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How’s business? – The best will still shine…

Although not shying away from the fact that the market is down right now, KF Kitchens managing director, Nathan Damarell, believes it presents a golden opportunity for retailers – if they’re willing to put in the work.

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How’s business? – Update on national retailers

In the latest instalment in our ‘How’s Business?’ season, kbbreview gets an update of the current state of play from major national retailers…

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Lawcris: Showroom Wanted

Decorative panel distributor Lawcris has an enticing offer for showrooms in this open letter to KBB retailers…

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MHK announces partnership with JJO

MHK UK has signed kitchen brand JJO as the latest KBB furniture company to join its supplier roster.

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How’s business – Analysis of 2025 so far

In this special analysis, we ask leading independent kitchen and bathroom retailers for their views on footfall, order book, order value and overall business confidence to get a qualitative snapshot of the market…

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InstallerSHOW signs knockout sponsorship deal with Lewis Williams

Lyrical Communications (part of Nineteen Group), organiser of InstallerSHOW, has partnered with reigning Commonwealth Games heavyweight gold medallist Lewis Williams.

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Outdoor living trends

This month we step out into the world of alfresco kitchens and ask experts in this market what you need to know to get involved…

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‘We’re the industry’s best-kept secret’

“We’ve got a great story here, we just don’t really tell it to anybody,” admits Steve Brett, production director for Lamtek.

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The kbbreview Podcast is coming to InstallerSHOW 2025

The kbbreview Podcast is the show for anyone interested in the independent kitchen and bathroom retail market and we’re bringing it to InstallerSHOW 2025.

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BiKBBI announces names change

As it approaches its 20th anniversary, the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has announced it will be changing its name.

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MHK to debut free ‘Advice Shop’ at InstallerSHOW 2025

MHK UK has announced that it will debut its Advice Shop for installers at InstallerSHOW 2025, hosted at the NEC Birmingham.

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Kitchen design: Best of both worlds

In today’s ever-evolving world of kitchen design, the demand for blended-style spaces – where traditional elegance seamlessly integrates with modern innovation – is on the rise, says Natalie Fry, creative director of Grid Thirteen

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Whitebirk Sink Company announces major expansion

Whitebirk Sink Company, the luxury fireclay sink manufacturer based in Lancashire, is continuing its investment in UK craftsmanship and international growth.

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Adopted Retailer May: The Leamington Kitchen Company

In our latest catch-up with The Leamington Kitchen Company, co-owner Tom Raine reflects on what a year of trading teaches you about running a kitchen business – and how important agility and confidence are.

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Waterline adds Bertazzoni to its distribution portfolio

Kitchen furniture, appliance, sinks, taps and ancillary products supplier Waterline has added range cookers and built-in appliances from Bertazzoni to its portfolio.

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Showroom of the month: Clay & Rock, Fulham

The Clay & Rock showroom is owned by Original Style – with the former being the retail arm of the tile manufacturer.…

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One Last Thing… Simon Taylor

The managing director of Simon Taylor Furniture talks about listening to your gut instinct, the UK’s largest walk-in wardrobe, and being a petrolhead!

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Miele renews sponsorship of the British Library’s Celebrated Food Season for 2025

Premium domestic appliance brand, Miele has announced it is proud to return as sponsor of the British Library’s Food Season 2025.

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How’s business? – The best will still shine…

How’s business? – Update on national retailers

Lawcris: Showroom Wanted

MHK announces partnership with JJO

How’s business – Analysis of 2025 so far

InstallerSHOW signs knockout sponsorship deal with Lewis Williams

Outdoor living trends

‘We’re the industry’s best-kept secret’

The kbbreview Podcast is coming to InstallerSHOW 2025

BiKBBI announces names change

MHK to debut free ‘Advice Shop’ at InstallerSHOW 2025

Kitchen design: Best of both worlds

Whitebirk Sink Company announces major expansion

Adopted Retailer May: The Leamington Kitchen Company

Waterline adds Bertazzoni to its distribution portfolio

Showroom of the month: Clay & Rock, Fulham

One Last Thing… Simon Taylor

Miele renews sponsorship of the British Library’s Celebrated Food Season for 2025

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How’s business – Analysis of 2025 so far