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industry news
Xystos takes over Romero Britto range
Xystos has taken over the exclusive UK distribution rights for the
distinctive Romero Britto range, from James Winchester. Manufactured by
Giftcraft of Canada, it depicts the artwork of the famous Brazilian born
artist. There are 60 pieces – all vibrant in colour – from umbrellas to
ceramics, with RRPs ranging from £6.99 - £49.99. Visit the website,
www.xystostrade.co.uk for more details.
Playaway cases
win Fashion &
Accessories Best
New Collection at
Autumn Fair
The British Travel Accessories
Association (BTAA) selected
Playaway cases as the worthy
winner of the Fashion &
Accessories Best New Collection
at Autumn Fair in September. Joint
runners up were Mala Leather
and Accessories by Park Lane.
The judges were particularly
impressed by the amount of
product research and innovation
that went into the final designs of
the winning company’s innovative and unique product. The luggage is
inventive, practical, attractive and well made, but also fun and funky at
the same time.
For more details on Playaway cases, visit www.playawaycase.com
Doing your bit for the planet
If you are looking to promote your business, make a profit and help the
planet, then check out WBC Canby, a specialist supplier of reusable bags
for life. Not only are
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their print quality
and strength, they’re
made entirely from
sustainable materials
too. With super-fast
seven-day turnaround
and a minimum order
of only 250 units, you
can have your bags
in time for Christmas.
To view the full range
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Appointments
La Cafetiere has appointed Paul Silk as its new
Managing Director. Paul brings with him 20 years
of expertise, knowledge and experience in the
DIY and housewares industries, both nationally
and internationally.
Jessica Blue has been promoted to Vice
President of Licensing Expo, the licensing sector’s
most important event held in Las Vegas, from
her current position as Event Director of Brand
Licensing Expo. Both events are produced by
the Advanstar Licensing Group.
Andrew Legg has been appointed UK Sales
Manager at Creative Tops. Having spent many
years working for companies such as Meyer/
Prestige, I Grunwerg, Morphy Richards and
Kitchen Craft, Andrew knows the housewares
industry very well indeed.
Irene Grant is the new Area Sales Manager for
Scotland and Ireland at Creative Tops. Having
worked for companies such as Edinburgh
Crystal and Arthur Price, Irene is a well known
and well respected professional and is already
familiar with many of Creative Tops’ customers
both north and south of the border.
Creative Tops has appointed Dave Barnes as the
new Area Sales Manager for the north. Dave has
spent many years in the industry, with companies
such as Pimpernel and Ultimate Products.
Jon Marks is the new Creative Tops Area
Sales Manager for the Midlands. Jon is already
extremely well established and known to most
of the company’s customers. Jon joins Creative
Tops from Emma Bridgewater, having previously
spent 15 years with Edinburgh Crystal.
Richard McDonald is the new Area Sales
Manager for the south of England at Creative
Tops. He has huge experience of the
housewares and tableware industry, having spent
the last 10 years performing a similar role for
Emma Bridgewater.