December 2025/January 2026
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4 NEWS: Stay up to date with the latest industry developments, product launches, and business insights shaping the housewares sector.
7 BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: Insights from industry leaders, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities in the market.
12 RETAILER SPOTLIGHT: The Kitchen Range, which has been around since 1983, has seen many things over the years and in 2025 it was taken over by new owners and moved location, but remains in the Welsh town of Llandudno. Will McGill spoke to the retailer to find out more
16 CHRISTMAS COMPETITION: Find out who won the inaugural Housewares Magazine Christmas competition!
20 TRENDS: As homes continue to work harder than ever, consumers are investing in kitchenware that delivers on performance, personality and purpose. From space-saving solutions to bold colour and sustainable innovation, these are the trends defining the future of housewares.
24 AMBIENTE 2026: PREVIEW: Ambiente 2026 promises a showcase of innovation, design and everyday functionality. Housewares Magazine takes a sneak peek at the brands, products and trends set to inspire retailers and consumers alike.
30 TABLEWARE: Tableware is evolving beyond function, with versatile, design-led collections driving sales and supporting retailers in meeting modern consumer expectations. Housewares Magazine explores.
32 TAKE A TOWN: Housewares Magazine’s team of mystery shoppers visited, and assessed, seven multiples across the Welsh capital.
36 INDUSTRY CALENDAR: Key trade shows, events and important dates for the housewares industry over the coming months.
37 DIRECTORY: A comprehensive listing of suppliers, manufacturers and service providers to support your business needs.
CONTACT US:
Group Managing Editor Fiona Russell-Horne
frussell-home@datateam.co.uk
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....
December 2025/ January 2026
Retailer Spotlight: Trevor Mottram
Afternoon Tea: AdHoc’s Yuna collection
Introducing Cole & Mason’s Portobello Olive Wood Collection. Handcrafted from Italian olive wood, each piece tells its own story through unique grain patterns. Timeless design brings warmth and simplicity to your table. Elegant, durable, and backed by a lifetime guarantee - where craftsmanship meets performance for the modern kitchen.
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