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Tower’s Xpress Air Fryer Oven Range Receives Official Endorsement from the Good Housekeeping Institute
Tower’s innovative Xpress Air Fryer Oven range has been recommended by the Good Housekeeping Institute. Excelling in areas of design, ease of use, performance, instructions and claims, this latest endorsement strengthens Tower’s market positioning as Britain’s best air fryer brand. Tried…
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Independent Hotel Show set to reunite the boutique hotel community
Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam, returns to Olympia London on 4-5 October with new features and a seminar programme created with independent and boutique hoteliers in mind. The event will showcase over 200 curated suppliers catering to hotels and hospitality…
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Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Launches Autumn Content Programme
Hotel, Restaurant & Catering, which takes place on 21-23 March alongside International Food & Drink Event and IFE Manufacturing Solutions at ExCeL London, has launched a series of online content on digital platform HRC Connects. HRC Connects launched in Spring 2021 as a resource for the…
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Graco Jumps into a new category with its latest addition
Graco UK bumps out competition in the doorway jumper category with the brand new Bumper Jumper. A soft padded doorway jumper which will provide hours of entertainment for active babies aged 6-12 months in the safety of the home. Graco has carefully considered the key elements parents and carers…
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START-RITE PARTNERS WITH JOJO MAMAN BÉBÉ TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE RANGE
Start-Rite Shoes, Britain’s heritage children’s shoe brand and JoJo Maman Bébé, the specialist boutique maternity, baby and children’s retailer, announce a commercial partnership that sees Start-Rite Shoes expand its high street presence to over 400 stores and JoJo Maman Bébé offer a
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TRAVEL SAFELY HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE WITH GRACO
As school restarts and parenting life picks up apace, Graco reveals the recipe for happy car journeys with children, as families get ready to travel here, there and everywhere again. Research with Graco’s Instagram followers revealed three key considerations when taking car journeys: safety…
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THE ULTIMATE PARENTING GOAL: A HAPPY CAR JOURNEY
Car seat manufacturer, Graco is on a mission to help parents achieve the ultimate goal – a happy car journey with their kids. Featuring Dadsnet ‘genius’ dad hacks and with Halfords support, Graco’s dedicated car seat safety web page includes advice, informative videos and the most salient…
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Be EverSure you made the right choice with Graco
Graco enters the i-Size high back booster market with EverSure, a forward-facing car seat for children who are 100-150cm tall (approx. 3.5 to 12 years). The i-Size regulation has been welcomed by parents looking for high standards in safety and a simplified ‘height’ category system. Graco…
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Join RKW at Glee 2021 for a Closer Look at New Garden & Outdoor Living Ranges
RKW ventures outdoors with leading lines from its flagship brand Tower and world famous BLACK+DECKER & DeWalt Leading housewares and SDA manufacturer and distributor, RKW Ltd, is attending Glee Birmingham Show 2021, bringing with it the leading lines from its flagship brand Tower including the
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RKW Announced as Finalist in the IER Awards 2021
Staffordshire-based housewares and small domestic appliance manufacturer and distributor, RKW, has been announced as a finalist in the IER Awards 2021. Recognised for its achievements in three supplier categories, the business appears on the official shortlist: Technical Innovation Award – Small…
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Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2021 hailed a success as food & drink industry celebrates return of live event
The sun shone on Olympia London as Speciality & Fine Food Fair brought the artisan food and drink community together for the industry’s first major post-lockdown event on 6-7 September. Over the course of the two days, a wealth of food halls, independent retailers, speciality wholesalers and…
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Herefordshire harnesses pedal power as zero-carbon battery collection service ‘Re-Volt’ launches countywide
Hereford businesses are gearing up for the world’s first zero-carbon battery collection service. Valpak’s award-winning Re-Volt scheme, which has already been a success in London, Cambridge and Brighton, supplies battery boxes to businesses, which are then collected by Hereford Pedicargo cycle…
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Changing the game with The Hundred and SecuTix
The Hundred has been one of the successes of the summer. Over half a million tickets sold, 19% of the live audience were children and 55% of ticket buyers were new to the game. It also recorded the highest attendance ever for a women’s cricket event globally. The Hundred was conceived a few years…
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Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2021 highlights: Day 1
Queues around the block kicked off Speciality & Fine Food Fair as the event returned to Olympia London on 6 September after a two-year absence. “It's hard to believe it’s been two years since we brought the fine food and drink community together, and we’re so happy to be…
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British TV brand Mitchell & Brown has chosen the winners of its Summer of Sport window display competition
Over £3000 worth of Mitchell & Brown TVs were up for grabs in the campaign, showcasing the best in creative retail displays 6 September 2021: Celebrating the return of large sporting events giving a boost to the TV market, Mitchell & Brown’s Summer of Sport campaign encouraged retailers to
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Make Levens Hall and Gardens Your No. 1 September Attraction
Make a beeline for Levens Hall and Gardens, near Kendal in the Lake District, this September, to celebrate some unique facets of this Cumbrian heritage house and gardens, before it closes for the autumn and winter. September is the perfect month to visit Levens Hall and Gardens for four key…
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Hot for the bedroom!
