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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 ... -
Hoover awarded 2019 Consumer Superbrands status
In a show of recognition for many years as a global brand, Hoover have just been awarded 'Consumer Superbrand' status. This year’s Consumer Superbrands survey approximately 3,200 brands – representing ... -
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 ...
