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Regal Interiors: ‘true Yorkshire values’

Regal Interiors is 25 years old this year and has expanded rapidly, outgrowing its small high-street shop in Keighley and moving to an 8,000sq ft custom-designed unit on an out-of-town business park. Chris Frankland meets MD Adrian Frost to find out more about the business.

Qettle: Creating the blueprint

Norfolk-based Greg Rowe Limited is the company behind the new 4-in1 boiling water tap, Qettle. We speak to CEO Greg Rowe Senior and MD Greg Rowe Junior about the brand and why it’s a good fit for independent retailers

‘We offer customers a unique solution’, says Rak Ceramics CEO

Vicki Evans was at the launch of the new showroom and spoke to Rak global heads about how the company has become a complete bathroom supplier.

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The art of selling

Consultant Paul Da Silva has some top tips on how to engage the customer, demonstrate the products that match them and finally close the sale.

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How to get started with digital marketing

Digital marketing can be daunting with so many options open to businesses. Marketing consultant Hayley Simmons guides you through how to get started and structure an effective marketing strategy

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Regal Interiors: ‘true Yorkshire values’

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Qettle: Creating the blueprint

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Case Study: Dark, daring, luxurious and elegant

With clients who were keen to push the boundaries and create a kitchen that was daring and dramatic but welcoming, Nick McNally of Kitchens by Nick McNally rose to the challenge

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What do KBB retailers pay their staff?

For a KBB retailer, working out what to pay staff can often appear like a black art. Toby Griffin looks at the structures in use across the industry.

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Dayrooms updates showroom as a way of futureproofing

Dayrooms’ newly refitted showroom and focus on service is the kind of futureproofing that will see the business thrive for another 40 years.

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Why the kitchen channel is a huge focus for Whirlpool

Moving from the eyewear industry to the appliance sector might not seem like the most obvious transition but, according to Lena Henry,…

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TBK Design: a sensory experience

TBK’s 30,000sq ft London showroom is packed with beautiful displays. Manager Gary Parker tells Chris Frankland how kbbreview’s 2021 Bathroom Retailer of the Year set out to give customers the best possible experience

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Case study: Modern design in a period setting

How Sanctuary Kitchens and Bathrooms created a master en suite and utility/cloakroom with a modern feel for a converted apartment in a period property

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Häfele UK: Listen then react

Listening is always high on the agenda at Häfele. Whether that’s talking to its retailers or taking the time to survey 2,000 homeowners to understand how customers use their homes.

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How to create realistic targets for your staff

Retail consultant Paul Da Silva has some helpful tips on how to work out realistic targets for your business and make sure your staff work together to achieve them.

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What are the greenest ways to dispose of your commercial waste?

Disposing of commercial waste is a problem that faces all KBB retailers. Retail consultant Toby Griffin finds out how most retailers dispose of their waste and spells out which the methods that are the most environmentally friendly

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Kaelo: The Birth of Cool

Kaelo is an in-worktop wine chiller that has been gaining popularity with KBB retailers looking for valuable add-on sales. Founder Kevin Jabou (pictured) talks to Chris Frankland about how it all started, where it is now and its ambitious plans for the future

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Haier: Smart appliances designed by data

How can a global brand design for its customers? Vicki Evans met up with CEO of Haier Europe, Yannick Fierling, at Haier’s AGM to find out more

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Featured Articles

Regal Interiors: ‘true Yorkshire values’

Qettle: Creating the blueprint

‘We offer customers a unique solution’, says Rak Ceramics CEO

The art of selling

How to get started with digital marketing

Regal Interiors: ‘true Yorkshire values’

Qettle: Creating the blueprint

Case Study: Dark, daring, luxurious and elegant

What do KBB retailers pay their staff?

Dayrooms updates showroom as a way of futureproofing

Why the kitchen channel is a huge focus for Whirlpool

TBK Design: a sensory experience

Case study: Modern design in a period setting

Häfele UK: Listen then react

How to create realistic targets for your staff

What are the greenest ways to dispose of your commercial waste?

Kaelo: The Birth of Cool

Haier: Smart appliances designed by data

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Dulux announces its 2023 Colour of the Year

New energy ratings and labels – what you need to know

Hettich achieves good figures despite coronavirus pandemic

Record first half for Wickes but market is slowing

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Regal Interiors: ‘true Yorkshire values’

Qettle: Creating the blueprint

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Dulux announces its 2023 Colour of the Year

New energy ratings and labels – what you need to know

Hettich achieves good figures despite coronavirus pandemic

Record first half for Wickes but market is slowing