pleased to announce that John Barry, currently advertisement manager for PH, has been promoted to commercial manager for the home, gift and lifestyle division within Max – spanning Progressive Housewares, Progressive Tableware, Progressive Gifts & Home, plus their associated digital titles and events. Rob added: “John has proved to be a real mover and shaker in the industry, always abreast of developments and changes. His remit is to sell marketing campaigns, but his clients see him as so much more than that – and he is. Well done, John.”

Dexam unveils RHS Mistletoe collection for Christmas

Continuing its successful partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society, Dexam is launching a Mistletoe collection consisting of tabletop and kitchen textiles and ceramics for Christmas.

The collection includes a cake stand, cake slice, mugs, water and milk jugs, a table runner and set of four napkins, adult apron, double over gloves, gauntlet and set of two tea towels.

Designed using a unique mistletoe sprig illustration, the inspiration was sourced directly from the RHS Lindley Collections, which houses the world’s finest range of books and printed materials on gardening and outstanding archives of photography and botanical art. The illustration was updated and adapted into a repeat pattern to sit across the products.

Helen Boardman, product manager of Dexam, commented: “Our RHS Mistletoe collection lends itself to the botanical and wellness trend that has been big news this year. It takes nature-inspired colours, inviting the calming energy and natural materials from the outdoors, inside.”

Above: (left to right) Progressive Housewares’ Katie Roberts-Mason, Rob Willis, Jo Howard, John Barry and Samantha Loveday.

Right: RHS Mistletoe by Dexam.

Below: Real-life home bakers in the news Mason Cash & Me campaign.

Left: The first FinaMill launch in the UK will include ten skus.

What More raises £18,846 in Three Peaks Challenge

The team at What More UK have completed their latest challenge, smashing their target of £15,000 for local young people’s hospice, Derian House.

Having completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks last year, Team Wham decided this year to push themselves further and take on the National Three Peaks Challenge – the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales. They successfully completed the challenge in just under 25 hours, even with time lost due to M6 closures.

The team challenge was to raise funds for Derian House in Chorley. The hospice provides respite and end of life care to over 450 children and young people across the North West. The charity only receives 17% funding from the government, and services cost £5.7 million to run each year, so donations are greatly appreciated.

Garry Ireland, operations director at What More, commented: “I’m so proud of everyone involved. A massive thank you must go to the team members, John Clayton, Lee Morris, Matthew Hand, Sarunas Silinis, William Moat, Tomasz Bulandra, Tomas Zablackas, Lukasz Werner and Marc Barratt, who have given up their time and trained in all weathers, ensuring their fitness for the challenge, plus Lionel Simmons and Carl Hughes, who supported the team during the actual challenge. It was a very tough day, but we made it."

Ann-Marie Fishwick, community fundraiser at Derian House, added: “We’re so thankful for the team at Wham for their tremendous challenge and for raising such a fantastic amount of money.”

If you would like to support the team, you can still donate on JustGivingwww.justgiving.com/fundraising/what-more-ukderian-house.

Above: The team smashed their original target of £15,000 for the challenge.

Scrub Daddy secures Asda listing

Scrub Daddy Original and Scrub Mommy Pink are now stocked in over 250 of Asda’s cleaning aisles. The news comes after it was announced earlier this year that Scrub Daddy is now the UK’s number three sponge/scour brand, according to Kantar, FMCG World Panel (52 w/e basis 20/03/22), growing 167% from the previous year.

James Tant, senior account manager, commented: “We are thrilled to be working with Asda and increasing distribution in multiple grocery. This is a real milestone for the brand and testament to the hard work of the whole team here in the UK.

“The increase in demand for Scrub Daddy products over the last 12 months has been phenomenal.

Right: Scrub Daddy has increased its distribution in multiple grocery with the deal.

TOP STORY

Ambiente announces its Trends 23+ themes

Ambiente Trends 23+ offers an overview of new products from the entire consumer goods sector. This year’s trends focus on sustainability, unexpected new creations and design icons.

The Trends 23+ is situated in the Trend Area of Ambiente (3-7 February 2023) and offers trade visitors and exhibitors valuable inspiration and daily lectures to explore the trends identified.

Above: Unknown Beauty is one of the three trends identified for 2023.

On behalf of Messe Frankfurt, the trend bureau, bora.herke.palmisano, will pick up on the trends and, on the basis of the themes, select suitable products for Ambiente exhibitors.

Annetta Palmisano, from the trend bureau, commented: “After two years in a state of emergency, the signs are noticeably pointing to a new start. In our research, we have found powerful living themes that answer the pressing questions of our time in very different ways. What they all have in common is a close connection to people, their feelings and their experiences.”

Trends identified include:

• Unknown Beauty – Strange and gracious

This trend reflects a living theme which combines grace and new creations, where the unexpected makes its way into the living environment. The colour palette features intense colours alternating with soft nuances, while materials focus on the abstract, alien shapes and unconventional surfaces.

• Calming Nature – Careful and pleasant

The second trend focuses on the calming power of nature. Organic shapes, gentle colours and a careful use of resources are the focus. The colour palette focuses on natural tones and the theme blurs the boundaries between technology, research, art and craft.

• Lasting Ideas – Passionate and Evocative

The third trend condenses the ideas of design icons into a living theme. Items that are based on iconic designs, but are in themselves new and modern. Strong colours, concrete shapes and a range of materials.

Meanwhile, applications for Ambiente’s Ethical Style programme can be submitted for Ambiente before the deadline of 18 November. As a curated selection, Ethical Style draws attention to the suppliers which make a special contribution in the field of sustainability.

CellarDine expands retail marketplace

Following on from its success with Virgin Atlantic, CellarDine recently secured a deal with DIY outlet, B&Q, to supply its bestselling wine accessories including coolers, chillers, gifts, corkscrews, bottle stoppers, cocktail sets and more.

Peter Dunne, md, commented: “I am particularly pleased with this news as it once again demonstrates that our brand has an appeal and reach to different sectors of the market place and our efforts to support sales through the press and via our website and online are being recognised. Huge thank you to the B&Q e-commerce team and Sarah at Nishant at Nivtar.”

CellarDine has also been approached by GMAX to manage its duty free travel business.

Above: The deal with B&Q will further raise the CellarDine brand profile.

ProCook joins Life’s a Beach charity for beach clean

A team of employees from kitchenware brand, ProCook have joined with the charity and recycling firm Printwaste to clean up the beach at Weston-Super-Mare.

The team of 22 ProCook volunteers from the Gloucester HQ and stores in the South West, along with three Printwaste volunteers, collected a total of 80kg of litter from the beach.

Life’s a Beach is a charity set up by ProCook’s founder and ceo, Daniel O’Neill, which supports the elimination of single use plastics from Britain’s beaches and waterways, while educating younger generations about plastic pollution through school outreach.

Daniel commented: “It was a privilege to join Life’s a Beach and Printwaste for a fantastic beach clean-up.“

Below: The team of volunteers collected a total of 80kg of litter from the beach.

Moving the future

Quiet Mark appoints Samm Swain

TOP STORY

Rainy Day Trust ceo issues Christmas message

Bryan Clover has issued a statement ahead of Christmas highlighting the support available to companies to support their team.

Above: Samm brings over 25 years of experience in housewares, furniture, seasonal and SDA, buying and merchandising to her new role.

Quiet Mark’s latest addition to the team, Samm Swain, brings over 25 years of experience in housewares, furniture, seasonal and SDA, buying and merchandising to the role. She has worked for leading retail groups as well as consulting for a number of retailers, manufacturers and electrical brands.

Poppy Szkiler, ceo and founder of Quiet Mark, commented: “I first met Samm just over three years ago, when introducing Quiet Mark to her as buying director at Lakeland. Samm saw the huge benefits to the retailer and the consumer were immediately obvious and we worked together on a license and product testing certification to help customers easily find Quiet Mark certified products.”

Since that meeting, Lakeland has been one of Quiet Mark’s top retail group partnerships, which also includes Argos, Currys, John Lewis and The Very Group.

Samm added: “In recent years whilst at Lakeland and then through 2021 whilst at Company Shop Group, whose primary focus is on their social enterprise, it has become increasingly important to me to use my experience to do something that makes a difference to the environment, our social responsibility, and to the consumer.”

RKW’s Rob Sutton talks about UK economy onBBC news

RKW’s managing director Rob Sutton was the focus of a BBC news feature reporting on shortages in the UK labour market and the pressures on businesses earlier in October.

The Stoke-based company was selected by the BBC as a leading distributor of small electricals which is seeing high demand as consumers increasingly want energy saving appliances.

“We’re having to review our wage cost on a monthly basis,” stated Rob in the interview, confirming that the company’s costs are going up, including energy, wages and insurance. “Everything is going up and nothing is coming down.”

Rob described the climate for businesses as “really difficult,” admitting that: “It is the worst time I’ve seen since the 30 years I started the business.”

Left: “Everything is going up and nothing is coming down” Rob pointed out in the interview.

“Here at the Rainy Day Trust we have always taken the view that prevention is better than cure, and a lot cheaper too. We would far rather spend £500 now helping someone tackle a problem before it takes hold, than £5,000 in a year's time when their world has imploded,” he said.

“There are two ways of doing that. Firstly, get your folks to contact us now and ask for a 'Let's Save Energy' pack of free LED lightbulbs, eco shower heads and radiator reflectors. Croydex have just donated 150 shower heads to us. Combined, these bits of low energy tech will help reduce bills by up to £250 a year, every year. Secondly, make them aware that our free telephone counselling service is open to everyone to deal with the worries that are weighing them down. On top of that, we still have all of our regular assistance, too.

“More importantly, we can come to your offices and talk to people directly. That is where what we do brings benefits to you and your business. Happy staff are productive staff. No matter how good an employer you are, there will be things that staff won't tell you and those things prey on their minds distracting them from the day job.

“In the run up to Christmas, we can help to reduce worry as well as bills. Email me on bryan@rainydaytrust.org.uk for our latest booklet on what we can do, and the application form for the Let's Save Energy pack.”

KitchenAid expands cooking horizons at Christmas

KitchenAid’s Aluminized Steel Non-Stick Bakeware collection is made from scratch and corrosion resistant, high quality 0.8mm aluminized steel which maintains its shape and won’t warp or bend.

Oven safe to 230°c, the range is dishwasher safe and has a healthy, PFAS-free non-stick coating for easy release. The items also feature wide handles to allow safe transport from oven to worktop.

The Tulband Cake Form Tin is the secret to baking a festive centrepiece; while the Mini Rectangular Cake Pan is ideal for sweet and savoury festive cakes and breads; the Springform Tin features quick-release sides which remove easily from the base to preserve the shape of bakes and cheesecakes.

Neil McIntosh, UK country manager of The Cookware Company, said: “With the current unprecedented levels of interest in baking, fuelled by more time spent in the home and a non-ending supply of fabulous TV programmes, print and online recipe columns and tasty Instagram feeds, demand for bakeware is at an all-time high.

“Our diverse range of shapes and sizes, made with our healthy, PFAS-free non-stick coating for easy release, meets every baking need and ensures picture perfect results every time.”

Hyve Group launches Source Home & Gift

Providing visitors with the opportunity to connect with global manufacturers and co-create new products and ranges, Source Home & Gift will introduce ethical and sustainable manufacturers from around the world to the UK market. The show is designed to bring together the world’s most responsible manufacturers across a range of categories including homewares, textiles, gifts and toys.

Suzanne Ellingham, sourcing director at Autumn Fair, commented: “The launch of Source Home & Gift indicates a step change in the way retailers and brands are now able to source products. Retailers and buying teams have been telling us that they are actively looking for responsible manufacturers, those that are not just producing sustainable products, but those that pay fair wages and are fundamentally operating in the right way.

“The challenge for them is finding those manufacturers. Source Home and Gift solves that problem, and by working with governments around the world who are supporting this new sourcing dynamic.” Source Home and Gift will run from 5-8 February 2023 at Birmingham’s NEC.

Above: Bryan Clover has issued a special Christmas message to the trade.

Above: Demand for bakeware is at an all-time high, says Neil McIntosh from The Cookware Company.

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tackles cyber crime

The prevention of cyber crime is the topic of a BHETA (The British Home Enhancement Trade Association) training webinar on Wednesday 23 November at 10.30am. The speaker will be Arun Barnard, cyber protect officer at the West Midlands Regional Cyber Crime Unit (ROCU).

With cyber attacks having the potential to cause major damage to bottom line, as well as reputation and consumer trust, the webinar will be an educational introduction to safeguarding measures.  It will offer concise training on the fundamentals of cyber security, ways to stay safe, how to identify phishing, scams, social engineering and other threats, and where to report anything suspicious. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions directly to Arun. Commenting on the event, BHETA’s marketing manager, Steve Richardson said: “According to the government’s policy paper on cyber-crime (updated February 2022) 39% of businesses had experienced cyber-attack in the preceding 12 months, some up to once a week! With an average cost to each of £4,200 for SMEs rising to £19,400 for larger companies, this is a serious threat, and I would urge members to attend this event in order to review their security.” * Register via the BHETA website or contact Rajni Kaur from the member services team on 0121 237 1130 or rk@bheta.co.uk.

