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How’s business? – The best will still shine…

Although not shying away from the fact that the market is down right now, KF Kitchens managing director, Nathan Damarell, believes it presents a golden opportunity for retailers – if they’re willing to put in the work.

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How’s business? – Update on national retailers

In the latest instalment in our ‘How’s Business?’ season, kbbreview gets an update of the current state of play from major national retailers…

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How’s business – Analysis of 2025 so far

In this special analysis, we ask leading independent kitchen and bathroom retailers for their views on footfall, order book, order value and overall business confidence to get a qualitative snapshot of the market…

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InstallerSHOW signs knockout sponsorship deal with Lewis Williams

Lyrical Communications (part of Nineteen Group), organiser of InstallerSHOW, has partnered with reigning Commonwealth Games heavyweight gold medallist Lewis Williams.

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Bathrooms: Small but perfectly formed

Having little space to work with can be challenging, but necessity is the mother of invention. We speak to two kbbreview award-nominated retailers to see how they’ve tackled tiny rooms, and bring you some of the latest solutions from suppliers.

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BC Designs will hold popular brassware finish in stock

Bathroom manufacturer BC Designs has announced it will now hold stock of all of its brassware ranges in its brushed gold finish.

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The kbbreview Podcast is coming to InstallerSHOW 2025

The kbbreview Podcast is the show for anyone interested in the independent kitchen and bathroom retail market and we’re bringing it to InstallerSHOW 2025.

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BiKBBI announces names change

As it approaches its 20th anniversary, the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has announced it will be changing its name.

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Merlyn celebrates 25 years in business

The premium shower enclosure brand marks a quarter century in the bathroom industry as it prepares for celebrations in June.

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Whitebirk Sink Company announces major expansion

Whitebirk Sink Company, the luxury fireclay sink manufacturer based in Lancashire, is continuing its investment in UK craftsmanship and international growth.

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Frontline Bathrooms and Smiths Briten invests six figures into new technology

Frontline Bathrooms and Smiths Briten has announced a six-figure investment into a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software system.

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Showroom of the month: Clay & Rock, Fulham

The Clay & Rock showroom is owned by Original Style – with the former being the retail arm of the tile manufacturer.…

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ISH 2025 Review

Always a strong proponent of sustainability in the bathroom sector, ISH 2025 returned in March once again. Here’s our roundup of news, views and trends from the show…

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eco-cistem names Smiths Briten as UK distributor

eco-cistem, the toilet cistern that uses condensate water for flushing, has partnered with Smiths Briten to exclusively stock and distribute the product for the UK market.

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Tonight: Blackpool hosts the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025

The day of the KBB sector’s biggest awards celebration has finally arrived as retailers, designers, manufacturers, and industry suppliers descend on Blackpool.

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Hot stuff: Latest bathroom heating trends

Bathroom heating products – still sometimes overlooked by retailers – are crucial for selling functional and aspirational designs, not to mention adding value to your bottom line…

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The 1810 Company joins ArtiCAD’s supplier partnership programme

The 1810 Company, supplier of kitchen sinks, taps, and accessories is now available on the ArtiCAD platform.

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Networking: It’s not what you know

Could joining business networking groups be a real game changer for independent KBB retailers?

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How’s business? – The best will still shine…

How’s business? – Update on national retailers

How’s business – Analysis of 2025 so far

InstallerSHOW signs knockout sponsorship deal with Lewis Williams

Bathrooms: Small but perfectly formed

BC Designs will hold popular brassware finish in stock

The kbbreview Podcast is coming to InstallerSHOW 2025

BiKBBI announces names change

Merlyn celebrates 25 years in business

Whitebirk Sink Company announces major expansion

Frontline Bathrooms and Smiths Briten invests six figures into new technology

Showroom of the month: Clay & Rock, Fulham

ISH 2025 Review

eco-cistem names Smiths Briten as UK distributor

Tonight: Blackpool hosts the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025

Hot stuff: Latest bathroom heating trends

The 1810 Company joins ArtiCAD’s supplier partnership programme

Networking: It’s not what you know

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