Ground broken for new Ikea sustainable Greenwich store
Global furniture giant Ikea has begun construction of its new sustainable store in Greenwich, London which will mark the company’s first full-sized London store built…
Whirlpool’s reluctance an obstacle to preventing more fire deaths
If it isn’t enough that the scale of the Whirlpool (#whirlpool-hotpoint-creda-indesit-fire) scandal is of such a proportion that millions of homes are at risk of fire,…
Whirlpool withdraw replacement scheme with 1m defective appliances left
According to the BBC MPs are demanding to know why the white goods manufacturer Whirlpool ended a product replacement scheme for dangerous tumble dryers. The…
Trend for ever more energy efficient appliances continues to grow
Far from waning, the trend of consumers replacing their kitchen appliances for newer and more energy-efficient models is continually rising in popularity, according to manufacturer…
A look at Nobilia Retailer Kutchenhaus franchise in Bristol
The UK kitchen industry is vibrant and creative, at times tumultuous and also polarised both in terms of style and the typical profile of retailers in…
Gorenje seeks buyer amid continued share slump
Slovenian appliance manufacturer Gorenje has revealed it is seeking a buyer for the business. The company said it was looking for a “suitable partner and…
Aga closes Coalbrookdale factory for good
Aga Rangemaster has permanently closed the doors of its foundry at Coalbrookdale in Shropshire after a “long and proud history of manufacturing” in the county….
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…
Forbes names Geberit ‘Top Regarded Company’
Geberit has been awarded a place in the top 20 spots of Forbes’ ‘World’s Top Regarded Companies’ list alongside businesses such as Adidas, Microsoft and…
ALNO AG to close down for good
It was is likely no surprise to many whom have watched the Alno story play out it has been announced the Alno AG business will…