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KBBG announces six new supplier partnerships this spring

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of DER KREIS, has reported a strong start to Q2, bringing 6 new suppliers on board, significantly incre...
industry news

Tue 13th May 2025

Wilsonart appoints new product lead and product manager

Manufacturer and distributor of laminate surfaces, Wilsonart UK, has announced 2 significant appointments as part of its strategy to prioritise consum...
new hire people

Thu 6th Feb 2025

Bathroom Brands Group acquires Showerwall out of administration

Bathroom Brands Group has acquired all assets relating to Showerwall out of administration from FRP Advisory (appointed administrators). The acquisit...
Bathrooms news

Fri 27th Sep 2024

IDS administrators put the business and its assets up for sale

The UK's leading specialist distributor of decorative surfaces International Decorative Surfaces (IDS) is being put up for sale after Alastair Massey...
industry news

Mon 16th Sep 2024

IDS files notice of intention to appoint administrators

The UK's leading specialist distributor of decorative surfaces International Decorative Surfaces (IDS) filed a notice of intention to appoint an admin...
industry news

Tue 10th Sep 2024

Egger highlights PerfectSense portfolio design possibilities

Egger’s extensive PerfectSense product portfolio offers more design possibilities and solutions than ever before, the company says. Inspiring finishes...
surfaces products

Tue 30th Jul 2024

Veronika Miller – 5 things to consider when entering the US market

Thinking about entering the North American K+B Market? Veronika Miller, lead consultant for NKBA Global Connect, presents 5 key points to bear in mind...
insight features

Wed 24th Jul 2024

Interview: Dennis Evans on opening his Schmidt Warrington showroom

It's a little over 18 months since director Dennis Evans opened the doors to his new Schmidt Warrington showroom – Nicola Hanley finds out what attrac...
interview features

Mon 10th Jun 2024

Aimee Fletcher: Egger's Worktop Collection 24+ is simplicity redefined

The newly launched Egger Worktop Collection 24+ has been crafted to meet the diverse needs of designers, architects, and fabricators – Egger UK produc...
insight features

Mon 3rd Jun 2024

InstallerSHOW announces new Surface Area feature zone for 2024

A new feature zone has been announced for InstallerSHOW 2024 with a focus on innovation and best practice in the tile and worktop markets. The Surface...
industry news

Mon 3rd Jun 2024

IDS strengthens leadership team with three key appointments

Specialist surface materials distributor IDS has announced the appointment of 3 key executives to its leadership team, bolstering the company's capabi...
new hire people

Sun 7th Apr 2024

Egger, Cleaf and Blum team up to open Clerkenwell showroom

Egger, Cleaf and Blum – 3 family-owned companies with 'a united passion for innovative interior design solutions' – have come together to create commo...
kitchens news

Tue 2nd Apr 2024

Design focus: 7 eye-catching tile trends spotted at Cevisama 2024

Cevisama 2024 took place at Feria Valencia from 24th - 28th February and showcased the very best of the Spanish tile industry in terms of design, inno...
insight features

Wed 27th Mar 2024

Egger presents market launch of new Decorative Collection 24+

Egger has unveiled its new rolling collection concept for distributors, designers, architects and fabricators. Now available to order, the Egger Decor...
kitchens news

Mon 12th Feb 2024

Bathroom focus: How the marble look is key to creating boutique style

Homeowners can't get enough of the marble look, and it's a vital ingredient when designing a luxurious boutique-style bathroom – Sally Smith explores...
bathrooms features

Wed 9th Aug 2023

Craven Dunnill MD Simon Howells on the new Showroom and Design Hub

We catch up with Simon Howells, MD for tile manufacturer and supplier Craven Dunnill, to hear why a visit to the new state-of-the-art Cheshire Showroo...
insight features

Tue 28th Feb 2023

IDS managing director John Bagshaw retires after 40 years of service

After a career spanning more than 40 years of service, John Bagshaw, the MD of International Decorative Surfaces (IDS) has decided to retire. John was...
industry news

Thu 8th Dec 2022

Interview: IDS MD John Bagshaw on what's next after the acquisition

As IDS announces its acquisition by private equity investor Chiltern Capital, MD John Bagshaw shares his strategy for growth with Amelia Thorpe – and...
interview features

Wed 20th Jul 2022

Malmo Freedom stickdown range undergoes technical update

The Malmo Freedom stickdown range has recently undergone a major technical update with an Aluminium Oxide coating now applied as standard across all d...
industry news

Wed 27th Apr 2022

Malmo updates its Freedom stickdown LVT flooring range

The Malmo Freedom stickdown luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring range has undergone a major technical update, with an Aluminium Oxide coating now applied...
kitchens products

Mon 7th Feb 2022

BerryAlloc set to make KBB Birmingham debut

BerryAlloc has announced that it will be exhibiting at KBB Birmingham 2022 this March, marking its first-ever appearance at the show. The flooring br...
industry news

Mon 24th Jan 2022

IDS expands flooring portfolio with Xtra Step water-resistant laminate

International Decorative Surfaces (IDS) has announced the expansion of its flooring portfolio with the addition of its exclusive new water-resistant 1...
bathrooms products

Fri 10th Dec 2021

IDS expands wallpanelling portfolio with BerryAlloc Wall & Water

BerryAlloc Wall & Water is the latest addition to IDS’s bathroom wallpanelling portfolio and will be exclusively available through their nationwide br...
bathrooms products

Thu 11th Nov 2021

Malmo LVT Stickdown POS package launched to showcase new designs

Malmo has created a new point of sale package to support the launch of 13 new design additions to its stickdown range of luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) – St...
industry news

Wed 4th Aug 2021

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