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Rational launches Aesthetic Kitchen Awards
German kitchen manufacturer Rational has launched a design showcase called the Aesthetic Kitchen Awards 2020. With the judging panel including industrial designer Karim Rashid, Habitat Architects' Zafar Choudhary and others, ... -
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 makes the Strata Tiles purchase ... -
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 result Warendorf kitchens commercial entity Warendorf ... -
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 over the past few years ... -
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 Plan shows its preparedness and ... -
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 Wickes declined by 2.5%, and ... -
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 in 2017. Whirlpool which sells ... -
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 a little confusing amongst customers. ... -
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 has appointed award winning creative ... -
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 quarter – ending on 29th ...