Retail 100 on what retailers’ need

In a BHETA webinar on 1 November, Retail 100 is examining the current retail market and providing tips for success in 2023. The event aims to ‘unlock what retailers want in these tough times’.

Retail 100 is a consultancy comprising four retail experts who all formerly worked at John Lewis, with collectively over 100 years of experience in retail, including homeware, tableware, glassware, cookshop, seasonal and gifts. The team includes Elaine Hooper, senior buyer, Anna Berry, head of buying home, Neil Amer, senior merchandiser and Sara Allbright, senior buyer.

The organisation advises suppliers of all sizes on business planning, assortment review, sourcing, customer, brand, online and sustainability. This also includes private label product development, licensing, critical path management and innovation and all recommendations are uniquely tailored to each supplier’s situation.

“It is rare for suppliers to be able to enjoy access to such varied yet detailed experience of working with a major retailer,” stated Seema Grantham, sector manager for housewares and small domestic electricals, adding: “I am sure that this session will prove beneficial for all parties.”

New members for BHETA

The latest housewares members to join trade association BHETA include Jomafe, Winnington, Birkmann and TCP, the manufacturing partner for cookshop, lighting and smart technology.

A category leader in the UK, Birkmann is a leading manufacturer of bakeware, including baking trays, cookie cutters and cakemaking and decorating equipment, including ingredients. Aiming at making bread, cake, pastry and biscuit making simple and accessible for the amateur baker, the company inspires its audience with new designs, original shapes and seasonal accessories all year round.

Jomafe UK was formed in January 2021 as the UK arm of Portuguese ceramics company Jose Maria Ferreira. Specialising in the manufacture of ceramic cookware and stainless steel cutlery, the company also distributes other housewares products including bakeware, tools and gadgets, food storage and wooden serving boards.

Winnington Housewares is the UK business of full-service custom manufacturer and supplier of houseware products, Winnington Metal & Plastic Manufacturing Co. A major exporter of stainless steel cookware, kitchen accessories, tabletops and catering products, the company originated in Hong Kong in 1975.

New BHETA member Technical Consumer Products (TCP) has been established for 40 years and offers a comprehensive range of smart products covering electrical, heating, lighting and security, and exhibited at Exclusively in June to launch its cookshop ranges.

Seema Grantham, sector manager for housewares and small domestic electricals welcomed the addition of innovative and forward-thinking brands to BHETA’s membership.

BHETA highlights EPR challenge

BHETA recently hosted two webinars on EPR (packaging sustainability) to keep members informed of the likely impact of the new legislation.

EPR is set to be launched in the UK in 2024 and will have a significant impact on all supplier companies. The legislation is forecast to increase packaging PRN costs by eight to 10 times. Under current proposals, the burden of paying for recycling for branded products will move from general taxation predominantly to suppliers.

The two events included a presentation from BHETA service provider and packaging legislation expert, Wastepack, with a follow up from Toolstation on the impact for suppliers and retailers so far.

Making connections

BHETA’s recent events included an inperson Meet the Buyer speed networking event with Stax Trade Centres in Manchester during October. Housewares and electricals were among the categories that Stax was keen to explore to find potential new suppliers. The association’s next retailer webinar is with Homebase, featuring commercial and marketing director, Dave Elliot on 18 November.

Sofia is member services coordinator

Sofia Sanchez has joined BHETA’s member services team to focus on relationships in terms of answering queries and providing information updates.

Sofia is also responsible for marketing and networking opportunities for export, as well as with UK retailers throughout housewares, DIY, small domestic electricals and garden. Part of Sofia’s remit will also be the marketing and networking opportunities for the Exclusively Show. Housewares, Small Domestic Electricals and Gift exhibition, which is owned by BHETA.

“I’m delighted to be joining the BHETA team in a role that is so varied and positive,” commented Sofia.

Above: Will James, marketing manager for Winnington with designer Nick Munro.

Above: BHETA’s Sofia Sanchez.

Above: Suppliers need to be clued up on cyber security (photo: Dan Nelson).

Business rates agenda

Writing ahead of the most recent political turmoil, Andrew Goodacre, ceo of Bira, acknowledged some of the impacts of the cost of living crisis on retailers, while reiterating the need for business rates reform.

Andrew reflected: “At this time last year, we were all running our businesses with a degree of freedom having left all the Covid restrictions behind us. While retail was still a challenge, we could all look ahead with more optimism, believing that the worst was behind us.

A whole year on and retailers are now facing their biggest challenge – even more daunting than the Covid period. The current economic crisis is a toxic mix of high inflation, rising costs, higher wages, diminished consumer confidence and ultimately reduced spending on the high street. We are already starting to see the impact with reduced footfall and lower retail sales in general as consumers start to be more selective with how and where they spend their money.

The differences for retailers between this economic crisis and Covid are the lack of demand (Covid may have closed your shop, but there was demand when you opened) and government support. During Covid, the government was quick to respond – something we all appreciated. This time around, there is no mention of finding ways of helping high street retailers through this.

The lack of support from government has been disappointing and frustrating. It is not as though they did not know it was coming because for 18 months we were warning ministers and government departments about supply chain inflation being much higher than consumer inflation.

Since last October we have been warning them about the impact of rising energy costs as members were telling us then that their energy bills were increasing by 300%. I am afraid that both the government and the Bank of England have been too slow to respond.

Last October, prior to the budget, we asked the chancellor not to increase business rates due to the rising energy cost faced by indie retailers. We were ignored at the time and now we are pushing for the type of action taken during Covid by reversing the increase in rates announced last April.

In addition to a cap on energy prices for businesses, I would like to see 100% relief on business rates for the current tax year and fiscal stimulation to create demand by reducing VAT. In the longer term, a complete overhaul of the tax system (including business rates) so that tax is truly proportionate to the affordability of the business.

As well as government support, retailers have to learn from this crisis. All contracts for business services need to be reviewed – from energy to insurance. Yes, time is short but, if you contact Bira, we can do the hard work for you as we already work with trusted service providers.

When I write about high streets and indie retailers, I try to be positive as there is much to be proud of. There are still the ongoing opportunities of local shopping, social media engagement and sustainability, as well as the rise of home cooking to the benefit of cookshops and housewares retailers. Retailers are known for their resilience, creativity and determination; they will be using all these characteristics and more to survive this latest challenge.”

Andrew Goodacre, ceo, Bira (British Independent Retailers' Association)

Bira’s energy tips

Sharing tips with its members, Bira has been urging independent retailers to take energy saving measures, such as, at the very least, switching to LED lightbulbs. The association has also been emphasising the importance of examining contract renewal terms.

“There has been too much apathy on contract renewals,” commented Bira ceo Andrew Goodacre. “All too often small businesses do not look at the contract renewal for energy (or other business costs) such as insurance, card processing, and so opportunities to obtain better deals are missed. This is where Bira and our service providers can help – members simply need to tell us what they want to know.”

Bira asks for clarity and certainty

Bira has urged the government to deliver clarity and certainty for independent traders despite the resignation of the Prime Minister in October.

Jeff Moody, commercial director of Bira, commented: "What small businesses need now more than ever is stability in the government so they can plan for the future. Retailers are now seeing real sales declining even with much higher prices masking the volume drops previously. Consumer confidence is at an all-time low, so Bira is calling for Conservative MPs and members to make a quick and correct decision enabling the government to focus on the urgent needs of the economy.”

Jeff emphasised: “Business' need certainty so they can plan as well as the consumers need confidence to start spending again - both can be achieved if the government starts to give real clarity now."

He added: "Quick and proper decisions on reforming of business rates, levelling up and tax reform now will also help the retail economy plan, survive and prosper fuelling economic activity."

Above: Andrew Goodacre, ceo of Bira, pictured with Bira member and independent department store Philip Morris & Son’s Megan Banks-Jenkins, Jim Davies and John Jones at The Excellence in Housewares Awards on 5 October.

Inset: If haven’t already done so, make the switch to LED.

Above: Bira’s Jeff Moody (right) with Bira members’ Prep Cookshop’s Holly Wilson and Richard Dare’s Fatima Ait-Hamou, and Howard Bradley of Bira Direct supplier Dexam, pictured at The Excellence in Housewares Awards.

Holly Wilson’s From The Frontline

I am just back from the shop after two full days of constant deliveries. The delivery drivers have been laughing hysterically as they just pile their delivery on top of the ones already waiting.

Gearing up

We don’t have a stock room really at PREP and no access except through the front door so large deliveries have arrived all week and have just been piled on top of each other on the shop floor which has made shopping a challenge for customers. It is an odd phenomenon though that the more boxes we have on the shop floor the busier we are, and we always have a good day when half the stock is totally inaccessible! I guess people like a bit of chaotic bustle?

It is great to be stocking up for Christmas and dare I say it the stock situation in places seems to be improving. (I know; I’ve jinxed it. I shouldn’t have said anythingapologies). Even though the news is gloomy we are full steam ahead in the hope that people will shop early to spread the cost and also buy something quality rather than lots of cheap tat. The last quarter jitters are in full force but, as always, only time will tell.

Richard Dare is nice and busy. They are finally taking away the restaurant tables from the parking spaces which have been there since Covid, so we are hoping for some spaces back to aid the winter shopping before the weather turns. So many of our customers drive, and, if they can’t park, they won’t shop. So, we’re hoping that’s going to really help lift sales with our regulars.

In Stokey, we have started work on our Christmas event. We’ve started early for once and I think it is going to be great. We are working with an art collective who make installations. We are all making amazing

stars which will be in all the shop windows along our two main streets showing that everyone is linked. Then five primary schools are also making stars for a little parade on Small Business Saturday. They will walk the street ending at our Christmas tree for the lights to be turned on with mulled wine and snacks. Wonderful!

However, before that we have our Halloween trail, which is now linked with Trick or Eat as we did last year. People trick or treat but also bring long-life food for our collection boxes. Last year we collected a huge amount of food for Hackney Foodbank and this year we hope to do even better. It is one of London’s poorest boroughs, so it makes a huge difference.

And finally, at the start of October, Fatima and I had the pleasure of attending the Excellence in Housewares Awards as the guests of Bira and had a wonderful evening. It was lovely to catch up with some familiar faces and meet some new ones. Sadly, although both nominated, we didn’t take home one of the fancy new look trophies but congratulations to all the winners.

It was especially lovely to be there to see Jo (outgoing editor of PH) honoured. It has been an absolute pleasure to be chased by her every other month for my column, which I don’t think has ever been submitted on time. However, Jo has always been very kind and patient and I will miss her but wish her the best with the Family Firm.

Best of luck for the final quarter. May the stock be plentiful and the shoppers rampant!

I’ve got to go and chase off a baby fox who is trying to get in the cat flap - eek!

Holly Wilson is the owner of two North London cookshops: PREP in Stoke Newington and Richard Dare in Primrose Hill.

Right: Holly Wilson with Fatima Ait-Hammou, manager of Richard Dare at the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2022.

Below: The deliveries have been piling up at PREP.

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PICTURE PERFECT

the movers and shakers of the housewares industry came together in style on October 5 at the Royal Lancaster London. PH shares a few of the fabulous photos from a dazzling night.

Inset: The winners of The Excellence in Housewares Awards 2022 hold their stunning new look trophies on stage, along with Awards host Sara Barron (centre) and the PH team – Rob Willis, Jo Howard, Sam Loveday, Katie Roberts-Mason and John Barry.

Left: Lifetime Brands Europe’s Peter Freeman, Claire Budgen, Richard Sowter, Louise Hickling, John Lewis’ Emma Brooks, Morleys’ Richard Poulson, John Lewis’ Hanna Connor, LBE’s Emma Lewis-Jones and Amanda Bell of Morleys Group.

Right: Table settings were decorated with the help of sponsors Tower, RKW and The Cookware Company. Below: Geraldine Burke and Polly Wilkinson from Barkers, Northallerton enjoyed the champagne reception, which was kindly sponsored by Burton McCall. Below right: Sainsbury’s Victoria Owner (centre) with RKW’s Rebecca Stewart and Rob Sutton.

Above: The Pure Table Top team gathered for the Awards reception with guests Ella Hookway and Callum Wilson of John Lewis Partnership and Christine Kitching of Marquee Brands.

Left: Auteur’s Vivienne Cudahay, Selfridges’ Harriet Smith and Caity Dugdale, with Kirstie Pendry and Jenny Dahlman from Auteur as they all joined the glittering throng.

