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Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth

2020 wasn’t the year anyone was expecting but where do we go from here? The MD of bathroom franchise Ripples, Paul Crow, reveals why, despite the colossal implications of Covid-19, he feels more positive than ever about the year ahead.

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How the KBB industry can lead the way on sustainability

Richard Hagan, MD of Crystal Doors – a pioneer in this field – will highlight how you can run a sustainable business and still make a profit

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Invest in your people and they’ll invest in you

Leanne Adamson, marketing manager Abode, explains why investing in your staff, and making sure they feel valued, can help you build a more successful business

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Post-Brexit chaos: rising shipping costs and import delays

Mike Tattam, BMBI expert and Lakes sales and marketing director, breaks down some of the post-Brexit costs, why shipping costs have gone mad and what that may mean in the short term.

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Now is the time to be brave and invest

Bill Miller, managing director of the Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group, sees continuing uncertainty in the year ahead but is confident retailers will rise to meet the challenges

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Time to reassess your digital marketing

Owain Harrison, country manager for Belgian hoods and hobs specialist Novy, advises retailers to invest in digital marketing

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Sabine Mane, marketing manager, International Decorative Surfaces

The KBB industry will bounce back with vigour

Sabine Mané, marketing and e-commerce manager at International Decorative Surfaces, is upbeat about the prospects for the KBB industry in 2021 and…

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Retailers must make sure they are visible

Abode marketing manager Leanne Adamson says the strong demand created by people working from home due to the pandemic will continue through 2021

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We’ve all had to adapt much faster

Martin Carroll, managing director of Duravit UK, on the need for rapid change, his confidence for the year ahead and some key trends for the future

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The training is out there

Malcolm Scott, the corporate chair of the KBSA, highlights the excellent free training provided by many manufacturers and looks at the impact of the ‘new normal’ on the appliance supply chain

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What’s in store for 2021?

The KBSA’s corporate chair, Malcolm Scott, gives his predictions for the industry over the next 12 months, as we head into 2021 off the back of a global pandemic that brought with it lockdowns and product shortages

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Wayne Dance: say it with flowers this Christmas

InHouse MD Wayne Dance shares a tactic he has used in the past that could make your KBB project the hot topic of conversation at your customers’ homes this Christmas

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Deal or no-deal, you must be Brexit ready

With the end of the Brexit transition period just a few weeks away Marcel Crezee, MD of the UK division of buying Group MHK, offers some useful tips and advice to ensure you, and your business, are prepared

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Training: the industry could do more

Paul Crow, the MD of Ripples, shares how he approaches training but acknowledges that although many brands provide great courses, more could be done to help independent retailers that have limited time and budgets

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Marketing to deliver results

Katy Black, marketing director for Verona, one of the UK’s largest tile distributors, offers retailers her top tips for enhancing marketing activities to deliver the best results in store

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Full disclosure

Owain Harrison, country manager, Novy explains why clear lines of communication and honesty are key to building successful relationships

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We need to join together

Natalie Peters, designer at Kitchens Etc, North Creake, talks about how her experience on the Foundation Kitchen Design Degree course has helped her think differently about her relationships between suppliers and customers.

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Fitter for the purpose

Arte Form joint MD Nathan Helms considers the industry-wide skills shortage and explains why he’s confused by the Wras approvals scheme

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Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth

How the KBB industry can lead the way on sustainability

Invest in your people and they’ll invest in you

Post-Brexit chaos: rising shipping costs and import delays

Now is the time to be brave and invest

Time to reassess your digital marketing

The KBB industry will bounce back with vigour

Retailers must make sure they are visible

We’ve all had to adapt much faster

The training is out there

What’s in store for 2021?

Wayne Dance: say it with flowers this Christmas

Deal or no-deal, you must be Brexit ready

Training: the industry could do more

Marketing to deliver results

Full disclosure

We need to join together

Fitter for the purpose

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