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…
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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….
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…
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…
Better Bathrooms Ceases Trade
Better Bathrooms the national bathroom chain which self-proclaimed to be the biggest independent bathroom retailer in the UK, has stopped trading. Following widening financial losses…
Howdens Stockpile Brexit Plan
News has emerged that Howden Joinery, which sells trade kitchens to builders and developers has invested £15m in a stockpile Brexit Plan. Howdens Stockpile Brexit…
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…
Whirlpool sales slump but no mention of why
Sales of Whirlpool products in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) have dropped more than 6% from $1.4 billion (£1.06bn) than those over the same period…
New Smallbone but not Smallbone Venture
In the world of luxury kitchens Smallbone is a name of substance but following a new venture by Charlie Smallbone the brand identity may get…
Häcker Küchen starts new factory construction
Häcker Küchen, the up market German kitchens brand has been under the radar somewhat indecent years but news has emerged that it has started construction…