Right: Bona decked out the grand entrance to the Awards reception with a star studded floor. Bona’s Josh Roddam, Jason Williams, Liam Walsh and Leanne Garvie are pictured with Lynsey Queen of Clean, Vin Vara of The Toolshop, and Jay Kauldhar of Spring and Autumn Fair.

EXCELLENCE IN HOUSEWARES AWARDS

Left: Phones at the ready: guests captured the moment!

left: Holding the Icon Award trophy, Burton McCall’s Mohamed Hajat was congratulated by Joseph Joseph’s Emma Lay and John Lewis’ Robyn Griffin, Diana Brown and Katie Stanley.

Bottom left: The (temporary) Tattoo Parlour is this way, points Philip Morris & Son’s Megan Banks-Jenkins with Winnington Housewares’ Will James.

Below: RKW’s James Barton, Next’s Claire Smith, Charlies Stores' Sue McCarthy and Ross Cowie from Pure Table Top joined the celebrations on the dancefloor.

Above: Max Publishing’s Sam Loveday delivered one of the fabulous raffle prizes.

Guests tried their luck at the casino, sponsored by Expose Travel, with a chance to win a trip to Chicago.

Above right: The stylish team from Ultimate Products made a grand entrance: Jenny Stewart, Nicola Huckerby, Katie Maxwell, Beckie Hallam, Rachel Lockett and Victoria Lowe.

Right: There’s no missing the Meyer team, pictured with guests Kathryn Farrell of Lakeland and Ioana Bona from Amazon.

Top left: Awards host comedian Sara Barron brought the house down!

Right: Robert Dyas’ Louise Lee, Jocelyne Harper, Richard Gurdin and Sarah Richardson.

BEST SUPERMARKET RETAILER OF HOUSEWARES

WINNER Tesco 2022 Wner

Initial Reaction: “We are delighted to have won Best Supermarket Retailer of Housewares. We know that these are challenging times for customers everywhereand as we look to support them in every way we can, we are proud to be recognised for our commitment to provide great value and quality home products for our customers.”

Ally Rose, category director for Home & Seasonal, Tesco

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

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CRITERIA: This award recognises a supermarket’s efforts for its house and home offer in store and online.

Left: Ultimate Products’ Jenny Stewart opened the golden envelope to reveal the evening’s first award winner.

Below: Matt Toussaint, lead buying manager for Tesco was presented with the Best Supermarket trophy by Ultimate Products’ commercial director Jenny Stewart, pictured with Excellence in Housewares Awards host Sara Barron.

Asda

Sainsbury’s

Ocado

Whole Foods Market

Waitrose & Partners

SPONSORED BY

BEST GARDEN CENTRE RETAILER OF HOUSEWARES

Initial Reaction: “We were delighted when we heard the news of our award. Housewares is an increasingly competitive market so it’s important to stand out, not only in terms of products but in relation to service and customer experience.  This award is a fantastic recognition of our team’s hard work and dedication to making our dedicated Cook Shop another popular department here at Bents.”

Matthew Bent, managing director at Bents Garden & Home

2022 Wner

Above left: Chairman of Max Publishing Warren Lomax announced the winner on behalf of Award sponsor Tramontina.

Right: Happy winner of the Best Garden Centre award: Matthew Bent, md of Bents Garden & Home.

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

WINNER

CRITERIA: This award recognises garden centre retailers – both independent and multiple - who have paid particular attention to the house and home sector.

Barton Grange Garden Centre

Garsons

Dobbies

Webbs

Longacres

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Above: Warren Lomax presented the Best Garden Centre Retailer of Housewares to Gary Freeman for Bents Garden & Home.

Bents Garden & Home

EXCELLENCE IN ONLINE RETAILING

Family of brands

CRITERIA: Nominees had to be retailers of housewares who use the internet as a highly significant route to consumers.

2022 Wner

WINNER

Harts of Stur

Initial Reaction: "We were stunned and very honoured to hear our name read out as winner of the 2022 Excellence in Online Retailing Award. In what has been a hard year with the passing of my father, Philip, everyone at Harts has worked extremely hard to keep us at the top of our game. We would also like to thank our suppliers and customers, whose support and loyalty makes it worthwhile and possible."

Graham Hart, managing director, Harts of Stur, Sturminster Newton

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

Left: Forma House’s Simon Maghnagi announced the winner of the Excellence in Online Retailing Award.

Below: Forma House’s commercial director Simon Maghnagi was proud to give the Excellence in Online Retailing trophy to both Graham and Johnathan Hart, managing director and commercial director of Harts of Stur.

Millys Store

Philip Morris & Son

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EXCELLENCE IN

RETAIL TRAINING

2022 Wner

Initial Reaction: “We and our team are delighted to win The Excellence in Training Award. We feel proud to be recognised alongside such an impressive range of stores and housewares producers. We came to the sector from education and the training “business” and a focus on learning about the industry and its products was a natural thing for us and still is. We believe that we best serve our customers by offering genuine product knowledge and expertise as well as great customer service, backed up by well-designed systems and processes.  Quite simply, as lifelong learners, great training is part of our DNA.”

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

WINNER

David and Ione Crossley, owners of Salamander Cookshop, Wimborne

Above: Ione and David Crossley, co-owners of Salamander Cookshop received the Excellence in Retail Training trophy from Simon Oliver, RKWs commercial director for home and outdoor living.

Above left: Simon Oliver, from sponsor Tower, announced the retailer with an exemplary training programme for 2022.

Salamander, Wimborne

SPONSORED BY

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

Divertimenti LONDON

Harts of Stur STURMINSTER NEWTON

Harrods LONDON

Lords At Home LONDON John Lewis & Partners

Philip Morris & Son HEREFORD

Borough Kitchen LONDON

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Potters Cookshop, Hockley

Initial Reaction: “I could cry! Winning means so much to us and every year I try to improve the windows to be even better than the last. The competition was fierce in this category! I cannot do this without the support of my colleagues who help with the windows.”

Alison Hobbs, visual merchandiser, Potters Cookshop, Hockley

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

director, Claire Whalley Livesey congratulated Potters Cookshop’s director Tom Carter and visual merchandiser Alison Hobbs on winning Excellence in Retail Display – Independent.

Right: Meyer’s Claire Whalley Livesey announced the winner after hearing the superb line-up of show-stopping displays that reached the finals.

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The Kitchen

Divertimenti LONDON

Quince & Cook PERTH

The Kitchen Range WEST WICKHAM

The Woodbridge Kitchen Company WOODBRIDGE

Brambles Cookshop AUDLEM

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EXCELLENCE IN RETAIL DISPLAY - MULTIPLE OR DEPARTMENT STORE

2022 Wner

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Fenwick

BRENT CROSS

Elys WIMBLEDON

Lakeland

John Lewis & Partners

Voisins JERSEY

Barkers NORTHALLERTON

EXCELLENCE IN RETAILER INITIATIVE

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

2022 Wner

Initial Reaction: “We were delighted to be announced as a finalist for the recognition of Garsons’ 150 Year celebratory campaign, which we were extremely proud of delivering, especially during such an unprecedented time. When we heard our name announced on the evening we were over the moon – the perfect finale to end the campaign on such a high. Thank you to The Excellence in Housewares Awards team for presenting a brilliant evening.” Natalie Graham, marketing manager, Garsons, Esher & Titchfield.

WINNER

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

Above: Garsons’ director Ben Thompson and marketing manager Natalie Graham received the Excellence in Retailer Initiative Award from Gastroback’s head of export Marcus Lux.

Above left: Garsons’ Natalie Graham and Ben Thompson were “over the moon” to win the Excellence in Retailer Initiative Award, recognising the retailer’s 150 Year anniversary activities, which included bespoke housewares products, historical displays, and an engaging marketing campaign both instore and online.

Garsons, Esher & Titchfield

Frankie & Johnny’s Cookshop YORK

Dinghams SALISBURY

Potters Cookshop HOCKLEY

Lakeland

Salamander Cookshop WIMBORNE

Aldiss FAKENHAM

SPONSORED BY

RETAIL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

WINNER

Caroline Aldridge, Fenwick

Fatima Ait-Hammou

RICHARD DARE

Sara Hunt TREVOR MOTTRAM

Jim Davies PHILIP MORRIS & SON

Adam Towell BOROUGH KITCHEN

Victoria Lyndon LAWSONS

BEST DEPARTMENT STORE - INDEPENDENT

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SPONSORED

Dawsons CLITHEROE AND SKIPTON

Jarrold NORWICH

Elphicks FARNHAM

Vincent Davies HAVERFORDWEST

Philip Morris & Son HEREFORD

Voisins JERSEY

Barkers NORTHALLERTON

BEST DEPARTMENT STORE - MULTIPLE BRANCH OR GROUP MEMBER 2022 Wner

Initial Reaction: “We were obviously hoping for a win for Elys or Camp Hopson but also fully aware of the tough competition in that category, so were absolutely thrilled for Elys to get it. Then, we were completely blown away for Morleys to get the gia UK award – such an honour to represent the UK in Chicago.  Having won it in a previous role, I know the high standard of retailers in other markets so will make sure we make our evaluation form as strong as possible; we have some great things to talk about, including Brixton.”

Amanda Bell, buying director for home at Morleys Group

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OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

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Camp Hopson NEWBURY

John Lewis & Partners OXFORD STREET

Fenwick

BRENT CROSS

Selfridges OXFORD STREET

Marks & Spencer STEVENAGE

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INDEPENDENT COOKSHOP OF THE YEAR

2022 Wner

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

WINNER

Potters Cookshop, Hockley

Initial Reaction: “What a shock! There were some amazing cookshops in the category this year and even just be nominated is an achievement. This is a great reward for all the hard work by each member of staff we have.”

Tom Carter, director, Potters Cookshop, Hockley

Above: Potters Cookshop’s Tom Carter and Alison Hobbs were very proud to collect the shop’s two awards.

Above left: Le Creuset’s commercial director for the UK and Ireland, John Grayson presented the trophy for Independent Cookshop of the Year to Potters Cookshop’s director Tom Carter and visual merchandiser Alison Hobbs.

CRITERIA: Nominees had to be independent bricks and mortar retailers with up to three stores, whose main business is that of a cookware shop, showing excellence in areas across the retail spectrum.

Divertimenti LONDON

The Kitchen Range WEST WICKHAM

Harts of Stur STURMINSTER NEWTON

Salt & Pepper MONMOUTH

Prep Cookshop and Richard Dare LONDON

Trevor Mottram TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Art of Living COBHAM AND REIGATE

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CRITERIA: Nominees had to be specialist or non-specialist retailers of housewares with four stores or more (excluding department stores, garden centres and supermarkets), showing excellence in areas across the retail spectrum.

Scott Jefferson, chief commercial officer, Lakeland

Above: Lakeland’s ceo Steve Knights was delighted to be given the Multiple or Small Group Retailer of the Year Award by DKB Household’s commercial director Jane Mason.

Above left: Steve Knights, ceo of Lakeland with the Multiple or Small Group Retailer of the Year trophy.

Lakeland

SPONSORED BY

Borough Kitchen LONDON

LeekesCharlies Stores

Season Cookshop LONDON

Lords At Home LONDON AND CHORLEYWOOD

Abraxas BANBURY, NORTHAMPTON, RUGBY AND WEEDON

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TOP TOOL OR GADGET AWARD

Initial Reaction: “We were thrilled to receive this award, especially as it is judged by a broad spectrum of retail buyers. We would like to say a big thank you to all the retailers who have been so supportive during these past challenging couple of years and of course to Max Publishing for another splendid event and offering the industry a great opportunity to reconnect and network.”

Jane Mason, commercial director of DKB Household

2022 Wner

WINNER

Cole & Mason

Saunderton Shakers

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Left: Proud recipient of the Top Tool or Gadget trophy: DKB’s Jane Mason.

Below: Sarah Seltzer, director of PR Direct presented the Top Tool or Gadget Award to DKB’s commercial director Jane Mason.

KitchenAid Premium Stainless Steel FROM LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE

Peugeot Paris U’Select Graphite FROM BURTON MCCALL

Alfredo Oil Can

FROM GEORG JENSEN

Egg Poachers FROM EDDINGTONS

Dreamfarm Spina FROM FORMA HOUSE

Glass Salad Spinner FROM OXO GOOD GRIPS

Dreamfarm Brizzle FROM FORMA HOUSE

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EXCELLENCE IN HOME ORGANISATION

CRITERIA: Ranges that help clean and organise the

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WINNER

Pocket FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

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Initial Reaction: “On behalf of the Joseph Joseph team, we’re thrilled to have won this prestigious award in the Home Organisation category. Pocket has been several years in development and represents one of our first forays into designing innovative laundry products, so it’s particularly rewarding to be recognised in this way. We’d like to congratulate the other contenders and thank the EIH awards judges for their commendation in what must have been a difficult decision.”

