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Brand is everything according to InHouse directors
Directors from UK kitchen distributor, InHouse Inspired Room Design, have urged retailers to embrace the power of the brand at this year’s kbbreview Kitchen Conference. As reported in kbbreview, InHouse, ... -
Time is right for connected appliances, says Miele boss Dr Reinhard Zinkann
According to Dr Reinhard Zinkann, Miele executive director and co-proprietor of Miele, the UK consumer appliances market is ready for connected appliances and the next step will be a common ... -
Business Growth Fund take stake in Smallbone of Devizes and Mark Wilkinson Furniture
Canburg – owner of luxury furniture businesses Smallbone of Devizes and Mark Wilkinson Furniture – has secured an £8 million capital investment from Business Growth Fund (BGF), on of the ... -
KAL Group to distribute De Dietrich appliances in UK
Dublin-based distribution company KAL Group has been named as the new distributor of De Dietrich kitchen appliances in the UK, following the closure of De Dietrich Kitchen Appliances earlier this ... -
Miele announces 2.2% rise in turnover
Miele has reported that its turnover grew 2.2% to €3.22bn in the last financial year, driven by the success of renewed product ranges. The domestic appliance manufacturer said sales in ... -
Electrolux confirms talks over possible GE appliance acquisition
Electrolux has confirmed it is in talks to buy General Electric's – GE – home appliance business, following reports that the sale could fetch $2bn. Bloomberg reported that GE had ... -
UK consumer confidence at highest level in seven years
Consumer confidence in the UK has reached its highest level since 2007, according to the latest report by high street expert Nielsen. In the latest Nielsen Global Survey of Consumer ... -
German Kitchen brand Pronorm announces new doors
As the end of the summer holidays approach the German kitchen brands of Nobilia, Schuller, Hacker, Alno and Pronorm usually start announcing new door styles, additions to their furniture and ... -
Fagor and De Dietrich UK Kitchen Appliances in liquidation
Tens of thousands of people with Fagor built-in cookers, fridges and other kitchen appliances are looking increasingly likely to see their warranties cancelled as the brand’s UK distributer went into ... -
home improvements to increase value of the home soars
Home improvement is increasingly being seen as a way to add value to homes, with two thirds of European households – 68% – making upgrades to their properties compared with ...