Uncertainty heightens trading risks for B&Q owner Kingfisher
Kingfisher has said that risks to its business, particularly its retail operations, had increased as a result of the continuing lack of insight over how Brexit will pan out. [21-05-19]
Kingfisher has said that risks to its business, particularly its retail operations, had increased as a result of the continuing lack of insight over how Brexit will pan out. [21-05-19]
Blanco’s UK managing director Simon Hart said the trading environment has been “tough” since the UK vote to leave the EU almost three years ago, but “particularly” difficult since last October. [21-05-19]
The number of UK kitchens fitted in 2019 will drop for the first time since 2009, according to current projections from specialist KBB research firm JKMR. [20-05-19]
Nobia, which owns Magnet in the UK, has announced that Morten Falkenberg will step down from his post as chief executive after nine years. [17-05-19]
The owner of B&Q has said it is piloting a new “convenience store” concept, which will be smaller than its retail park sheds, following in Ikea's footsteps. [16-05-19]
Luxury kitchen brand Poggenpohl and the iconic car company Porsche have agreed to continue to work together in a “long-term partnership”. [16-05-19]
Nymas, which supplies accessible bathroom products to retailers and specifiers, has reported a “record” start to the year. [16-05-19]
LDL has stepped up its commitment to the environment with the introduction of recyclable drink cans and a new cycle shelter. [15-05-19]
kbbreview: Brexit special
On May 23 the EU will hold its parliamentary elections and kbbreview will run a special week of news and features that will get to the heart of how Brexit uncertainty is – or isn’t – affecting the KBB industry. [20-05-19]