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…
Category Archives: Kitchens
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…
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…
John Lewis profits slump 99% in challenging times
John Lewis has said pre-tax profits before exceptional items for the half-year to the end of July have been all but wiped out in what…
Wren Kitchens opens ‘largest kitchen showroom in UK’
UK Kitchen retailer Wren Kitchens has opened its new showroom in Reading, which the company says is the “largest kitchen showroom in the UK”. The…
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…
Schüller bolsters digital presence for next125 brand
German kitchen manufacturer Schüller has bolstered the online presence of its next125 brand with a new website and “integrated and strategic social media programme that…
Omega PLC appoints creative agencies for expansion plans
Omega Plc has appointed two creative agencies – Midlands-based Cogent and Leeds-based Engage – as part of its ongoing expansion plans. Cogent – which has…
John Lennon leaves managing director role at PWS
PWS managing director (and not a former Beatle) John Lennon has left the kitchen manufacturing company, according to CEO and owner Mark Stephenson, who said…
French kitchen brand Mobalpa sees 10th UK showroom open
French kitchen manufacturer has invested £300,000 in its 10th UK franchise today to see its latest showroom open in Reading, which is owned by Canadian…