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Obituary – Graham Hopper

Obituary Graham Hopper 1959-2020 By Liam, James and Arran Hopper Graham Hopper sadly passed away from an embolism in the leg in…

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kbbreview Save Our Skills campaign – Q&A for job seekers

kbbreview has launched the ‘Save Our Skills’ campaign. If you have recently been made redundant and would like to be included on…

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INTERVIEW: Ron Shemesh, chief value creation officer at Lux Group Holdings

The man behind Lux Group Holdings, the parent company of Smallbone of Devizes, Mark Wilkinson and McCarron & Co talks exclusively to…

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EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Ron Shemesh, chief value creation officer, Lux Group Holdings

Smallbone has revealed the first look at its new 15,000sq ft flagship Knightsbridge showroom. kbbreview caught up with Ron Shemesh, chief value…

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Johnny Grey: ‘The industry must start thinking seriously about multigenerational design’

Kitchen design icon Johnny Grey explains the principles of multigenerational space planning and why this growing sector should no longer be overlooked

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Retailer profile: Passmore Group

Passmore Group has added kitchens to its already extensive portfolio of products as part of its target for 60% growth by early this year. Chris Frankland goes to see the new displays at its Leeds HQ and talks to managing director Tony Passmore and his team about how he aims to achieve that goal.

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Retailer profile: The Wood Works

Bespoke kitchen retailer The Wood Works is celebrating 30 years in business and early last year opened its first high-street showroom in London’s Mill Hill. Chris Frankland talks to founders Richard and Donna Delane

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RETAILER PROFILE: KCA

KCA is one of the few retailers that majors on contracts. Vicki Evans met commercial director Jamie Harding to learn why this is such a lucrative sector.

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INTERVIEW: Christoph Fughe, Störmer

Christoph Fughe, MD of Störmer, talks to kbbreview about the company’s recent partnership to make kitchen furniture for Villeroy and Boch

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RETAILER PROFILE: Soaks Bathrooms, Belfast

Soaks Bathrooms in Belfast was crowned this year’s Bathroom Retailer of the Year in the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards and was a finalist for Bathroom Showroom of the Year. Chris Frankland talks to MD Wayne Lyons to find out what it meant to them

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RETAILER PROFILE: Sanctuary Bathrooms

Sanctuary Bathrooms in Leeds has married a thriving online e-commerce business with a large, well-presented showroom. Chris Frankland talks to director James Roberts

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MANUFACTURER PROFILE: The 1810 Company

Sink and tap manufacturer The 1810 Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the launch of a flagship showroom in London’s Business Design Centre. Rebecca Nottingham went to meet founder and managing director Gareth Williams to find out more

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RETAILER PROFILE: Kitchens International

Scottish independent kitchen specialist Kitchens International turned 25 this year and added two more kbbreview Retail & Design awards to its trophy cabinet. Francesca Seden talks to brand director Paul O’Brien about the secrets of their success

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Manufacturer profile: Grohe UK

Michael Rauterkus recently stepped down as CEO of Grohe but just before he did, Vicki Evans spoke with him at its UK HQ to get an overview of what the company has achieved during his time at the helm

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RETAILER PROFILE: Ivan Simpson Bathrooms and Kitchens

How easy is it for a well-established bathroom retailer to diversify into kitchens? Kbbreview visits Ivan Simpson’s in County Durham to hear why the idea is paying off

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RETAILER PROFILE: Hampstead Kitchens

Ten years ago Fari Zanjani took the bold step of opening a kitchen showroom on Finchley Road with no industry experience. Chris Frankland went to find out how he has adapted his business to compete against some top names

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Charlie Smallbone

Kitchen design icon Charlie Smallbone is back with a new business, new showroom and newly invigorated passion for creativity and craftsmanship. It has, he tells Andrew Davies, been a long journey to come back to his roots…

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How to recruit the right people

Employing the right people for your business is crucial but the recruitment process can be tricky. Claire Bainton, managing director of Heath Appointments, offers her top tips to help ensure you find what you’re looking for when it comes to new staff.

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Obituary – Graham Hopper

kbbreview Save Our Skills campaign – Q&A for job seekers

INTERVIEW: Ron Shemesh, chief value creation officer at Lux Group Holdings

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Ron Shemesh, chief value creation officer, Lux Group Holdings

Johnny Grey: ‘The industry must start thinking seriously about multigenerational design’

Retailer profile: Passmore Group

Retailer profile: The Wood Works

RETAILER PROFILE: KCA

INTERVIEW: Christoph Fughe, Störmer

RETAILER PROFILE: Soaks Bathrooms, Belfast

RETAILER PROFILE: Sanctuary Bathrooms

MANUFACTURER PROFILE: The 1810 Company

RETAILER PROFILE: Kitchens International

Manufacturer profile: Grohe UK

RETAILER PROFILE: Ivan Simpson Bathrooms and Kitchens

RETAILER PROFILE: Hampstead Kitchens

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Charlie Smallbone

How to recruit the right people

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