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Richard Hibbert leaves the KBSA to take over as DER KREIS UK managing director

Buying group DER KREIS has announced the appointment of Richard Hibbert as the new MD of the Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (DER KREIS UK). Official...
industry news

Mon 20th Jul 2026

KBSA welcomed three new partner and approved members in June

During June, KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association Ltd) welcomed 3 new Partner and Approved Members. This further boosts the associat...
industry news

Thu 9th Jul 2026

Cautious consumers are not a threat to retailers – they're an opportunity, says KBSA

When households are watching every pound, the worst thing they can do is buy twice, and that, says the KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists As...
industry news

Wed 1st Jul 2026

Show focus: The key kitchen and bathroom stands to visit at InstallerSHOW 2026

InstallerSHOW 2026 is set to feature more kitchen and bathroom brands than ever before, making it a must-attend event for anyone working across KBB...
insight features

Tue 16th Jun 2026

hib. to bring 'hands-on showcase' of Spring-Summer launch to InstallerSHOW 2026

Bathroom specialist hib. has revealed it is set to bring a 'hands-on showcase' centred on the new Spring/Summer 2026 launch, led by an expanded mirror...
bathrooms news

Fri 29th May 2026

KBSA announces restructured board with new additional roles

KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association) has used the occasion of its AGM 2026 to announce a restructure of its board with new roles ad...
industry news

Mon 11th May 2026

How the latest bathroom products are designed to help with hassle-free installation

Lisa Hibberd discovers how the latest easy-fit bathroom solutions address challenges facing the installer community, while offering benefits for ret...
bathrooms features

Wed 22nd Apr 2026

The latest hib. collection is formed around the theme 'Clever Little Ideas'

Bathroom specialist hib. says it has spent the past year developing small innovations that transform the bathroom experience. Spring 2026 is said to...
bathrooms products

Mon 13th Apr 2026

Show focus: 9 bathroom highlights we enjoyed at KBB Birmingham 2026

As the dust settles on KBB Birmingham’s 40th anniversary event, Nicola Hanley looks back at some of the bathroom stands that left a lasting impressi...
bathrooms features

Mon 13th Apr 2026

KBSA Annual Conference skips a year with next event planned for spring 2027

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has announced that its next annual conference is confirmed for Thursday 13th May 2027 at T...
industry news

Thu 19th Mar 2026

KBSA announces 9 approved and partner members in February

The KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association) has announced a new cohort of approved members and partner members, further reinforcing...
industry news

Wed 11th Mar 2026

10 of the key bathroom stands to visit at KBB Birmingham 2026

As the countdown to KBB Birmingham 2026 hots up, Nicola Hanley shares some of the bathroom innovations you can expect to see during the show’s 40th...
bathrooms features

Thu 26th Feb 2026

hib. to showcase 96 new mirrors and cabinets at KBB Birmingham 2026

After 16 years away, bathroom manufacturer hib. says it is gearing up to make ‘a triumphant’ return to KBB Birmingham where it plans to unveil a raft...
bathrooms news

Fri 20th Feb 2026

KBSA announces six new members in 'strong start to the year'

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has announced the activation of 6 new approved members and partner members, which it descr...
industry news

Mon 2nd Feb 2026

KBSA welcomed new approved members and partner members in December

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has announced the latest businesses to join its network in December. New approved members...
industry news

Tue 6th Jan 2026

How layered lighting schemes are transforming bathrooms into spa-like retreats

As lighting continues to play a more prominent part in bathroom design, Nicola Hanley talks to the experts and shines the spotlight on the latest tren...
bathrooms features

Tue 6th Jan 2026

KBSA thanks Malcolm Scott for his service as he moves on to pastures new

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has announced that Malcolm Scott has left the organisation to pursue pastures new. Malcolm...
industry news

Mon 15th Dec 2025

The hib. bathroom design team assess the trends shaping 2026 and beyond

Rob Pattern (head of product development), Jasmine Rowe (product design lead) and Paulina Filipiak (product category manager) from bathroom specialist...
insight features

Mon 8th Dec 2025

KBSA welcomes new approved and partner members across UK and Ireland

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) is has welcomed a new group of approved and partner members from across the UK and Ireland...
industry news

Tue 18th Nov 2025

Richard Hibbert – The key takeaways from the KBSA Conference 2025

It's been a difficult year for many, but the KBSA Conference 2025 brought some much-needed positivity, with collaboration, education and optimism bein...
insight features

Fri 24th Oct 2025

hib. unveils its new Autumn/Winter 2025 collection

Bathroom manufacturer hib. has unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2025 collection, led by two new shower ranges that showcase fresh metallics and set the tone...
bathrooms products

Fri 17th Oct 2025

KBSA releases agenda for this year’s KBB Industry Conference

With just weeks to go until the KBB Industry Conference 2025, which is set to take place on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, W...
industry news

Mon 22nd Sep 2025

hib. launches Reflect '25 Design Competition

Bathroom manufacturer hib. is challenging bathroom designers to create a 'mirror that dares to be different' with the launch of a new design competiti...
bathrooms news

Wed 17th Sep 2025

Interview: hib. CEO Rob Ginsberg – In challenging times we accelerate progress

Times may be tough but hib. is busy investing in innovation and growth – CEO Rob Ginsberg tells Amelia Thorpe why it's a strategy that has always work...
interview features

Tue 16th Sep 2025

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