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In this issue....


4 News 6 Retailer News 9 Brief Encounters 10 Guest Columnists 12 Retailer Spotlight 18 The Housewares Interview 20 Housewares100


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On the cover.... June/July 2025


Retailer Spotlight: Trevor Mottram


Afternoon Tea: AdHoc’s Yuna collection


AdHoc introduces the Yuna Tea Collection, created with a focus on design-led living that perfectly aligns with what today’s tea lovers seek: beauty, quality and meaningful moments.


Take a look at page 29 https://uk.adhoc.com/


22 Exclusively Show Review 28 Afternoon Tea 30 Cookware 33 Outdoor Cooking & Dining 36 Industry Calendar 37 Directory


CONTENTS


Editor’s comment.... I


t’s hard to believe it’s been a year since I stepped into the role of Editor at Housewares Magazine. Back then, I felt a mix of nerves and excitement,


unsure of the stories I’d uncover or the incredible people I’d meet along the way Over the past 12 months, I’ve barely scratched the


surface, yet I’ve been lucky enough to speak with so many inspiring retailers: Kooks Unlimited, Webbs of Tenterden, and Frankie & Johnny’s, to name just a few. In the magazine, we’ve celebrated some major


milestones too: Le Creuset’s 100th anniversary, Rayware’s 50 years, The Inspired Home Show’s 125th edition, and so many more that I’d need a much bigger word count to list them all! We’ve showcased an array of innovative products and shared countless inspiring journeys through our


Brief Encounters series, where we ask how people really got their start in this vibrant industry. Looking ahead, my calendar


 to even more retailers, and I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s taken the time to speak with me so far. The past year hasn’t been easy, and I’m grateful you let me pester you for an interview. And there’s more to come, big announcements in the next few months, including Housewares100 and something special later this year. I don’t want to say “watch this space” (too cheesy)… but yes, watch this space.


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