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Europeans woefully underestimate water consumption

Four-in-five Europeans considerably underestimate their daily water consumption, with almost a quarter incorrectly believing it to be as little as “one to ten litres a day”.

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Grohe names new leader for LIXIL Europe

Grohe has announced a new leader of LIXIL Europe, with Thomas Schachner stepping in to fill the role from April 1.

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Merlyn reveals plans to conquer France

Shower enclosure brand Merlyn has expanded its business into the French market, with plans to distribute products from a Paris warehouse.

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Haier names new chief business officer for Europe

Appliance brand Haier has announced a new appointment to its senior leadership team, naming Francesco Di Valentin as its new chief business officer.

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Rotpunkt 2023 sales static despite poor market

Rotpunkt has reported an annual turnover figure of €100 million (£85.5m) for 2023, which it describes as a “very satisfactory” result in light of the current adverse market conditions.

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Barbara Borra: “Pessimism is a self-fulfilling prophecy”

It’s been a year since we last spoke to Barbara Borra, president of Franke Home. So, one year on, what’s changed at Franke, and has the company lived up to the promises she set out at the time?

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What can the international kitchen brands offer UK retailers?

International kitchens continue to sell well in the UK. What do continental brands have to offer and what does this mean for kitchen retailers? Is it time to expand your global reach?

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New report reveals over two-thirds of sanitaryware sales were through physical stores in 2021

Across Europe 41.6% of all sanitaryware sales were through bathroom and sanitary retailers with 27.2% through DIY stores, according to the latest data.

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Europeans woefully underestimate water consumption

Grohe names new leader for LIXIL Europe

Merlyn reveals plans to conquer France

Haier names new chief business officer for Europe

Rotpunkt 2023 sales static despite poor market

Barbara Borra: “Pessimism is a self-fulfilling prophecy”

What can the international kitchen brands offer UK retailers?

New report reveals over two-thirds of sanitaryware sales were through physical stores in 2021

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