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Supplier Newswire: September 26, 2026

Cyncly is delighted to announce that HSK UK has become one of the latest brands to partner with Virtual Worlds, its industry-leading bathroom CAD software, following repeated requests from retailers.

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Supplier Newswire: September 12, 2026

Press releases and announcements supplied directly by KBB brands, suppliers and service providers. Published as received and not produced or edited by the kbbreview editorial team.

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Supplier Newswire: September 5, 2026

Press releases and announcements supplied directly by KBB brands, suppliers and service providers. Published as received and not produced or edited by the kbbreview editorial team.

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Opinion: Will the prices ever come down?

Most of the KBB industry accepts that annual price increases are simply a frustrating fact of life. However, with prices rising higher and higher all the time, Wetrooms Online MD, Michael Lloyd, wonders how long we can go on before it all comes crashing down?

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KBSA says cautious consumers present opportunity for independents

The KBSA has said independent KBB retailers should view more cautious consumer spending as an opportunity rather than a threat.

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Opinion: KBB is interior design

Graeme Smith, creative director at SPELK, argues that as the UK’s multi-billion-pound KBB sector eclipses interior design in scale and complexity, it’s time the industry is recognised as a central pillar of the design profession.

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MHK reports ‘positive signs’ with member and turnover growth

Buying group MHK says it is ‘seeing the first positive signs’ of industry improvement following a globally unstable few years, reporting increases to both its sales growth and total number of members last year.

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Howdens grows revenue to £2.4bn in 2025

Howden Joinery Group Plc has reported steady growth in 2025, increasing revenue and profit in what it still describes as a challenging UK kitchen market.

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Insights 2026: ‘Orders are starting to tick upwards’

While it’s never easy to predict the future of this industry, the Chisholm Design founder knows one thing is certain – thoughtful kitchen design will continue its unstoppable evolution throughout 2026.

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Insights 2026: ‘It’s all about innovation, service and belief

After a tough and unpredictable 2025, Uform’s group sales and marketing director Wes McKenna believes the market has finally bottomed out. Steady recovery, innovation, and the power of service will be the themes of 2026…

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Insights 2026: ‘Face-to-face will win the race’

As the industry hurtles further towards a more digital world, Kitchen Flair director Kristina Libertini believes true opportunity still lies in personal face-to-face interactions…

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kbbreview Good News – Part 3

In the final instalment of our ‘Good News’ series, we shine a light on the positive developments driving our sector forward. Here, we ask kbbreview readers to share their hopeful news stories…

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kbbreview Good News – Part 2

As we continue our ‘Good News’ series by shining a light on the positive developments driving our sector forward, we ask kbbreview readers to share their hopeful news stories…

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Good news: Tina Riley

As we continue our ‘Good News’ series by shining a light on the positive developments driving our sector forward, Tina Riley from Modern Homes shares her own piece of hopeful news…

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Good news – Koralia Hume

As we continue our ‘Good News’ series by shining a light on the positive developments driving our sector forward, we ask Koralia Hume from Quarrybank Boutique Bathrooms to share her hopeful news…

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kbbreview Good News – Part 1

To shine a light on the positive developments driving our sector forward, we asked kbbreview readers to share their good news…

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Michael Linsky: ‘Why do we bullsh*t?’

Michael Linsky, MD of Sensio Lighting Group, explores why we say things are fine when they’re not, and what happens when we stop talking rubbish and start being honest.

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Opinion: No more ‘us and them’

When things go wrong, people are quick to point fingers at others. But Graham Parnell, owner of The Kitchen & Bathroom Installer, believes both retailers and installers can learn to work better together, instead of against each other.

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Supplier Newswire: September 26, 2026

Supplier Newswire: September 12, 2026

Supplier Newswire: September 5, 2026

Opinion: Will the prices ever come down?

KBSA says cautious consumers present opportunity for independents

Opinion: KBB is interior design

MHK reports ‘positive signs’ with member and turnover growth

Howdens grows revenue to £2.4bn in 2025

Insights 2026: ‘Orders are starting to tick upwards’

Insights 2026: ‘It’s all about innovation, service and belief

Insights 2026: ‘Face-to-face will win the race’

kbbreview Good News – Part 3

kbbreview Good News – Part 2

Good news: Tina Riley

Good news – Koralia Hume

kbbreview Good News – Part 1

Michael Linsky: ‘Why do we bullsh*t?’

Opinion: No more ‘us and them’

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