Winners of the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2024, have been celebrating their wins.
Ali Buchan, category manager – home, Blue Diamond, commented: “I had the pleasure in attending the Excellence in Housewares awards on behalf of Blue Diamond and was delighted to win the award for Excellence in Retail Display for multiples or department store category.
“This award recognises the achievements of our store teams who work tirelessly to create a clear and enticing display to enhance our retail environment for our customers in homeware.”
Dalibor Borjanin, Founder & CEO, Airtender, added: “PROUD. Just six years ago we started developing this great company, brand and product line. It’s truly a great honour and even a bit unbelievable to already be compared with the best housewares brands in the world.
“When I asked Rob Willis if he thinks we had any chance of winning he said: “come on let’s be realistic, no.” Say what?! But we forgive him now, haha. Love you Rob. Special thanks to: Katie Roberts-Mason, Jo Pilcher, Rob Willis, Carly Willis and Mark Grayson. Congratulations with again a fantastic event.”
John Tranter, category director, Dunelm, said: “Thank you Excellence in Housewares for arranging a fantastic event. We are delighted to have won the Multiple Retailer of the Year award and would like to thank all our supply partners for continually supporting us.
“I would also like to say thank you and well done to the amazing team at Dunelm for their hard work, dedication and support….this is for you team.”
Paul Marchant, business development manager, Kuhn Rikon, said: “Naturally we are delighted to have won this award in a category with such strong finalists. It is testament to Kuhn Rikon’s policy of designing and developing products that function brilliantly at a price accessible to all.”
