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Regal Interiors: ‘true Yorkshire values’

Regal Interiors is 25 years old this year and has expanded rapidly, outgrowing its small high-street shop in Keighley and moving to an 8,000sq ft custom-designed unit on an out-of-town business park. Chris Frankland meets MD Adrian Frost to find out more about the business.

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Thomas Crapper invests in new warehouse to facilitate growth

Luxury bathroom brand Thomas Crapper has shown its commitment to retailers by investing £100,000 into a new warehouse and expanded facilities.

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Utopia mourns death of founder Liz Green

Liz Green, one of the three founding directors of Wolverhampton-based bathroom brand Utopia, has died aged 58.

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TBK Design: a sensory experience

TBK’s 30,000sq ft London showroom is packed with beautiful displays. Manager Gary Parker tells Chris Frankland how kbbreview’s 2021 Bathroom Retailer of the Year set out to give customers the best possible experience

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Easy Bathrooms expansion continues with plan for 60 new stores

Easy Bathrooms has set out ambitious growth plans that will see a significant increase in turnover by opening 60 new locations by the end of 2023

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Lixil unveils new Grohe distribution centre

Lixil has invested in a new distribution centre for its Grohe brand in Porta Westfalica, Germany as part of its long-term growth strategy.

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Confessions of a bathroom retailer: Towel traumas and a severed toe…

This month, our bathroom retailer tells tales of poo towels, severed toes and sons that need to move out of their parents home.

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Retailer profile: Pier1 Bathrooms

Pier1 Bathrooms in Hove won the New Bathroom Retailer of the Year title at the 2021 kbbreview retail & Design Awards. Chris Frankland talks to MD Angus Warner (pictured) to find out what lies behind that success

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Armera: ‘We’re a relationship business and always will be’

Bathroom manufacturer Armera was born from a need to go back to what’s important — a more collaborative relationship with retailers. Matt Baker talks to the team behind the company that is putting values ahead of profit.

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Laings appoints three new directors

Kitchen, bathroom and bedroom retailer Laings of Inverurie has announced the appointment of three new directors to its board.

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Case study: Elegant sophistication

The Bathroom Company, Perth, created this elegant bathroom for a retired couple in their stunning Grade C-listed mid-Victorian detached mansion

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Claire Parke, commercial director, Frontline

Frontline unveils new business strategy and service offering

West Yorkshire-based distributor Frontline Bathrooms, has used its time at the kbb Birmingham show to educate retailers on its new business and service strategy following its acquisition by Huws and Gray Group in July 2021.

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Coram UK launches Sealskin brand in the UK

Shower solutions business Coram UK has expanded its offering with the introduction of the Sealskin brand and its premium range of Sealskin…

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Basildon and Billericay: REVISITED

Our mystery shopper first visited these two Essex towns in 2001 and again in 2009. Now Chris Frankland visits the towns again to talk to two of the original retailers plus a local merchant and a brand new bathroom showroom

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Victoria Plum challenges showrooms with new online design and fit service

Victoria Plum has launched a bespoke design and installation service, threatening to encroach on territory normally the preserve of bricks-and-mortar showrooms.

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Victorian Plumbing sales soar by 30%

Online bathroom retailer Victorian Plumbing has reported revenues up 29% for the year to September 30.

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Supplier profile: Harrison Bathrooms

Despite the challenges of the past 18 months, Harrison Bathrooms remains on track to hit its ambitious target of £40 million turnover by 2023. Rebecca Nottingham went to the company’s Leeds HQ to meet commercial director Shaun Corcoran and find out more about its strategy.

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IPG | Gary Matthews

IPG, the independent members group for plumbing, heating and bathroom specialists, has welcomed Gary Matthews as its new commercial director. During his…

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Regal Interiors: ‘true Yorkshire values’

Thomas Crapper invests in new warehouse to facilitate growth

Utopia mourns death of founder Liz Green

TBK Design: a sensory experience

Easy Bathrooms expansion continues with plan for 60 new stores

Lixil unveils new Grohe distribution centre

Confessions of a bathroom retailer: Towel traumas and a severed toe…

Retailer profile: Pier1 Bathrooms

Armera: ‘We’re a relationship business and always will be’

Laings appoints three new directors

Case study: Elegant sophistication

Frontline unveils new business strategy and service offering

Coram UK launches Sealskin brand in the UK

Basildon and Billericay: REVISITED

Victoria Plum challenges showrooms with new online design and fit service

Victorian Plumbing sales soar by 30%

Supplier profile: Harrison Bathrooms

IPG | Gary Matthews

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