Full HD picture quality, streaming TV services and compact screen size, Mitchell & Brown unveils the must-have 32in TV that you won’t want in the lounge When most small screen TVs are low-res ‘HD ready’ and rarely smart, Mitchell & Brown’s Full-HD JB -32FHD1811DSM (32”) offers big screen
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Small, high-definition and fully smart, Mitchell & Brown launches feature-rich TVs for every room
When most small screen TVs are low-res ‘HD ready’ and rarely smart, Mitchell & Brown’s Full-HD JB -32FHD1811DSM (32”) offers big screen picture quality and a full suite of smart services 01 September 2021: Bolton-based Mitchell & Brown brings big screen picture quality and smart
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Hastings and Rye MP Sally-Ann Hart visits electrical wiring accessories manufacturer Focus SB
East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2021-08-26 - Hastings and Rye Conservative MP Sally-Ann Hart was welcomed by Gary Stevens, managing director of electrical wiring accessories manufacturer Focus SB in St Leonards on Sea on Tuesday 24th August. Mrs Hart enjoyed a private tour around the head office and…
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Tower Reveals New Renaissance Range for September
The rebirth of classical design combined in modern day interiors shows Tower’s innovative approach to the current market Tower is one of the fastest-growing brands in the SDA market, continuing to sustain its ingenuity with the introduction of its new Renaissance collection, releasing September
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Speciality & Fine Food Fair announces exclusive product launches and extended opening hours
Speciality & Fine Food Fair is set to welcome a wide range of new producers, partners, features and products when it returns to Olympia London on 6-7 September 2021. The Fair has seen huge enthusiasm from the fine food & drink industry since opening visitor registration, with buyers from…
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F500SP FYNE AUDIO launches its most affordable UK built Special Production loudspeaker
August 20th, 2021: The Fyne Audio F500SP brings all the benefits of Fyne’s Special Production development project to a compact ‘bookshelf’ loudspeaker design based on the award-winning F500 cabinet and high end F700 components. Joining the F502SP and F501SP launched last year, the…
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British Everest record-holder tours new show to UK theatres
Kenton Cool - 15x summiteer, twice in one week – tours Everest the Cool Way Britain’s most successful, record-holding, Everest Mountain Guide, Kenton Cool, is set for a new challenge this autumn; touring UK theatres with his brand new ‘audience with…’ style lecture show, Everest the Cool
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RKW Returns to The Exclusively Show with Brand New Products for 2021/2022
Leading housewares and SDA manufacturer and distributor, RKW Ltd, is attending Exclusively this year, and will be bringing with it its flagship brand Tower as well as major licensed and distribution brands BLACK+DECKER, Smeg, Lavazza, The Funky Appliance Company, Russell Hobbs, Emma Bridgewater and
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Britain’s Favourite Air Fryer Brand, Tower, Announces New Models for 2021/2022
Britain’s favourite air fryer brand is leading the way in innovation for the category with all new designs for 2021/2022. Tower has sold over two million Vortx Air Fryers in the UK and Ireland – and there’s no sign of this slowing down. Tower continues to invest in the biggest consumer trends.
