EDITOR’S COMMENT
June/July 2026
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Making the most of summer
don’t know about you, but I don’t think anyone could complain that we’ve been short of sunshine this summer. It’s been one of those spells where the garden has become the place to be, barbecues
have been firing up at every opportunity and suddenly eating outside has become the default rather than the exception. There’s something about warm weather that encourages us to slow down a little. And let’s face it, I think everyone has been feeling the heat over the past few weeks. But I hope you’ve managed to spend more time with family and friends, and make the most of those long, bright evenings. It’s also a reminder of just how important the products our industry creates really are. Whether it’s serving up food for a barbecue, setting the table for an outdoor dinner party or simply keeping drinks cold, you sell and create the products that are at the heart of so many summer moments. But it’s also a fantastic time to get creative. A well-thought-out window display or eye-catching in-store feature can capture that summer feeling and tempt customers through the door. Bright colours, seasonal products and a little imagination can go a long way.
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size, and entering couldn’t be easier. Simply send us your photos and tell us a little about your display. I’m looking forward to seeing the entries come in over the coming weeks. If the creativity we’ve seen from retailers over the years is anything to go by, choosing a winner certainly won’t be easy. Until then, I hope you’re managing to enjoy the sunshine - and perhaps finding a little inspiration from it too. As always, thank you for reading, and I hope you enjoy this latest issue of Housewares Magazine.
Which is why I’m delighted to announce that Housewares Magazine’s Summer Display Competition is now open. We know just how much effort goes into creating displays that not only look fantastic but also inspire customers, and we’d love to celebrate the creativity that’s on show across the country. Whether you’ve transformed your window into a summer entertaining showcase, created the ultimate barbecue display or simply found a clever way to highlight seasonal products, we want to see it. The competition is open to all housewares retailers, regardless of
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