Homebase acquires Bathstore and saves 44 stores
Homebase has acquired the struggling Bathstore and will take control of 44 stores and in doing so will save some 150 jobs. Additionally, Homebase has…
Wren Kitchens invests £120m in new facility
Wren Kitchens has confirmed that it is to invest £120m in a new facility and in doing so will create 1,200 new jobs at its…
Are Warendorf about to be rescued?
News has come to light that at risk premium German kitchens brand Warendorf is set to be rescued by an investor from the Far East….
Laver Launches new Meganite surfaces in UK
Arnold Laver the timber and construction materials distributor has launched Meganite, a new stone-effect surfaces brand into the UK. If you can brave the woeful…
Franke Highlights Brochure
Franke has just made a new brochure available from its website and in store at their dealers which has curated a selection of highlights from…
Should retailers be forced to recycle ex-displays
It is hard not to support the recycling of ex-display kitchens but should retailers be forced to recycle their ex-displays? This is what the The…
Rational launches Aesthetic Kitchen Awards
German kitchen manufacturer Rational has launched a design showcase called the Aesthetic Kitchen Awards 2020. With the judging panel including industrial designer Karim Rashid, Habitat…
Topps Tiles acquires major holing in Strata Tiles
Topps Tiles has acquired an 80% stake in Guildford-based commercial tile supplier Strata Tiles Ltd for £3.3m according to Kbb news sources today. Topps Tiles…
Hoover awarded 2019 Consumer Superbrands status
In a show of recognition for many years as a global brand, Hoover have just been awarded ‘Consumer Superbrand’ status. This year’s Consumer Superbrands survey…
Warendorf Kitchens in Administration
News was made public on Tuesday 12th March that the premium German kitchens manufacturer Warendorf had filed for insolvency proceedings on Monday 11th. As a…