Highlights
BiKBBI calls for urgent support ahead of spring Budget
BiKBBI CEO Damian Walters has urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to back tradespeople and independent KBB retailers in this year’s spring Budget on March 3. In…
[25-02-21]
Save Our Skills: The return of FREE job ads for everyone
News Save Our Skills Top Story
The kbbreview Save Our Skills campaign is once again allowing any employer in the KBB industry to post job vacancies on kbbreview.com for FREE. The…
[25-02-21]
'Ignored' - Anger over lack of clarity on installations in Scottish roadmap
Scottish retailers and installers have hit out at the Government’s ‘roadmap’ plan to exit lockdown as it gives no indication on when installations will be allowed to resume.
[25-02-21]
Move on from online vs showroom 'myths', says Plumbworld boss
Showroom retailers must abandon ‘myths’ about online dealers and accept the ‘new reality’ of doing business to survive. That’s the view of James Hickman, the…
[25-02-21]
Omega partners with AO to supply contract appliances
Omega plc is joining forces with online giant AO to supply and install kitchen appliances for its contract customers.
[24-02-21]
Unfair or justified? What retailers think of the exit roadmap
While some retailers have accepted the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, others see the decision to keep KBB showrooms closed as “unfair” and “discriminatory” and are calling for them to be allowed to open to the public.
[23-02-21]
What does the lockdown exit roadmap mean for English KBB retailers?
The PM in his announcement yesterday of the Government’s lockdown exit roadmap stated that all retail will open no earlier than April 12 in England.
[23-02-21]
Ideal Standard launches ‘industry first’ plumbing apprenticeships
Bathroom and washroom supplier Ideal Standard has launched an ‘industry first’ apprenticeship scheme to address the skills gap in the plumbing sector.
[22-02-21]
HiB signs up four recruits to new apprenticeship scheme
Bathroom supplier HiB has launched a new apprenticeship programme as part of the HiB Academy scheme it introduced last year.
[22-02-21]
Smallbone re-establishes a showroom presence in the USA
Bespoke luxury kitchen and furniture maker Smallbone is opening a new showroom “imminently” in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA.
[19-02-21]
Save Our Skills: The return of FREE job ads for everyone
News Save Our Skills Top Story
The kbbreview Save Our Skills campaign is once again allowing any employer in the KBB industry to post job vacancies on kbbreview.com for FREE. The…
[25-02-21]
Paul Hampson
Expertise: Area Sales Manager/Business Development Manager/Account Manager/Internal Sales Office Manager Location: North West A proven all-rounder with a wide range of knowledge and experience in…
[09-02-21]
Gary Matthews
Expertise: UK Sales Director Based in: South East I am an experienced Sales Director with over 30 years sales and marketing experience within the building…
[31-01-21]
Jason Key
Expertise: Sales / Sales manager / BDM Location: South East/Essex With over 10 years sales experience and 5 years sales management experience, now more than…
[31-01-21]
Wayne Lote
Expertise: Sales Area: Midlands I am a highly experienced Field Sales Executive in account management and new business development. I have experience in the kbb…
[31-01-21]
Samantha-Louise Lawson
Expertise: Management, sales & design Area: North London For a little over ten years, it has been a privilege to work on varying…
[25-01-21]
Lee Miles
Expertise: Sales Area: National, living in the Midland. I am a sales professional with over 25 years experience in the UK bathroom sector, in addition…
[29-11-20]
Patrick Guest
Expertise: Area sales manager Area: Midlands I am a highly experience area sales manager with over 25 years within the kbb industry. I have worked…
[29-11-20]
Michael Kimball-Smith
Expertise: Sales Area: South East I am a salesman with several years’ experience working in the bathroom sector over most of the UK. Now based…
[29-11-20]
Phil Ryan
Expertise: Managing Director Area: North West I am a highly experienced managing director, with over 30 years in the kbb and plumbers merchants industry, managing and…
[22-11-20]
BMA hits back at BBC 'leaky loos' probe
The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) has restated its commitment to reduce water wastage, including from leaking toilets.
[30-09-20]
Half of Brits would buy pre-owned goods for projects, says Used Kitchen Exchange poll
More than half of UK homeowners (52%) would prefer to buy pre-owned goods when upgrading their homes, according to a survey by Used Kitchen Exchange.
[27-08-20]
Include water-saving products in Green Homes Grant, say BMA and BiKBBI
BMA and BiKBBI urge Government to include support for installation of more efficient water fittings in Green Homes Grant.
[20-08-20]
Industry urged to embrace 'virtual' Kitchen Passport scheme
The Used Kitchen Company (TUKC) – which resells kitchens from both showrooms and consumers – has taken its Kitchen Passport initiative to the next level with the launch of a dedicated website.
[16-07-20]
Grohe nominated for sustainability award
Bathroom and kitchen fittings brand Grohe has been nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2021 for its continued commitment to sustainability.
[14-07-20]
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Fill your life with naturalness – with high-quality baths, basins and shower trays made from 100% recyclable materials.
