news BHETA (British
Enhancement Home
Trade
Association)’s responsible
held a second taskforce has retailing
responsible knife retailin agree the nextmoves in meeting to
campaign.
The taskforce comprises most of the UK’s leading kitchen knife retailers and
suppliers including John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Dunelm, Lakeland, T KMaxx, Elys of Wimbledon, Harts of Stur,
its g
news BHETA
TA secures Challenge 25 for knives RKWnamed Taylor’s EyeWitness, Amefa,
Fiskars,Meyer, r, Haus, Burton
McCall, Kuhn Rikon, Rayware and RobertWelch Designs. Themeeting’s agenda covered product design, packaging,merchandising, checkout procedure, staff training, consumer
education and lobbying. The group also considered its response to the latest draft of the proposed new Offensive Weapons Act.
BHETA chief operating
officerWill Jones (pictured) updated the updated the
taskforce on the Association’s
extension of the Chal successful bid to sec
lenge 25 ure the
strategy fromalcohol sales to cover kitchen knives. This will not only include point-of-sale items but will, for the first time, include supplier packaging which can now carry the
Challenge 25 graphics,making in-store enforcement easier for retail staff.
It was also agreed that the taskforce would take further action on establishing an
industry standard ‘pull test’ to ensure a responsible collective approach to packaging in the sector and enter the lobbying arena on behalf of the industry. • Formore information about the campaign call 0121 237 1130 or visit
www.bheta.co.uk.
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The Cook Shop in Leamington Spa set to close excited about new adventures.”
Spa is pulling the shutte The Cook Shop of Leam
this Autumn aft https://
A blog posted at town.
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www.cookshop.net/ on
August 28 headlined ‘It’s end of an era!’ said: ‘Afte incredible years in busin the Cookshop is closing its doors for the last time this Autumn due to the retirement of our owner.
ess, r 40 the
‘We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to all our wonderful customers.We started our first
ington rs
fter 40 years of trading in theWarwickshire
kitchen supplies business back in the early eighties, and have loved everyminute of being in business since then.
‘Our owner ToniMcLellan
do so and I’mlooking closing, but the time i says: “I’mvery sad to
s right to be
forward
to
retirement.Myself andmy dedicated teamhave always enjoyedmeeting and helping people. I’mhappy to say that many of our regulars have now become friends. I willmiss coming to work in Leamington, it’s a beautiful town with a vibrant community, but I am
continuing to trade until this Autumn Our shop on Regent Street, Leamington Spa will be open every day -including
‘The Cookshop is .
Sundays -until we close down.’ Toni has been running The Cook Shop since 1995.
Housewares distributor and supplier RKWis now the exclusive retail distributor for Italian designer kitchen
electricals brand Smeg, known for its 1950s retro style products
including coffeemakers and toasters.
RKWfounder and managing director Rob
they have see enhanced our industry, and i
Sutton said the last 12months has seen significant growth for the Smeg SDA sales handled by RKW, adding that he was delighted to welcome Smeg into the line-up exclusively. “Smeg is an exciting and prestigious brand have in our portfolio,” he commented. “RKWh probably the widest selection of SDAs in the ncluding Smeg has really
W,
as to
premiumoffer. Likewise for Smeg, n we can produce results through
our sales expertise, lo ig stics and customer service, all of which are second to none.”
exclusive distributor for Smeg SDAs
Kenwood raises funds for kids’ charity free residential activity camps
Staff at housewares supplier Kenwood hosted a party at De'Longhi Group’s UK head office at Havant in Hampshire on Saturday September 14 to celebrate the 20th
anniversary of local children’s charity Over TheWall.
Kenwood recently named Over TheWall, which provides
across the UK for children aged 8-17 affected by serious illness and their families, as its charity of the year. HavantMP AlanMak
attended the event, alongside members of the Over The Wall team, former campers and their families and
volunteers, withmembers of the Kenwood teamproviding food, fun and games During the party, A
lan .
Cummings, the ‘Giving Something Back team sponsor at Kenwood, presented a cheque for
’ L-R: Havant MP Alan Mak; Over The Wall corporate
£2,600 to the charity. He said: “This event is a wonderful
account manager Jo Cole; and Alan Cummings, the example of the joint benefits ‘Giving Something Back’ team sponsor at Kenwood
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In addition to the party, Kenwood staff have
volunteered at Over The Wall’s camps by unloading and unpacking lorry-loads of resources,medical supplies and equipment, and running activities with the children to create their own Kenwood products andmixer designs. Kenwood staff will also get involved in various other fundraising challen throughout the yea
r with a ges
target to raise £10,000. •
HousewaresLive.net
HousewaresLive.net twitter •
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that our partnership brings, and we have enjoyed welcoming families and volunteers to Kenwood to celebrate this landmark anniversary.”
ESA Sales joins forces with Lékué
ESA Sales has been appointed as the UK sales andmarketing agency for housewares supplier Lékué.
ESA Salesmanaging director Chris Hoyle said: “Representing a brand with such a strong heritage of innovation is really exciting - not just for us, but for our retail partners and their customers.
“With products which are beautifully designed to be simple to use, Lékué is a brand which is undertaking to revolutionise our relationship with food. The combination of its food trend analysis and focus on
ergonomic design is illustrated by innovations such as the Cauliflower and Broccoli Ricer [pictured], Hasselback Potato Cutter and Quinoa & Rice Cooker - which are all available for immediate ordering alongside the core Lékué range.”
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