January 2012 edition

Intelligence

8 International and UK news
A round up of the best international and UK stories, including People News

14 Exhibition News
News and developments from the world of exhibitions

18 Product News
If it’s new to the market, you’ll find it here in our Product News pages

Features

24 Pushing product development at Portmeirion Group
We look behind the scenes at the company’s product design process

36 Crystalex
The Czech glass manufacturer presents their new series for 2012

28 Lenox: More than 120 years of quality, artistry and beauty. The story so far for the biggest Tabletop brand in the US

30 Lenox: 123 years at the top
An interview with company president Lester Grebetz on Lenox’s current and future plans

32 Retail Interview: Plate Tableware
We visit this design-led independent in the heart of London’s Fulham

76 A view from the East
Our columnist Ray Windsor discusses the impact of Chinese New Year on business

80 Salt&Pepper
The home fashion brand bring fresh designs to the table

82 See the difference in Porland porcelain
The Turkish porcelain manufacturer marks their 20th year in business in 2012

84 Vista Alegre
The company’s latest product launches for Ambiente Frankfurt

Shows

33 Ambiente 2012: Fully booked, and full of product
Its arguably the biggest trade show for the Tableware sector by far – our show preview contains show information, interviews and pages of fresh new products

68 Shake up at Spring Fair
The well-loved UK show sees a hall reshuffle in 2012, presenting a transformed and re-edited event sure to inspire buyers

74 NYIGF: Design destination in 2012
What’s on offer at the winter edition and a sneak peek to Gourmet in August

78 Global Sources
The organisers hosting a full spectrum of trade shows worldwide

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