Highlights Tuesday, Dec 7, 2021

6.7 million Brits fall victim to rogue traders in 2021

Over the past year, 13% of the UK population fallen foul of rogue traders, according to Checkatrade.

6.7 million Brits fall victim to rogue traders in 2021

Over the past year, 13% of the UK population fallen foul of rogue traders, according to Checkatrade.

Keller Kitchens confirms board of directors

The DKG Group, parent company of Keller Kitchens, has confirmed permanent positions to its statutory board.

Wickes raises profit forecast as sales remain strong

Home-improvement retailer Wickes has increased its profit predictions for Q4 of 2021 to £83 million on the back of “resilient trading”.

The biggest challenges facing showrooms today

Malcolm Scott, the KBSA corporate chair, considers some of the biggest challenges facing showrooms today – from both product and skills shortages to sustainability – and what solutions might work best to deal with these issues.

Benchmarx joins the BiKBBI as corporate sponsor

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has welcomed Benchmarx kitchens, part of the Travis Perkins Group of businesses, as a corporate sponsor.

Roper Rhodes acquired by Svedbergs Group

Roper Rhodes has been acquired by Svedbergs Group, which the board welcomed a ‘fantastic custodian for the brand, customers and its employees’.

Compusoft and 2020 complete merger

Software providers Compusoft and 2020 have united in a merger of equals to create one company ‘to better serve their customers’ in the kitchen, bathroom, furniture, and window and door industries.

Kartell acquires Vogue UK

Kartell has completed a multimillion-pound takeover of radiator and towel rail specialist Vogue UK.

Davroc to distribute Carron Bathrooms

Davroc has signed a deal for the nationwide distribution of the full Carron Bathrooms range from early December.

Guy Kinnell resigns as CIH chairman

Guy Kinnell, who joined Combined Independents (Holdings) (CIH) in September last year, has stepped down from his role as chief executive.

Episode 23 : Season 3

COP26 and the answer to the installer shortage

We’re catching up with Richard Hagan from Crystal Doors who is at COP26 – what’s it like to be there and what does it all mean for the KBB industry? Then we’re talking installer apprenticeships with BiKBBI’s Damian Walters and Quooker’s Stephen Johnson.