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Bring more young people into our industry or we will fail, says Quooker MD

The skills gap – especially the installer shortage – has plagued the KBB industry for many years, but Quooker MD Stephen Johnson says the industry needs to wake up to this issue or it will fail.

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Companies must be sustainable to survive, warns Crystal Doors MD

Businesses around the world will have to adapt and up their eco credentials if they want to survive, says Richard Hagan, MD of Crystal Doors, speaking from the COP26 summit in Glasgow.

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Samsung plans relaunch for Kitchen Circle at kbb 2022

Samsung is planning a big push for its Kitchen Circle support programme for specialist kitchen retailers at the KBB show in March next year.

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Appliance lead times are stopping us from upselling, says kitchen retailer

Kitchen retailer RFK is being held back by appliance shortages from upselling to higher-spec models as delivery times cannot be guaranteed.

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Connaught Kitchens celebrates 30 years in business

A London boutique kitchen showroom is celebrating 30 years trading from its Porchester Place showroom in central London.

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Don’t baffle customers with marketing speak, says Day True

Retailers should talk to clients in ‘real terms’ about real trends and products and not confuse them with marketing jargon, says Erica Husain of Day True in London.

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The Kitchen Group acquires its seventh showroom

The owner of The Kitchen Group says he has now achieved his ambition of becoming the “biggest independent German kitchen retailer” in the UK with the acquisition of an existing showroom in Milton Keynes.

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‘We need more installers – not just any installers, but good ones’

The founder of Terlecki, a kitchen installations company based in Maidstone, spoke out about how shocked he has been at the high demand for installers and the shortage of skilled people in the KBB industry.

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KBB retailers coping with fuel shortages but fear longer-term problems

KBB retailers are so far not feeling the effects of fuel shortages, but many are cautious that they will have further issues down the line.

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BSH ‘doing all it can’ to minimise supply chain disruptions

The global CEO of BSH, Dr Carla Kriwet, has assured retailers it is doing all it can to minimise stock shortages but admitted they were likely to continue.

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Getley launches new business strategy as sales grow 35% despite Covid

Kitchen furniture manufacturer Getley has reported sales growth of 21% over the past two years, despite Covid, and is confidently predicting a further 35% increase in turnover for 2021 to £7 million.

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Kitchens International opens its first bathroom showroom

Kitchens International, a high-end kitchen retailer in Scotland, has opened its first bathroom showroom in Tillicoultry as part of a wider company plan to diversify its offering.

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Retailer reputations on the line as big brands struggle with supply chains

One respected KBB retailer has said he feels like manufacturers have ‘hung him out to dry’ by their lack of support in explaining the supply chain problems to consumers.

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Get on board with accessible design or lose sales, warns expert

Accessible kitchen design expert Adam Thomas has encouraged KBB retailers to get to grips with inclusive and universal design or risk losing sales.

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Rushed installations could be ‘catastrophic’ for retailers’ reputations

Experts have warned retailers that rushed jobs by installers may speed up completion times but could cost retailers their reputation in the long run.

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Suppliers need to do more to communicate with retailers

Communication between suppliers and retailers is essential during these difficult times. Now restrictions have been lifted, sales reps should prioritise getting out on the road again and asking retailers how they can help, says Paul Crow, managing director of Ripples Bathrooms.

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Stop and think before increasing prices, says InHouse MD

KBB retailers and manufacturers should think twice before putting up prices because there is greater demand for products and services, warns Wayne Dance, MD of InHouse.

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Retailers choose to stay appointment only after restrictions are lifted

When restrictions are fully lifted on July 19, two top retailers want to keep with the appointment-only system as it ensures customers are serious about buying, helps designers feel valued and speeds up the design process.

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Bring more young people into our industry or we will fail, says Quooker MD

Companies must be sustainable to survive, warns Crystal Doors MD

Samsung plans relaunch for Kitchen Circle at kbb 2022

Appliance lead times are stopping us from upselling, says kitchen retailer

Connaught Kitchens celebrates 30 years in business

Don’t baffle customers with marketing speak, says Day True

The Kitchen Group acquires its seventh showroom

‘We need more installers – not just any installers, but good ones’

KBB retailers coping with fuel shortages but fear longer-term problems

BSH ‘doing all it can’ to minimise supply chain disruptions

Getley launches new business strategy as sales grow 35% despite Covid

Kitchens International opens its first bathroom showroom

Retailer reputations on the line as big brands struggle with supply chains

Get on board with accessible design or lose sales, warns expert

Rushed installations could be ‘catastrophic’ for retailers’ reputations

Suppliers need to do more to communicate with retailers

Stop and think before increasing prices, says InHouse MD

Retailers choose to stay appointment only after restrictions are lifted

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