September 2008
First six month battle continues with turnover stagnant versus last year
Christmas promotions launched early due to retailer demand
Scanpan CTX gets the green light with a full launch in October 08
Classic Ikon - 26cm Cooks Knife available for Christmas
August 2008
Sales remain buoyant for well known brand names.
Fridge Freezer thermometer sales shows no sign of cooling.
Wusthof launch mini knife blocks.
Rate of Exchange still poor, down 2% from July.
Wrapit close doors with considerable debts to Haus.
July 08
New counter top displays available from Rosle.
New additions to current knife ranges announced for end of Summer.
Haus forced into price increase by poor rates of exchange and increased fuel costs.
Negative media doesn't slow down demand.
June 08
Haus hold off on price increase although currency makes market difficult.
Retailers travel to Germany for annual specialist retailer training trip.
May 08
Ten retailers travel to Germany to visit the Roesle factory and showroom for product training.
April 08
Eight retailers visit Denmark for the first ever retailer trip to Scanpan.
March 08
New price lists hit UK stores with the cost of UK imports affecting many distributors.
February 08
Haus show the NEW Classic Ikon Creme line from Wüsthof. The new range gets rave reviews especially from wedding companies.
January 08
Haus take over the control of all PR activity for their brands in the UK.