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Habitat MD Clare Askem steps down
Habitat managing director Clare Askem has resigned from her role at the homeware chain after eight years. In a statement,
Habitat said: ‘Clare has decided that the time is right to leave the business and Sainsbury’s commercial director of general merchandise & clothing James Brown will take on responsibility for Habitat.’ James commented: “I’d like to thank Clare for her contribution to building the Habitat brand over many years, most recently as managing director. We wish her all the best for the future.” Clare joined Home Retail Group In 2006 as head of strategic development, and was promoted to director of strategic development in 2009. She was appointed managing director of Habitat in 2011. Prior to this, she spent six years at BET plc followed by five years at Dixons Carphone, starting as group advertising director and progressing to buying & operations director of the entertainment division.
Denby takes bronze for river protection
Denby has been recognised as a River- Friendly Business thanks to its efforts to tackle water pollution and protect local brooks. Run by charity Trent Rivers Trust and
backed by the Environment Agency and Severn Trent, the River-Friendly Business accreditation scheme awards businesses within the Trent catchment Bronze, Silver and Gold status for helping to improve their local water environment. Denby, which is based in the village of
Denby in Derbyshire, achieved Bronze for its work to raise awareness among its 362 staff and by demonstrating the procedures it has in place to prevent pollution. Operations director Dean Barlow commented: “We’re delighted to have been presented with this award, which recognises our commitment to continually improving our interaction with the water environment.
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housewareslive.net Snape & Sons wins HH Retailer of the Year award…
Craig and Cheryl Snape of Snapes & Sons Home Hardware in Cheadle Hulme are the winners of the Home Hardware Retailer of the Year award.
The news was announced at the wholesaler’s annual Convention, held at The Woolacombe Bay Hotel in Devon on November 16. In choosing a winner, Home
Hardware took into account the professional approach to retailing including promotions, store layout, staff training, customer care and overall commitment to Home Hardware. Home Hardware chairman David Adams said: “I’m
Dicksons Home Hardware of Wadebridge is the inaugural recipient of The John Fewings Award. In memory of John Fewings, who was involved in Home Hardware for nearly 50 years and chairman for 33 years, Home Hardware presented the award in his honour. The award recognises exceptional commitment to Home Hardware. David Adams, chairman of
Home Hardware, said: “Dicksons Home Hardware is an exceptional business that maximises the limited space available through clever use of
delighted that Snapes & Sons Home Hardware has won this award. The business was established in 1936. Derek Snape, the second generation [proprietor], recently celebrated his 92nd birthday and retired a few years ago. Craig, his wife Cheryl and their son Adam now run the business. “In 2017 they opened an
impressive two-storey 1,000sq ft of additional retail, storage and showroom facilities. Their retail sales have grown and their turnover with Home Hardware during the past few years has increased considerably.” Craig said: “We’re honoured to have received this award. We
fixtures and merchandising. “The store regularly achieves the highest ranked sales per square foot in our annual corporate members’ survey and virtually all its purchasing is through Home Hardware. A keen and active supporter of our corporate marketing programme, its commitment and loyalty to Home Hardware is of the highest level. I have no doubt John would have wholeheartedly endorsed this award to such a deserving member.”
Phil Dickson, owner of Dicksons Home Hardware, commented: “Walking up to
are very grateful for the continued support from all the staff at Home Hardware who have the patience to deal with our never-ending calls. I’d also like to thank all our wonderful staff, who all claim winning the award is down to them - even the shop cat!"
L-R: Cheryl Snape, Nick Green (owner of Brown’s Home Hardware in Pershore and 2017 winner of the Retailer of the Year award), Craig Snape and David Adams
…and Dicksons receives the John Fewings award
collect the award with my father was a very proud moment. He first saw the advantage of being a member of a dealer-owned hardware wholesaler as far back as 1957. In the coming weeks, the trophy will be on show in a prominent part of the shop for all our loyal customers to see.”
L-R: Karen Dickson, Phil Dickson, Joe Dickson, David Adams. Front row: Joyce Dickson
Home Hardware raises £1,300 for charities
Members, suppliers and staff at Home Hardware’s Convention Trade Show, held on November 15 at The Woolacombe Bay Hotel in Devon, raised £1,300 for charities. A total of £300 was raised for Children in Need in a draw
held on the appeal day and £1,000 was raised for the Rainy Day Trust in a draw held at a gala dinner during the event.
During the show, Price’s
Denby environmental officer Daniel Bound
PHOTO: Dean Atkins
L-R: Chris Adams (national sales manager), David Adams (chairman of Home Hardware) and Michael Hollings (sales agent)
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Candles was voted ‘Best Display Stand’. The accolade earned the company’s national sales manager Chris Adams and sales agent Michael Hollings a cash prize of £100 and a plaque. Dave Gosling and Gordon Griffiths of housewares distributor Eddingtons received the runner-up prize of £50. A total of 49 exhibitors attended the show and the
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awards were judged by an independent panel and presented by David Adams, chairman of Home Hardware. The judges agreed that as well as having ‘a very attractive, colourful, well merchandised’ stand, Prices Candles staff demonstrated ‘excellent product knowledge and enthusiasm’ for their new ranges. David Adams said: “This show is the perfect start to our Convention weekend. It’s in everyone’s interest that suppliers take pride in their stands - and Price’s Candles’ hard work didn’t go unnoticed.”
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