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The kbbreview Interview: Vince Gunn, Harvey Jones CEO

Harvey Jones is one of the biggest names in UK premium kitchen retail but it’s seen its share of turmoil over the last year. For CEO Vince Gunn, it’s time to move forward with a new strategy and purpose…

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What’s the point of selling appliances?

It’s a common refrain among kitchen retailers that they don’t make any money from selling appliances – is this really true? And if it is, why do they still do it and do suppliers really understand these motivations properly?

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Cersaie 2024 review: Glitter effects, but not much sparkle

Tiles are a fundamental element of KBB design, and there’s no better place to view the latest launches than at Cersaie. Joe Simpson gives his view on the show, and the emerging trends to keep an eye on…

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Showroom of the Month: Harvey Jones, Chester

Designed to be its ‘flagship of the North’, the new Harvey Jones showroom has been totally refurbished to now feature all seven of the brand’s signature design collections.

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What were the most read in-depth features on kbbreview in 2024?

With the end of 2024 fast approaching, what were the interviews, analyses and special reports that generated the most interest on kbbreview…

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Your ultimate guide to multigenerational design

It’s easy to get things wrong with accessible and multigenerational design, even with the very best intentions. This guide will demystify the process with advice on best practice.

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‘Independents are fantastic at storytelling’

Haier has turned the acquisition of Hoover Candy from an Italian family business into a global powerhouse. Neil Tunstall, CEO of Haier Europe, describes how independent retail forms part of the next stage of the brand’s strategy…

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Adopted Retailer December: Harrison James

Continuing our Adopted Retailers series where we follow the journey of small KBB business owners, this month we check in with Olivia Weaver from Harrison James and look at the renovation of the company’s first showroom…

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The kbbreview Interview: Richard Hibbert, KBSA chair

As a 40-year old association, is the KBSA’s overall purpose and ambition still clear enough? National chair Richard Hibbert sets the record straight…

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Peaks and troughs: The business of busy-ness

Retailers used to be able to rely on the waves of business to ebb and flow at specific times like clockwork, but these days, the peaks and troughs throughout the year seem to be much more erratic. But why have busy periods become so unpredictable?

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Showroom of the Month: Et Lorem, Beaconsfield

Et Lorem’s second showroom is a tale of two halves, with one end of the space designed in a showstopper dark style, which is balanced with a more intimate, lighter, back display.

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Present issues: Are presentation packs still worth using?

Ask any designer about the latest trends, and they’ll tell you everything is about being ‘tactile’ these days. But does that same physicality still extend to the way designers present their work to clients?

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Supplier profile: Blanco

Redefining the humble kitchen sink as a new product category is no small task, but Frank Gfrörer CEO of Blanco, believes the brand’s kitchen ‘water place’ concept will have a big impact on the future of the industry.

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Lighting case studies

After putting lighting, one of the unsung heroes of KBB design, in the spotlight in our recent lighting special, we’re now showcasing two case studies from designers that make clever use of lighting and space…

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Bright ideas: Lighting products

We’re putting lighting in the spotlight this month. What are the latest developments in lighting for the kitchen and bathroom?

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Design Case Study: Return to the classics

Rencraft collaborated with its client to create a stunning kitchen in a Grade I listed Palladian country home in Kent.

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The kbbreview Interview: Sharon Wallis | Poggenpohl

Iconic German kitchen brand Poggenpohl has undoubtedly been through the mill in recent years, but the brand’s story in the UK has been far more stable, thanks to the steady guiding hand of MD Sharon Wallis.

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The kbbreview Interview: Vince Gunn, Harvey Jones CEO

What’s the point of selling appliances?

Cersaie 2024 review: Glitter effects, but not much sparkle

Showroom of the Month: Harvey Jones, Chester

Your ultimate guide to multigenerational design

‘Independents are fantastic at storytelling’

Adopted Retailer December: Harrison James

The kbbreview Interview: Richard Hibbert, KBSA chair

Peaks and troughs: The business of busy-ness

Showroom of the Month: Et Lorem, Beaconsfield

Present issues: Are presentation packs still worth using?

Supplier profile: Blanco

Lighting case studies

Bright ideas: Lighting products

Design Case Study: Return to the classics

The kbbreview Interview: Sharon Wallis | Poggenpohl

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