Katie Roberts-Mason

Stevenage

Editor at Housewares News

Editor at Pre School News

Editor at Progressive Party

Mum of two girls and a labrador, journalist and copy writer.

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Morleys Begins Jolly’s Department Store Refurb

2 days ago | giftsandhome.net | Katie Roberts-Mason |Sue Marks

By Katie Roberts-Mason and Sue MarksJune 27, 2025 Work has begun on Morleys’ refurbishment of Bath-based Jolly’s department store ahead of a 2026 reopening plan. The store is one of Europe’s oldest and has been in Bath for over a century. Soon after Jolly’s closed its doors in February this year, it was announced that Morleys had taken on the store, with plans to re-open next year following essential restorative works.
Summerween hits the US

2 days ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

By Katie Roberts-MasonJune 27, 2025 US retailers are bringing Halloween into stores already in the continuing Summerween trend. Having coined the term in 2024, US retailers are running summerween promotions again this year, with Michaels releasing its first two Halloween lines already, with three more coming later in the summer, according to Good Morning America.
New exhibitors head to Autumn Fair

2 days ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Autumn Fair will house a 25% increase in new exhibitors from last year, with new exhibitors across all sectors. Supporting emerging talent is a hallmark of Autumn Fair, and the New Business Pavilions continue to go from strength to strength, with a 44% increase in the number of exhibitors from last year. The dedicated spaces offer a vibrant platform for first-time exhibitors and small businesses, providing buyers with a discovery zone packed with fresh and original ideas.
Spirit Halloween to hire 50,000 seasonal staff

2 days ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

By Katie Roberts-MasonJune 27, 2025 As the Halloween season creeps closer, Spirit Halloween is seeking seasonal sales associates and store managers to join its retail team. With 50,000 positions available to support more than 1,500 retail locations expected to open in 2025, Spirit Halloween is ramping up for another year.
CAP Expo to return in 2026

2 days ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Following the success of CAP Expo 2025, the UK’s only dedicated trade event for the celebration and party industry will return to Telford International Centre on 22 – 23 March 2026. Having established itself as the go-to business event for the sector, CAP Expo 2026 is set to be even bigger and better.
Gemar’s Genesio Rocca appointed president of Assogiocattoli

2 days ago | partyworldwide.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Vice president of Gemar, Genesio Rocca, was named as the new president at the AGM of Assogiocattoli members, held on 24 June, 2025. At the meeting, held at Villa Borromeo Visconti Litta in Lainate, the board unanimously elected Genesio – majority shareholder, vice president, and coo of Gemar – as the new president of the Association for the 2025–2028 term, succeeding Gianfranco Ranieri.
Neptune reports 68% growth in profits

3 days ago | housewaresnews.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Interiors and lifestyle brand, Neptune, has announced its financial results for the year ended 30 September 2024 and is back to strong profitable growth. The brand, which offers kitchen, living and dining products has reported EBITDA of £3.4m in the 12 months to end Sept 24, +68% vs FY23 (FY23: £2.0m, recovery from FY22). Neptune also reported a significant acceleration of performance since September 2024, with H1 FY25 EBITDA nearly double that of H1 FY24.
Vinod launches in the Middle East

3 days ago | housewaresnews.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Following its debut in Singapore, Vinod has strengthened its international growth strategy with a robust retail rollout and targeted marketing across the GCC. Vinod Intelligent Cookware is continuing its rapid international expansion with the official retail rollout across key Middle Eastern markets, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. The brand is also preparing for further expansion into Oman and Kuwait.
Ultimate Products certified as a Great Place To Work

3 days ago | housewaresnews.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Ultimate Products has officially been certified by Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture. Great Place To Work UK is a global organisation that recognises businesses for positive workplace culture and provides tools to improve the employee experience. The certification recognises Ultimate Products for its outstanding workplace environment, strong commitment to training and development and deeply embedded community values.
Autumn Fair welcomes wave of first-time exhibitors

3 days ago | housewaresnews.net | Katie Roberts-Mason

Autumn Fair will house a 25% increase in new exhibitors from last year, with new exhibitors across all sectors. Supporting emerging talent is a hallmark of Autumn Fair, and the New Business Pavilions continue to go from strength to strength, with a 44% increase in the number of exhibitors from last year. The dedicated spaces offer a vibrant platform for first-time exhibitors and small businesses, providing buyers with a discovery zone packed with fresh and original ideas.