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Jobs joy as historic pottery firm thrives

12th December 2010

Dudson Ltd, a historic Stoke-on-Trent ceramic tableware company, is bucking the economic trend and creating new job opportunities for local unemployed people - recently recruiting six people.  Read more

Wedgwood & Twinings: a collaboration of two classically British Brands

11th December 2010

Stoke-based famed pottery Wedgwood and tea extroadinaires Twinings have announced a brand partnership in a recent new advertising campaign. Read more

Goebel brings 'Madonna' to Christmas

10th December 2010

German porcelain manufacturer Goebel has recently launched its new 'Madonna' project in one of the most famous fashion boutiques in Düsseldorf. Read more

Royal Wedding potential to economy estimated at £620 million

30th November 2010

A retail analyst has suggested the forthcoming nuptials between Price William and Kate Middleton could bring a much welcome boost of £620 motion to the UK economy alone, prompting many retailers and manufacturers to maximise on the potential opportunity. Read more

Could Germany be signifying an economic 'up'?

29th November 2010

German retail sales rose by 2.3% in October, recording the biggest month-on-month gain in three years. Read more

Stoke-on-Trent like Afghanistan, says pottery director

25th November 2010

The director of one of Britain's largest pottery firms has compared parts of Stoke-On-Trent to Afghanistan's Helmand Province and has demanded the local council stop the demolition of historic buildings.  Read more

Meissen finest porcelain collection draws in just under £3m

24th November 2010

The auction of 'The Hoffmeister Collection of Meissen Porcelain Part III' went under the hammer in London, bringing the grand total for the three sales of the Meissen porcelain to £2,988,120. Read more

New designer takes a wax lyrical twist on Tableware

23rd November 2010

A design student has taken the idea of condensable, custom made tableware to its literal translation, by designing a range of wax-made tableware. Read more

Royal Wedding to bring welcome boost to Tableware Industry

19th November 2010

The tableware industry has kicked into action following the recent announcement of a Royal Wedding in Summer 2011.  Read more

Debenhams says Britons are going Gaga for afternoon tea

18th November 2010

Sales of china teacups and saucers are up 119% in one major UK retail store - but would it really be thanks to this woman? Read more

Villeroy & Boch appoint new UK MD

18th November 2010

Villeroy & Boch Tableware has appointed Simon Page as the new UK Managing Director of the lifestyle ceramics brand effective from 1st January 2011. Read more

Qianlong Chinese porcelain vase sold for £43m

17th November 2010

An 18th Century Chinese vase has fetched a record £43 million when it went under the hammer last week in the UK. Read more

Bed, Bath and Beyond take on Eisch crystal

16th November 2010

Bed, Bath & Beyond stores are to become the first national retailer to now feature Eisch Stemware nationwide. The famed domestic goods American retailer will offer the company's 'Vino Nobile' and 'Superior' lines from the German glass company in 168 stores. Read more

Kahla secures 70th prize for good design

15th November 2010

Kahla's 'TAO' Collection has been recognised for its 'green' qualities by the company winning no less than its 70th design award.  Read more

November / December Digital Edition now online

14th November 2010

The November / December of Tableware International is now avaliable to view online in its Digital Edition. Read more


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