Electrolux: How smart appliances can help us understand how energy is used As consumers become increasingly connected with the ability to solve a multitude of problems at the touch of a button, the issue of sustainability and energy usage is ... Read More
The 5 ways technology will impact the UK homewares market Today, when it comes to shopping for homewares, many consumers are reaching for their gadgets over the car keys. Indeed, high levels of smartphone ownership, together with confidence ... Read More
Is Piper the smarthome’s answer to home security? It is an unfortunate fact that break-ins occur. It is therefore unsurprising that intruder alarms account for just over half of spending on domestic security in the UK. ... Read More
Online retailers branch out into garden centres While many UK consumers will be winding down their gardening activity for the winter months, it seems the fingers of UK consumers remain firmly green. Mintel’s research reveals more than ... Read More
Is Britain ready for the ‘shower toilet’? In 2012 UK consumers spent £941 million on bathroom fixtures and fittings. This is split between accessories (13.9%) and furniture, fixtures and fittings (86.1%). In 2013 the market ... Read More