February/March 2025
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Royal Stafford calls in administrators
NEWS
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he UK pottery industry has suffered another blow as Royal Trent, has entered liquidation, leaving 83 employees jobless with little notice. The company, operating for over 200 years, called in administrators from Moore Recovery due to a sharp decline in orders and rising energy costs. Employees were handed closure letters moments before being told to vacate, with some arriving sudden closure “devastating,” criticising management’s lack of communication. The union also pointed to illegal imports undercutting British ceramics as a contributing factor. Royal Stafford’s collapse follows other recent factory closures
in Stoke-on-Trent, including Dudson, Wade Ceramics, and Johnson Tiles. Mr Morley warned that without government intervention, the industry’s future is at risk. workers. Meanwhile, Moore Recovery has announced a closing- down sale. The loss of Royal Stafford raises concerns about the future of British ceramics, as rising costs and foreign competition threaten UK-based production.
Lakeland’s owners explores possible sale
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he owners of Lakeland are reportedly exploring a sale of the kitchenware chain after more than 60 years, ahead of tax increases in April. The company, run by the three sons
of founder Alan Rayner, is working with advisors at Teneo to identify potential buyers. A Lakeland spokesperson acknowledged the challenging retail
environment, stating the company is considering options to secure a sustainable future while building on its heritage as an innovative homeware retailer. PwC has also been brought in to advise Lakeland’s principal lender, HSBC. Lakeland, which employs around 1,000 people and operates
59 UK stores, has faced economic pressures. Its 2023 accounts warning of “material uncertainty” about its ability to continue as a
SharkNinja reveals partnership with Nathan Anthony creator of food platform ‘Bored of Lunch’
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harkNinja has partnered with Nathan Anthony, bestselling author and creator of ‘Bored of Lunch,’ to inspire and simplify healthy cooking. This collaboration combines Mr Anthony’s passion for quick, delicious meals with
mission to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. As part of the partnership, Mr Anthony will create four seasonal recipe lists featured on
ninjakitchen.com, host in-store masterclasses, and appear in video and photo content essential in my kitchen, and this collaboration allows me to take my cooking to the next level.”
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