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TABLEWARE Serve it with Style


The right tableware can transform any meal into an occasion. Will McGill explores how the latest collections blend style, durability, and functionality, ensuring every dish looks as good as it tastes.


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n a competitive retail landscape, offering the perfect tableware can set a store apart. For housewares retailers, these products are


more than just dining essentials—they are key to creating memorable culinary experiences for customers.


or r The UK’s tableware market, valued at


approximately £6.1 billion annually, underscores its importance in the home and kitchen sectors. Beyond aesthetics, today’s collections focus on functionality and durability, catering to evolving consumer demands. With shoppers seeking pieces that elevate everyday meals and special occasions alike, staying ahead of tableware trends is a must for retailers looking to delight and inspire.


. n Daisy Foster, Product Manager at Viners,


shares insights into how the brand, which is distributed by the Rayware Group, is shaping its tableware collections to meet evolving consumer needs.


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She says: “Quality is a cornerstone of the brand, with all products crafted from durable stainless steel. This commitment to longevity extends to their innovative designs, such as the Viners Assure range, which features square-tipped


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s Viners’ Latimer 5pc Knife Set


knife blades for enhanced safety without compromising performance.” Adapting to shifting dining habits, Viners  Its All Aboard 2-Piece Kids Travel Cutlery Set is a prime example, designed with smaller hands in mind for easy use and portability. Packaged in a compact carrying case, it’s a practical solution for on-the-go families. S


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Looking ahead, Viners draws inspiration from trending colour palettes. The upcoming Latimer 5-Piece Knife Set blends elegant shades of blue and green in an ombre design, offering a fresh aesthetic that combines 


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Pyrex continues to innovate in tableware, blending functionality with style to meet modern consumer demands. The standout CreCreation ceramic range epitomises this approach, offering durable oven-to-table solutions that marry handcrafted design with


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