With the end of 2024 fast approaching, what were the interviews, analyses and special reports that generated the most interest on kbbreview this year?
Most read in-depth feature: Obituary: Neville Johnson
Published: October 14
Neville Johnson, one of the founding fathers of fitted kitchens in the UK, passed away in September. He leaves behind a professional legacy that’s still impacting the industry today…
2: Retailer profile – ‘We’re proud to be a family business’
Published: January 11
One of eight family members in the Victor Paris Bathrooms business, sales director Mark Derighetti joined the business straight from school and has seen its retail empire expand and diversify. Chris Frankland went to meet him…
3: Shopfloor analysis – Bricks and mortar showrooms: adding value to the High Street
Published: August 8
Despite the ongoing popularity of online shopping, KBB retailers are fighting back with something the internet can never offer – product knowledge, customer service, and dedicated after-sales service. Andrew Vaux reports.
4: The kbbreview Interview: Najib Maalouf
Published: July 3
Rebecca Nottingham speaks to Najib Maalouf, global president, Middleby Residential Group about its plans for key brands Rangemaster, AGA, La Cornue and Novy and what those plans mean for its UK retailers.
5: Shopfloor analysis – Should retailers get displays for free?
Published: November 12
Displays are obviously the heart of any showroom – but should retailers get them for free or pay suppliers for the privilege? The happy medium that keeps all sides happy is still elusive for many…
6: Product feature – How retailers can exploit the rise of the home office
Published: July 23
We’re looking at the increasing number of people working from home, and specifically the rise in homeowners asking KBB retailers for home offices. We explore the different approaches to design and ask how you can exploit this growing trend. Francesca Seden reports…
7: Interview – Martin Murphy | Flair Showers
Published: September 20
Managing director of Sanbra Group, Martin Murphy, shares his thoughts on the future of the bathroom sector and why leaning into your core values is a winning formula.
8: Retailer profile – ‘I want everyone to talk about Bathroom and Kitchen Eleven’
Published: April 23
Bathroom and Kitchen Eleven, in Surrey, has been in business for over a decade and caters for the premium end of the market. Chris Frankland went to meet MD Ben Setterfield.
9: Retailer profile – What’s the secret behind 50 years of success as a KBB retailer?
Published: March 11
There are very few KBB retailers that can boast a history of more than 50 years, and even fewer with the same ownership continuously. However, one of the rare exceptions is Cambridgeshire-based Anglia Interiors. So, George Dean asks, what’s the secret to a long and happy business life?
