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BIFIS welcomes Government announcement on apprenticeships

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has welcomed the Government’s decision to provide additional support for small and med...
industry news

Tue 24th Mar 2026

PJH celebrates double CIPD apprenticeship success

KBB distributor PJH is celebrating the achievements of 2 colleagues from its Learning & Development team, Lauren Fergus and Justyna Prasek, who have e...
new hire people

Tue 24th Mar 2026

Half of independent kitchen retailers say supply chain issues are hitting their business

Half of independent kitchen retailers surveyed as part of a new study say that supply chain issues have had a significant impact on their business o...
kitchens news

Tue 24th 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...
insight features

Tue 24th Mar 2026

Metlex launches new illuminated mirror and cabinet collection at KBB Birmingham 2026

Metlex has launched Metlex Illuminated, a new range of UK designed illuminated mirrors and cabinets that blend nearly a century of craftsmanship wit...
bathrooms products

Tue 24th Mar 2026

GROHE expands customer favourite Essence ceramic range

GROHE has expanded its best-selling Essence ceramic range to include new basin lines for a refreshing take on bathroom fixtures. The Essence ceramic c...
bathrooms products

Mon 23rd Mar 2026

Grant Westfield enters strategic training partnership with Festool

Grant Westfield, the UK manufacturer behind bathroom wall panel brands Multipanel and Naturepanel, has announced a new strategic partnership with pr...
bathrooms news

Mon 23rd Mar 2026

Rotpunkt reports strong performance in Q1 2026 with rise in sales and turnover

German fitted furniture manufacturer Rotpunkt has reported a strong performance in Q1 2026 with an 8% rise in sales and 11% rise in turnover. Building...
kitchens news

Mon 23rd 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...
insight features

Mon 23rd Mar 2026

Villeroy & Boch maintains a stable performance despite a challenging market

In the 2025 financial year, the Villeroy & Boch Group increased its revenue by 1.8% to €1,447million in a difficult market environment, driven by ac...
bathrooms news

Fri 20th Mar 2026

VADO introduces new Safari bathroom collection to portfolio

VADO has unveiled Safari, a collection of bathroom vanities, brassware, showers and accessories that the company says places personalisation at the...
bathrooms products

Fri 20th 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...
insight features

Fri 20th Mar 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

Dornbracht collaborates with Jung to create finish options for harmonious spaces

Exclusive designer fittings manufacturer Dornbracht and building technology specialist Jung have teamed up to combine their design expertise and creat...
bathrooms products

Thu 19th Mar 2026

Optimistic MHK UK members report a strong start to 2026

MHK UK members have revealed they believe the outlook is good and have experienced a strong start to the year so far. The buying group has welcomed in...
kitchens news

Thu 19th 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...
insight features

Thu 19th Mar 2026

City Plumbing joins the Bathroom Association in landmark partnership

The Bathroom Association has announced that City Plumbing, one of the UK’s most respected and wide-reaching plumbing and heating merchants, has become...
bathrooms news

Wed 18th Mar 2026

KBBG reports successful supplier showcase at KBB Birmingham 2026

Owain Harrison, MD of the KBBG (Der Kreis UK) has revealed the group's supplier showcase at KBB Birmingham 2026 successfully attracted current and n...
kitchens news

Wed 18th Mar 2026

Michael Sammon: Are hot water taps being overlooked in the design of small kitchens?

Solutions such as hot taps offer huge benefits to homeowners and retailers alike, especially when space is tight – it's time more of them are specif...
kitchens features

Wed 18th Mar 2026

Abode reflects on 'triumphant' return to KBB Birmingham

Sink and tap specialist Abode has revealed that its return to KBB Birmingham was 'triumphant' and its stand was 'overflowing with UK customers that ca...
kitchens news

Wed 18th Mar 2026

BIFIS Awards 2026 now open for entries in partnership with InstallerSHOW

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists has announced that the BIFIS Awards 2026, in partnership with InstallerSHOW, is now open for e...
industry news

Tue 17th Mar 2026

InSinkErator champions the future of food waste management at KBB Birmingham 2026

With mandatory food waste separation for English households now in effect under the Simpler Recycling scheme, InSinkErator's message at this year's...
kitchens news

Tue 17th Mar 2026

Hidden appliances: How minimalist design is placing surfaces in the spotlight

Clare-Howcutt Kelly looks at how the clutter-free kitchen aesthetic is allowing worktops to take centre stage, as high-tech functionality gets hidde...
kitchens features

Tue 17th Mar 2026

Haier expands premium laundry proposition with new Couture Care Collection

Haier has expanded its premium laundry proposition with the launch of the new Couture Care Collection, introducing 2 high-spec additions to the UK mar...
kitchens products

Tue 17th Mar 2026

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