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Appliances focus: Key innovation highlights and takeaways from IFA 2025

IFA Berlin 2025 took place over 5 days from 5th - 9th September featuring the very latest in cutting-edge technology from major appliance brands, with...
kitchens features

Mon 13th Oct 2025

Nineteen Group acquires The National Painting & Decorating Show

Nineteen Group has announced the acquisition of the National Painting & Decorating Show – the UK’s annual trade exhibition for painting and deco...
industry news

Tue 7th Oct 2025

ASKO expands UK sales team with new national account manager

Premium Scandinavian appliance brand ASKO has appointed Michelle Churchill as national account manager in kitchen retail trade, as the company continu...
new hire people

Fri 3rd Oct 2025

Rangemaster debuts first-ever TV ad in nationwide campaign

British range cooker manufacturer Rangemaster is appearing on national TV in September with a prime-time 60-second ad slot during the series 16 premie...
kitchens news

Mon 8th Sep 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

Grant Westfield appoints new head of customer experience

Grant Westfield, the UK based wall panel company behind award-winning brands Multipanel and Naturepanel, has appointed Donna Baird as its new head of...
new hire people

Mon 12th May 2025

Häfele supports customers with enhanced services and stock

Häfele says is stepping up to help its customers build resilience and prepare for an anticipated market recovery in 2025. Häfele’s support focuses on...
kitchens news

Wed 18th Dec 2024

PJH becomes the latest corporate sponsor of BiKBBI

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has announced that  distributor PJH is the latest company to become a cor...
industry news

Fri 20th Sep 2024

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on his stylish debut kitchen collection

As Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen unveils his first kitchen collection in partnership with KCM Kitchens, we find out about Quintessential Kitchens, and hear...
kitchens features

Thu 4th Jul 2024

Graham Jones joins LochAnna Kitchens as new head of sales

LochAnna Kitchens has appointed Graham Jones to the role of head of sales, responsible for overseeing and directing the brand’s broader sales strategy...
kitchens news

Thu 2nd May 2024

Houzz premieres home design series inspired by Emmy-nominated shows

Houzz has revealed a series of 3D floor plans inspired by 5 of this year’s Emmy-nominated shows: The Bear, Ted Lasso, The White Lotus, Succession and...
industry news

Tue 9th Jan 2024

Quooker hires performance psychologist to improve company culture

Performance psychologist Martin Littlewood has been brought in by Quooker’s MD Stephen Johnson to look at how to best connect its people and purpose t...
kitchens news

Wed 18th Oct 2023

Franke takes to the field to sponsor U18 football star Abigail Reid

Sink, tap and appliance manufacturer Franke is looking to nurture young talent and support the growth of women’s football by sponsoring Abigail Reid,...
kitchens news

Wed 23rd Aug 2023

Symphony completes 300,000sq ft extension of Barnsley factory

Fitted kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture manufacturer Symphony Group has announced the completion of a new 300,000sq ft extension to its HQ in B...
industry news

Mon 20th Feb 2023

Keller launches Cottage Life kitchen for a natural aesthetic

Keller has announced the development of Cottage Life country-style kitchen in what it says is a response to the trend for natural materials. The buil...
kitchens products

Mon 8th Aug 2022

PJH launches new Prima appliances, sink and tap collection

PJH has announced the launch of a new appliances, sink and tap collection for Prima, a brand exclusive to the distributor that prides itself on its st...
kitchens news

Fri 27th May 2022

Bill Miller: What the KBBG is looking to gain from KBB Birmingham

We visit the KBBG at KBB Birmingham on the stand they're sharing with Getley UK to hear from MD Bill Miller why it was so important for them to have a...
insight features

Tue 8th Mar 2022

Rangemaster's Emma Cowley – Why it pays to work with one manufacturer

Emma Cowley, brand and digital marketing manager at Rangemaster, explains the time and business benefits retailers can enjoy if they deal with a one-s...
insight features

Mon 21st Feb 2022

Interview: Ivan Simpson: Spend on your showroom before recession hits

Durham-based kitchen and bathroom specialist Ivan Simpson (pictured left with showroom manager David Burns) tells Tim Wallace why soaring prices make...
interview features

Mon 25th Oct 2021

Interview: Iain Forsythe on Brexit, COVID and life after liquidation

When Peterborough-based retailer Premier Kitchens & Bedrooms went into voluntary liquidation in November 2019 it sent shockwaves across the KBB indust...
interview features

Mon 18th Jan 2021

Hisense becomes official partner of Leeds United

Chinese appliance and consumer electronics brand Hisense has announced a two-year agreement with Leeds United to become an official partner of the clu...
kitchens news

Thu 3rd Dec 2020

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