As summer approaches, retailers will be readying their outdoor dining offering and PH has been finding about the latest trends in the sector, how the market is faring and the latest products set to launch.
While Covid forced many of us to get out in nature and later to socialise outside with social distancing rules, the trend for entertaining and eating outdoors has continued long after the world returned to its new normal. Now, continued economic pressures are driving many away from eating out, with staying at home a more financially viable option.
Nick Cornwell, managing director, Black+Blum begins: “We have noted a growing trend in outdoor dining since people started to get outside more during the pandemic. As ever, consumers need practical solutions for these products and these typically mean that products need to be robust, durable and as far as possible mess-free and easy to clean. We have tried to design in these qualities to our new products.
“While certain sectors within the housewares market have been under some sustained pressure due to the general economic situation, we are finding that consumers are still well-prepared to spend on premium products related to hobbies, leisure pursuits and interests.”
To read the full feature in the latest issue of Progressive Housewares, simply click here.
