Bathroom market set to grow by 12% over next four years
A new report by AMA Research has found that the UK bathroom product market achieved value growth of 3% last year, and is expected to grow by a further 12% over the next four years. However, the research noted that the “pace of growth” did slow in 2017 compared with the previous two to three […]
Houzz survey reveals homeowners’ bathroom renovations
Leading style blog Houzz has conducted a survey of UK homeowners who have completed a bathroom renovation project within the last 12 months. The published findings provide a useful insight into the motivations behind the improvements and current trends in bathroom interiors. Over 90% of homeowners said the key reason behind their renovations was to […]
New consumer survey finds homeowners are improving not moving
A new survey is reporting four out of five homeowners are more likely to renovate than move house in the current climate. The same survey also found that 64% of respondents are likely to seek out the services of a home improvement company in the next 12 months, with 20% anticipating to spend £10,000. However, 30% of […]
ASA bans KBB advertisements
KBB companies hit by ASA ad bans The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned advertisements by several leading kitchen and bathroom retailers, including Better Bathrooms, Wickes and Wren. According to the ASA, four email ads, two website ads and two television ads from Better Bathrooms were misleading due to several ads stating ‘Up to 70% […]
Worcester Bosch acquires minority share in online supplier BOXT
Official statement from Robert Bosch UK Holdings Limited about its involvement with BOXT Limited Robert Bosch UK Holdings has become a minority shareholder in BOXT Limited, based in Leeds. A start-up established in 2017, BOXT currently employs 30 people. The company operates an online digital platform that digitally connects consumers to installers and enables the purchase […]
Businesses urged to get behind World Toilet Day 2017
Businesses urged to get behind World Toilet Day 2017 The Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE) has urged businesses to get behind World Toilet Day on the 19th November. The theme for this year is ‘Wastewater’ and focuses on disposing bodily waste safely and responsibly. UN-Water coordinates World Toilet Day in collaboration with […]
Ofcom’s latest media report highlights importance of mobile-enabled communication to businesses
Ofcom’s latest media report highlights importance of mobile-enabled communication to businesses Ofcom has published its latest annual report outlining internet and online content usage – based on data collected throughout 2016. The findings show just how essential the internet has become to the way people in the UK communicate, bank, shop and find information. Eighty-eight […]
Consumers back u-turn on smart meters
New research shows one in three consumers back changes to the Government’s policy on installing 26 million smart meters in UK homes by 2020. The Conservatives will continue to encourage homeowners to have the devices installed but it will now be a choice rather than mandatory. The announcement waters down former Prime Minister David Cameron’s commitment […]
Study finds Brits give up on DIY after less than one hour
New research has found that the average British adult will attempt a DIY task three times and spend just 37 minutes trying to complete a task before giving up. The survey of 2000 homeowners, also found that 62% of adults have tried and failed at a household DIY task in the last 12 months. More than […]
Consumer confidence knocked
Consumer confidence knocked UK consumers suffered a loss of confidence amid rising inflation and weaker wage growth. It was the lowest reading since the Brexit vote. A monthly measure of consumer confidence published by market research firm GfK sank to -10, weaker than a median forecast of -7 in a Reuters poll of economists. Joe […]