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…
Harvey Jones in new six-figure digital marketing strategy
Recent Kbb news has revealed that handmade kitchen designer Harvey Jones Kitchens has invested in a new six-figure digital marketing strategy. The respected designer and retailer…
Aga Rangemaster blames ‘challenging’ UK market conditions
The owner of the Aga Rangemaster brand Middleby Corporation blames ‘challenging’ UK market conditions and has noted such in its report for the third…
TheSize Surfaces announce 4 new colours for Neolith
Worktop manufacturer TheSize Surfaces has announced four new colours for its 2019 Neolith collection – New York – New York, Mar Del Plata, Mont Blanc…
Ikea to open more High Street kitchen and bathroom showrooms
Given the debate on the Health of the High Street one piece of news, in that Ikea is to open more High Street kitchen and bathroom…