
Sales hold up at merchants despite third lockdown
Sales through builders merchants fell by 3.7% in January compared with 2020 with the country going through its third lockdown. [26-3-2021]
Sales through builders merchants fell by 3.7% in January compared with 2020 with the country going through its third lockdown. [26-3-2021]
German furniture fittings specialist Hettich has reported sales of €1.1 billion – more or less equalling 2019 despite the coronavirus pandemic. [26-3-2021]
BSH has announced the highest annual turnover in its 50-year history as sales during 2020 jumped by 5.3% to €13.9 billion (£12bn). [24-3-2021]
Fiesta is supporting the Government’s Kickstart scheme by working with an apprenticeship management specialist to streamline the process for employers. [24-3-2021]
German kitchen manufacturer Nolte Küchen has acquired the In-Toto kitchen retail chain as part of its ongoing investment in the UK market. [23-3-2021]
Retailers must make sure their online presence is the best it can be at a time when a good web presence is crucial, says one expert. [23-3-2021]
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has welcomed the Government’s Right to Repair bill due this summer. [22-3-2021]
Sub-Zero & Wolf is now offering five-year parts-and-labour warranties on all of its new indoor products ordered on or after April 1. [22-3-2021]
Uform has been listed on the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 league table after achieving 28% growth in its export sales. [19-3-2021]
With the skills shortage continuing, Diane Berry and Tina Riley have spoken out on how to attract young people into the industry. [18-3-2021]
2020’s Fusion Live is a new cloud-based resource that allows retailers to access their designs whether working from home or the showroom. [18-3-2021]
Buying group MHK is launching the Kitchens Experts website to help consumers research kitchens and find their nearest MHK-member retailer. [18-3-2021]