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Omega aims for growth in contracts market

British Kitchen manufacturer Omega is aiming to build on its success in the contracts market with significant investment in its service and support structure.

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Quooker UK reveals latest development in ‘rapid expansion’ plans

Quooker UK has announced the opening of its Irish headquarters in Donnybrook, Dublin. Launching later this month, the new premises is described as “the next step in Quooker’s rapid expansion”.

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Industry urged to unite to solve installer crisis

The BiKBBI sent out an urgent plea for the industry to get behind its Apprenticeship programme, during its annual conference.

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Supply shortages: a retail rollercoaster

Malcolm Scott, the KBSA corporate chair, reflects on Brexit, supply chain disruption, labour shortages, the pandemic and price increases as he predicts there will be ongoing ‘issues’ for some time to come.

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V-Zug set to open London studio

Premium Swiss appliance brand V-Zug has revealed details of its plan to open a flagship studio on London’s prestigious Wigmore Street this Autumn.

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Move forwards with caution

Why Wayne Dance, the MD of InHouse, is urging the industry to be cautious about the months ahead, despite the recent unprecedented surge in demand for kitchen and bathroom renovations brought on by the pandemic

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 soaring freight…

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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.

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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

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‘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.

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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

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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”.

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Omega aims for growth in contracts market

Quooker UK reveals latest development in ‘rapid expansion’ plans

Industry urged to unite to solve installer crisis

Supply shortages: a retail rollercoaster

V-Zug set to open London studio

Move forwards with caution

JT improves lead times despite material shortages

Industry fights ruling that will make most radiators illegal to sell from 2022

Ready for a new normal?

Retailers remain optimistic with Brexit in full swing, our survey says

KBB manufacturers have planned for every Brexit scenario

Brexit – here we go…

Retailers warned of price rises as shipping costs soar

Post-Brexit chaos: rising shipping costs and import delays

Warm welcome for PM’s trade deal with Europe

‘Understand customer needs’ to boost sales, says Methven CEO

Deal or no-deal, you must be Brexit ready

AMA praises bathroom manufacturers’ ‘team spirit’ as sales resilient during pandemic

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