[26-04-20]
Used Kitchen Exchange launches carbon neutral calculator
The Used Kitchen Exchange has launched a new online resource for kitchen showrooms with its ‘kitchen sustainability calculator’.
[27-02-20]
Searle and Taylor scoops TUKC ‘greatest green showroom’ award
Winchester-based retailer Searle and Taylor has won The Used Kitchen Company’s (TUKC) ‘Greatest Green Showroom’ Award, 2019.
[07-02-20]
Bauformat a sustainability partner for kbbreview Retail & Design Awards
Bauformat has signed up to be one of the sustainability partners of the 2020 kbbreview Retail & Design Awards at the Birmingham Metropole hotel on March 2.
[30-01-20]
Sustainability central to Taylist Media’s plans for 2020
Taylist Media, the publisher of kbbreview, Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms and Studio magazines, has put sustainability at the forefront of its business plan for 2020.
[11-12-19]
Retailers need to adapt quickly to Brexit
KBSA national chair Richard Hibbert considers the challenges of Brexit and how the year ahead may look for the KBB industry.
[22-02-21]
Sustainability, consumption, hybrid cars and milk floats
Our climate change champion, Richard Hagan, managing director of Crystal Doors, considers the many benefits of investing in electric cars and vans
[15-02-21]
Ready for a new normal?
Now that Brexit is a done deal, the Ripples managing director Paul Crow asks whether the bathroom industry is ready for a new normal and hopes sales directors will spend some time getting to know their retail customers better.
[09-02-21]
KBB retailing in a post-Covid world
How can KBB retailers adapt to the ‘new normal’? Alex Ainge, MD of Compusoft, explores this question and gives KBB retailers several practical ways to build up their business with this new way of working.
[03-02-21]
Brexit – here we go…
The Prime Minister has, as promised, got Brexit done, there
is a free trade agreement and we have finally left the European Union. The KBSA corporate chair Malcolm Scott considers what this historic development may mean for the kitchen industry.
[02-02-21]
'Those that don’t monitor the change in customer behaviour will fail’
Bernard Otulakowski, UK MD of Siematic, warns that the middle-market may suffer over the coming year and that only those that adapt to the ‘new normal’ will thrive
[29-01-21]
Retailers – what’s your lockdown story?
Andrew Davies Opinion Top Story
In the past 12 months, every KBB retailer has faced disruption like never before. Unquestionably, it’s been an agonising time, but paradoxically that upheaval has…
[29-01-21]
Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth
2020 wasn’t the year anyone was expecting but where do we go from here? The MD of bathroom franchise Ripples, Paul Crow, reveals why, despite the colossal implications of Covid-19, he feels more positive than ever about the year ahead.
[27-01-21]
How the KBB industry can lead the way on sustainability
Richard Hagan, MD of Crystal Doors – a pioneer in this field – will highlight how you can run a sustainable business and still make a profit
[25-01-21]
Invest in your people and they’ll invest in you
Leanne Adamson, marketing manager Abode, explains why investing in your staff, and making sure they feel valued, can help you build a more successful business
[22-01-21]
DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: Swift Electrical
When Chris Honer bought his dream business, Staffordshire-based Swift Electrical, in March 2019, there’s no way he could have predicted what was around the corner.…
[24-02-21]
RETAILER CASE STUDY: Simon Taylor Furniture
Simon Taylor Furniture created this bespoke steel and ash kitchen diner for a family in an apartment in a Grade II listed ex-stately home in…
[17-02-21]
New energy ratings and labels – what you need to know
Retailers must now familiarise themselves with new energy ratings and labels for major appliances that come in on March 1. Paul Hide, chief executive of the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (Amdea), has all the details
[10-02-21]
KBB manufacturers have planned for every Brexit scenario
In the past four years, KBB manufacturers have been diligently preparing
for any Brexit outcome. Now we have left the EU, the general feeling is positive as they say they have prepped for anything that is thrown at them
[03-02-21]
Sustainability top tips for independent KBB retailers
Here are four top tips from Richard Hagan, MD of Crystal Doors to get you on the road to net zero, many more of which I will be sharing over the coming months.
[28-01-21]
Retailer Profile: Point5 Kitchens
Two experienced fitters joined forces to open a showroom in London’s affluent Muswell Hill selling their own bespoke kitchens only to be faced four years down the line by Covid-19 and Brexit. Chris Frankland talks to Point5 Kitchens co-owner Joe Kardani.
[26-01-21]
Appliances – how will 2021 pan out?
Experts from the appliance industry give their predictions on the market for 2021
[21-01-21]
Bathroom market in 2021 – what's in store?
We ask bathroom industry experts for their views on where the market is going in 2021
[19-01-21]
The year ahead for kitchens
We asked leading figures in the kitchen industry for their views on the challenges that lay ahead for 2021 and what they thought will be the major trends
[12-01-21]
‘Creativity and customisation will be critical’
Simon Bodsworth, managing director of Daval, says hero details and quality materials in heavily customised designs will be a key trend for 2021 and beyond
[31-12-20]
SURFACE TRENDS: CRL Quartz
CRL Quartz’s Lugano is a new quartz surface that adds to its ever-growing collection.
