February/March 2025
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CONTENTS
Editor’s comment.... S
pring has sprung, and with it, a fresh batch of opportunities for the housewares industry! After the ups and downs of last year, 2025 is bringing in a new season of growth. As more consumers turn their kitchens into the heart of the home, the demand for quality cookware, gadgets, and essentials is blooming. The humble home cook is back in action, and the industry is heating up to meet the rise in at-home culinary creativity. As people invest more in their kitchens, it’s the perfect time for retailers to make sure they’re stirring up excitement with the products that will help shoppers create their next masterpiece. As we usher in this new season, we’re also taking a closer look at the future of retail. The high street may have faced challenges, but now’s the time to reimagine Our special article dives into how we can transform high street spaces into experiential destinations—places where customers feel at home. It’s about creating
In this issue....
4 News 9 Brief Encounters 10 Bira Update 12 Evolving Highstreets 14 Retailer Spotlight
16 BHETA Update 18 The Housewares Interview
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On the cover.... February/March 2025 Retailer Spotlight:
Select mills and Shakers. Heidi Thomas, Head of Marketing at DK Household Brands, including Cole & Mason, explores how these premium seasoning tools blend British heritage with innovative technology to offer sophisticated aesthetics and exceptional functionality for the modern kitchen.
www.coleandmason.com
Frankie and Johnny’s Cookshop
Food Preparation: Cole & Mason’s London Collection
OUR FLAGSHIP LONDON COLLECTION
22 Housewares 100 24 Ambiente Review 27 Food Prep 30 Cookware 34 Tools & Gadgets 36 Industry Calendar 37 Directory
environments that draw people in and keep them coming back for more.
In this issue, we’re also shining a spotlight on Frankie & Johnny’s Cookshop in York, a store that blends expert knowledge and personal service to create a truly special shopping experience. Plus, we take you to the Ambiente Trade Show in Frankfurt, where we saw the latest trends that are sure to sprout in kitchens everywhere—innovative designs and must-have gadgets that are ready to cook up some excitement. And for retailers looking to stay ahead, the
Housewares100 competition is the perfect way to spot the most popular products of the year. This is your chance to see what consumers are sizzling over, so you can stock your shelves with the next big thing. Let’s whisk up some success this spring!
Will McGill Editor
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