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KBBG expands offering with sink and tap solutions from 1810 and Schock

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of DER KREIS, has added The 1810 Company, part of the SCHOCK Group, to its portfolio of suppliers. KBBG...
kitchens news

Fri 1st Aug 2025

KBBG forms new advisory board to drive member success

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of DER KREIS, has formed a new advisory board comprising 6 of the group’s longstanding members. The boa...
industry news

Wed 16th Jul 2025

KBBG unveils new suppliers and launches mybathroomspecialist.com

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of DER KREIS, successfully hosted its 12th Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) on Monday 30th June 2025, brin...
industry news

Mon 7th Jul 2025

KBBG MD Owain Harrison on what to look forward to at this year's AMM

Taking place on 30th June 2025 at Center Parcs, Sherwood Forest, is the 12th instalment of the KBBG Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) – Owain Harrison tal...
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Tue 17th Jun 2025

KBBG reveals line-up of speakers for 2025 Annual Members' Meeting

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of DER KREIS, has unveiled its programme of speakers for the upcoming Annual Members’ Meeting, sponsore...
industry news

Tue 27th May 2025

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

KBBG adds St James England to portfolio of suppliers

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of DER KREIS, has enhanced its supplier base with the addition of luxury brassware manufacturer, St Jam...
industry news

Mon 7th Apr 2025

KBBG announces date and venue for 2025 Annual Members' Meeting

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of DER KREIS, is holding its 2025 Annual Members’ Meeting on Monday 30th June at Center Parcs, Sherwood...
industry news

Thu 13th Mar 2025

KBBG welcomes Nook Home on board as a new supplier

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of DER KREIS, has added kitchen booth specialist, Nook Home to its portfolio of suppliers. Nook Home o...
kitchens news

Wed 19th Feb 2025

2024 proves a record-breaking year for new members joining the KBBG

As the end of the year approaches, the Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of Der Kreis, has announced that 2024 has been a record-breaking yea...
industry news

Thu 19th Dec 2024

Owain Harrison to replace Bill Miller as MD of the KBBG in 2025

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) has announced that Owain Harrison, currently global business and brand development director at Novy (part of...
industry news

Thu 5th Dec 2024

Novy Designer Lighting Collection wins Best of KBIS Silver Award 2024

Novy, the luxury Belgian induction, extraction and lighting brand, was the recipient of a Best of KBIS Silver Award 2024 at KBIS, the international ki...
kitchens news

Mon 25th Mar 2024

KBSA appoints new directors and corporate chair

The KBSA has announced the appointment of two new directors and a new corporate chair. Keith Myers, pictured, of The Myers Touch, was voted in as the...
industry news

Thu 26th Jan 2023

On the quiet: Kitchen extraction that doesn’t disturb daily life

The noise level of an extractor is a key consideration for many, especially those with open-plan spaces. Lisa Hibberd explores the technology behind s...
kitchens features

Tue 17th Jan 2023

Energy-efficient cooking appliances for fuel cost-conscious clients

With concerns about the rise in gas and electricity bills, consumers are becoming more aware of the energy ratings and eco functions of cooking applia...
kitchens features

Mon 26th Sep 2022

Novy Group announces appointment of new global CEO

Belgian appliance brand Novy has announced the promotion of Francis Gistelinck from commercial director to chief executive officer for global operatio...
kitchens news

Thu 8th Sep 2022

Is it finally time to switch appliance brand? Tim Wallace investigates

With delays to appliance orders still frustrating many kitchen retailers, some have begun the hunt for alternative suppliers – Tim Wallace considers t...
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Thu 18th Aug 2022

Mark Kelly joins Novy as business development manager for the North

Novy, the Belgian induction and extraction specialist, has announced the appointment of Mark Kelly as business development manager for the North, Nort...
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Tue 16th Aug 2022

Novy's Pureline PRO and Phantom models both scoop iF Design Awards

The Novy Pureline PRO Intuitive Ceiling Hood and the Novy Phantom 130cm Recirculation Island Hood have both been recognised with an IF Design Award 20...
kitchens news

Thu 19th May 2022

Novy Phantom honoured with Red Dot Product Design Award 2022

Novy's Phantom 130cm Recirculation Island Hood has been awarded with an international Red Dot for Product Design 2022. The hood, which is available i...
kitchens news

Mon 25th Apr 2022

Novy Easy PRO scoops prestigious Plus X Award 2021-2022

The Novy Easy PRO has won a prestigious Plus X Award 2021-2022, with the 80cm intuitive vented induction hob achieving four seals of approval by the P...
kitchens news

Tue 18th Jan 2022

Kitchen design: Statement over-island extraction takes centre stage

From bespoke projects to stunning sculptural statements, there’s no better way to make an impact above a client’s kitchen island than with an epic ext...
kitchens features

Tue 14th Dec 2021

Seventh KBBG Annual Members' Meeting hailed as 'huge success'

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of European kitchen and bathroom buying group Der Kreis, hosted its seventh Annual Members’ Meeting on...
industry news

Wed 20th Oct 2021

KBBG's webinar series offered retailers support in lockdown

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of Der Kreis, has revealed that it has been supporting retailers throughout the UK lockdown with a seri...
kitchens news

Thu 15th Apr 2021

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