Fiona Slinn, global head of sales planning and promotions, Joseph Joseph

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

Left: Joseph Joseph’s Anthony Joseph was congratulated by Lynsey Queen of Clean.

Above: The Clean & Tidy Home Show’s founder and event director Penny Moyses and Queen of Clean Lynsey Crombie jointly presented the inaugural Excellence in Home Organisation Award to Joseph Joseph’s creative director Anthony Joseph.

Copco Bamboo FROM LIFETIME BRANDS

Scrub Daddy Dish Daddy FROM EVO LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS

Tota FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

Beldray Revo FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS

Premium Spray Mop FROM BONA

Glide FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

Puro Caddy FROM EVO LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS

PLUGGED IN AWARD

Initial Reaction: “We are so pleased to have won the Plugged-In Award and especially for the Baby Food Maker; a product from a new range that we had been working on for several years and it was very important to us that we got right. It’s great to know that the judges think so highly of the Baby Food Maker. We hope that winning such an esteemed award will help us to connect with even more new parents, whose time in the kitchen will be made that much easier with what we believe is a really useful, everyday product.”

Debbie McIvor-Main, marketing manager, Dualit

WINNER

Baby Food Maker FROM DUALIT

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

Salter Dual Air Fryer FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS

Tower Xpress Pro Combo FROM RKW

Ariete Vintage Glass Jug Blender FROM BLUESTEM GROUP

Espresso Coffee Machine FROM DUALIT

Design Table Grill Plancha & BBQ FROM GASTROBACK

Eva Solo Nordic Kettle FROM FORMA HOUSE

Bamix Cordless FROM BURTON MCCALL

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CUTTING EDGE AWARD

WINNER

Chateau Oak Blocks FROM T&G

2022 Wner

Initial Reaction: “We are delighted to have won the Cutting Edge Award at the Excellence in Housewares Awards. It has always been T&G’s mission to design, produce and responsibly source, exceptional quality kitchenware products that withstand the demands of real life and to be recognised for our Oak Chateau Boards is truly an honour.”

Louise Llewellyn, head of marketing, T&G

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

CRITERIA: All knives, scissors, cutting equipment, allied storage items, chopping boards and sharpeners, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2021 and June 2022.

Above: Alison Farrell received T&G’s Cutting Edge Award from Hyve Group’s Jay Kauldhar, account director for Spring Fair and Autumn Fair.

Right: Spring Fair and Autumn Fair’s Jay Kauldhar opened the golden envelope revealing the Cutting Edge Award winner.

Forte FROM TAYLORS EYE WITNESS

Victorinox Cutting Boards FROM BURTON MCCALL

Cole & Mason

Acacia Wooden Chopping Boards FROM DKB HOUSEHOLD

Folio Plus FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

Dream Farm Set of Fledge FROM FORMA HOUSE

Forest & Forge FROM DEXAM DNA FROM SAVERNAKE KNIVES

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EXCELLENCE IN HOMEWARES

WINNER

Kinderkitchen Accessories

2022 Wner

Initial Reaction: “Naturally, we are delighted. The Kinderkitchen range is inspired by the joy of cooking and the joy of sharing that experience with our little ones. Teaching children the basics of cooking provides the foundation for a lifetime’s pleasure in the kitchen.

As the Excellence in Housewares Awards are judged with the knowledge and experience of the leading lights in our industry, we feel justifiably proud of this award.”

Paul Marchant, key accounts manager, Kuhn Rikon

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

Left: Kuhn Rikon’s Paul Marchant in a celebratory mood.

CRITERIA: Kitchenware products not covered in other categories that assist in preparation of food and drink, such as storage containers, scales, measuring equipment and household products that assist in cleaning, laundry, utility, storage and waste disposal, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2021 and June 2022.

Above: Paul Marchant, key accounts manager for Kuhn Rikon was presented with the Excellence in Homewares Award by Mark Chapman from the IHA’s UK office.

Culinare Naturals FROM DKB HOUSEHOLD

Pebbly Precision Measuring Jugs FROM TRADESTOCK

Salter Splash Kitchen Scale FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS

Cole & Mason Ceramic Storage FROM DKB HOUSEHOLD

Fresh & Save FROM ZWILLING Emma Bridgewater Spring Collection FROM ELITE TINS

Koziol Eggs To Go FROM HAUS

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FROM KUHN RIKON

Trust

TOP OF THE TABLE AWARD

2022 Wner

WINNER

La Cafetière Pisa FROM LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

CRITERIA: All tableware, glassware, tabletop accessories, serveware and tabletop textile products, which were launched at UK retail or modified between June 2021 and June 2022.

Above: Ambiente’s Philip Ferger announced the winner of the Top of the Table Award.

Above right: From sponsor Ambiente, Messe Frankfurt’s vice president for consumer goods Philip Ferger presented the Top of the Table Award to Emma Lewis-Jones, Lifetime Brands product director.

Epicurean Mesa Drinkware FROM EDDINGTONS

Rose & Tulipani Concerto FROM FORMA HOUSE

Typhoon World Foods Fruit Range FROM THE RAYWARE GROUP

Luigi Bormioli Optica FROM JWP

Kiln FROM DENBY POTTERY

Mini Copper Cook and Serveware FROM SAMUEL GROVES

Artland Galaxy FROM THE DRH COLLECTION

Initial Reaction: “The Awards are always a great night to celebrate the successes in the industry over the past year and this year's did not disappoint. The whole company is absolutely over the moon to have won the Top of the Table category with our new La Cafetière Pisa collection, so a huge thank you to all those retailers who voted for us!” Claire Budgen, marketing director, Lifetime Brands Europe

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THE LICENSING AWARD

CRITERIA: A new innovative product or any innovation that demonstrates improved functionality to an existing product. The innovation must be launched between June 2021 and June 2022.

2022 Wner

WINNER

Eleanor Bowmer FROM CAPTIVATE BRANDS

Left: Captivate Brands’ Kevin with the Licensing Award trophy.

Right: Captivate Brands’ managing director Kevin MacKay received The Licensing Award from Ian Hyder, director of SILC 2022.

Initial Reaction: “We were up for four awards on the night and that in itself was a brilliant achievement for the Captivate team. To actually win the best Licencing Award for the Eleanor Bowmer license was just the icing on the cake for me. When you consider Captivate Brands is the new kid on the block and just starting to get the recognition it deserves, it makes it even more special. I am genuinely so happy for the team, and I could not be prouder of them: each and every one of them are so dedicated to making the business the success it is today. This award is truly a team effort and I’m sure it’s the start of many more awards to come. Well done team Captivate! I would also like to say a massive thank you to the numerous customers who have sent their congratulations over the past week or so. Your support is very much appreciated and will never be taken for granted, thank you!” Kevin McKay, managing director, Captivate Brands

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

Scion Mr Fox Grey FROM DEXAM

The Snowman FROM EDDINGTONS

Kew Gardens Living Jewels FROM PURE TABLE TOP

Peter Rabbit Classic FROM EDDINGTONS

Olly Smith x Stölzle Lausitz FROM EP BRANDS

Prestige X Nadiya FROM MEYER GROUP

Harry Potter Range FROM LE CREUSET

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THE ECO AWARD

Initial Reaction: "We're thrilled to have won the Excellence in Housewares Eco Award 2022 for our Studio Blue Accent collection! Since Denby was established in 1809, we have used locally sourced clay to handcraft our ceramics. We have zero to landfill on our process waste, recycle over 100,000 litres of glaze during the glazing process every year and have our own water treatment plant to efficiently re-use our resources so we definitely 'walk the talk' when it comes to environmental practice. These are just a few of the conscious actions we undertake and of course we're always looking at new ways to improve further."

Hayley Baddiley, global marketing director, Denby

2022 Wner

WINNER

Studio Blue Accent

FROM DENBY POTTERY

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

Criteria: Products that cut down consumers' use of single-use plastic/waste and/or whose main features promote sustainable living.

Above: Proud to be holding The Eco Award: Denby’s Jason Maughan.

Right: Products of Change (POC) founder and ceo, Helena Mansell-Stopher presented The Eco Award to Denby’s head of sales Jason Maughan.

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Tower Natural Life FROM RKW

&Again FROM CAPTIVATE BRANDS

New Life Pro Roasting Tins FROM KUHN RIKON

EcoBBQ FROM AUTEUR

Organic Cotton Textiles FROM DEXAM

Britannia Recycled Cast Iron FROM SAMUEL GROVES

THE INNOVATION AWARD

2022 Wner

WINNER

Dreamfarm Spina

Initial Reaction: "This was truly an amazing moment to win 22 years on from our last win, so we are very proud as a team. We love being part of the Dreamfarm family and I am so happy their products are finally getting the admiration they deserve. They are a bunch of clever folks at Dreamfarm. Big thank you to everyone who has supported us and the brand. The Forma House team have worked so hard to push the brand, and they deserve this moment too. It was a nice surprise for everyone, waking up the next morning with The Innovation Award."

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

CRITERIA: A new innovative product OR any innovation that demonstrates improved functionality to an existing product. Entries for this award can be entered in another product award category as well. To have been launched at retail between June 2021 and June 2022

Above Forma House’s commercial director Simon Maghnagi and head of marketing Carmen Camacho received The Innovation Award from Lakeland’s chief commercial officer Scott Jefferson. Left Simon and Carmen from Forma House with the prestigious Innovation Award trophy.

Simon Maghnagi, commercial director, Forma House

FROM FORMA HOUSE

School of Wok Pre-Seasoned Woks FROM DEXAM

Stovetop Multi-Use Smoker Wok FROM MASTERPAN

Dreamfarm Brizzle FROM FORMA HOUSE

Pocket FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

MasterClass Stainless Steel Storage FROM LIFETIME BRANDS EUROPE

Salter Megastone Thermo Collar FROM ULTIMATE PRODUCTS

Food&Hydrate FROM TREBONN

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THE ICON AWARD

Above: Michelle from Burton McCall was delighted to receive The Icon Award for Microplane, the classic brand of handheld graters.

Right: Smeg’s senior national account manager Donna Cox presented The Icon Award to Burton McCall’s managing director Michelle Dickinson.

2022 Wner

Initial Reaction: “We are so grateful for the recognition on receiving the Excellence in Housewares Icon Award for Microplane.  It is an honour to represent and work with this truly amazing brand. Thank you to the panel for your time and dedication; it really does make all the hard work worthwhile when it’s recognised.  It must have been an extremely tough decision as Microplane was up against some great competition, in fact two others (Peugeot and Bamix) which are represented by Burton McCall. As always, The Excellence in Housewares Awards was a fabulous night.” Michelle Dickinson, managing director, Burton McCall

WINNER

Microplane Graters

OTHER 2022 FINALISTS WERE

CRITERIA: Classic housewares that have withstood the test of time. Products can only win this award once, after which they join the Icon Gallery. The previous winners are: Dualit toaster, Ceramic Pestle and Mortar, traditional Cafetiere, Pyrex Jug, KitchenAid Stand Mixer, TG Green Cornish Blue Dreadnought Jug, Le Creuset Cocotte, Kenwood Chef, Mason Cash Mixing Bowl, Krisk Bean Slicer, Emma Bridgewater Half Pint Mug, Magimix Food Processor, Tala Cooks Measure, Chichester Carving Tray, Bialetti Moka Espresso Stovetop, Kilner Jars, Fiskars’ Orange Handled Scissors, Rushbrookes Striped Butcher’s Apron, Thermos Flasks, Wusthof Classic Knives, Global Knives and OXO Good Grips Peelers.

Marcato Atlas Classic Pasta Machine FROM FALCON PRODUCTS

Peugeot Salt and Pepper Mills FROM BURTON MCCALL

Bamix FROM BURTON MCCALL

Culinare Magican FROM DKB HOUSEHOLD

Chop2Pot FROM JOSEPH JOSEPH

Heritage Bundt FROM NORDIC WARE

Botanic Garden FROM PORTMEIRION GROUP

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THE SUPPLIER AWARDS

Criteria: To arrive at the finalists (and winners) for these three awards, PH conducted a comprehensive poll of housewares retailers asking them to state which housewares suppliers they feel deserve recognition when it comes to marketing, product development and service.

EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

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

Initial Reaction: “Words cannot describe how delighted we are to have won both the Excellence in Service and Excellence in Product Development Awards. At Dexam, over 60 years of experience goes into products that look and work beautifully and we pride ourselves on being a friendly company that is all about people.”

Bryony Dyer, managing director, Dexam

EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING

WINNER

Left: Will Jones, chief operating officer of BHETA presented the Excellence in Product Development Award to Howard Bradley, Dexam’s commercial director.

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

WINNER

Left: Marianna Spiliotopoulos, Le Creuset’s marketing manager received the Excellence in Marketing Award from BHETA’s Will Jones.

EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE

Initial Reaction: "This award is near and dear to our hearts having won it numerous times in the past. We were over the moon to win it again this year and are honoured for this recognition! There is a huge team effort at Le Creuset behind the creativity, content, consumer experience and point of sale we develop. Our aim is to support everything we do with marketing communications and share this with our customers, to ultimately support each other in driving sales and consumer affection."

Marianna Spiliotopoulos, marketing manager, Le Creuset

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

Initial Reaction: “Throughout the years, our principles have remained the same: innovation, reliability, friendliness and, above all, customer service. To have our principles recognised by the industry is a huge honour. We aim to give the best service in the industry and get the best out of everything and everyone.

Congratulations to all the winners and to this year’s finalists. There is so much talent in our industry; it makes us proud to be part of it.”

Bryony Dyer, managing director, Dexam

WINNER

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Left: Dexam’s Howard Bradley was joined by managing director Bryony Dyer to collect The Excellence in Service Award from BHETA’s Will Jones.

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OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

WINNER

Jo Howard

Below: In her acceptance speech, a shocked Jo, who had been kept in the dark about the recipient of this year’s award, paid tribute to the team at Max Publishing, as well as her husband and daughters, who have helped along the way in various roles of news finders, photographers, sub editors and more.

2022 Winner

Initial Reaction: “It was dream-like to be called on to the stage following Jakki’s lovely words. Receiving this Award was an 'Oscars' moment and seeing everyone stand up and applaud was very emotional. What a huge honour, and what an honour to have been at the heart of this lovely industry for so many years and to always feel inspired by its creativity and innovation.  A massive thank you to my friends at Max Publishing (who did an admirable job of keeping this from me) and to everyone in the housewares industry - you are brilliant!"

Jo Howard

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The awards presentation followed this speech by Max Publishing’s editorial director, Jakki Brown:

“The recipient of this very prestigious award really is a true one off who has given several decades of their life wholeheartedly to the UK housewares industry.

There has not been a day gone past when a major issue was not been considered by them from every possible angle, be it from a retailer or supplier perspective.

Through hard work, dedication and commitment they have taken what was a relatively small brand to one that is now admired not just in the UK, but throughout the world.

There is not a supplier they haven’t forged an amazing relationship with, a retailer they haven’t interviewed, or a relevant trade show they haven’t trudged the aisles of, all around the world. They really have ‘done it all’ when it comes to the housewares sector. They’ve been a friend to everyone and a guiding light not just to their clients, but to their team and all who lean on them for their wisdom, history, knowledge and expertise.

Indeed, they have played a key role in the development of these Excellence in Housewares Awards and the Global gia awards in Chicago, a true conduit for all things housewares.

Famed for their integrity and their belief in fair play, they have also been at the forefront of spearheading and supporting the industry’s sustainable drive as well as its altruistic side, steadfast in their mission that excess product samples need to reach the hands of the needy.

While always to be trusted with a confidence, this individual has not been afraid to speak out, galvanising support from all quarters with their honest integrity and a way with words.

Even though they have experienced some extremely challenging health issues over the years, nothing has changed this person’s cheery demeanour, positive outlook or commitment to our sector.

After nearly 25 years in the role, this very special person is now looking forward to a well-earned step change, joining her husband in the family business, although I am sure they will still be taking a keen interest in all the housewares industry’s happenings.

I have had the good fortune to know our award recipient for over half her life and feel privileged to call her both a dear friend and a colleague.

Thanks to her hard work, talent and gorgeous personality she leaves a legacy of what has become an industry’s bible and a prestigious awards programme, but more than that she also leaves a huge treasure trove of industry admirers who will miss her as much as I will being part of our industry in the years to come.”

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

Right: Lifetime Brands Europe’s commercial and marketing director, Claire Budgen presented the Outstanding Achievement Award trophy to Jo Howard, longstanding editor of Progressive Housewares.

CHRISTMAS WISHES

In the lead up to the big day, Progressive Housewares caught up with some of the finalists in the Retail Employee of the Year category at this year's Excellence in Housewares Awards, to find out their predictions for the festive season, as well as their top tips for retail staff during the busy Christmas period.

Energy savers Victoria Lyndon, company buyer, Lawsons

Q1 “I think that energy saving and keeping warm will be at the forefront this Christmas. Hot water bottles and large cosy throws are a must have, as well as low energy essentials such as slow cookers, air fryers, electric blankets and wearable heated blankets. They also make great functional gifts.

“Family and coming together to celebrate this Christmas is still a key factor after the uncertainty of the past three years. Coordinating china, mugs, placemats and decorative serveware are effective ways to create a festive and celebratory atmosphere at home, as well as being

Predictions and advice

PH put the following two questions to this years finalists in the Retail Employee of the Year: What do you think your customers will be looking for this Christmas?

What is your best advice for your fellow retail cookshop staff in the run-up to Christmas?

multipurpose to use all year round so they have that added value for money as well.

“Le Creuset (below) is a great and desirable brand that offers good value for money on gifting products such as their range of mugs which are always in our top sellers this time of year. Denby is also up there with quality bakeware from the Quantanium range and a brilliant range of tablemats and coasters which our customers can’t get enough of. Gift food is also an increasing range for us, who doesn’t like a hamper of goodies at Christmas?”

Q2 “Customer service is key. It is so important to greet your customer with a smile as they walk into the store and acknowledge their presence with a simple greeting, it makes a big difference in making them feel welcome and creating a friendly atmosphere from the off. An open question is a great way to engage a potential customer in conversation. It gives you an opportunity to show off your knowledge and service skills, which they won’t get when shopping online. It’s also a more personable approach which is important to a lot of people.”

Learn your products Adam Towell, assistant manager, Borough Kitchen Chiswick

Q1 “Christmas is all about enjoying great food with family and friends. Decanters are elegant and are a great piece on the centre of the dining table, accompanied by wine glasses that fit the aesthetic. Gifts that can be used for making the Christmas meal, such as beautiful oven to table pieces for the turkey or side dishes, are an amazing present.

“Setting the table up can be very important to some and we aim to help by introducing them to brands that elevate the experience.”

Q2 “The best advice to all staff at Christmas and all year is to learn your products, listen to your customers and gather the information needed to find them the best possible product. Don't put pressure on the customer to buy, but let them leave happy and learning something new.”

Quality time

Caroline Aldridge, team leader, Fenwick

Brent Cross

Q1 “This Christmas I believe may look a little different when it comes to buying gifts; I believe customers will invest into spending quality time with their families. With this, dine will be popular as a category, for table settings to look traditional and festive to make lifelong memories. This year we have seen a trend of customers asking for items to help save energy, for example stove top kettles, air friers, soup makers and crock pots. Top brands for AW22 are Le Creuset, Zwilling, Chilly’s, Ooni, Dutchdeluxes, ASA, Costa Nova, Urban Nature Culture, Riedel, and Klimchi.”

Q2 “Be honest, helpful and pleasant to all customers and colleagues, working as one will help to get you through the busy period – I also find sweets help.”

Baking up a storm

Jim Davies, store, retail & purchasing manager, Philip Morris & Son

Q1 “As the homebaking boom continues we are finding that our customers are looking for high quality cookware, with many broadening their baking horizons and seeking out some slightly less well-known bakeware items such as madeleine pans, baguette trays and proving baskets. On the gifting side of things, I feel that people will

be looking to give useful, practical gifts rather than novelties. We’ve always got plenty of great gift ideas for the keen cook and the likes of Emma Bridgewater (right), Denby and Le Creuset are a firm favourite for those stuck for an idea.

“Cookware purchases for personal use as well as gifting seem to be becoming much more rooted in value for money. Consumers are happy to pay a little bit more for a product that will last a lot longer. Also, this year we have seen customers looking for energy efficient products and I think with the cost of living and energy bills both increasing massively, we will see this trend continue. For example, cast iron cookware from Le Creuset has excellent heat retaining properties and as such does not require the heat to be turned up as high, making it more popular than ever.

“As always in the run up to Christmas we can expect to see the likes of cutlery, glassware and bakeware sell well. This year I am expecting to see the fantastic and varied Christmas ranges from Emma Bridgewater fly out, Viners and Arthur Price have a great offering of new and classic cutlery sets that are sure to do well and we find Le Creuset

captures the baking and gifting market perfectly. This year’s Christmas campaign Celebrate & Shine from Le Creuset looks set to be a real winner too.”

Q2 “As we head into the busiest time of year for cookshops, my key piece of advice would be to provide as much training as possible for all staff, especially new or seasonal staff members. Training on key ranges will give staff the confidence to advise customers and answer their questions effectively, which will hopefully result in sales and return custom.

“Le Creuset’s online masterclasses are a great asset for new and existing staff to find out the features and benefits of the various ranges, and representatives from the likes of Meyer, DKB and Lifetime Brands have always been on hand to provide training when required.”

Getting out the best china Sara Hunt, general manager, Trevor Mottram

Q1 “I think this Christmas could be very interesting, and the country could be very well divided into the haves and have not areas. If we are being realistic nobody on less than £100K income will have any spare cash. So they are the people I’m catering for. I can't see the point of us trying to compete with B&M or The Range. We will have to carve our own niche market and set out our wares accordingly.

“People seem to be planning large Christmases as they feel that they have missed out on a few, lots of people travelling to family that they couldn't see before, etc. So large platters, good wine glasses etc. Everyone in Tunbridge Wells built an outside kitchen during lockdown, so a BBQ (below) is still a favourite Christmas gift for dad. You cannot get a workman for love nor money here and so many new kitchens are going in at the moment... hilariously mine was finished last week, too.

“So everything has to be for induction, Bake O Glide Induction Hob mats are brilliant especially now they are smartly edged. Knives are constantly being replaced and I hope to have Savernake knives in shortly.

Tableware is a bit of a grey area I keep being asked for proper ‘Posh China’ so I may have to have a splurge on that. Textiles are selling very well and I've found a few very small suppliers at Top Drawer etc - lovely young people with cool ideas, all made in the UK.

“Coffee machines are still selling well, but only the top end ones. As for air fryers, we don’t stock them - I’m sure they are amazing, but we won’t be looking to add them to our rather small space. As normal, our Christmas display will be going out later than mostlargely due to customers complaining when we've snuck it out earlier - but our customers tend to be a bit last minute.”

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With influencers and advertisers constantly streaming photos of beautifully organised, sparklingly clean homes, it’s no wonder that the trend for cleaning and utility products is continuing apace. As we all return to busy lives, however, there is also a move towards products which make the task quicker and simpler.

Nick Squire, managing director of Dayes, explains: “Consumers are looking for products which make cleaning easier and faster. Sorbo makes cleaning easier by clearly stating the application areas on the packaging (ie. kitchen, bathroom, dust). This way, it is easy to understand which product should be used. Using products

with clear benefits, cleaning becomes more efficient.”

Sorbo’s cloths also target areas of concern. “Each cloth has been designed individually to achieve the best results and tackle everyday cleaning,” Nick continues. “A few examples from the range are the Kitchen Scrub cloth, Screen Care and Dust Catcher.”

Along with ease of use, cleaning products need to do the job, as Liam Walsh, sales manager, UK and Ireland, at Bona, tells us: “According to our latest U&A studies, we are still seeing a floor cleaner’s ability to remove dirt and grime as being most important, followed by safe for/protection of wood flooring, consistent with last year.

“An environmentally friendly product is also more important to Bona users than to consumers overall. Bona cleaners offer

consumers a safe professional clean that makes floor care easier, efficient, quicker and simple.”

That requirement for sustainable cleaning products is seen across the board with cleaning suppliers. Emma Greenhalgh, trading director, UPGS, comments: “We’ve noticed that consumers are increasingly considering sustainability in their purchase decisions, gravitating towards products with a reduced environmental impact. Ultimate Products is welcoming this chance to make processes and products more sustainable.

Inset: Brabantia sees the home as becoming a safe bubble for people – a beautiful and pleasurable cocoon.

“Salter’s Warm Harmony collection features an ethically sourced FSC wooden handle and plastic used is made of 100% post-consumer waste, making it a great option for consumers who are trying to make environmentally considerate choices.”

Dayes’ Sorbo range is also focusing on sustainability. Nick explains: “At Sorbo, we aim to create products

Inset: Brushed stainless steel remains popular, such as the compost caddy from simplehuman.

Below: The Bona Premium Spray Mop was shortlisted in the Home Organisation and Cleaning category at the Excellence in Housewares awards.

Left: The Mindset range from Brabantia is a great solution to create a Zen bathroom

FOCUS ON: CLEANING AND UTILITY

Relax and unwind

Brabantia has a focus on the bathroom when it comes to organisation and tidiness. Twan Verdonck, creative director, says: “Storage in the bathroom is very important. The bathroom has transformed from a functional, to an emotional, experiential and even meaningful place. It’s the place to relax and become Zen.

