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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...
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Fri 20th 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...
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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...
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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

Caesarstone's Jon Stanley – We're seeing a surge in demand for porcelain worktops

Porcelain worktops have been touted as 'the next big thing' in the UK kitchen market for more than a decade, but until recently, they have never mat...
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Tue 10th Mar 2026

Blum celebrates International Women’s Day with new charity partnership

Blum is celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day, which takes place on Sunday 8th March, with the announcement of a long-term charity partner...
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Fri 6th Mar 2026

Jez Rose confirmed as speaker for Bathroom Association Connect Conference 2026

The Bathroom Association has confirmed award-winning author, broadcaster and keynote speaker Jez Rose as the morning keynote speaker at the Bathroom A...
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Fri 6th Mar 2026

Life Trade's Paul Berryman – Is Shaker still the most popular kitchen style?

Is the classic Shaker kitchen still the nation’s favourite, or are customers beginning to look beyond this enduring design? Head of Life Trade, Paul...
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Thu 5th Mar 2026

How Kohler gave a masterclass in trade show stand design at KBIS 2026

The overall winner of this year's Best Booth Awards at KBIS 2026 was Kohler – and with good reason. We take a tour of the best stand at the biggest...
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Wed 4th Mar 2026

Digital marketing – How to decode the Instagram algorithm to boost engagement

Instagram wants you to stay with it and carry on scrolling – Katrina Bell lifts the lid on how it tries to keep you engaged, and how understanding t...
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Mon 2nd Mar 2026

Dr Vanessa Brady OBE to speak at the Bathroom Association Connect Conference

The Bathroom Association has confirmed Dr Vanessa Brady OBE, founder & CEO of the Society of British & International Interior Design (SBID), as a fe...
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Thu 26th Feb 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...
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Thu 26th Feb 2026

Independent kitchen retailers are optimistic despite tough trading conditions, says report

A new research report from kitchen and appliance distributor LDD UK has revealed that nearly half (46%) of independent retailers reported a decline...
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Wed 25th Feb 2026

Bill Darcy's annual address at KBIS highlights a resilient market in spite of tariff challenges

While KBIS CEO Bill Darcy didn't shy away from the thorny subject of tariffs, he sought to reassure NKBA members of the overall robustness of the No...
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Wed 25th Feb 2026

PWS set to introduce raft of new products at KBB Birmingham 2026

PWS will return to KBB Birmingham 2026 with a showcase of new product launches, presented in collaboration with Europe’s leading internal storage manu...
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Tue 24th Feb 2026

Daphne Doody-Green: Building the next generation – why we must back talent now

With skilled trades under pressure and too many people eyeing the exit, the bathroom sector has a choice: complain about the gap, or build a pipelin...
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Tue 24th Feb 2026

BORA’s Andy Cummings: Why the customer journey doesn’t end when the kitchen is finished

Andy Cummings, group lead ASM UK at BORA, explains why the cooktop filter is the perfect reason to build an ongoing with your customer – after all,...
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Mon 23rd Feb 2026

Blum UK to host live industry insight talks at KBB Birmingham 2026

Fittings manufacturer Blum has revealed it will be hosting a series of live talks at this year’s KBB Birmingham. Throughout the four-day event, which...
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Fri 20th Feb 2026

Mark Conacher – Why better installation strategies give you long-term wins

Installation is where your reputation as a retailer is either protected or damaged, says Mark Conacher, CEO of consultancy KBB Momentum, so it pays...
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Fri 20th Feb 2026

Six key highlights and takeaways from Surface Design Show 2026

To find out what devopments are taking shape in the material world, the Surface Design Show is the place to be – Clare Howcutt-Kelly went to London'...
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Thu 19th Feb 2026

Jon Johnston looks forward to KBB Birmingham's 40th anniversary edition

This year sees KBB Birmingham celebrate its 40th anniversary – sales director Jon Johnston shares some of the highlights that visitors can look forw...
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Wed 18th Feb 2026

BIFIS to host exclusive lunch sessions for retailers at KBB Birmingham

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has announced it will be hosting 2 retailer-focused lunch events at KBB Birmingham, as p...
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Mon 16th Feb 2026

Woodstock’s Charlotte Tilby – Today’s kitchen designs should feel as good as they look

Homeowners are seeking interiors that balance thoughtful design with everyday practicality, says Charlotte Tilby, head of marketing at Woodstock Tra...
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Mon 16th Feb 2026

Joss Thomas of Indigenous reveals the best colour palette for a calming space

Joss Thomas, designer and founder of artisanal product supplier Indigenous, reflects that it's not always the obvious cool greys that create a calmi...
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Fri 13th Feb 2026

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