best of 2010


Tiles with style In December 2010 British Ceramic Tile


introduced a new collection featuring a floral


pattern with stylish glossy highlights. Frost offers a choice of a white or black wall tile and with a subtle texture, providing contemporary yet delicate style. The feature tile can be used vertically or horizontally, thus offering great versatility. It is part of a range of new designs by the tile specialist, which have been created to offer perfectly stylish options for feature tiles or feature walls. Other collections include Brighton Regency which incorporates a distinctive wrought iron design in black and white with platinum highlights, Mayfair which is a linear design enhanced by an added sparkle effect, and Wintergarden which is a large format tile with a cracked glaze effect in light and dark grey. For more information call 0845 5048953 or visit www.britishceramictile.com


Putting customers first


Sjaak Van der Vyver was thrilled to announce the launch of its ‘Web-Shop’ ‘Live View’ facility. The function, which was new in 2010, enables customers to view the actual products being purchased before they buy, ensuring more accuracy in the buying process. This further technical development of the Web-Shop proved another step forward towards promoting a system which provides easier access to flowers and plants from Holland’s leading exporter. If you would like to hear more about the benefits of its ‘Live View Web-shop’ and how it could help your business, then please contact Sjaak Van der Vyver. For more information call 0776 926 4044, email johnw@svdvyver.com or visit www.svdvyver.com and www.dutchflowersandplants.com


Liquid Gold returns for


2010 RDi International’s Liquid Gold was re-launched to the high street in 2010. The easy- to-use product protects untreated wooden surfaces, preventing scuffs and marks. It should be poured onto a soft cloth and gently rubbed into the wood, in order to bring out the natural beauty of the grain. Any excess oil can be buffed


Versatility succeeds in 2010


The Sport-Brella chair was a hit in 2010, with the brand behind it, Brand Fusion, reporting a great response to the product and a successful Glee. The Sport-Brella chair is fantastically versatile, serving as a multi-purpose fold-out chair, ideal for outdoors, camping, holidays, BBQs, the beach, and any occasion that requires a comfy and portable


off for a polished finish. RDi International managing director Ray Diss commented: “There’s been a growing consumer demand for Liquid Gold as many people remember its restorative powers and wanted it back on the shelves.” Liquid Gold is suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. For more information call 01376 333550, email sales@thinkrdi.com or visit www.rdinternational.co.uk


POS goes green in 2010


Selling almost 2,000 water base units a year, UK Point Of Sale Group Limited (UK POS) helped its customers to reduce their landfill waste in 2010 by providing a fully recyclable product. The bestselling water base units helped the brand’s clients maintain corporate social responsibility policies by enabling them to up the ante with their recycling. UK POS reports that, with many retailers aiming to reach zero landfill by the end of 2010 and the cost of sending waste to landfill having risen, its products got the thumbs up from customers. Debra Jamieson, sales and marketing director for UK POS, commented: “As things started to look up for retailers, a trend appeared whereby people are trying to get back on track with doing their bit for the environment, rather than just buying the most reasonable product on the market. If a retailer can market itself as environmentally friendly, this is only going to have a beneficial effect on the consumer’s perception.” For more information call 0161 431 4400, email info@ukpos.com or visit www.ukpos.com


seating solution. With the 360° swivel Sport-Brella it offers sun and wind protection in any direction and includes a UPF 50+ lining for maximum sun protection. The chair features a cup holder, integrated lumbar pad and zipped pouch. Both the chair and the Sport-Brella fold down together for ease of transport in a convenient carry bag, and the chair pops open quickly for ‘go-anywhere’ use. For more information call 07973 668641, email sportbrella@brandfusionltd.co.uk or visit www.brandfusionltd.co.uk


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