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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

Bathroom suppliers and the race to the bottom: Darren Allison on creating value beyond price

The market may be tough, but suppliers must consider alternative ways to add value without simply dropping the price of products, says Darren Allison...
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Thu 3rd Sep 2026

Beko returns with multimillion-pound integrated Reliability campaign

Large home appliance brand Beko is returning with its Reliability campaign for a 3rd consecutive year, marking its biggest campaign to date. The act...
kitchens news

Wed 26th Aug 2026

Cairn’s Will English on the 6 brand principles of kitchen retail growth

Will English, MD of specialist home interest agency Cairn, today shares his 6 principles for kitchen retail brand growth, based on the agency's enli...
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Tue 18th Aug 2026

TKC unveils largest ever Jigsaw brochure featuring new products and services

TKC has launched its new 272-page Jigsaw brochure and price list, which it says is packed with new products including 8 completely new ranges, optiona...
kitchens news

Thu 6th Aug 2026

Think London is Britain's most expensive place to renovate a bathroom? Think again

New research from UK bathroom retailer Wholesale Domestic has found that the region with the cheapest bathroom fitter day rates in the UK is not the...
bathrooms news

Wed 29th Jul 2026

Geberit expands number of WCs with Turboflush technology to cover every price point

Geberit has expanded its range of WCs featuring the innovative TurboFlush technology, giving retailers access to enhanced flush performance at every...
bathrooms news

Wed 8th Jul 2026

Interview: Jamie Harding – 'People underestimate how much work goes into making a good kitchen'

Jamie Harding, the MD of Reading-based kitchen retailer Et Lorem, tells Tim Wallace why consumers should focus less on headline prices and more on l...
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Wed 8th Jul 2026

nuie debuts new specification-led platform at InstallerSHOW 2026

At InstallerSHOW 2026, bathroom manufacturer nuie took the opportunity to debut nuiepro to the trade for the first time – a solution to a familiar s...
bathrooms news

Tue 7th Jul 2026

Latest study from Houzz finds homeowners plan to stay in their 'forever homes'

Home renovation and design platform Houzz has shared the findings from its 2026 UK Houzz & Home Renovation Trends Report, which indicates homeowners...
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Tue 7th 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

Abode's Leanne Stansfield – Understanding your customer's buying criteria

As the latest brand intelligence reveals that 80% of UK consumers want to experience a product firsthand before they commit to buy, Leanne Stansfiel...
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Thu 18th Jun 2026

Howdens continues expansion with new depots in Athlone and Wexford

Leading trade kitchen supplier Howdens has opened the doors to new depots in Wexford and Athlone in the Republic of Ireland, bringing its depot networ...
kitchens news

Thu 28th May 2026

Aimee Fletcher: How Egger UK's latest ranges reflect the trend for calm interiors

Egger UK’s design & product manager, Aimee Fletcher, explains how consumers are looking to create calm, sanctuary-like interiors by choosing soft neut...
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Wed 27th May 2026

Daphne Doody-Green: Turning consumer caution into opportunity

Daphne Doody-Green, chief executive of the Bathroom Association, says the bathroom sector must stay positive, but clear-eyed, as fragile consumer conf...
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Thu 21st May 2026

Record-breaking March for BIFIS as it welcomes 7 new retail partners

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists has revealed it welcomes 7 new retailers to its growing network of partners – along with registe...
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Thu 23rd Apr 2026

Howdens opens Waterloo depot as part of inner-city expansion

Trade kitchen supplier Howdens has opened the doors to its new depot in London’s Waterloo located at Howdens, Arches 149-152, Newport Street, London,...
kitchens news

Thu 23rd Apr 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...
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Wed 22nd Apr 2026

TECE announced as BIFIS advocate to shape new era in training and standards

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists has announced that TECE, global manufacturer of sanitary solutions and flushing technology, has...
bathrooms news

Fri 27th Mar 2026

Harrison Bathrooms introduces new KoGE Kitchen Taps

Harrison Bathrooms says it is developing its own kitchen hot tap collection due to popular demand. The brand-new range introduces new functionality an...
kitchens products

Thu 26th Mar 2026

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

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

Helen and Phil Lord of Rehome feature on BBC1's Dragons' Den

Rehome, the UK marketplace for preloved and ex-display kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms, featured on Dragons’ Den on BBC One on Thursday 5th March (...
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Mon 9th Mar 2026

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