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Made in Britain F
or those of us in the retail industry, we’re showing our resilience after 2020 feels like body blow after body blow from Tyson Fury. After the post-lockdown recovery here many
retailers in the housewares industry were beginning to make, the tightening of restrictions and the impending threat of a second lockdown will challenge many – particularly those who rely on footfall to survive. Add in the impending doom of that ‘oven ready’ Brexit deal, and we’re left with a year that is beyond satire. However, retailers are to be applauded for rolling up their sleeves despite everything thrown at them. This issue is dedicated to those housewares retailers who have been through the mill over these past few months and are attempting to come out the other side. As a publication, we’d love to hear how you are
REGULARS
6 News 22 Big Interview: Made in Britain 24 On the Board: black + blum 25 Talking Retail: Cox & Cox
SHOW NEWS
26 Autumn Fair @ Home review 30 Autumn Fair @ Home product in focus 32 Autumn Fair @ Home trends
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FORUM 12 Talking Trade: BIRA 13 Talking Trade: Rainy Day Trust
Cover Story: Denby
One collection with endless possibilities - Introducing Impression by Denby. Inspired by the trend for simplicity and serenity in interiors, Impression features tactile, satin glazes in soft multi-tonal shades. Designed and handcrafted in England, Impression is truly versatile.
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navigating your way through the ‘new normal’, so please feel free to get in touch with your news. This issue also has a ‘Made in Britain’ flavour as we examine some of the innovations taking place on these shores and we go behind the scenes at the recent Autumn Fair @Home and bring you the latest news from this virtual show.
I hope you enjoy the issue.
Clare Turner Editor
Housewares Magazine &
www.HousewaresLive.net
cturner@datateam.co.uk
FORUM continued 14 In Profile: Blue Canyon 16 Talking Trade: BHETA 28 Talking Shop: delivery processes
PRODUCT FEATURES 34 Made in Britain 35 Christmas Planning 36 Kitchen Knives and Accessories 37 Healthy Eating 38 Beverage Making 39 Afternoon Tea 40 Housewares for Garden Centres 41 Eco-Friendly Products 42 Hydration
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