Why independents are more important to BSH than ever
Dr Carla Kriwet became global CEO of BSH in July last year – less than four months after the Covid-19 outbreak was declared [22-9-2021]
In Depth
Retailer Profile: Niche Kitchens
Brothers Sean and Tom Anson opened Niche Kitchens on the Wirral in between lockdowns and have seen the retail and joinery sides of the business go from strength to strength. [15-9-2021]
Case study: houseboat kitchen
Harvey Jones explains how it created a kitchen within the confines of a former 1920s working barge for clients that love to entertain. [8-9-2021]
Tackling the recruitment crisis
There’s a huge increase in demand, bulging order books and new customers on the horizon, but you don’t have the designers or installers you need. Vicki Evans investigates the KBB recruitment crisis and finds that there may not be a quick fix. [1-9-2021]
Case Study: Unity with personality
This Day True project was a two-bedroom apartment in London’s Mayfair where they created a kitchen, two bathrooms and a bedroom for a property developer. [9-8-2021]
Supplier profile: Harrison Bathrooms
Despite the challenges of the past 18 months, Harrison Bathrooms remains on track to hit its ambitious target of £40 million turnover by 2023. Rebecca Nottingham went to the company’s Leeds HQ to meet commercial director Shaun Corcoran and find out more about its strategy. [5-8-2021]
4G kitchen design – Johnny Grey’s top tips
Renowned kitchen designer Johnny Grey spells out why 4G kitchens have become so important and how best to create a layout that will work for all users [4-8-2021]
Tom Howley shares its secrets to designing a successful showroom
Tom Howley has opened its 18th showroom in St Albans. The new showroom was designed after extensive market research about what Tom Howley's customers wanted. [3-8-2021]
SieMatic’s new perspective: pivot, adjust, improve
Bernard Otulakowski, UK managing director, gives us an update on life at SieMatic and the current state of play with its dealerships. [2-8-2021]
Marketing: Tech the next step to increase sales
John Bunce, CEO of Inurface Media, spells out how clever use of in-store experiential technology can draw customers in and help drive sales [27-7-2021]
‘We won’t walk away from a job – unless we are happy with it’, says Baymoor Interiors
Ashley Turner and Mark Chappell fitted for other retailers before they opened Baymoor Interiors in Devon. They set up on their own as they felt they could offer a better service. Chris Frankland finds out more. [26-7-2021]
Supply chain ‘on brink of collapse’
The KBB supply chain is at breaking point as a shortage of HGV drivers looks set to make things even worse. Chris Frankland gets the reaction from the industry. [22-7-2021]
