Gifts Today magazine

Novemeber 2010

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

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

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

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

New Owner at Goebel

10th November 2010

German based manufacturer Goebel has got a new owner. The company is now owned by PM Kapital GMBH, who have been active in the ceramic industry for many years are also current shareholders for Kaiser Porzellan. Read more

Creative Tops hold Tea Party celebration for Thailand store

9th November 2010

Creative Top's Thai distributor Nathapin Trading Ltd has just opened a new shop in one of the most prestigious retail centres in Thailand. Read more

Nambé expands its presence in New Mexico

8th November 2010

Nambé, will see its designs sold exclusively in a store, after the company purchased the previous 'Nambe and more' store in Pojoaque, New Mexico.  Read more

Are you exhibiting at Spring Fair or Ambiente?

7th November 2010

If the answer to the above is YES, then the Team at Tableware International want to hear from you regarding the forthcoming Jan / Feb issue. Read more

Lenox appoints new UK distributor

3rd November 2010

Lenox have appointed a Stoke-based ceramics company as sole distributors for Lenox Corporation both in the UK and Ireland. Read more

Mintel predict Consumer Trends for 2011

2nd November 2010

Consumers will be looking to the long term as we move into 2011 - with nine consumer trends identified for the forthcoming year. Read more


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