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All Kbb showrooms must close
In a devastating U-turn it has emerged that all KBB showrooms in England must now lock their doors to the public, under the new government rules. Much of the Kbb ... -
Homebase up for sale, again
News has emerged that the DIY chain Homebase is looking for its 3rd owner in 2 years, and 4th in just four years, as it has been put up for ... -
Travis Perkins profits plunge by 81% due to coronavirus
News that builders' merchant and home improvement retailer Travis Perkins plc profits have plunged 81% due to coronavirus has sadly come as no real shock to the KBB sector, which has ... -
BiKBBI forms ‘strategic partnership’ with US trade body
News has emerged that the British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has partnered with the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the North American trade body and joined the ... -
Can Virtual Appointments be Lifeline to Kitchen Retailers
Can Kitchen and other Kbb Virtual Appointments be a suitable lifeline to Kbb retailers as we look to emerge from the Corona-virus Lockdown and get the economy moving again, albeit ... -
F Jones Cleveland appoint new MD
F Jones Cleveland Ltd, the specialist supplier of luxury worksurfaces, has appointed a new Managing Director to continue the restructuring of the management team as the business continues its focus ... -
Kbb sector growth fuelled by construction
A number of reports have been released to support the belief that the Kbb sector growth is quite real, albeit as a consequence of construction activity versus homeowner led improvements. ... -
Wickes sales down amid £246m write down
Wickes sales are down 2.5% amid a £246m write down as owner Travis Perkins Group reports a 2018 loss. The firm said full-year sales at Wickes declined by 2.5%, and ... -
B&Q £100m investment in new pricing strategy
UK home improvement retailer B&Q has said(via its owners Kingfisher) that it is investing more than £100m to deliver its ‘Do It For Less’ pricing strategy, specifically designed to “make ... -
Society of British and International Design launch KBB I.P. register
The Society of British and International Design – SBID – recently launched the SBID Intellectual Property – IP – initiative at the House of Commons event earlier this week to ...
