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Former kbb retailer financial controller jailed for fraud

The former financial controller at Bathroom Village in Bristol jailed for over ten years at the end of April after defrauding the company of over £1m over several years.

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Thomas Crapper launches colourful compact basin

Answering the demand for a splash of colour in the cloakroom or en suite, the Horton basin has been launched by Thomas Crapper.

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New Indigo shade for Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection by Symphony

The Laura Ashley Kitchen Collection by Symphony will now have the option of a new Indigo shade for its modern-traditional cabinetry.

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Victoria Plum named best performing online bathroom retail site

Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plum is the best performing online bathroom retail site according to the UK 2022 Digital Retail Index.

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Original Style expands Living range

Original Style has added new patterns to its Living range, a collection of decorative large-format wall tiles.

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The ‘Ten S’ strategy to build a successful retail business

Paul Da Silva outlines his top tips for business planning and the ‘Ten S’ strategy to build a successful retail business.

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New quiet island hood from Falmec

Falmec has recently introduced the Lumen Island 175 NRS extraction hood.

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Vitra expands Origin brassware and accessories range

Vitra has extended its Origin brassware and accessories range with a new collection of modular vanity and side units along with countertops.

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Family-owned Neolith Group bought by private equity firm

Sintered stone specialist Neolith Group has been acquired by global private equity platform, CVC Capital Partners VIII.

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The KBB retailer’s secret weapon

Inspire KBB’s marketing director, Emily Halderthay, explains why online case studies are a valuable way for independent retailers to steal a march on higher-profile national chains.

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Masterclass Kitchen’s masterplan

Proudly Welsh furniture brand Masterclass Kitchens has grown to become a key player in the UK market – particularly with a tight group of independent retailers – and now with a massive investment in a new factory and supporting infrastructure, it is set to grow even further. Andrew Davies went to Cardiff to find out more…

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When will the stock shortages end?

KBB retailers have been battling against supply shortages for the past 18 months and many believe that delays will continue until the end of the year, while some think there will be no relief until late in 2023.

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Villeroy and Boch Kitchens growth ‘beyond expectations’

German bathroom specialist Villeroy and Boch has revealed that sales of its kitchen brand are ahead of expectation.

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kbb Birmingham retailer top five: Paul Crow

The MD of bathroom retailer Ripples, Paul Crow, reveals the top five products that caught his eye a this year’s kbb Birmingham show

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kbb Birmingham 2022: ‘Improvement boom shows no signs of slowing’, says Verona

kbb Birmingham 2022: ‘Improvement boom shows no signs of slowing’, Verona marketing director, Katy Black

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kbb Birmingham 2022: ‘2022 crucial for the Unified Water Label’ says UWL

kbb Birmingham 2022: ‘2022 crucial for the Unified Water Label’ Orgill, managing director, Unified Water Label

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Which brands came out on top at the kbb Birmingham Innovation Awards?

The winners of the kbb Innovation Awards, in partnership with Blum, were announced on March 8, 2022, at the kbb Birmingham show.

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kbb Birmingham 2022: ‘Getting the basics right is key’, says Quooker

kbb Birmingham 2022: ‘Getting the basics right is key’, Quooker managing director, Stephen Johnson

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