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January was worst month ever for online sales

Online sales got off to a slow start in January across most product categories. The latest Online Retail Index from IMRG showed that the online market declined by 7% year on year in January, against a decline of only half that (3.5%) last year.

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The kbbreview Podcast: What are YOUR biggest challenges?

What are the biggest challenges faced by kbb retailers? Part Two of our look at the results of The kbbreview Retailer Survey 2024.

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Whirlpool-Arçelik merger gets provisional CMA go-ahead

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has provisionally cleared the planned deal between Arçelik and Whirlpool, after deciding it will likely not significantly impact competition within the sector.

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Retail chiefs send Chancellor wish list for Spring Budget

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will be delivering his Spring Budget on Wednesday, March 6 and independent retailers association Bira has sent him its wish list of measures it would like to see addressed.

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Lakes secures multimillion-pound funding for growth plans

Bathroom products manufacturer Lakes Showering Spaces has received funding of £3.75 million from Praetura Commercial Finance, which it plans to use to grow its business.

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James Latham seeks to strengthen Irish presence with rebrand

Distributor James Latham has undergone a brand refresh, with its companies in the Republic and Northern Ireland now also adopting the parent company name.

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Miele warns of ‘grave measures’ as thousands of jobs at risk

Miele’s executive board has announced that it may have to cut or relocate up to 2,700 jobs worldwide as it looks to reduce costs amid the current economic crisis.

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BiKBBI conference pays tribute to tragic dog attack victim

Damien Walters, chief executive of BiKBBI, invited attendees at its annual conference to remember the organisation’s late consultant, Ian Price, who tragically lost his life in a dog attack last year.

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Lack of apprentice uptake a ‘tragedy’ says BiKBBI boss

The KBB industry is failing in its direct support of apprentices, despite significant action by providers, says BiKBBI chief executive Damian Walters.

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KBB installers ‘closer’ to mandatory regulation

Kitchen, bedroom and bathroom fitters could be subject to government regulation for basic standards, according to BiKBBI chief executive Damian Walters.

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Retailers recommending non-compliant local fitters ‘must be consigned to history’, says BiKBBI head

Retailers must be much more aware of the legal compliance of the installers they recommend to their customers, according to BiKBBI chief executive Damian Walters.

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Egger to combat fast-changing trends with new rolling range

Board manufacturer Egger is set to launch its new rolling collection of decors, which it plans to regularly update to keep up with the ever-changing industry trends.

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Premium Italian appliance brand to make its UK debut

Milan-based built-in premium appliance brand, Signature Kitchen Suite (SKS), is set to be launched in the UK this month, with Falmec UK announced as the exclusive distributor.

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Sanctuary Bathrooms expands with new warehouse

Online and bricks-and-mortar retailer Sanctuary Bathrooms is expanding its business with the opening of a new warehouse in Leeds.

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Majority of homeowners looking to make kitchens bigger

Most homeowners looking to undertake home renovations are also interested in increasing the physical size of their kitchen spaces, new research has found.

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Häfele expands its appliance offering with Samsung built-in

Häfele UK has announced that it is bolstering its appliance offering with the addition of Samsung built-in cooking, refrigeration and laundry ranges.

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Caple names its 2023 salesperson of the year

Appliance and kitchen manufacturer Caple has announced that regional sales manager Nikki Taylor has been awarded its Salesperson of the Year 2023 award.

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Major UK KBB brands to showcase at America’s KBIS show

North America’s National Kitchen & Bath Association has announced that several major UK KBB brands are set to exhibit at this year’s Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.

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January was worst month ever for online sales

The kbbreview Podcast: What are YOUR biggest challenges?

Whirlpool-Arçelik merger gets provisional CMA go-ahead

Retail chiefs send Chancellor wish list for Spring Budget

Lakes secures multimillion-pound funding for growth plans

James Latham seeks to strengthen Irish presence with rebrand

Miele warns of ‘grave measures’ as thousands of jobs at risk

BiKBBI conference pays tribute to tragic dog attack victim

Lack of apprentice uptake a ‘tragedy’ says BiKBBI boss

KBB installers ‘closer’ to mandatory regulation

Retailers recommending non-compliant local fitters ‘must be consigned to history’, says BiKBBI head

Egger to combat fast-changing trends with new rolling range

Premium Italian appliance brand to make its UK debut

Sanctuary Bathrooms expands with new warehouse

Majority of homeowners looking to make kitchens bigger

Häfele expands its appliance offering with Samsung built-in

Caple names its 2023 salesperson of the year

Major UK KBB brands to showcase at America’s KBIS show

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