Highlights
‘Challenging start’ for Hansgrohe parent Masco as Q1 earnings fall
US home-improvement giant Masco, which owns bathroom brands Hansgrohe, Axor and Hüppe, reported lower sales and earnings in the first three months of 2019.
[25-04-19]
Neil Lerner Kitchens stops trading
High-profile London KBB studio owner Neil Lerner has confirmed that he has been forced to close the doors on the family business he has run for 30 years.
[25-04-19]
Masterclass extends factory to meet increasing demand
Masterclass Kitchens has completed a 7,000sq ft factory extension to its site in Llantristant, south Wales, in a "significant step" for the company.
[24-04-19]
BSH announces new 945,000sq ft warehouse and customer service site
BSH has said it is investing in a new custom-built warehouse and customer service centre on Midlands Logistics Park in Northamptonshire.
[24-04-19]
KitchenAid cooks up a premium culinary experience
KitchenAid has introduced cookery classes at its London experience store where customers will be able to use KitchenAid’s premium appliances.
[24-04-19]
Dunavox wine coolers now included in ArtiCAD KBB design software
Dunavox has joined the ArtiCAD supplier partnership programme to help develop its kitchen retailer network in the UK.
[24-04-19]
Which? accuses KBB retailers of ‘misleading’ discount offers
Some UK kitchen and bathroom retailers are potentially misleading shoppers with dubious discount claims, according to Which?
[23-04-19]
Hotpoint owner doing better in Europe but sales still flat
Whirlpool said improvements were on track in EMEA despite reporting lower sales and earnings in the region for the first three months of 2019.
[23-04-19]
Topps Tiles bags rival for £3.3m
Topps Tiles has bought a controlling stake in Guildford tile supply firm Strata for £3.3 million plus a £400,000 closing adjustment in cash.
[18-04-19]
Fiesta to help SMEs access apprenticeship funding
Fiesta has set up a new route for small employers in the furniture and interiors industries to access government funds to train apprentices.
[18-04-19]
Support, educate and reward
Jonathan Hartley, channel manager for kitchen retail, DA, Samsung Electronics UK, explains how the brand is supporting, educating and rewarding its retail network through its new Kitchen Circle Partner programme
[01-04-19]
Appliances: ‘Good time to offer something different’
As Italian manufacturer Fulgor Milano prepares to enter the UK, Euroline MD Nigel Jacobs explains the opportunity in the UK for a new luxury cooking brand.
[28-03-19]
"Gas hobs are going nowhere"
Malcolm Scott, Swift’s commercial director, suggests that the days of the gas hob may not be over yet.
[27-03-19]
Online retail: If you can’t beat them, join them
A retailer responds to Nathan Helms, MD of Arte Form brassware, on the impact of the internet on the bathroom market.
[21-03-19]
Sustainability and the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2019
This year’s awards will not only be the first carbon neutral event, but will also leave a lasting legacy in Manchester itself…
[11-03-19]
UKE: being a sustainability partner for kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 'a natural fit'
The Used Kitchen Exchange has supported the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards though its sustainability partnership.
[07-03-19]
Better Bathrooms: ‘good riddance and adios’
The outspoken owner of Designer Walls and More in Bolton, Gary Walmsley, tells kbbreview why he is not sorry about the collapse of Better Bathrooms
[07-03-19]
Pitch Perfect
Recognising the importance of offering support to retailers every step of the way, InSinkErator has identified some of the most common barriers to sale and offers useful tips on how to hone your sales pitch to overcome those challenges.
[05-03-19]
Bathroom design is a bit stale…
Indian bathroom brand Jaquar is new to the UK and is hoping to win over retailers not only with the quality of its products, but also its pledge to protect margins and a strict internet policy
[04-03-19]
Inspiring innovation in the kitchen can help boost your sales
Samsung’s built-in appliances are creating opportunities for different conversations with consumers in your showroom. Jonathan Hartley, channel manager for kitchen retail and B2B Samsung UK,…
[02-03-19]
Sustainable kitchens: 'Design well to live well'
Designer Johnny Grey looks at some of the ways sustainable design has evolved over the years, enabling designers to work for the common good
[25-04-19]
'The world’s first fully sustainable, eco-friendly kitchen'
To shake up the market with a product that’s genuinely new, The Real Kitchen Company has launched a sustainable kitchen range made from bamboo.
[17-04-19]
Sustainability: 'I’ve become a bit of an eco-fascist'
Designer Sandy Armitage of Sandy Armitage Designs was turned on to the subject of sustainability 10 years ago and has been a fierce advocate ever since
[11-04-19]
Sustainability: We have got to be responsible’
Keith Wardrope, MD of HPP, which is a 2019 kbbreview Retail & Design Awards sustainability sponsor, explains why his company is doing all it can to reduce its environmental impact.