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Changing toilet habits that could be a sign you have prostate cancer
NEEDING to pee more, feeling you haven’t emptied your bladder and straining to start your flow – these are among the main warning signs that you might have prostate cancer. The disease is the most common male cancer and affects around one in eight men during their lifetime. Recent figures show…
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Shortlist announced for Independent Hotel Show Awards 2021
The shortlist has been revealed and public voting is now open for the 9th annual Independent Hotel Show Awards, which celebrate the highly skilled professionals working in the UK independent and boutique hotel sector. The results of the awards will be announced on 4 October on the…
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Focus SB is shortlisted for an SBID International Design Award 2021
East Sussex, United Kingdom, 2021-08-11 - The SBID International Design Awards finalists for 2021 have been revealed, boasting an impressive shortlist of award-worthy entries across Interior Design, Product Design and Fit-Out. Focus SB is pleased to announce that it is among the impressive global…
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See in 2022 With an Exclusive-Use Fairy-tale Castle New Year Wedding
Nothing is more romantic than a New Year’s Eve wedding in a fairy-tale castle, at which you and 50 guests have ‘pulled up the drawbridge’ to enjoy your very own, intimate and private venue, both for the day and the seeing in of a brand new year. This is the experience to be enjoyed on…
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Kick Off 2022 With a Northern Lights Star-gazing Extravaganza
Get your 2022 travel experience off to a stellar start, with a Starry Knight ‘Aurora’ experience at Langley Castle Hotel in idyllic, rural Northumberland – something promising to to be one of the ‘crater escapes’ of the year ahead. The 671-year-old castle has teamed up with the…
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Leather UK releases the Art of Leather, its first ever collection of the UK’s most exciting leather makers and creators
Leather UK, the trade body for the UK leather industry has launched its first ever showcase of the most exciting leather makers and creators working in the UK today – available at https://leatheruk.org/downloads-and-resources/the-art-of-leather-series/ and…
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12 Reasons to Visit Levens Hall & Gardens in 2021
2021 is the undisputed year of the Great British Staycation’ and, right through the summer holidays and on to October 7, Levens Hall and Gardens (www.levenshall.co.uk) offers brilliant things to tick off your must-do list. Beyond that date, Levens Kitchen, the contemporary café and…
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Brighton boosts battery recycling with Re-Volt zero-carbon collection service
The world’s first zero-carbon battery collection service has powered into Brighton, collecting more than two tonnes of batteries for recycling since March. Valpak’s award-winning Re-Volt scheme, which has already been a success in London and Cambridge, supplies battery boxes to businesses, which…
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RKW Partners with Celly to Distribute its Leading Smartphone Accessories in the UK
Celly - one of the Italian leading brands in the mobile phone accessories market and part of the Esprinet Group - brings its market-leading mobile phone accessories to the UK in partnership with RKW. Leading housewares and SDA manufacturer and distributor, RKW Ltd, has announced its distributor…
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Independent Hotel Show London announces five-star speaker line-up
Independent Hotel Show London presented by James Hallam, the only trade event for the UK’s luxury and boutique hotel industry, is returning with a bang as it announces an impressive speaker line-up for its 9th edition, taking place at Olympia London on 4-5 October 2021. The packed…
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Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2021 announces its line-up of industry speakers
Key food and drink buyers from businesses including Fortnum & Mason, Selfridges, Macknade, Harrods and more are set to take to the stage at Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2021 covering topics including conscious consumerism, effective marketing, and deep dives into trends such as plant-based foods
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Eurest and 14forty invest in employee wellbeing and collaboration with office refit
Leading workplace caterer Eurest and facilities management service provider, 14forty, both part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, have invested in enhanced employee wellbeing and nutrition in their Birmingham workspace with a plush workspace refit. The main office updates include a brand-new reception…
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14forty celebrates exceptional business growth
