Highlights Sunday, Apr 11, 2021

60% of KBB showrooms will open by appointment only

In a survey of the kbbreview100 brain trust of KBB retailers, 60% of respondents in England said they would open their showroom by appointment only when they are allowed again on April 12.

Retailers happy to be reopening their showrooms

Many retailers have expressed their delight at being able to open their doors again to customers in England after being forced to close for over three months.

Vitra opens UK flagship showroom in Clerkenwell

Bathroom brand Vitra has opened a new flagship showroom for retailers, architects and designers in the heart of London’s design hub in Clerkenwell.

KBB retailers: the lessons a year of Covid taught us

Since the first lockdown, the way that many KBB retailers run their businesses has changed forever.

Furniture makers charity to boost support for those hit by pandemic

The Furniture Makers’ Company has launched a campaign to boost its financial support for those in the trade hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

English KBB showrooms can reopen on April 12

From April 12, all retail in England will be allowed to reopen, which will include KBB showrooms.

Stuart Cook steps down as CEO of CIH

After 16 years in the role, Stuart Cook retired on April 1 from his position as chief executive of Combined Independent (Holdings) Ltd (CIH).

Blue Angel eco award for Bauformat, Burger and Badea

The Baumann Group’s Bauformat, Burger and Badea furniture brands have been awarded Germany’s Blue Angel eco certification.

HPP wins PEFC accreditation for supporting sustainable forestry

Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) has gained global PEFC accreditation for its work in supporting sustainable forestry and timber suppliers.

kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2021: The finalists revealed

The shortlist for the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2021 has been unveiled.

EXCLUSIVE: Ideal Standard pulls Sottini out of UK retail market

Ideal Standard has announced plans to withdraw the Sottini brand from the UK retail market.

Season 2: Episode 21

What can you do to make sure you know what people are saying about you in online reviews and how can you ensure it’s working positively for you? And we’re talking to one of the biggest bathroom brands in the industry – Bristan – and its brand new CEO Martin Mongan.

Partners

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News

60% of KBB showrooms will open by appointment only

Retailers happy to be reopening their showrooms

Vitra opens UK flagship showroom in Clerkenwell

Furniture makers charity to boost support for those hit by pandemic

Winners of Compusoft’s spring design competition revealed

English KBB showrooms can reopen on April 12

Opinion

My Covid year: A time like no other

It’s not easy being green

Let’s be more inclusive

Women: A force for change

‘Women have to be self-motivated and get stuck in’

‘Investment in gender diversity is good for any industry’

Products

Sarsen Stone | The National Trust

Whirlpool | W Collection

Roca | Ohtake

Franke | Mythos Plus MYX

LochAnna | EcoStone splashbacks

Novy | Panorama Pro 120

In Depth

KBB retailers: the lessons a year of Covid taught us

Franziska Wülker: From Duravit to designing a space toilet

Cameron Interiors: the UK’s first employee-owned kitchen retail company

The Tap End: An all-female bathroom retailer

‘Diverse viewpoints drive more well-informed outcomes’, says Victorian Plumbing MD

We embrace gender equality and diversity at IDS

Jobs

ASM North East + West England.

Bathroom Designer – Chester

National Contracts Director

Business Development Manager required London (LU, HP, AL, WD, SL, HA, N, NW, UB, TW, KT, SM, SW, W, WC)

Business Development Manager required East/West Midlands MK, OX and SY

Area Sales Manager – North West

People

Rak Ceramics | Neil Swallow

BiKBBI | Mark Fuller

Fibo | Steve Walter

One of One | Michael Collins

Lecico Bathrooms | John Richards

Merlyn | Karl Hilldrup and Kate Delaney