The kbbreview Newsletter: 'hib. rebrand is just the start of a five year journey'

Today marks an important day for bathroom supplier hib., as it rolls out a comprehensive new rebranded identity – we sat down with CEO Rob Ginsberg to find out what it means for retailers. Also, there's a new MD at a Colchester-based kitchen business, and we've also rounded up some of the industry's most inventive April Fools 'launches' from earlier this week.

Weird and wonderful products ‘launched’ for April Fools 2025

KBB companies pretended to announce ludicrous concept products earlier this week, as the sector marked April Fools Day once again. But did you spot all of them?

The kbbreview Podcast: Designing for dementia

What does it mean? How can good kbb design help maintain independence and dignity? And how can you broach and discuss this with clients?

One in three tradespeople consider leaving the industry

Worrying new research has found almost a third of professionals are considering leaving the trades industry, citing tough workloads, low pay, and poor mental health support.

MHK commits to further growth for members

At its annual general meeting in Berlin last week, the MHK Group vowed to open up even more sales and growth prospects for its more than 4,300 members across Europe.

South East kitchen company appoints new MD

After 30 years leading the business, the founder of a Colchester-based kitchen company has stepped down and announced his successor.

EXCLUSIVE – 'hib. rebrand just the start of a five year journey'

Speaking exclusively to kbbreview, hib.’s CEO Rob Ginsberg said that the company’s major rebrand announced today is only the first step in a wider five-year-plan for growth.