Leading integrated facilities management (FM) provider, 14forty, is celebrating an outstanding start to the year after winning a multitude of new clients and retaining 95% of its existing client portfolio in the first half of 2021. Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, 14forty delivers bespoke bundled…
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Graco improves consumer choice with Endure Group 1/2/3 car seat
Exceptional car seat Graco, known for creating good quality baby gear at everyday low prices, further extends consumer choice with Endure, an exceptional value car seat for children weighing 9-36kg (approx. 1-12 years). Endure is available to buy online and in a number of retailers for parents…
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Gadget gifts for campers & hikers from Alpkit
If you're looking for Christmas gadget gift ideas for those who love camping and hiking look no further than British outdoor specialist Alpkit. As well as buying hard-working gear at a great price, you'll be giving to a good cause. 1% of all sales go to the Alpkit Foundation, Alpkit’s independent…
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Gifts for him: hikers, cyclists & outdoor swimmers
If you're looking for Christmas gift ideas for the man who loves hiking, cycling or outdoor swimming look no further than British outdoor specialist Alpkit. As well as buying hard-working gear at a great price, you'll be giving to a good cause. 1% of all sales go to the Alpkit Foundation, Alpkit’s…
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Gifts for her: hikers, cyclists & outdoor swimmers
If you're looking for Christmas gift ideas for the woman who loves hiking, cycling or outdoor swimming look no further than British outdoor specialist Alpkit. As well as buying hard-working gear at a great price, you'll be giving to a good cause. 1% of all sales go to the Alpkit Foundation…
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Tower Grows its Barbary & Oak Lifestyle Brand with Foundry Cast Iron Cookware
A pioneering brand bringing fashion to the home Following a successful year in 2020 within the SDA and housewares industry, Tower is seeking to continue its exponential growth throughout 2021 with a brand new category under the Barbary & Oak brand, Foundry. Bringing aspirational living to the home…
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Keeping The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Safe and Well
Well Pharmacy, the UK’s largest independent pharmacy chain, is delighted to support The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain with the supply of NHS Lateral Flow Test (LFT) kits plus donating Covid essential items including face masks and hand sanitiser to support the Youth and Children’s
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Trade Release - Mitchell & Brown launches cutting edge, near-borderless 4K smart TVs with class-leading 7-year warranty
Disrupting the 4K smart TV market in 2021, Mitchell & Brown’s KBL series sets the standard for performance, value, and peace of mind JULY 2021: Bolton-based Mitchell & Brown is set to shake up the mid-size premium TV market by offering its independent retailers an exclusive line-up of 4K smart
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Consumer Release - Mitchell & Brown launches cutting edge, near-borderless 4K smart TVs with class-leading 7-year warranty
4K Ultra High Definition, Smart, and great-looking with a near borderless design, Mitchell & Brown’s KBL series TVs set the standard for performance and value in the living room 27th JULY 2021: Bolton-based Mitchell & Brown is set to shake up the mid-size 4K TV market with a new range of
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BACK TO SCHOOL WITH START-RITE SHOES
School shoe specialists, Start-Rite Shoes, put children’s wellbeing front-and-centre, providing durable multi-width fitting school shoes, packed with innovation and informed by biomechanics. Scoring top of the class this back to school are new innovations designed to keep growing feet as healthy…
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School poster competition shows the power of art when it comes to recycling batteries
A poster competition for Tyneside schoolchildren is alerting local residents to the need to recycle and use batteries responsibly. Eleanor Walton and Isla Morrow, both aged 13 and pupils at the Harton Academy, South Shields, and seven-year-old Anna McAlindon from St Mary’s Primary School…
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School poster competition shows the power of art when it comes to recycling batteries
A poster competition for South Tyneside secondary schoolchildren is alerting local residents to the need to recycle and use batteries responsibly. Eleanor Walton and Isla Morrow, both aged 13 and pupils at the Harton Academy, South Shields, were each the winner of £100 in the competition. The…
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School poster competition shows the power of art when it comes to recycling batteries
A poster competition for North Tyneside primary schoolchildren is alerting local residents to the need to recycle and use batteries responsibly. Seven-year-old Anna McAlindon, pictured, from St Mary’s Primary School, Forest Hall, was the winner of £100 in the competition. Anna’s winning…