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2 days ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

Stuart Dance has recently been appointed as the new co-managing director of InHouse Inspired Room Design, having stepped into the role at the start of this month. Dance brings more than 20 years of experience to the role, having already helped grow InHouse into a well-known brand in the KBB sector. According to the company, his appointment was due to his extensive industry experience, having a proven track record of successfully working with both manufacturers and showrooms across the UK.

2 days ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

National retailer Wickes said it has experienced “good growth momentum” throughout the start of 2025, enjoying a healthy boost to its retail sales, and seeing further recovery to its previously-declining design & install business. In the first 17 weeks of the year, Wickes reported earning revenue of £396.7m. This is healthy growth of almost 10% year-on-year, and like-for-like revenue growth of 9.2%.

2 days ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

After Kier Starmer made reference to the skills gap crisis in yesterday’s white paper proposals on immigration, British Institute of KBB Installation (BiKBBI) CEO Damian Walters has warned that this approach “has the potential mask the real issue” of needing to develop the UK’s workforce.

2 days ago | kbbreview.com | Matt Baker

Whitebirk Sink Company, the luxury fireclay sink manufacturer based in Lancashire, is continuing its investment in UK craftsmanship and international growth. Part of the Darwen Terracotta Group, the company has announced a series of product launches, facility expansions, and new distribution partnerships across Europe and the USA.

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | George Dean

Bathroom supplier hib. has appointed Chris Dodds, the former Grohe UK director, as its new executive commercial director. Dodds joins hib. following an extensive career spent working in the bathroom industry. The company says his experience shows he has a strong track record of driving growth for brands, as well as launching design-led products. In the new role, Dodds will reportedly be working closely with hib. CEO Rob Ginsberg, to help accelerate the company’s growth across both the UK and Ireland.