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The article offers information on Steamer Trading Ltd. founder and director Ben Phillips and chief executive officer Mark Saunders, sharing the strategy for the development of housewares. It mentions that steamer is different business with the rise in sales. It mentions that Ben is focused on improving the turnover and stores.

The article focuses on the department store Barsleys in the west Kent town of Paddock Wood in England which is being managed by director Alice Barsley. Topics discussed include the refurbishment programme of the retailer that offers opportunity to rethink about the layout of the store, the renovation made to the store, and the cookshop offers promotional lines that trigger sales.

The article discusses the business plans of Cargo in Great Britain. It is noted that Cargo is one of the leading housewares retailers in the country, with £32 million annual turnover through the opening of 43 stores in London, England and the southeast. It is revealed that its branches vary from 2,000-5,000 square feet. Moreover, the company has opened two stores in July-September 2008 and plans to open for more. INSET: Head of buying & marketing Julia Greenhough on....

The article features the branch of Rossiters of Bath company, a design-led department store, located in Cardiff, Wales. It presents several of its products, such as tool and gadgets, tabletop, and better-end china and glass. It also provides a description of the interior and offers the best seller brands and products. According to Ann-Marie James, buying director, the brand has been a very successful for them and it is well loved.

The article focuses on the launching of the Green Cuisine cookshop of Steve Winram on February at the East Dulwich in London. According to the author, kitchen tools and gadget are the biggest category by far in terms of sales and accounting for about 40% of business. He added that cookware is a solid performer and Winram intends to supplement his offer with more stainless and non-stick. Moreover, the best selling line of Steve is the Zak Design's nesting bowls.

The article reports on the result of the £9.8 refurbishing program of Camp Hopson department store in Newbury, England. Internal walls were removed to create an open airy feel under the two-year project. More sophisticated lighting, together with walkways, lifts and escalators to the upper floors was introduced. A 4,500 square feet cosmetics hall is included.

The article focuses on the development of Ian Thompson's cookshop Livsstil in Birmingham. Described as a cookshop and lifestyle store, it was launched with co-director and fellow housewares sales agent Barry Short in November 2004. Moreover, the author cites the shop's marketing tool and its item preference.

The article reports that department store group John Lewis Partnership has been voted the favorite retailer in Great Britain according to a survey conducted by Verdict Research. 6,000 customers were asked where they shop most frequently choosing from a list of 67 retailers. The retailers were also rated in terms of range, price, convenience, quality, service, ambience, facilities and layout.

Focuses on the relocation of Sandra Clarke's Orange Tree cook shop from Herne Bay to a coastal town in Kent, England. Significance of the new location for the store's operation; Strategies adopted by Clarke to meet the increasing level of customer demands; Identification of her best-selling products.

Reports on the business success of The Kitchen Range retailer in Kent, England. Launch of additional retail outlets; Annual sales; Assessment of the competitive edge of the firm. INSET: the low down.

Features the business operation of cookware retailer, Bowlers Ltd. in Kent, England. Account on the establishment of the company; Total number of cookware lines carried by the company; Details on the strategy to cope with market competition.

Reports on the success of Tylers' newly-styled cookshop in Loughborough, England.

Features the cookshop retail store Rhubarb Rhubarb in Great Britain. Reasons for the shift from florist store to cookshop; Services offered by the shop; Objective of the cookshop. INSET: The low-down.

Features tableware maker Denby Pottery's Cookery Emporium in Derby, England.

A review is offered for the Trevor Mottram cookshop located in the Kent town of Tunbridge Wells.

A review is offered for the redesigned flagship store of kitchen tools retailer Habitat Housewares located on Tottenham Court Road in London, England.

The article offers information about The Dining Room houseware store in London, England. It mentions that the store is the new kitchen and dining department of Liberty department store and offers a selection of new brands, cookbooks and vintage-inspired accouterments. It states that the products are arranged in vintage pantry style fixtures and displays traditional style baking accessories, wooden benches and bookcases.

The article offers information about Utility houseware store, which won the Best for Interiors category in the Best Small Shops in Britain Awards 2011. It mentions that the firm won the accolade after customers voted for the great variety of products that they offer and having a good-looking store environment. It states that the company sells modern and original designs and continues to look for new products and suppliers.

The article focuses on the £3 million refit which was given to Pearsons department store in Enfield, England. This refurbishment aim was to bring the group's flagship branch up to date. The revamp opened a chamber between its ground and first floors, allowing the expansion of cosmetics and fashion. Its shopfit includes bespoke flexible midfloor fixturing in glass as well as in highly polished satinised steel.

The article reports on the plan of Hob cookware store to launch a nationwide chain of new style cookshops in England. The concept is based on demystifying local and global cooking. According to Hob founder and marketing director Maureen O'Brien, the nature of Hob is to inform through an easy to navigate store with cool, laid back charm and accessible products. Chocolate Heaven with gourmet chocolates from Italy, France, Spain and England are part of the other sections of the store.