“Storage and organisers (all in one colour) help to hide and reduce clutter, so your bathroom will look clean and peaceful.”

that are long lasting, therefore our products don’t need to be replaced after limited usage. Additionally, we try to utilise recycled plastic where possible and limit the use of plastic in packaging.”

Bona has the environment at the heart of its business. Liam says: “Bona is the only full system for floor cleaning in the market with an approach that combines sustainability, effectiveness and overall value to consumers. Our new Microfibre pads are made of 90% recycled content.”

Suppliers in the storage and utility sectors are creating products to make it easier for consumers to live more sustainably, too. Gareth Till, retail sales director EMEA at simplehuman, comments: “At simplehuman we try to make it easier for homeowners and businesses to do their bit for the environment.

“Our compost caddy is a good example. The stainless steel unit is attractive enough to keep on your kitchen counter, so it’s always ready when you’re preparing a meal, and can be attached to a magnetic

Right: The Step Up bin from Brabantia is a great example of the company’s efforts to become circular faster.

dock at the side of our rectangular or slim liner rim bin, so it’s super easy to sort your waste appropriately.”

Brian Walmsley, commercial lead at EKO Home, sees sustainability and value as key priorities for the sector. “By ‘value’, this means providing better quality, longer lasting products that genuinely help customers, at a time of huge economic challenges facing so many households.

“Together with sustainability and value, consumers are looking for forms and aesthetics that fit their homes, together with practical benefits for their households. Smaller homes and home working mean multi-functional, spaceefficient products are essential, especially utility and storage.”

In terms of aesthetics, UPGS is seeing a move towards neutral designs.

Emma comments: “Neutrals have proved a key market trend this year, with many consumers embracing earthy colour palettes, from warm oat, to rich terracotta. The calming tones and Scandi inspiration of Salter’s Warm Harmony collection ensure that these cleaning essentials blend seamlessly into even the most stylish of homes.”

Cleaning for the next generation

Getting little ones involved with helping around the home is now easier and safer, thanks to Clean Living International’s Kids Eco-Friendly Cleaning Kit. Each kit features mini 50ml bottles of the brand’s bestselling products including its Kitchen Cleaner and Degreaser, Glass Cleaner and Biological Multi-Purpose Cleaner, as well as three microfibre cloths. Sue Caldwell, managing director of Clean Living International, comments: “It is common knowledge that many standard supermarket cleaning products are packed full of nasty chemicals that can harm your little ones. Our new Kids Eco-Friendly Cleaning Kit allows children to play at being an adult and be just like you, without any risk of endangering their health.”

2022 hasn’t been plain sailing and the sector, like many others, has faced a range of challenges. Liam furthers: “We’re paying significantly more to secure raw materials and packaging, while shipping fees have also climbed dramatically. We remain focused on our strategic objectives and goals, while continuing to offer our customers a safe and convenient system of professional products.”

Brabantia’s Twan adds: “It’s a challenge that material, transport and energy prices have gone up. On the positive side, this is an extra incentive to speed up our sustainability steps within Brabantia.”

Brian concludes: “The cost of living crisis is impacting millions of customers, all retailers and our employees and suppliers, too.

“It’s essential that we are part of the solution by providing ever improving quality, value and sustainability of products, and that at the same time we make every effort to take care of our employees, retail partners and suppliers through the challenging months ahead.”

Inset: EKO Home offers multi-functional space-efficient products, such as the modular recycling bin.

Above centre: The Warm Harmony collection from Salter echoes the simplicity of natural surroundings.

1: simplehuman’s odorsorb pod

simplehuman’s latest innovation is the odorsorb pod, which neutralises unpleasant smells for 45 days using plant-based natural oils, no harsh chemicals or cover scents. The odorsorb pod holder attaches under your bin lid with an adhesive strip, while the odorsorb pods are easy to remove and replace. The odorsorb pod starter kit and refill packs will be available for retailers to purchase from January 2023.

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2: Premium Spray Mop from Bona

The Bona Premium Spray Mop provides the ultimate care and protection for hard surface floors. Bona pH-neutral formula is ready- to-use and dries quickly leaving behind nothing but a streak-free natural shine. Forget filling up a messy bucket - just spray for a quick, effective clean.

The Bona Microfiber Cleaning pad removes 99% of bacteria, is washable 500 times and is made from 90% recycled material.

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3: PIFCO ® Floorcare

PIFCO® Floorcare is an exclusive collection of vacuum cleaners dedicated to keeping your home clean. The range includes cordless upright vacuums, handheld vacuums, bagless cylinder vacuums and more. With a trend-led design, the range integrates the latest musthave features and technologies and delivers exceptional value for money. PIFCO® thrives in providing high-quality, innovative and energy- efficient home appliances which suit all customer needs.

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4: simplehuman’s compost caddy

simplehuman’s odour-minimising stainless steel compost caddy can be used on its own, or attached to a simplehuman liner rim bin, creating a modern waste system, with space for rubbish, recycling and compost. The soft-seal lid allows food scraps to breathe, the plastic inner bucket is easy to empty and clean, and the invisible fingerprint-proof coating is infused with Agion® to inhibit the growth of bacteria. Includes compostable liners. Available now.

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5: Sorbo's new Kitchen Cleaning Pad

You can enjoy a sparkling clean and dry kitchen with Sorbo's new Kitchen Cleaning Pad - an essential tool to help combat limescale, dirt and everyday cleaning. The pad is double-sided, with one side being high quality, super absorbent microfibre which will achieve a streakfree finish, while the other side is a non-scratch scrubbing side, which helps to tackle and prevent limescale build-up. Perfect for use with and without kitchen cleaning agents. Dayes Ltd

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6: Make space for every dish

Extend™ Steel is a smart, stainless-steel dish rack that can be extended to twice its size to create more draining space. It features stainless-steel prongs with non-scratch tips, raised ribs in the base to prevent water from being trapped under cups and a rail at the back for supporting chopping boards. The movable cutlery pot features slots for sharp knives and a handy spout in the rack base allows water to drain directly into the sink.

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1: Bona Premium Spray Mop

The incredible Bona Premium Spray Mop provides the ultimate care and protection for hard surface floors. Bona pH-neutral formula is ready to use and dries quickly leaving behind nothing but a streak-free natural shine. Forget filling up a messy bucket - just spray for a quick, effective clean. The Bona Microfiber Cleaning pad removes 99% of bacteria and is washable 500x and made from 90% recycled material.

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2: EKO Counter Organisers

The EKO Counter Organisers neatly drain and store your utensils, gadgets and cutlery. They have adjustable dividers to customise the compartments to your needs, while draining slots help to remove excess moisture (RRP, Large: £34.99; Small: £24.99). All items are made with brushed stainless steel with a fingerprint-resistant coating.

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3: EKO Regal dish rack

EKO Home is delighted to share its new, versatile and space-efficient sinkside range. The new EKO Regal dish rack has glass-friendly, non-scratch posts and offers extra space for pots and pans, thanks to the collapsible dish holders and removable cutlery holder. With a slight incline and water spout, any water drains directly into the sink (RRP, £39.99).

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4: HangOn Drying Rack

Dry laundry naturally with Brabantia’s HangOn Drying Rack. The smart rack has tonnes of flexible drying space and the wings are adjustable too. Not enough for you? This generous indoor dryer is available in four sizes – 15M, 20M, 25M or 25M with rod. HangOn a minute! The 25M model with rod provides even more space to hang your shirts and blouses and it is also 95% recyclable. A planet friendly solution to your laundry woes. Get in touch to find out more.

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5: Scrub Daddy Damp Duster

The viral and bestselling Damp Duster now comes in two new colours, pink and blue. The Damp Duster makes it simple to wipe away dust and debris, with the rippled sponge holding dust to it when you wipe, rather than letting the dust fly away in the breeze. You can wash the sponge after every use and use it time and time again, plus you can use it anywhere in the home –from your windows to your fences.

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6: NEW Scrub Daddy

Scour Daddy XL

Scour Daddy XL is a new take on a fan favourite. Heattreated mesh covers the FlexTexture core giving it even more scrubbing power on burnt-on food. Scour Daddy XL was made to tackle sticky, stuck-on debris, making it perfect for the oven shelves and glass door. Don’t forget that the product is scratch-resistant, too. From odour resistance, scratch resistance and the texture changing power, the scourer is unlike any scouring pad you’ve used before.

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RECENT BESTSELLING HOUSEWARES:

l Good Grips Y Peeler from OXO

l Candles from Cidex

l Tala Garlic Herb Stripper from Dayes

l Carnival Coasters and Placemats from The Braided Jug Company

l Rose and Tulipani Concerto from Forma House (below)

DINGHAMS SHELF PORTRAIT

The family cookshop business started a new era when sisters Becca and Nicola Hardingham took over the running of Dinghams in Salisbury in 2017 and reopened the café upstairs. PH spoke to Nicola about what’s hot and what’s cooking.

Family matters

With Becca currently on maternity leave with her new son Dominic, Becca and Nicola’s parents are stepping up with their help in the shop. Auntie Sarah (Hardingham) - who used to co-run the shop with her mother Anne – assists at the shop for two days a week, and two of Becca and Nicola’s cousins also work at Dinghams.

Festive countdown

“We are filling up with lots of new stock and installing our Christmas window in early November. The window has a quirky circus theme, which is intended to put a smile on people’s faces.”

Facts and stats

l Over two floors, Dinghams Salisbury is approximately 350 square foot in total.

l The shop stocks over 5,000 SKUS, rising to nearer 10,000 before Christmas.

l Facebook provides the best means of social media publicity for Dinghams.

The best thing

“We are family run, with friendly and helpful staff in an old building with lots of character; it’s a nice atmosphere.”

Café society

“The café brings regular footfall and takes people through the shop and upstairs. There was a café here back in 2001, and it complements the cookshop business. Our new winter menu includes warming foods such as chilli and jacket potatoes.”

ON THE WAY UP

“Homewares and gifts are a growing area for us, and we display these as part of our mix of products on and around display tables in the central area at the front of the shop. We like to stock homewares and gifts that need to be seen by customers – and are often an impulse purchaserather than products that can be searched for online.”

UPS AND DOWNS

“Most of our cookshop categories are quite consistent and we are renowned for our big wall of useful tools and gadgets. Our sales of Christmas cake decorations haven’t taken off in October as in previous years. We have moved away from plastic cake decorations, so perhaps a surge in demand for our eco-friendlier range will come a little later.”

VIP Friday

“Tickets for our next VIP Christmas Shopping Evening on the last Friday of November are selling steadily, but we are noticing that consumers are behaving more cautiously due to the cost of living crisis. Last year’s VIP night (a finalist for the Excellence in Retailer Initiative Award) sold out early, with a waiting list. Everyone loved the demonstrations of cocktail, coffee and kitchen products, wine tasting and creative Christmas tree decorating advice, as well as our raffle and generous goody bags.”

Above: Sisters Nicola and Becca Hardingham.

Above: Tableware at Dinghams.

Beautiful lifestyle displays.

Inset: The store’s Christmas window will be installed in early November.

Inset: Homeware and gifts are a growing area.

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LDEN QUARTER

This October to December has never been more important to the hopes of retailers up and down the country. Reviewing market performance since March, it’s clear the cost of living crisis has had a significant impact on sales across our sector. However, despite the downturn, there are a number of key items to keep the golden quarter shining bright.

To kickstart our focus is the baking season; we have consistently seen a spike in consumers updating their bakeware during the autumn months, and with the thirteenth series of The Great British Bake Off running this only helps to drive sales further. To help support our retailers, and to ensure they win these sales, we have created a comprehensive communication pack Bake it! Don’t Fake It! which is FREE to download from our trade website kitchencraft.co.uk.

The communication pack includes all digital assets including social and product content, down to hashtags, and lots of options for point of sale to create a destination in store. The aim is to help our customers save valuable time during these busy months. We have also updated our bestselling MasterClass tools and gadgets merchandiser. With only a small footprint, 0.25m2, the stand showcases both new and current lines holding 235 products.

Complete with graphics, and supplied with hooks, it makes creating an impactful display easy.

In stock and ready to fulfill the demand are the new MasterClass tools, set to unlock the endless opportunities that come with baking and making at home, and to equip consumers with the best tools so they can bake and make.

Designed with smart finishes and functions, the ergonomic stainless steel handles are made for comfort and durability, and with either silicone or nylon heads they are contoured and flexible. Better still, they are designed to cross-sell with our award winning and bestselling MasterClass bakeware range.

To extend our range of tools further, KitchenAid brand's already distinctive line of gadgets and baking accessories has been expanded to include additional items, such as pinch bowls, mezzaluna, maple wood rolling pin and an egg slicer. The superb collection has really started to take off and now includes a premium collection of all stainless steel utensils alongside the core line of silicone, stainless steel and nylon headed tools in iconic KitchenAid red and cream colours.

Left: The Serving Tree from Artesa. Inset: The latest MasterClass tools.

