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Showroom of the Month: Poggenpohl, St. Albans

A full-scale renovation sees Poggenpohl’s St. Albans showroom reimagined into a flagship destination and its new UK headquarters.

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New in showrooms – July 2025

In this new monthly feature, we shine a spotlight on a handful of the latest bricks-and-mortar KBB showrooms to have opened their doors

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Building cathedrals, not just worktops

From a family garage to a £3.1 million factory expansion, The Marble Group is proving that purpose-driven business isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a blueprint for success. Co-owner Theo Constanti tells us more…

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The kbbreview Interview: Matthew Pitt, Kaboodle

As it rapidly approaches its 20th year, appliance installer Kaboodle’s momentum shows no sign of slowing. But with an eye ever-focused on the future of the industry, Matthew Pitt says he’s pleased his business champions fresh talent.

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Analysis: The worsening installation age gap

The latest survey from the BiKBBI reveals the issues around an ageing kitchen and bathroom installation workforce are getting worse, compounded by fears over poor market conditions…

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Built around you: Uform’s customer-first approach to industry excellence

For over 30 years, Uform has been a leading manufacturer and distributor of doors and accessories to the kitchen, bedroom and furniture trade throughout the UK and Ireland. Uform is committed to building valued, long-term partnerships with our customers – investing in your success.

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InstallerSHOW 2025 Preview

Taking place once again at the NEC, Birmingham, from 24-26 June 2025, InstallerSHOW has expanded its Installer Kitchens & Bathrooms section. Billed as “one show, offering endless opportunities”, this year’s whole event will feature 800 exhibitors, and expects to welcome 30,000 professionals from across the industry.

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Adopted Retailer June: Harrison James

Continuing our monthly Adopted Retailers series where we follow the journey of small KBB business owners, we check in with Olivia and Harry Weaver from Harrison James, who update us on the renovation of their new showroom…

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The kbbreview Interview: Andrew Goodacre, Bira

Life as an independent retailer – KBB or otherwise – is hard work at the best of times, let alone when the economy and, seemingly, the Government is working against you. For Andrew Goodacre, the CEO of The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), being independent shouldn’t mean facing the most pressing issues alone…

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InSinkErator: Generation game

With a bold new strategy, an eye-catching rebrand and a cutting-edge product launch, InSinkErator is reinventing the food waste disposal market yet again.

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How’s business? – Update on national retailers

In the latest instalment in our ‘How’s Business?’ season, kbbreview gets an update of the current state of play from major national retailers…

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Lawcris: Showroom Wanted

Decorative panel distributor Lawcris has an enticing offer for showrooms in this open letter to KBB retailers…

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How’s business – Analysis of 2025 so far

In this special analysis, we ask leading independent kitchen and bathroom retailers for their views on footfall, order book, order value and overall business confidence to get a qualitative snapshot of the market…

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Showroom of the Month: Lapicida, London

Designed to replicate the feel of its Harrogate HQ, tile and stone brand Lapicida recently opened the doors to its new London showroom, right in the heart of Pimlico’s bustling design district

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Bathrooms: Small but perfectly formed

Having little space to work with can be challenging, but necessity is the mother of invention. We speak to two kbbreview award-nominated retailers to see how they’ve tackled tiny rooms, and bring you some of the latest solutions from suppliers.

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Outdoor living trends

This month we step out into the world of alfresco kitchens and ask experts in this market what you need to know to get involved…

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Design case study: A rose-tinted retreat

Scandinavian-style specialists Sola Kitchens have created a breathtaking kitchen at Midgham House, with the client requesting a space both minimalist and luxurious.

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‘We’re the industry’s best-kept secret’

“We’ve got a great story here, we just don’t really tell it to anybody,” admits Steve Brett, production director for Lamtek.

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Showroom of the Month: Poggenpohl, St. Albans

New in showrooms – July 2025

Building cathedrals, not just worktops

The kbbreview Interview: Matthew Pitt, Kaboodle

Analysis: The worsening installation age gap

Built around you: Uform’s customer-first approach to industry excellence

InstallerSHOW 2025 Preview

Adopted Retailer June: Harrison James

The kbbreview Interview: Andrew Goodacre, Bira

InSinkErator: Generation game

How’s business? – Update on national retailers

Lawcris: Showroom Wanted

How’s business – Analysis of 2025 so far

Showroom of the Month: Lapicida, London

Bathrooms: Small but perfectly formed

Outdoor living trends

Design case study: A rose-tinted retreat

‘We’re the industry’s best-kept secret’

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Showroom of the Month: Poggenpohl, St. Albans