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Howdens aims to empower and support traders with new Business Builder initiative

Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has launched its Business Builder initiative to help bridge the skills gap and to empower sole traders. Recent surveys...

Fri 18th Jul 2025

Rotpunkt's Matt Phillips – Modern kitchen design requires a versatile skill set

As UK consumers continue to seek interior spaces that encompass a range of factors, kitchen designers face new pressures to go beyond traditional layo...

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Fri 18th Jul 2025

BORA's Andy Cummings – Why seeing is believing in the world of kitchen retail

In a sector where product performance and premium design often take centre stage, it’s easy to overlook one of the most powerful tools we have as an i...

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Thu 17th Jul 2025

KBBG forms new advisory board to drive member success

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of DER KREIS, has formed a new advisory board comprising 6 of the group’s longstanding members. The boa...

Wed 16th Jul 2025

Designing the perfect spice kitchen with Natasha Sabharwal of Kutchenhaus

Natasha Sabharwal, kitchen designer at Kutchenhaus Croydon, reveals her top tips for designing a kitchen space specifically for aromatic cooking. Q:...

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Tue 15th Jul 2025

Bathroom industry tees off for charity at Faucets annual Golf Day

Bathroom distributor Faucets has been ‘blown away’ by the support of its customers and suppliers following the success of its Charity Golf Day, which...

Mon 14th Jul 2025

Roccia’s 2025 Trade Event breaks attendance records

Independent tile, bathroom, and kitchen retailer Roccia hosted its annual Trade Event at the company’s flagship showroom in Preston last week, drawing...

Mon 14th Jul 2025

TV architect George Clarke to headline the 2025 KBSA Conference

The KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association) has announced that renowned architect and TV presenter George Clarke will be joining this...

Thu 10th Jul 2025

Neolith's Andreas Manero on the latest breakthrough for the UK surface market

Sintered stone has always offered many benefits, but through-body veining is set to be a game changer for the UK surface market, says Neolith group ma...

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Wed 9th Jul 2025

Joe Simpson talks surface design highlights at InstallerSHOW 2025

Attracting interest from retailers, distributors, installers, self-builders, KBB specialists, and design influencers, Surface Area at last month's Ins...

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Fri 4th Jul 2025

Frontline Bathrooms' Hayley Bowman on wood grain's rise in popularity

Frontline Bathrooms' design manager Hayley Bowman has seen a noticeable shift towards wood grain finishes – she reveals why, and how to maximise them...

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Thu 3rd Jul 2025

Worktops matter – here's what you need to know before choosing a fabricator

Now we all know about the tragic risks involved, there's no excuse for a lack of due diligence when it comes to worktops – Clare Howcutt-Kelly explain...

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Wed 2nd Jul 2025

Sirius Buying Group joins forces with Electrical Safety First

Sirius Buying Group, one of the UK’s major buying groups in the electrical appliance and kitchen retail industry has announced it has joined forces wi...

Tue 1st Jul 2025

Why dressing-room design is an add-on that makes sense

Demand for made-to-measure dressing-rooms with statement islands, integrated lighting and floor-to-ceiling open wardrobes is on the up making it an ea...

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Tue 1st Jul 2025

Why your engagement rate is everything when it comes to digital marketing

Whether you post once a month or once a day across your socials, if you aren’t dissecting how many interactions you get, then you may as well not be p...

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Mon 30th Jun 2025

Abode's Dan Biddle – Inclusive design should never mean compromise

Following the launch of Abode's LivInc, an inclusive sink and tap solution that delivers on style, function and affordability, product manager Dan Bid...

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Thu 26th Jun 2025

Tom Reynolds – A voice for all: Why we became the Bathroom Association

Following the major announcement at InstallerSHOW that the BMA is rebranding as the Bathroom Association, chief executive Tom Reynolds explains what t...

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Wed 25th Jun 2025

BMA's rebrand as the Bathroom Association marks a new 'era of unity'

InstallerSHOW played host to the launch of the Bathroom Association today (Tuesday, 24th June, 2025). The trade body, which has been known as the Bath...

Tue 24th Jun 2025

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Crown Imperial unveil new bedroom collection

New for summer, Crown Imperial is pleased to unveil to retailers its Verona bedroom collection. The elegant slim shaker design features a subtle step...

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Sun 22nd Jun 2025

Waterline CEO Michael Marriott on the enduring trend for kitchen islands

What is it about a kitchen island that ticks all the lifestyle boxes for homeowners when they're planning a new kitchen? Waterline CEO Michael Marriot...

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Fri 20th Jun 2025

Chris Lane joins Methven as social housing manager

Shower and tap manufacturer Methven has appointed Chris Lane as social housing manager for the London area. Chris brings more than 35 years of indust...

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Tue 17th Jun 2025

KBBG MD Owain Harrison on what to look forward to at this year's AMM

Taking place on 30th June 2025 at Center Parcs, Sherwood Forest, is the 12th instalment of the KBBG Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) – Owain Harrison tal...

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Tue 17th Jun 2025

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The Human Touch: Why 'People Buy From People' rings true in the KBB sector

Jonathan Stanley, Caesarstone UK and Ireland’s VP of Marketing and Customer Service, explains the importance of human connections in the surface leade...

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Sun 15th Jun 2025

Design focus – A round-up of the latest surfaces made using recycled content

Materials expert Clare Howcutt-Kelly presents her pick of the best sustainable surfaces featuring recycled content on the market. The sustainability...

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Wed 11th Jun 2025

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