[03-04-19]
Perfect Partners
Graham Robinson (pictured), manager of the Halcyon Interiors showroom, on Wigmore Street, reveals why partnering with brands that offer good service and support is the key to success
[01-04-19]
Sustainability: I'm not a green warrior but...
Grant Hughes, the graduate designer from Herbert William kitchens, tells us how he believes we can all make our businesses more environmentally-friendly.
[28-03-19]
High street focus: The North-East
The much heavy industry in the North-East has disappeared, there are signs of regeneration. Chris Saunders talks to KBB retailers in the region, who are positive about the future
[21-03-19]
Retailers and suppliers: A marriage of convenience?
Retailers and suppliers are a vital part of each other’s businesses. Vicki Evans examines how they manage the give and take that all healthy partnerships require
[14-03-19]
How the judging works at the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards
The judging process is unique to this industry and is designed to make sure that those who won have truly earned their trophy.
[13-03-19]
‘We wouldn’t have built this if we were worried about Brexit…’
With uncertainty still clouding the market, why has Wayne Dance, MD of KBB distributor and retailer InHouse, just invested £2.2 million in a brand new headquarters and showroom? Tim Wallace went to meet him
[27-02-19]
KITCHEN TRENDS: Pronorm
Pronorm has released a new dark green shade in its four contemporary kitchen ranges.
[24-04-19]
BATHROOM TRENDS: Burlington
Burlington freestanding vanity units are available in matt white, sand and dark olive, and classic grey.
[23-04-19]
APPLIANCE TRENDS: Bertazzoni
Bertazzoni has introduced a built-in fridge-freezer for the first time to the UK and Irish markets.
[22-04-19]
SURFACE TRENDS: Caesarstone
Caesarstone’s Empira White gives the appearance of marble but is a quartz stone, said to be stain-, scratch-, crack- and chip-resistant.
[18-04-19]
KITCHEN TRENDS: Tom Howley
Tom Howley is bang up-to-date with the latest food trends with its new colourway – avocado.
[17-04-19]
BATHROOM TRENDS: Merlyn Showering
With the industrial trend in the home still on the up, Merlyn Showering has expanded its Black collection.
[16-04-19]
APPLIANCE TRENDS: Elica
The Skydome extractor from Elica fits flush with the ceiling, giving the end user a seamless and modern look.
[15-04-19]
SURFACE TRENDS: Cosentino
Cosentino has launched a new slim range of its Dekton surfaces that is 4mm thick.
[11-04-19]
KITCHEN TRENDS: Trend Kitchens
Trend Kitchens is keeping up with the current trend of blue kitchens with the introduction of three new colours.
[10-04-19]
BATHROOM TRENDS: Victoria and Albert
Victoria and Albert has given its customers the option to choose from 194 RAL colours for the outside of any of its baths and sinks.
[09-04-19]
Showroom Manager - Central London
The 1810 Company are opening a new dedicated trade showroom at the Business Design Centre, London.
[24-04-19]
Area Sales Manager
We are specifically looking for two candidates based in the Cambridgeshire and Manchester areas with good KBB industry experience, ideally in the bathroom sector
[16-04-19]
Sales Agents – Various locations
Self employed sales agents for all areas of the UK and Ireland who currently call on bathroom showrooms and plumbers merchants or operate in the shower tray and bath market.
[16-04-19]
Talented depot managers and field based business developers in London
Howdens works with local builders to transform homes by designing, manufacturing and selling inspirational market-leading kitchens to the trade only.
[15-04-19]
Talented Sales Designers OTE £50,000 – £70,000 London, Home Counties & M4 Corridor
The BHID Group is now firmly established as the leading provider of high-end Doors, Bedrooms, Studies and Libraries.
[01-04-19]
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[15-11-18]
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[07-08-18]
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[31-08-17]
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[24-08-17]
LDL Components | Oliver Bryant
LDL Components has promoted Oliver Bryant to account manager for the South-East.
[23-04-19]
JP Kitchens and Bathrooms | Tom McAllister, James Lovett and Paul Atherton
JP Kitchens and Bathrooms has made three new appointments to its sales team.
[23-04-19]
Kudos | Paul Booth
Paul Booth has been appointed to the role of operations director for Cumbria-based manufacturer, Kudos Shower Products.
[15-04-19]
Acres Consultancy | Graham Jackson
Graham Jackson has joined Acres Consultancy as the company extends the range of consultancy services offered to include leadership, coaching and performance management.
[08-04-19]
Bette | Sebastian Noack
Bette has appointed Sebastian Noack as the head of international project business.
[08-04-19]
Maxtop | Shawn Buckle
Maxtop Quartz has expanded its UK sales team with the appointment of Shawn Buckle as regional sales manager for the South of England.
[25-03-19]
Caesarstone | Hazel Blake and Holly Barns
Caesarstone has appointed two new members to its UK sales team with strong backgrounds in the kitchen and bathroom retail industry.
[25-03-19]