[25-02-21]
Brand new and on-trend: InSinkErator introduces Velvet Black 3N1 steaming hot water taps
InSinkErator has enhanced its portfolio with the introduction of two new specialist kitchen taps. The incredibly popular InSinkErator 3N1 steaming hot water tap is now available in the on-trend finish of Velvet Black, in two shapes, J and L.
[24-02-21]
APPLIANCE TRENDS: Küppersbusch
Available in the UK through Euromobel, is the new K-Series.8 Varioline collection from Küppersbusch.
[24-02-21]
BATHROOM TRENDS: Scudo
Harrison Bathrooms has added 80 new lines to its high-end retail and merchant brand Scudo.
[23-02-21]
KITCHEN TRENDS: Blanco
The Solis sink by Blanco comes in a range of seven sizes: 180mm, 340mm, 400mm, 450mm, 500mm, 700mm and two- bowl sink options that are 340mm and 180mm.
[22-02-21]
SURFACE TRENDS: Verona
Verona has released a new Lilypad tile. The glazed porcelain tile is a hexagon with a geometric pattern and can be used for both walls and floors.
[18-02-21]
APPLIANCE TRENDS: Samsung
Appliance giant Samsung has taken customisation to a new level with the introduction of a new Bespoke fridge line-up, now available in the UK.
[17-02-21]
BATHROOM TRENDS: Ideal Standard
The latest additions to the Ideal Standard brassware portfolio are said to be easy to clean and tick boxes for functionality and aesthetics.
[16-02-21]
SURFACE TRENDS: Lapicida
Lapicida has released a new collection of porcelain slabs in four bold designs for both kitchens and bathrooms.
[11-02-21]
Business Development Executives – London & South of England
We are recruiting, to establish our new unique luxury appliance, into the Kitchen Showroom Sector. Based in London, our vision is to create a new…
[23-02-21]
Kitchen Sales Designer Shepperton, Middlesex
We are looking for an accomplished Kitchen Sales Designer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will generate new business through various channels, designing…
[22-02-21]
Kitchen Sales Designers
Salary Plus Commission – OTE £65,000 Location: Brentwood & Altrincham As part of the prestigious BHID Group, Tom Howley has gone from strength to strength…
[10-02-21]
Kitchen and Bathroom Designer - Hampshire
New Forest Designs are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Kitchen and Bathroom designer. We are a small family run business based in The New…
[05-02-21]
Kitchen Designer - Poole
Kitchen Elegance are seeking an experienced kitchen designer to join their team in Poole. The successful candidate will have experience of using CAD software, CRM…
[29-01-21]
Product Development Engineer
An exciting new opportunity for a development engineer to champion new product introduction in one of the world’s leading luxury brands. At Clive Christian Furniture…
[25-01-21]
Regional Retail Sales Manager – North
Regional Retail Sales Manager – North Location: North of England Duration: Permanent, Full Time Competitive Salary, Bonus, Company Car, Pension (incl. life assur), H/Care, 25…
[18-01-21]
Baumann Group | Lee Graeme
The Baumann Group has a new sales manager for the south of England. Lee Graeme has 20 years’ experience and has worked in both regional and national sales positions within the kitchen industry.
[08-02-21]
Utopia Bathrooms | Matthew Wells
Matthew Wells has been appointed as Utopia Bathrooms’ business development executive for the South-East region.
[05-02-21]
Imperial Bathrooms | Matthew Handley
Matthew Handley has joined Imperial Bathrooms as its new supply chain manager. The appointment will boost the company’s operations team.
[04-02-21]
Duravit | Christian Brinkmann
Duravit has appointed Christian Brinkmann as head of e-commerce in Europe from April 1. Brinkmann graduated with a degree that focused on marketing and strategic…
[03-02-21]
Bristan Group | Gurpreet Muctor
Gurpreet Muctor has been appointed as chief digital officer at Bristan Group. Muctor has over 20 years of leadership experience. He will be in charge…
[01-02-21]
Brandt Design | Rob Balfour
Brandt Design has expanded the team in its new showroom in Finchley Road, Hampstead, with the appointment of Rob Balfour as project manager.
[29-01-21]
Uform | Alex Lyttle, Cathy Cassidy and Chelsea Brown
Uform has restructured its business development unit.
[26-01-21]
Sirius Buying Group | Steve Jones
Steve Jones has been appointed as the new managing director for Sirius Buying Group.
[25-01-21]
Caple | Paul Bruckshaw
Paul Bruckshaw has been appointed by Caple as its new business development manager for the East Midlands, Norfolk, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire.
[22-01-21]
Unidrain | Lisbeth Smed Nissen
Lisbeth Smed Nissen has been appointed as Unidrain’s new marketing project manager with responsibilities extending across both B2B and B2C marketing.
[21-01-21]