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Changes to competition law could be the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for retailers, says Plumbworld boss

The CEO of online retailer Plumbworld believes that the changes to competition law could be “the final nail in the coffin of the traditional independent showroom”.

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Plumbworld acquired by Highbourne Group

Online bathroom retailer Plumbworld has been acquired by the Highbourne Group, a specialist distributor of plumbing, heating, and bathroom products.

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Move on from online vs showroom ‘myths’, says Plumbworld boss

Showroom retailers must abandon ‘myths’ about online dealers and accept the ‘new reality’ of doing business to survive. That’s the view of…

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Plumbworld bought back from Grafton Group

Online Home Retail Limited, an online bathroom products retailer trading as Plumbworld has successfully completed a management buyout (MBO).

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Changes to competition law could be the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for retailers, says Plumbworld boss

Plumbworld acquired by Highbourne Group

Move on from online vs showroom ‘myths’, says Plumbworld boss

Plumbworld bought back from Grafton Group

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