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Consumers ‘very happy’ to return to shopping in stores, says survey

More than half of consumers are ‘very happy’ to visit retail destinations post-Covid, according to the latest figures from retail analyst Springboard [26-11-2021]

CP Hart revamps flagship showroom in Waterloo

CP Hart bathrooms has updated its flagship showroom in Waterloo with brand new products, wellness-themed sets from guest designers, the UK’s first Pod and PUC Studio and the only Dornbracht Design Studio in the UK. [25-11-2021]

“Don’t let people down over sustainability’ pleads BMA president

Bathroom manufacturers need to ‘do the right thing’ in their sustainability policies, says BMA president John Robinson. [25-11-2021]

Gaggenau to open new showrooms in Europe and Asia

Luxury appliance brand Gaggenau has announced the launch of four new flagship stores and showrooms in Europe and Asia. [25-11-2021]

Hybrid retail turns local Sheffield showroom into national supplier

Virtual consultations have helped one kitchen retailer win business from a wider area while offering busy local customers a more convenient service. [25-11-2021]

New sales manager at Taylist Media

kbbreview and Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms publisher Taylist Media is delighted to reveal that Dean Buckingham will be joining the company as its new sales manager. [23-11-2021]

£1 trillion goal for Government exports push

The Government has unveiled its strategy to push exports to £1 trillion and the support measures it plans to introduce to help this happen. [23-11-2021]

Ideal Standard Together World Tour moves on to Dubai

Dubai is the next stop for bathroom products manufacturer Ideal Standard’s Together World Tour. [19-11-2021]

Davroc launches new affordable luxury brand Coalbrook

Coalbrook is the newest brand from premium bathroom distributor Davroc. The brand is said to fill a gap in the bathroom market with its design-led products at competitive prices. [19-11-2021]

The kbbreview Awards launches the amazing £5k Giveaway for event guests

One lucky guest at the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2022 event will walk away with an incredible £5,000 cash. In a unique competition, anyone attending will be eligible to win the massive jackpot in an exciting game to be played on the night. [18-11-2021]

Whirlpool announces new ‘House and Home’ charity initiative

As part of Whirlpool’s House and Home social responsibility strategy, the new initiative sees the appliance brand partner with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain, a housing charity focused on long-term poverty alleviation through affordable social housing. [18-11-2021]