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  • Exclusively Housewares 2026 – our favourite summer show!

    Exclusively Housewares 2026 – our favourite summer show!

    It’s that time of year again — final preparations are well under way for our annual trip to the Exclusively Housewares show at the Business Design Centre in Islington.

    The show takes place on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th June, and we’re very much looking forward to catching up with retail buyers, partners and press over the two days.

    This year’s stand will showcase our biggest licensed line-up yet, including brand new ranges tied to Toy Story 5, Wicked, and our recently signed Hello Kitty & Friends collection, alongside the latest from our flagship Polar Gear, as well as Ototo.

    DNC at Exclusively Housewares 2026

    We’ll also be sharing a first look at our Back to School 2026 line-up, fresh additions to our hydration range, and updated picnicware in time for the British summer.

    Exclusively remains one of the most important dates in our calendar — it’s where we get to talk through the ranges face-to-face, share what’s on the horizon, and listen to what our retail customers need for the seasons ahead.

    If you’d like to book a slot to come and see the team, drop us a line at salesadmin@dnc-uk.com. We look forward to seeing you there.

  • Back to School 2026 — a stellar line-up of licenses and designs

    Back to School 2026 — a stellar line-up of licenses and designs

    Believe it or not, Back to School 2026 is already firmly on the launchpad here at DNC — and we think this year’s licensed line-up is one of our strongest yet!

    Headlining the range will be Polar Gear Toy Story 5, landing in retail just as families return from the summer holidays still talking about the film.

    Polar Gear Toy Story 5

    Joining it are refreshed collections for Stitch, Frozen, Peppa Pig & Paw Patrol, our brand-new Hello Kitty & Friends range, and not forgetting our fantastic Polar Gear design favourites.

    Each collection is built around our core lunch-to-go essentials — insulated lunch bags, snack pots, reusable food containers and drinks bottles — engineered for the realities of school life: spill-proof lids, easy-clean liners, and durable, family-friendly designs that earn their keep through the whole school year.

    Peppa Pig & Paw Patrol Lunch Bags

    Sustainability remains front and centre. Every product is designed to be reused day after day, replacing single-use plastic and disposable food wrap, and our packaging programme continues to focus on reducing plastic use and improving recyclability.

    We’ll be presenting the full Back to School 2026 line-up at Exclusively Housewares on 9th and 10th June. To request a preview, sample pack, or to book a meeting on the stand, get in touch with the team at salesadmin@dnc-uk.com