February/March 2026
housewareslive.net
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4 NEWS: Stay up to date with the latest industry developments, product launches, and business insights shaping the housewares sector.
8 NEWS EXTRA: Over eighty suppliers and retailers gathered for a comprehensive in-person BHETA event that delivered strategic insights into marketplaces - one of retail’s fastest- growing channels.
12 COLUMN: In his first column for Housewares Magazine, Managing Director of Amy’s Housewares Michael Cain shares how his 2026 has started.
16 RETAILER SPOTLIGHT: Potters Cookshop is situated in one of the country’s oldest high streets, but the way it operates is far from historic. Will McGill went to Essex to speak to Director of the cookshop, Tom Carter, about how the business continues to thrive.
22 HOUSEWARES100 2026: Back by popular demand, the first Housewares100 captured the attention of the entire nation - drawing in thousands of votes.
26 AMBIENTE 2026: REVIEW: Ambiente once again confirmed its status as the global stage for housewares innovation, and Housewares Magazine was on the ground in Frankfurt to see what the industry had cooking.
30 COOKWARE: Today’s home cooks are more informed, more experimental and more selective about the cookware they buy. As demand grows for safer materials, long-lasting performance and versatile designs, brands are responding with products built for modern kitchens and modern cooking habits.
36 TOOLS & GADGETS: As consumers cook more from scratch and seek to streamline food prep, demand is growing for well-designed tools that deliver speed, precision and long- lasting performance in the kitchen.
40 INDUSTRY CALENDAR: Key trade shows, events and important dates for the housewares industry over the coming months.
41 DIRECTORY: A comprehensive listing of suppliers, manufacturers and service providers to support your business needs.
CONTACT US:
Editor Will McGill
WMcGill@datateam.co.uk
Group Sales Manager Dawn Tucker
dtucker@datateam.co.uk
Media Account Executive Morgan Borthwick-Hunter
MBorthwick-Hunter@datateam.co.uk
Artwork Editor Kirsty Hood
khood@datateam.co.uk
Publishing Director Paul Ryder
pryder@datateam.co.uk
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On the cover.... February/March 2026
Pulse is AdHoc’s new thermal mug series, blending minimalist design with premium urban style. Its slim, leak-proof silhouette and nonslip base ensure convenience on the go. Doublewalled stainless steel insulation keeps drinks hot for 10 hours or cold for 12 hours. Winner of the 2026 German Design Award.
Stock enquiries: u
sales.orders@dkhouseholdbrands.com
Retailer Spotlight: Potters Cookshop
Ambiente 2026: Review
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MBorthwick-Hunter@datateam.co.uk T: 01622 699126 M:07788216991
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