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Grant Westfield strengthens customer service team with new appointment

Wall panel manufacturer Grant Westfield, the company behind the award-winning Multipanel and Naturepanel brands, has appointed Stephen McGlinchey as c...
new hire people

Wed 16th Sep 2026

Flair Showers adds infold enclosures to its framed ILI collection

Flair Showers has expanded its ILI collection of framed shower doors and enclosures with the addition of infold styles, including designs suitable for...
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Wed 16th Sep 2026

Mark Conacher: Why learning a trade needs to involve picking up soft skills as well as technical ones

Apprentices may be desperate to get their hands on a cordless drill, but learning to sweep up in a clien't house can be just as valuable – if not more...
insight features

Wed 16th Sep 2026

Maximus Travertine Osso brings timeless travertine style to contemporary interiors


Travertine-inspired surfaces continue to bring warmth, texture and a sense of natural character to contemporary interiors, and RAK Ceramics says its M...
surfaces products

Tue 15th Sep 2026

Olaf Hoppe takes over as general manager of Dornbracht

Dornbracht has announced the appointment of Olaf Hoppe as its new general manager. The company says that following the successful launch of the transf...
bathrooms news

Tue 15th Sep 2026

Bushboard showroom expansion fuels double-digit sales growth

UK kitchen and bathroom surfaces specialist Bushboard has reported double-digit sales growth for its Omega worktop range following significant growth...
industry news

Tue 15th Sep 2026

Interview: Bell of Northampton's Lee Ferris on AI, Häcker and the future of the showroom

The retail landscape is shifting. Suppliers are building consumer brands, social media is driving trends and customers are arriving with AI-generated...
interview features

Tue 15th Sep 2026

PJH drives home road safety message for young pupils

KBB distributor PJH has helped young children learn how to stay safe on the road and around large commercial vehicles through a special Road Safety...
industry news

Mon 14th Sep 2026

Ideal Bathrooms brings additional distributor voice to the Bathroom Association

Leading UK bathroom distributor Ideal Bathrooms has become the Bathroom Association's newest member. The Association says the addition of Ideal Bathro...
bathrooms news

Mon 14th Sep 2026

Häfele brings KBB industry together to explore accessibility and inclusive design

Häfele UK and the Leicester Tigers Foundation brought together representatives from across the KBB industry on Thursday 27th August for an event explo...
kitchens news

Mon 14th Sep 2026

Charlotte Tilby: What are the key principles of a well-designed kitchen layout?

While there are some universal truths when it comes to kitchen design, a specialist's real asset is being able to listen to the needs of the customer,...
insight features

Mon 14th Sep 2026

KBBG and KBSA regional events – 'You’ll walk away with a 90-day action plan'

The KBBG and KBSA have joined together for 3 regional business development events this autumn. The all-day sessions will take place at: The Belfry Hot...
industry news

Fri 11th Sep 2026

Trone unveils new Orgueil WC with rectangular silhouette

Eight years after its launch of the Icone and Callipyge WCs, French company Trone has unveiled Orgueil – a new addition to its core WC range. A radi...
bathrooms products

Fri 11th Sep 2026

Showrooms growing in importance despite rise of AI, says new research

Seven in 10 bathroom retailers say the showroom has become more important to customers over the past 2 to 3 years, according to new research from hib....
bathrooms news

Thu 10th Sep 2026

Blum helps shape the future of hospitality design at EGGER London

A new immersive hotel room installation showcasing a selection of Blum furnishing solutions has been created at the EGGER London showroom ahead of Lon...
industry news

Thu 10th Sep 2026

Interview: Howard Grindrod on how Hisense changed the rules of the appliance market

Howard Grindrod, UK vice president of Chinese consumer electronics giant Hisense, talks to Tim Wallace about building a brand presence, why loyalty ca...
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Thu 10th Sep 2026

VADO's flush systems and frames 'help specifiers meet water efficiency requirements'

According to SES Water, the water supplier for Surrey, Kent and parts of London, toilet flushing accounts for 25% of the average person's daily water...
bathrooms news

Wed 9th Sep 2026

Neptune to open major concession store at Fenwick Newcastle this October

British home and lifestyle brand Neptune will open a new 4,000 sq ft showroom at Fenwick Newcastle this October, marking the brand’s first-ever store...
industry news

Wed 9th Sep 2026

CRL Stone launches dedicated Silica Free
& Low Silica Collection brochure

CRL Stone has introduced a standalone brochure dedicated to its rapidly expanding collection of Silica Free and Low Silica surfaces.  Reflecting the g...
industry news

Wed 9th Sep 2026

Lindsey Copperwheat launches new business and steps away from TC Kitchens

Lindsey Copperwheat, co-owner of TC Kitchens, has announced that after 17 years she is stepping away from the Bedford-based retail business she founde...
kitchens news

Wed 9th Sep 2026

Why high-end shower storage is a no-brainer when it comes to luxury bathrooms

Stylish shower niches in metallic finishes, with integrated lighting and innovative column storage make the upgrade from basic to luxury an easy optio...
bathrooms features

Wed 9th Sep 2026

TECE appoints Ashley Shires as UK managing director

Leading German manufacturer TECE has announced the appointment of Ashley Shires as its new UK managing director from the 21st of September 2026. A hig...
bathrooms news

Tue 8th Sep 2026

From smart appliances to humanoids: What IFA 2026 tells us about the robotic kitchen

An expert panel discussion at IFA 2026 highlighted how AI and robotics are turning the kitchen from a collection of appliances into an intelligent, au...
kitchens features

Tue 8th Sep 2026

Cyncly appoints Steve Warfield as chief customer officer

Leading global provider of AI-driven software Cyncly has announced the appointment of Steve Warfield as chief customer officer (CCO). As CCO, Warfield...
industry news

Tue 8th Sep 2026

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