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Daphne Doody-Green: Water efficiency needs a behaviour-change reset

Daphne Doody-Green, chief executive of the Bathroom Association, argues that the next phase of water efficiency will not be won by specification alone...
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Fri 24th Apr 2026

Abode's Leanne Stansfield – Why materiality in kitchen design really matters

Materials, surfaces and finishes matter now in kitchen design more than ever before, so it's important to understand their properties and be able to c...
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Tue 21st Apr 2026

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Why wall panels offer a modern alternative to tiles in kitchens and bathrooms

Panels that are designed for life.It’s no longer uncommon to see wall panels being used in the bathroom as a reliable alternative to tiles. Wall p...
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Mon 20th Apr 2026

Cyncly’s Alex Ainge: The showroom now starts online – what does this mean for KBB retailers?

Consumers are researching their own projects more rigorously than ever before – this presents KBB retailers with a significant opportunity, says Ale...
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Fri 10th Apr 2026

Haier reveals its plans to 'Change the Game' at the One Vision Conference 2026

During a 2-day event at the iconic Anfield Stadium, home to Liverpool FC, Haier presented its vision for the future and gave an exclusive first-look...
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Tue 7th Apr 2026

Digital marketing: How to keep up with algorithm updates and stay ahead of the curve

As relentless as it sounds, it's key you don't adopt a 'set and forget' approach to your social marketing – Katrina Bell reveals how to avoid it. You...
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Wed 1st Apr 2026

Tile of Spain – How neutral and natural colours are defining the latest tile trends

Representing 125 ceramic tile manufacturers across Spain, Tile of Spain promotes the incredible quality and values worldwide of the Spanish tile ind...
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Tue 31st Mar 2026

Interview: We talk to Jason Cox at the opening of Cosentino's City Manchester showroom

As Spanish surface brand Cosentino opens the doors to its new showroom in Manchester, we speak to regional general manager, Jason Cox about what des...
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Mon 30th Mar 2026

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Crown Imperial – spring bedroom refresh

Spring is the perfect time for a bedroom refresh, whether customers are looking to transform their main bedroom or create a cosy guest space. The Cr...
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Sun 29th Mar 2026

Houzz 2026 State of the Industry Report reveals a divided outlook

Houzz, the leading platform for home renovation and design, has released the 2026 Houzz UK State of the Industry report, which reveals businesses are...
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Tue 24th Mar 2026

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Ronán O’Grady of Flair Showers – Designing products that help retailers succeed

Flair’s market research shows that bathrooms are expected to last up to 20 years. Ronán O’Grady, Lead Product Designer for Flair Showers’ parent com...
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Mon 23rd Mar 2026

Daphne Doody-Green: Consumer confidence matters more than ever for bathroom retail

Daphne Doody-Green, chief executive of the Bathroom Association, argues that while recovery is beginning to stir in the bathroom sector, fragile consu...
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Fri 20th Mar 2026

KBIS 2026: Jaye Anna Mize reveals 5 key global consumer behaviour trends

Futurust Jay Anna Mize of trend forecasting agency Future Snoops delivered the State of the Industry keynote presentation at KBIS 2026 – her insight...
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Thu 19th Mar 2026

House of Enki's Dimitri Zobnin – How micro-renovations can bring big returns

Dimitri Zobnin, MD of Essex-based retailer House of Enki, reveals why small bathroom upgrades can beat full refits when it comes to boosting value,...
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Fri 13th Mar 2026

Caesarstone's Jon Stanley – We're seeing a surge in demand for porcelain worktops

Porcelain worktops have been touted as 'the next big thing' in the UK kitchen market for more than a decade, but until recently, they have never mat...
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Tue 10th Mar 2026

Life Trade's Paul Berryman – Is Shaker still the most popular kitchen style?

Is the classic Shaker kitchen still the nation’s favourite, or are customers beginning to look beyond this enduring design? Head of Life Trade, Paul...
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Thu 5th Mar 2026

How Kohler gave a masterclass in trade show stand design at KBIS 2026

The overall winner of this year's Best Booth Awards at KBIS 2026 was Kohler – and with good reason. We take a tour of the best stand at the biggest...
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Wed 4th Mar 2026

Digital marketing – How to decode the Instagram algorithm to boost engagement

Instagram wants you to stay with it and carry on scrolling – Katrina Bell lifts the lid on how it tries to keep you engaged, and how understanding t...
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Mon 2nd Mar 2026

Bill Darcy's annual address at KBIS highlights a resilient market in spite of tariff challenges

While KBIS CEO Bill Darcy didn't shy away from the thorny subject of tariffs, he sought to reassure NKBA members of the overall robustness of the No...
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Wed 25th Feb 2026

Daphne Doody-Green: Building the next generation – why we must back talent now

With skilled trades under pressure and too many people eyeing the exit, the bathroom sector has a choice: complain about the gap, or build a pipelin...
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Tue 24th Feb 2026

BORA’s Andy Cummings: Why the customer journey doesn’t end when the kitchen is finished

Andy Cummings, group lead ASM UK at BORA, explains why the cooktop filter is the perfect reason to build an ongoing with your customer – after all,...
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Mon 23rd Feb 2026

Mark Conacher – Why better installation strategies give you long-term wins

Installation is where your reputation as a retailer is either protected or damaged, says Mark Conacher, CEO of consultancy KBB Momentum, so it pays...
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Fri 20th Feb 2026

Six key highlights and takeaways from Surface Design Show 2026

To find out what devopments are taking shape in the material world, the Surface Design Show is the place to be – Clare Howcutt-Kelly went to London'...
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Thu 19th Feb 2026

Jon Johnston looks forward to KBB Birmingham's 40th anniversary edition

This year sees KBB Birmingham celebrate its 40th anniversary – sales director Jon Johnston shares some of the highlights that visitors can look forw...
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Wed 18th Feb 2026

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