JT improves lead times despite material shortages
JT is manufacturing at a steady pace again after a surge of demand between July and October that was 30% higher than 2019. [13-5-2021]
Tag Archive: Brexit
Industry fights ruling that will make most radiators illegal to sell from 2022
A recent Brexit ruling not to allow the transfer of CE Mark test certificates means it will no longer be legal to sell the majority of radiators currently in UK showrooms from January 2022. [13-5-2021]
Ready for a new normal?
Now that Brexit is a done deal, the Ripples managing director Paul Crow asks whether the bathroom industry is ready for a new normal and hopes sales directors will spend some time getting to know their retail customers better. [9-2-2021]
Retailers remain optimistic with Brexit in full swing, our survey says
KBB retailers are still optimistic for the year ahead despite new concerns that soaring shipping costs may bring price increases further down the line. [4-2-2021]
KBB manufacturers have planned for every Brexit scenario
In the past four years, KBB manufacturers have been diligently preparing for any Brexit outcome. Now we have left the EU, the general feeling is positive as they say they have prepped for anything that is thrown at them [3-2-2021]
Brexit – here we go…
The Prime Minister has, as promised, got Brexit done, there is a free trade agreement and we have finally left the European Union. The KBSA corporate chair Malcolm Scott considers what this historic development may mean for the kitchen industry. [2-2-2021]
Retailers warned of price rises as shipping costs soar
Retailers have been told to brace themselves for possible price increases across imported KBB products as suppliers are hit with... View Article [28-1-2021]
Post-Brexit chaos: rising shipping costs and import delays
Mike Tattam, BMBI expert and Lakes sales and marketing director, breaks down some of the post-Brexit costs, why shipping costs have gone mad and what that may mean in the short term. [14-1-2021]
Warm welcome for PM’s trade deal with Europe
Business and industry experts have broadly welcomed the Government's free trade deal with the EU but concerns remain over the supply chain [5-1-2021]
‘Understand customer needs’ to boost sales, says Methven CEO
Methven CEO Martin Walker says retailers must understand their target audience and focus on their needs. [30-12-2020]
Deal or no-deal, you must be Brexit ready
With the end of the Brexit transition period just a few weeks away Marcel Crezee, MD of the UK division of buying Group MHK, offers some useful tips and advice to ensure you, and your business, are prepared [9-12-2020]
AMA praises bathroom manufacturers’ ‘team spirit’ as sales resilient during pandemic
The latest AMA Research report said the bathroom products market remained resilient during the pandemic thanks to the industry's 'team spirit' and “diversity of distribution channels”. [6-10-2020]
