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…
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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…
Haier Group wholly acquires Candy Group for €475m
Haier Group has acquired Candy Group from the Fumagalli family for €475m, with the announcement following the Chinese group unveiling plans for a potential public…
Troubled Alno relaunches in UK market
Neue Alno GmbH – the company that was formed through the acquisition of Alno AG assets by investor RiverRock last year has relaunched the Alno…
Siematic opens new flagship store in China
The well respected German Kitchen manufacturer Siematic has opened its new flagship store in Suzhou, China. The new store, located west of Shanghai is in…