Innovation is the key in today’s disposable society, especially when it comes to kitchen tools and cookware. There is so much on offer that your product really needs to stand out on store shelves to make consumers take notice. Solidteknics founder Mark Henry was very much aware of this and he knew he had to create something special to be accepted by both the experts and the consumers.
Read his inspiring story in our kitchen & dining digital issue, which is out now.
We also chat to Richard Joseph of popular brand Joseph Joseph. In 2003, Richard and his twin brother Antony Joseph launched their now hugely popular design brand. Today, they have 125 employees and offices in the UK, US, Japan, France and Germany. Read more on page 8.
For Chris Murphy of Kitchen Warehouse retailing is in the family. Since its inception in 1996, West Australian business Kitchen Warehouse has undergone many transformations. There was the merger with an online retailer in 2016, an expansion out of WA in 2017, re-brands, new store designs and countless marketing strategies. But throughout the years one thing has remained the same—the family at the heart of it all. We go behind the scenes with this retailer on page 18.
The brain behind the Mighty Mug, Jayme Smaldone, started the brand with his dad and turned an innovative concept into a very popular product worldwide. It definitely wasn’t easy, like most business ventures, and on page 32 you can read all about this remarkable story.
Other features include the rise of gourmet food as a gift; how the healthy cooking trend can increase store sales; inspirational retailer profiles both local and overseas, and of course the latest kitchen tools for your store shelves.
