October/November 2024
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OXO reinforces commitment to 1% for the Planet by volunteering at FareShare O
XO has reinforced its charitable commitment to 1% for the Planet, by volunteering
at FareShare, a UK charity focused on reducing food waste through the redistribution of surplus food to communities in need. Members of the OXO UK sales team, Louisa Collins, and Jasper Bulckens were given the opportunity to experience the work that FareShare does on a daily basis, visiting the FareShare hub in Ashford, Kent, where they learned how the charity collects surplus food from supermarkets and suppliers to support those in need. Maria Spagnuolo, EMEA Senior Marketing Manager at OXO, commented: “Our UK team is incredibly passionate about the work Foodshare does and was thrilled to be able to experience the
so being able to work alongside the charity to collect food and redistribute it was a very proud moment for Louisa and Jasper. “We look forward to visiting the hub again and encouraging more volunteers to join in this vital work. Together, we can help reduce food waste and support communities across the UK.” They were also introduced to the concept of ‘gleaning,’ a practice where FareShare works directly
with growers to harvest fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste. At a nearby farm, Ms Collins and Mr Bulckens joined the FareShare team in picking apples from a local orchard. Together, they gathered 35 boxes of apples, which were then distributed to local food banks, helping to provide fresh fruit for the community.
Harvey Norman store in England
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arvey Norman, an Australian homewares and home appliances
furniture, including sofas, dining sets, bedroom suites and mattresses, as well as an assortment of smaller items including kitchenware. Lachlan Roach, Managing Director of Harvey Norman UK, said:
“With over 300 stores in eight countries across the globe, it will be no surprise that we have been wanting to make our entrance to the English market for a while. “The opportunity we had to open in a key national destination like
Merry Hill was not one to miss, and it makes for the perfect home for Also offering home appliances, technology, and entertainment
items from brands such as Dyson, Shark, Apple, Samsung, LG, Miele and Sage, the space features dedicated areas for each product category, including a cooking appliance centre that has been
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Dunelm central London store
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aim to offer an easy-to-shop environment in a high footfall
location as the retailer looks to extend its reach in the capital.. The news follows the opening of six new stores in the retailer’s locations expected to launch over the coming months across a range of store sizes and formats. Nick Wilkinson, Chief Executive of Dunelm, said: “We’re really
much easier access to our specialist offer for the home and starts to unlock a real opportunity for our brand in the Capital. ambitions to further expand our presence, alongside wider plans to deliver our next wave of store openings across the UK as we gain and formats.”
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