In Depth archive from September 2011
| PROFILE: Miele and Coghlan's cookery school
Miele has signed a deal with the Coghlan's cookery school near Sheffield to promote its cooking credentials. But what's in it for both sides, and how can retailers benefit? Andrew Davies went to find out... | |
| PROFILE: Thomas Gardiner Bathrooms and Interiors
Almost three years ago, at the height of the recession, bathroom industry veteran Allan Gardiner took the plunge and opened up his own showroom in Cardiff. We pay him a visit to get the lowdown on his success... | |
| INTERVIEW: Ragip Balcioglu, Beko
After the news broke that a man had died in a fire the London Fire Brigade said was caused by a faulty Beko fridge-freezer, UK managing director Ragip Balcioglu spoke to kbbreview about how it all came about and what it has been doing to put things right... | |
| ADVICE: Credit ratings
A poor credit rating can be a severe handicap in business. Gordon Skaljak, managing director of credit risk intelligence specialist Graydon, has a few tips on how it can be improved... | |
| INTERVIEW: Peter Munk, general manger EMEA, Jacuzzi
A few months ago, Peter Munk took over as the European, Middle East and Asia head of bathroom heavyweight Jacuzzi. But did he take on a company that needs fixing or a major brand that needs tweaking? Andrew Davies went to meet him... | |
| PROFILE: East Coast Fittings
East Coast Fittings is celebrating 30 years of trading and today it's one of the leading suppliers of components to the fitted furniture industry. But it wasn't always like this. We talk to managing director Derek Goodman about its humble beginnings and what's in the pipeline for the next 30 years... | |
| PROFILE: Whirlpool's green strategy
We all know the emotive elements attached to choosing 'green' products and opting for a more eco-friendly existence but what does that mean commercially and what's in it for you? Rebecca Nottingham went to meet Marco Signa, Whirlpool's energy strategy senior manager... | |
| INTERVIEW: Duncan Marr, UK managing director, Franke
Franke's UK managing director Duncan Marr explains why trading conditions for independent retailers look likely to remain difficult in the months ahead... | |
| HOW'S BUSINESS: Northern Ireland
How are retailers in Northern Ireland faring? Kbbreview went to ask... | |
