August/September 2025
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In this issue....
4 News 9 Brief Encounters 10 Guest Columnists 12 Retailer Spotlight 18 Housewares100 28 Colour in the Home
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On the cover.... August/September 2025
Retailer Spotlight: Amy’s Housewares
Eco-Friendly
Le Creuset unveils Nuit- a captivating midnight blue inspired by the mystery of night. Dramatic yet elegant, this deep hue evokes moonlit skies and has been designed to illuminate and impress. Nuit brings a bold, sophisticated touch to your kitchen. Discover this magical new shade.
https://www.lecreuset.co.uk INTRODUCING THE DEEPEST BLUE OF ALL
34 Small Domestic Appliances 36 Drinkware 39 Featured Products 40 Eco-friendly 44 Industry Calendar 45 Directory
CONTENTS
Editor’s comment.... H
ere we are, the spooky season is upon us! I’ve already started spotting some fantastic window displays, and as always, Webbs of Tenterden are setting the bar high with theirs.
begun. September 16 marked 100 days to go. I haven’t heard any festive tunes yet, but I’m sure it won’t be long before Michael Bublé makes his seasonal comeback. And why not? It’s been a tough year, with so many retailers forced to shut their doors due to some truly misguided government decisions. Businesses are the backbone of the economy… though not everyone seems to appreciate that. In this issue, I travelled up to East Finchley in London
to visit Amy’s Housewares. Managing Director Michael Cain told me this year hasn’t gone the way he’d hoped, a sentiment I’ve heard echoed by many retailers. The bigger stores are also feeling the pinch with John
Lewis posting a loss. It’s at times like these that we
need to pull together, support one another, and create opportunities to connect. And that’s what makes this magazine so special, we get out there, we listen and we bring you the We’re also excited to reveal all the entries for the your chance to help shape the results and highlight the products that truly make an impact. This issue also features insights on small domestic appliances, eco-friendly innovations, and colour in the home. Plus, we hear from Cole & Mason about the inspiration behind their new Kenton range.
Will McGill Editor
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