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Sirius heralds its partnership with Symphony Group and 2020 S


irius Buying Group says its


partnership with the Symphony Group is set to grow as the manufacturer develop its independent retail network through


Sirius members’ stores and kitchen studios. Steve Jones, managing director of the Sirius Buying Group, said the group is now able to offer propositions for Sirius members that are thinking of moving into selling kitchens and for existing kitchen studios that are keen to source appliances. Mr Jones said: “We seem to be getting the message from manufacturers about simplifying ranges that they want retailers to offer to their customers.


“If we’re going down that route of less is more than what else can we do with showrooms?. “The support that Symphony can offer for


kitchen displays, then you’re adding another string to your bow with kitchens, it’s putting those products on your shop floor in a great lifestyle setting and then you’ve also got the possibility to sell the furniture and kitchens as


well – all of a sudden you can hit two markets rather than just one.” The three-way partnership is between


Sirius, Symphony and 2020, which provides end-to-end software solutions for designers, manufacturers and retailers. “The three-way partnership enables Symphony, which is very good at holding retailers’ hands every step of the way; even if you don’t think you have a lot of space, or if you do have enough space and don’t know what to do with it, Symphony has an answer for that. “Then, in terms of designing the kitchen, that’s exactly what 2020 is there to provide as well, as a Sirius member. 2020 wants to help members be successful and it will guide you along the way.” Mr Jones said that 30 Sirius members are selling Symphony kitchens and there are 15 more in the pipeline, which are expected to come online within the next four months.


Rugby League juggernauts and TV chef join forces to create digital cookbook


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n response to the global pandemic, Simon Rimmer, celebrity chef and Hoover brand ambassador, along with resident cook at Warrington Wolves, ‘Chef Ryan’, who is also a community Rugby League coach,


have joined forces to produce a new digital cookbook. Cooking With Champions has been brought about through Wolves’ principal club sponsor, Hoover, with the aim to encourage people to try new skills to improve their wellbeing and hopefully find a new passion for cooking. Currently comprising of 11 dishes including,


Simon’s Chickpea and Roasted Veg Tray Bake and Chicken Biriyani recipes, the players have also inspired the cookbook with a few of their own


Sony take centre stage at ‘Waste Age’ S


ony Europe is participating in the new ‘Waste Age’ exhibition at the


Design Museum in London. Running until February 20, 2022, the exhibition explores the role of design in the current environmental crisis and how design can help shape a better future. Sony’s Design Centre Europe has created an


interactive installation entitled ‘Life from Light’ aimed at connecting visitors with the hidden life of a forest. An intuitive experience of a rich


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life lights up in sync with their movement, accompanied by a responsive soundtrack by sound artist Takahisa Mitsumori. The exhibit also features some of


Sony’s creative efforts with examples of environmentally sustainable materials it has developed: Triporous – a sustainable material made from


rice husks with unique functionality. Original Blended Material – a sustainable paper material made from bamboo, sugar cane fibre, and post-consumer recycled paper.


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favourites such as Sita’s Pittas, Mamo’s Meatballs and Tom Lineham & Cheese Toastie. Hosted on the Warrington Wolves


Foundation’s free digital platform, Join the Squad, Cooking With Champions is one of a raft of assets created for individuals of all ages to take part in cooking at home. Mr Rimmer said: “People have been cooking


more during lockdown and this cookbook is perfect for novices and keen cooks alike, as well as being fun for all the family.”


exhibition at the Design Museum world where things grow and rot has been created, to show how the circle of life revolves. As visitors move across the screen, organic


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