A merchandiser has also been created to create an instant KitchenAid utensil zone in store.

To support these tools and gadgets we can’t forget Taylor. To bake the perfect bake, kitchen weighing and measuring sets from Taylor resonate with keen cooks and budding bakers of all skill levels. The sets continue to grow in popularity. Each set comprises a compact glass dual digital scale for measuring both liquid and dry ingredients with innovative touchless TARE technology, an instant read digital thermometer with an ultra-thin 1.5mm tapered probe that leaves smaller puncture holes in food to retain flavour, and a compact one hundred minute digital timer with clip, magnet and pull out stand. Make your range stand out with Taylor – supported and endorsed by the acclaimed two star Michelin chef, Michel Roux Jr. You know you are in good company. This quarter, the primary focus is obviously Christmas itself. Our serve and dine brands allow consumers to ‘Unite and Share’ during Christmas and beyond. The new Artesà and BarCraft collections are packed with products that are a pleasure to have around the home, with unique designs for real stand-out, particularly during the entertaining and festive periods.

Artesa continues to offer beautiful serveware for every occasion with unique and high quality pieces that make entertaining easy. The new Serving Tree makes serving for a special

occasion or get together that extra stylish. The bronze colour coated tree boasts 12 individual sections for holding either glasses or party cones: a superb centrepiece. Couple this with the on-trend art deco style cutlery sets with a soothing green finish and the marblesque glass serving bowls and guests are in for a real treat.

With a need to save money, for most, it is reported the ‘make your own’ cocktail trend will only get stronger and subsequently, the athome occasion reignites wine’s appeal. Our stylish new items from BarCraft are in demand wine and barware accessories and gadgets. Whatever the tipple of choice, BarCraft helps all enjoy every moment as consumers unite and share, plus they also make perfect gifts. Then there are our unrelenting bestsellers to call upon to inspire consumers this season.

MasterClass Cast Aluminum continues to keep up its momentum. Both strong and dependable, these dishes harness the beauty of nature in three beautiful colourways including Forest Green, Lavender and Mint Green. Lighter than cast iron but just as strong, they are a go to for the casserole lover and for those looking for some warming food when the cold snap arrives. For those interested in investing in our cast aluminum, we have lots of great content, images, videos and even a display stand, which clearly communicates just how lightweight these award-winning pans actually are!

ADVERTORIAL: LIFETIME BRANDS

At Lifetime Brands Europe, we are working hard to offer our customers what they need. Each month we will see a minimum of two communications packs made available. The next campaign focuses on the cost of living crisis where we called upon Peter Sidwell, celebrity chef, to create easy and healthy recipes that comfortably feed a family of four for under £5. It may sound simple, but these recipes and accompanying videos have been created with our customers in mind. We want to offer lots of relevant content that is easy to download and share, all of which are sure to resonate and engage their audience.

We have so many ideas to share, we are very excited for not just the golden quarter but 2023, where we intend to work closer with our customers to weather this storm.

Right: MasterClass tools and gadgets merchandiser.

Left: BarCraft accessories.

Surprise your customers

A real need to help her own children with their water bottles at school (they were constantly losing them or leaving them behind), quickly turned in to a full time job. From having a few made for family and friends, to outsourcing production to overseas and taking on fulfilment staff back in the UK.

With over 35% of the population owning a refillable water bottle, the key is taking it with you on the go and not forgetting where you left it. By having Bottlesoc attached to you, you’ll never forget where you left it and you free up

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the dog lead or your mobile phone.

Bottlesoc has fitted seamlessly into today’s hydration movement market with its retail-ready packaging made from post-consumer waste. The sleeve itself is constructed from recycled polyester, making it a great gift line for any shop.

Clare says: “Bottlesoc is a great selfpurchase item for any retailer as our research has shown a shift towards people wanting to not only refill their bottles, but take them on the go too.”

The clever adjustable strap has taken Bottlesoc from a simple sleeve to a functional product which not only hangs across the wearer’s body, but can also be used by retailers to hang the product for maximum visual impact.

“Sustainability is very important to the consumer” Clare continues. “I wanted to give them more for their money. It’s about aesthetics, function AND having great ‘eco-stistics’ for your product.”

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Bottlesoc drink bottle sleeves was started back in 2019 by Clare Davis, founder of the infamous glitter-glassware, Clare Davis Designs.

ATTRACTIVE AND PRACTICAL

Captivate Brands has been active in the retail landscape for a few short years but has made its mark as a design powerhouse, offering attractive and practical products for around the home.

The in-house design team at Captivate Brands brings flair and imagination to products which are proudly designed in Britain. This includes licensed ranges Mary Berry and Eleanor Bowmer; &AGAIN clever solutions range with sustainability at its heart, and superstylish Siip Infuso cafetieres. Captivate Brands has a mission to create designs that are desirable and durable.

Eleanor Bowmer runs a textile design and illustration studio based in Manchester, creating beautifully curated products which resonate, with fun prints and bright colours. Together with Captivate Brands, she has created a stunning and playful range of homewares – from fun tea parties to family baking at home...and even the pets get included in this unique range, which recently won the Excellence in Licensing Award. The extraordinary detail such as scalloped teapots and mug handles in the shape of the letter ‘e’, truly captures Eleanor’s style.

The best level in drinkware. Create the perfect beverage at home for friends and family with Siip Infuso, combining optimum materials and techniques with a sophisticated style which will suit any home décor. From cafetieres and milk jugs to coffee measures and cocoa shakers.

&AGAIN targets the process of reducing single use plastics and items by offering reliable and beautiful products you will want to use again and again. This clever solutions range has items to refill and reuse, featuring recycled materials where possible and a focus on better quality products to last longer and reduce excess waste. Reduce, Reuse, &AGAIN.

Signature Collection - understated elegance for everyday living. A truly classic kitchenware collection for modern times. Ideal for both informal dining and the most special of occasions. Collect it, love it, treasure it.

The English Garden Collection reflects Mary’s passion for gardening and nature through beautiful drawings of classic British birds and flowers, combined with clean and classic product shapes; the collection has a timeless appeal and new this year are textiles and cake tins.

A whole new Mary Berry collection launched in 2022. Mary Berry At Home is superior bakeware designed for the

very best results, featuring easy release, non-stick items, ensuring show stoppers every time. Quite simply everything you would want and need to bake along with Mary Berry at home.

LOCATION,

With Elys department store in Wimbledon the winner of October’s Excellence In Housewares Awards Best Department Store - Multiple Branch or Group Member category, and Morleys Group the winner of the prestigious gia UK 2022-2023 award (see news), PH caught up with Amanda Bell, buying director – home, to discover what gives these stores their edge.

It’s some 95 years since the doors of the first Morleys department store opened in Brixton, but the vision remains the same –for each of its eight stores to be loved, valued and the first choice of locals.

“Our values centre on caring about people,” confirms Amanda Bell, buying director – home, “with our aim being to provide excellent quality merchandise that offers both value for money and products that exceed the needs of our loyal, local customers.”

Amanda, who began her retail career as a graduate trainee with Fenwick in Newcastle, joined Morleys in 2019, having previously been the cookware buyer at Bentalls, and subsequently head of home. “We had an extremely strong housewares business here at Morleys, prior to my arriving, with all our stores very diverse, based on their different locations and demographics,” she states. “Elys in Wimbeldon, for example, is a high-end premium store, across all categories, whereas our Tooting, Holloway and

Enfield stores are more promotionally driven. It’s therefore been about getting a balance across different mechanics.”

She says that what she has brought to Morleys is a greater focus on the individual outlets. “For example, there has definitely been a trading up at Elys and Camp Hopson, while at other stores in the Group we are continuing to be more promotionally aggressive. Plus, postpandemic, there has been a greater focus on the customer profile, linked to the individual stores. Most important though, is that all have kept their original names,

Morleys Group: background

Morleys is a group of eight, much loved local department stores, seven of which are in and around the Greater London area, with one in Newbury, Berkshire. The Group is named after the original store – Morley and Lanceley – which first opened its doors in Brixton, South London, in 1927.

1927: Morley and Lancely, Brixton, bought. (Now Morleys).

: Smith Bros, Tooting, bought. (Now Morleys).

Bodgers, Ilford, bought. (Closed in 2018).

James Selby, Holloway, bought. (Now Selbys).

Elys, Wimbledon, bought.

2009: Roomes, Upminster, bought.

2010: Pearsons, Enfield, bought.

2014: Camp Hopson, Newbury, bought.

Morleys, Bexleyheath, bought.

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enabling them to retain their heritage and their engagement with local shoppers.”

On the housewares front, there have been significant changes over the past couple of years at both Elys and, more especially, at Camp Hopson. “Pre-pandemic, we moved Cookshop downstairs to the ground floor, where home appliances were re-introduced, with a focus on KitchenAid and Ninja, enabling us to build back our home appliances business, and giving customers another reason to shop with us. As we came out of lockdown, John Lewis didn’t re-open, so it became a bigger opportunity for us,” points out Amanda. “In terms of presentation, the department now looks and feels more comfortable, and we’re delighted that this has been recognised at the Excellence In Housewares Awards, with both Camp Hopson (also a Best Department Store finalist) and Elys aligned from a customer and brand perspective through Le Creuset, Oxo and Joseph Joseph.”

Buying is centralised, with Richard Poulson the buyer for housewares and home appliances. “What we aim for is a balance between a category, such as Cookshop, and the branded story,” continues Amanda. “Customers expect products in certain areas in a department store and look for things in certain ways. As they tend to come in for one thing, and are enticed by something else; display and merchandising are key.”

She adds that their loyalty schemeRewards - enables customers to earn points which can then be spent in store. “In excess of 50% of our weekly sales are from our loyalty customers visiting week on week, rising to in excess of 60% at Elys and Camp Hopson, with the ATV significantly higher with customers who visit more often. And because we have these customers in our database and are able to see their spend history, we can therefore be more targeted and focussed with our marketing, driven by customer buying behaviour. This has enabled us to grow the cookware side of the business, with less promotional activity at both Elys and Camp Hopson.”

On the subject of promotions, one that was very successful, in terms of both customer engagement and sales, was a Le Creuset week held in May, which was about to be repeated in October. “It’s centred around a,

virtual demonstration hosted by the brand,” explains Amanda. “People simply click the link and join in.”

The stores are also trying to encourage customers to ‘buy smart’. “We are definitely seeing growth in people investing in the longevity of a product such as Le Creuset,” Amanda points out. “We ran a Shop Smart summer promotion in one of our front-ofstore windows here at Elys, and in October we are doing a similar campaign on home appliances. It will feature products that are energy efficient, to include air fryers and microwaves, as well as appliances that allow the user to control them from an app without

Amanda Bell: the lowdown

Three words that best describe you? “Passionate, determined, loyal.” What do you love most about housewares?

“Cookshop, the brands and the people, where there is mutual respect across retail. I feel very privileged to do the job that I do.”

physically being there.” She adds that today’s buying decisions are also influenced by sustainable and health choices, such as choosing to buy GreenPan.

Interestingly, using the front of store windows to tell a more appealing lifestyle story has been an important change for Morleys over the past two years. “It’s a teaser, inviting people to experience what’s inside the store,” Amanda emphasises, with recent windows featuring Nkuku and Sage.

What does she see as the challenges that lie ahead for Morleys? “Stock availability,” she replies. “It’s better than it was this time last year, but it’s still tricky. In addition, prices are having to increase, with business costs going up massively – not least our energy bills –so price points have to go up while still remaining competitive.”

While the cost of living crisis is naturally a concern, she points out that people are likely to eat out less, with the home becoming an ever more important sanctuary.

“We predict we will all be entertaining and cooking more at home, as we did during the lockdowns, with home delivery services such as Hello Fresh and the Mindful Chef allowing people to cook meals to restaurant standard. Consequently, they will need equipment to do that, creating additional opportunities for our Cook and Dine sectors.”

So, what else is currently in the pipeline?

“Our biggest project at the moment is a complete refurbishment of our Brixton store,” Amanda confirms. “It was bought by our chairman’s grandfather in 1927, and almost a century on, the customer profile has completely changed, especially in the last ten years. Originally it was a very traditional store, but now the area is younger, wealthier, trendier and ethnically diverse, with a big advantage being that the store is on the high street and opposite the tube station. The project was supposed to happen pre-pandemic but unfortunately had to be delayed.”

Among the changes will be the repositioning of the Cook, Home Appliances and Dining department. Previously in the basement, it will be moving to the second floor, along with Gift, Lifestyle, Furniture and Bedding, thereby creating a destination area, giving the sector a more urban feel as well as a lifestyle presentation. “Our ceo’s vision is a boutique store, and we’re all very excited about the re-opening in November.”

Inset: Amanda Bell, pictured at Elys.

Bottom: Le Creuset is among the leading brands stocked at Elys and Camp Hopson.