Features the Estilo Kitchen Shop, a home accessories store owned by Marian and Andrew Aragi in Wimbledon, England. Merchandises sold by the owner; List of top selling kitchen utensils sold in Estilo Kitchen; Effort of the owners to sell distinctive products.

Features the retail store 'Strawberry Fair' in Yorkshire, England. Services and products available in the store; Factors influencing the success of the business; Expansion plans of the company.

Offers a look at Hoopers' flagship cookshop department in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.

Reports on the Pots and Pans stores in Scotland. Items available in each outlet; Details on the promotional schedules of the stores; Reasons for the success of the business. INSET: the low-down.

Focuses on an old-fashioned and family-owned houseware store called Webb's of Tenterden in Kent, England.

Features the independent housewares retail store Scott & Sargeant in Horsham, England.

Features cookware and kitchenware shop Cookery Nook in London, England. Focus on the learning curve state of the establishment; Emphasis on quality rather than quantity; Product line; Company profile.

Reports on a visit to the Kitchens housewares chain store in Cardiff, Wales. Application of the speciality approach in retail; Appeal of the utensils range to both commercial and non-commercial customers; Availability of discounts for purchases. INSET: Kitchens.

The article offers information on the retail store Colourful Cook Shop at Hunstanton, England which is owned by Richard Atkinson and Joanne Barker and mentions its suppliers including Kitchen Craft, GreenPan and Joseph Joseph.

In this article the author discusses the Best Retailer Awards for 2010 in Great Britain in which the very best in home improvement retail will be recognized in November 11.

In this article, the author offers tips on how houseware shops can outride recession in Great Britain. She notes hat housewares offered a small part of the overall offer of the national variety of retailers. She sees the potential of housewares as credit crunch solution. She also mentions the winners of the Best Retailer Awards 2009.

The article commemorates the 25th anniversary of "Housewares" magazine in Great Britain. The magazine aims to help retailers run more profitable businesses by providing a regular source of practical ideas and new products information. According to the article, the magazine, which was established in 1983, is the first business magazine to be published for houseware retailers in the country.

The article reflects the author's views on the significance of wedding list services offered by houseware retailers. The author states that the service lessens the hassles encountered by consumers in buying gifts for couples and helps control the possible duplication of gifts. The author adds that wedding list services also help houseware retailers gain loyalty from customers.

The author comments on the sales of retail houseware stores after the Christmas season and 2008 nominees for the 2008 Industry Awards in Great Britain. The author relates that the increasing sales of John Lewis Partnership PLC and its supermarket chain Waitros until January 5 indicate the profitability for the industry. Furthermore, she announces that houseware products launched in 2007 are eligible for the award.

The article provides information on Britain's Best Retailer Awards for retailers of houseware products organized by "Houseware Magazine" with its sister titles "DIY Week" and "Hardware & Garden Review" and www.housewarelive.net in Manchester, England. It is the only award covering the whole spectrum of home improvement and home enhancement retailers. The judges will be looking for evidence of innovative, creative thinking in the way which retailers promote their housewares.

The author focuses on the awards taken by the Housewares retailers in the recent Best Retail Awards held in Manchester, England. The industry took the Best Cookshop Retailer category and it also took all the honors in the Best New Retail Business category. Among of the retailers who have the awards were The Billericay Cookshop, Countryside Cookware, Kitchenmonger and PL8.

The article presents the viewpoint of the author on cook shops. She congratulates all the cookshops that were winners in Great Britain's Best Retailer Awards 2005 organized by Housewares Magazine and sister titles Housewares Focus, DIY Week and Hardware & Garden Review. According to the author, cookshops share a wealth of attributes from superb attention to detail and terrific presentation to impressive levels of product knowledge. They are run by owners who have great enthusiasm, tremendous vision and sheer passion, not only for cooking and cookware but also for giving their customers the best possible service.

The article focuses on the housewares retailers' wedding gift sales in Great Britain. According to "The Sunday Times," the U.S.'s engaged couples are increasingly asking guests to forget the wedding list and just send cash. "The Daily Telegraph," reports that British couples are also shunning gifts and asking instead for donations to charity. However, this has been the case for many years, due to rises in both remarriages and pre-marital cohabitation. Surely such a wedding provides a chance for the bride and groom-to-be to upgrade those pans bought on the cheap in a catalogue shop for a nice set of stainless steel, and swap their basic coffee maker for a high-tech, high ticket version.

Comments on the changes made by Steamer Trading Cookshop to its retail store in Great Britain.

Features the Richardsons gifts and housewares store in Moortown, England.

Takes a look at the refit of Peter Crisp's Cookshop in Northants, England which has resulted in a 12% increase in housewares sales.

Features the Bluewater shopping mall in Kent, England. Total space area; Location; Number of retail stores housed in the mall; Household furnishings retailers in the mall; Grouping of shops; Architecture; Impact of the mall to surrounding towns.