1: Emile Henry Cheese Baker

The Emile Henry Cheese Baker is ideal for preparing cheese to be served hot: melted brie-based appetizers, mini-fondue or French ‘raclette’ style dinners. Not only that, but the dish is truly versatile and allows for cooking smaller oven bakes and desserts. It can also be used as a serving dish or a beautiful centrepiece.

The practical lid helps keep the cheese moist and infuses the flavours. It also helps retain aromas and keeps the cheese hot until served. And, thanks to the Emile Henry High Resistance ceramic, it will also keep your dish warm until the last bite. The bright glaze is resistant, nonporous, durable and easy to clean.Now available in the Belle-Ile colour as a unique new colourway.

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2: Make & Take – Brabantia on the go Brabantia’s Kitchen and Cooking assortment has now been expanded. Make & Take is a new collection for food on the go - ranging from roomy Bento Boxes to sophisticated Salad Bowls and Soup Mugs. RRPs start from £9.95. Take your moment and explore the collection or get in touch to learn more.

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3: Grano Cookware Collection

Grano is an exciting cookware collection with an array of features, at the centre of which is Tecnoheat technology - a tri-ply construction consisting of a sandwich of stainless steel-aluminium-stainless steel, applying not only to the base but to the entire body. The result is a very even distribution of heat giving optimum performance and efficiency on all hob types and in the oven - offering the ultimate in cooking versatility for home cook and professionals alike. Striking in appearance with its clean contemporary lines, highly polished stainless steel exterior and stylish handles/knobs, such is the beauty of Grano it is ideal for serving at the table and can be popped in the dishwasher after use.

TRAMONTINA

T: +44 (0) 20 3176 4557

T: +44 (0) 20 3176 4558

E: contact.tuk@tramontina.com

W: www.tramontina.co.uk

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1: BarCraft Cocktail Set

This complete Cocktail Set includes everything needed to craft the perfect drinks. Encapsulated within one compact case for easy storage, the set includes a strainer, a citrus zester, a bottle opener, a stirring stick, a jigger and a bar knife. Made from durable stainless steel, the cocktail mixing set is rust-resistant, easy to clean and dishwasher safe. The kit includes recipe cards to make several cocktails, such as Margarita, Mojito, Daiquiri, Tom Collins, Mai Tai and Espresso Martini. A great gift for budding mixologists.

BarCraft

T: +44 (0) 121 604 1111

E: saleseu@lifetimebrands.com

2: Dexam Star collection

Help to feed the homeless this Christmas with Dexam’s beautiful Star collection consisting of tabletop and kitchen textiles and kitchen accessories. For every item sold, Dexam will donate to the Stonepillow charity, and the Dexam Trust will match the funds. The collection includes a set of four napkins, napkin rings, set of two placemats, table runner, adult apron, double oven gloves, set of two tea towels, spoons and spatulas, chocolate/ice mould, cake tins, bamboo chopping board, straws and cookie cutters in various sizes.

Dexam

E: sales@dexam.co.uk

W: www.trade.dexam.co.uk

3: Dexam Mr Fox Christmas range

Dexam is introducing a fun licensed range with Scion Living for Christmas 2022. The Mr Fox Christmas range features the iconic Mr Fox character dressed in winter jumpers, scarfs and even a Santa hat. It’s a jolly print that will add a fun vibe to the home this festive season. The range includes an adult apron, set of two tea towels, double oven gloves, set of four napkins as well as a children’s apron, and two sizes of silicone spatula.

Dexam

E: sales@dexam.co.uk

W: www.trade.dexam.co.uk

4: Line Sparkling Wine Stopper

Preserve the bubbles with this stylish bottle stopper. The hermetic seal prevents sparkling wine from going flat and losing flavour. Simple click to lock – ultra safe to re- open and extend the celebrations.

Burton McCall

E: sales@burton-mccall.com

5: Kuhn Rikon draining lids

Another must-have in the kitchen from leading cookware manufacturer Kuhn Rikon. The new easy draining lids combine Swiss design and the ultimate in practicality, and feature in the Classic and Allround stainless steel cookware ranges.

Kuhn Rikon

T: 01902 458 410

E: sales@kuhnrikon.co.uk

Products New

1: Gastroback Fondue Set

Premium German electricals manufacturer, Gastroback, offers professional technology for the kitchen at home, with versatility at its heart and the range of entertaining products is no exception. The 62566 Fondue Set has a turntable base which means it is the perfect centre-piece for Christmas gettogethers with friends and family. With continuously adjustable temperatures (from 40°C to 190°C) and eight stainless steel dishwasher-safe mini sauce dishes, the Fondue Set is eminently practical too.

Gastroback

E: info@gastroback.co.uk

W: www.gastroback.co.uk

2: Kellogg’s Tea Towels

This licensed range of Kellogg’s tea towels by Dexam is perfect for breakfast lovers. Each cotton tea towel features an iconic vintage Kellogg’s cereal box and/or character taken from its extensive archive, which contains over one million pieces of artwork collected since the foundation of the company in 1906. From Frosties and Coco Pops, to Rice Crispies and Cornflakes, there is something for everyone. In the words of Tony the Tiger, they’re grrr-eat!

Dexam

E: sales@dexam.co.uk

W: www.trade.dexam.co.uk

3: Eleanor Bowmer collection

Captivate Brands has been active in the retail landscape for a few short years, but has made its mark as a design powerhouse, offering attractive and practical products for around the home. The in-house design team at Captivate Brands brings flair and imagination to products which are proudly designed in Britain, and one of its collections – for the illustrator Eleanor Bowmer – has just won the Excellence in Licensing Award at the Excellence in Housewares awards.

Captivate Brands

T: 01386 421 622

E: info@captivatebrands.co.uk

W: www.captivatebrands.com

4: Cronos Knife Block Set from Tramontina

The Cronos Knife Block Set is the perfect way to make sure your essential knives are conveniently to hand, as well as being stored safely, ensuring they don’t come into contact with other knives or utensils which could damage the cutting edge.

Offering outstanding quality and value, this set comprises an 8” chef’s knife, an 8” bread knife, a 6” utility knife, a 5” steak knife and a 3” paring knife, all housed in a stylish beech wood block.

The knives are fully forged from high quality stainless steel with super-sharp blades and a perfect balance. To add a distinctive touch, the block features stylised knife and food icons depicting where each knife is stored and what task it is best suited to.

Tramontina

T: +44 (0) 20 3176 4557 / +44 (0) 20 3176 4558

E: contact.tuk@tramontina.com

W: www.tramontina.co.uk

5: La Cafetière Verona Glass Espresso Maker, Latte, 6-Cup

This six-cup Verona stovetop espresso maker from La Cafetière revisits the classic Italian design - with a twist. By incorporating heat-resistant borosilicate glass in the top part of the pot, this clever innovation allows the user to watch the coffee bubble and brew.

Made from durable stainless steel, the espresso maker is suitable for all heat sources including induction, traditional gas, electric and ceramic hobs. The handle always remains cool to the touch, which makes pouring safe and comfortable.

Available in five on-trend colourways to suit any home: red, latte, green, black, and silver - it will make an ideal gift this Christmas.

LaCafetiere

T: +44 (0) 121 604 1111

E: saleseu@lifetimebrands.com

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1: Verttice Knife Collection

Verttice is an exquisitely designed, innovative collection comprising five knives – an 8” bread knife, an 8” chef’s knife, an 8” carving knife, a 6” fillet knife and a 3” paring knife. All feature super sharp stainless steel blades which undergo a heat treatment during manufacture to guarantee a longer lasting, stronger cutting edge. Made from certified wood, the ergonomic handles ensure a safe, ergonomic grip and add a lovely rustic feel.

Each item is individually packaged in a stylish gift box which is creatively designed to hold the blade securely inside the box while, at the same time, a cut out section allows the handle to be exposed to appreciate the quality and feel of the real wood.

For further information:

Tramontina

T: +44 (0) 20 3176 4557

T: +44 (0) 20 3176 4558

E: contact.tuk@tramontina.com

W: www.tramontina.co.uk

2: KitchenCraft The Nutcracker Collection Teapot House

Carefully crafted British design, the novelty teapot inspired by The Nutcracker story is hand-painted with a palette of Scandi-inspired colours and makes a wonderful festive decoration or gift. Manufactured from robust dolomite ceramic, the teapot house will last for many seasons. The 1.2L capacity teapot features a curved spout for smooth pouring and an easy-grip handle.

Matching Nutcracker mugs are also available. Create a magical-themed festive kitchen and tabletop display with other matching items within The Nutcracker Collection.

KitchenCraft

T: +44 (0) 121 604 1111

E: saleseu@lifetimebrands.com

3: Artesà Cheese Knives

The luxurious cheese cutlery set from Artesà is the perfect addition to any cheese board. Slice and serve assorted cheese on special occasions with the set including 1 x spade knife, 1 x flat cheese knife and 1 x fork. Made from goldplated stainless steel with emerald-green enamel coating, the design features an organic shape with opulent golden edges, making these cheese knives lightweight and comfortable to use.

Complete with other matching cutlery pieces from the Green and Gold Artesà collection including the Mini Serving Forks, Teaspoons and Butter Spreaders.

Artesa

T: +44 (0) 121 604 1111

E: saleseu@lifetimebrands.com

4: KitchenCraft Food Storage and Composter Set

The KitchenCraft Storage and Composter set is perfect for organising a kitchen. On-display storage is really trending right now and the new storage range from KitchenCraft for countertops, shelves and pantries is great for that instaworthy effect. The set comprises a full storage canister, medium storage jar and a food waste caddy. Made from lightweight galvanised steel with a powder-coated finish for durability, the canisters come with a secure pop-off lid with silicone seal to keep food fresh.

The compost bin has an ergonomic handle to move contents to the compost heap easily.

KitchenCraft

T: +44 (0) 121 604 1111

E: saleseu@lifetimebrands.com

5: Vacu Vin Premium Wine Set

The perfect gift for wine enthusiasts of all levels, the set contains 4 x Vacu Vin accessories in a special gift box allowing you to enjoy your wine to the fullest Open your wine without effort with the Single Pull Corkscrew. Actively chill your wine within 15 minutes and keep it cool till the very last drop with the Active Wine Cooler. Serve your wine without spills with the Wine Server and preserve your wine for up to ten days with the Wine Saver.

All the above is packaged in a premium sleek gift box for a flawless unboxing experience.

HAUS

T: 01782 572910

E: info@inthehaus.co.uk

W: www.hauswares.co.uk

Products New

David Mason Design – Playful Pets Collection

The Playful Pets Collection features quirky dog and cat illustrations combined with soft greens, yellows and polka dot patterns, making it the ‘pawfect’ range for any pet lover. From having a latte with a friend to a lap tray meal with your dog, this collection has it covered. Key items in the range include kitchen storage, textiles and stackable mugs.

David Mason Design

T: +44(0)1246 260500

E: sales@davidmasondesign.co.uk

W: davidmasondesign.com

2: Dexam’s RHS Mistletoe collection

Celebrating the beauty of mistletoe, this collection has been designed in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). It includes a cake stand, cake slice, mugs, water and milk jugs, a table runner and set of four napkins, adult apron, double oven gloves, gauntlet and set of two tea towels. The fresh and sophisticated design was inspired by a sprig illustration sourced directly from the RHS Lindley Collections, which houses the world’s finest collection of botanical art.

Dexam E: sales@dexam.co.uk

W: www.trade.dexam.co.uk

3: Line Reverse Corkscrew

With 100% automatic uncorking, this rechargeable corkscrew is easy to operate by pressing onto the bottle and ejecting the cork with a clever horizontal wrist movement. Smart, simple and fun. Lithium-ion battery charges in 2.5 hours and will last for 80 bottles between charging.

Burton McCall E: sales@burton-mccall.com

4: Line Salt and Pepper Mills

Peugeot’s new ultra-contemporary mills combine all the legendary qualities from the creators of the first ever tabletop Pepper Mill. The vertical ridges play with the light to unique visual effect and captivating texture. The subtle combination of wood and metal make these the perfect choice to use at the table. Available in 12cm and 18cm heights and in aluminium or carbon colourways.

Burton McCall E: sales@burton-mccall.com

5: KitchenAid Gourmet 11Piece Japanese Steel Knife Set with Sharpener and Birchwood Block

This KitchenAid 11-piece knife block set includes everything you could need for everyday food prep tasks like slicing meat, chopping vegetables and snipping herbs. The knives are forged using semi-polished, high-carbon Japanese steel, hardened and tempered to help retain a sharp edge. The handles are triple riveted and ergonomically designed for balance and comfort. The knives slot neatly into an attractive birchwood knife block, which features a built-in knife sharpener so you can hone your knives with every use.

KitchenAid

T: +44 (0) 121 604 1111

E: saleseu@lifetimebrands.com

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