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Business advice: Pricing psychology

Have you ever considered how the psychology behind pricing could influence whether you close a sale? Marketing consultant Hayley Simmons investigates

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Neolith CEO: ‘We have always been focused on the right way to make stone’

With the surface market pulled into the global media spotlight, what does Jesús Ayarza, CEO of Neolith, believe makes the company uniquely placed to weather the silicosis storm?

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Tom Reynolds: Trump policy may extend global interest rates

The chief executive of the BMA has warned that Trump’s proposed policies could lead to higher inflation in the US, leading to an extension of high interest rates in Europe and beyond.

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Garry Payne: It’s time to hop on the AI bandwagon

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally changing how all industries work and Garry Payne, MD of Waste Maid UK, says the kitchen retail sector is no exception…

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One last thing… John Stephens

As October draws to a close, managing director of Rencraft John Stephens shares some musings on the KBB industry…

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Johnny Bacigalupo: Learning curve

Johnny Bacigalupo, the owner of Edinburgh-based Napier Interiors, says you have to learn from your mistakes and face the challenges head on.

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Liz Pantling Jones: Take a walk on the wild side

Back in May Liz Pantling-Jones took part in the first ever kbbreview Retail Safari, in association with Hettich. Five months on, the managing director of Lima Kitchens reflects on the experience.

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One last thing… Laurence Pidgeon

As we say goodbye to September, veteran kitchen designer Laurence Pidgeon shares some musings on the KBB industry…

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Phil Beechinor: ‘Everything was done on a Saturday in the showroom’

To round out kbbreview’s 40th anniversary celebrations, Phil Beechinor, managing director of Alexander, walks us through some of the biggest changes he’s seen across his career.

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Tina Riley: ‘The number of women in this industry is so much higher’

Continuing kbbreview’s 40th anniversary celebrations, we ask Tina Riley, managing director of Modern Homes, about some of the best ways the industry has changed across her career

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Mark Pearson: ‘Clients are able to do a lot more research now’

As part of kbbreview’s 40th anniversary, we ask Mark Pearson, former retailer, and Taylist Media’s own events and operations director, about how he’s seen the industry evolve from his unique vantage point

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Sustainability is complex – be ‘responsible’ instead, say designers

Designers should be “responsible” in their work, as total sustainability is almost impossible to achieve, argued designers

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‘Fitted kitchens have changed beyond recognition’

To help celebrate kbbreview’s 40th anniversary, Trevor Scott, CEO of RFK Studio, reminisces about what life in the kitchen sector was like in the idyllic days of the 1980s.

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Opinion: The importance of showrooms

We’ve all been told that the high street is dying but Graeme Smith, head of retail and commercial design at PWS, argues that…

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Business advice: Promotions and discounts

Whether you think they’re a savvy sales strategy or a dodgy deal, marketing consultant Hayley Simmons looks at the potential benefits of running promotions and discounts in showrooms.

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Julie James: ‘It used to be simpler, but not half as much fun’

As kbbreview turns 40 this month, we spoke with Julie James, showroom manager at Plumbits, about how she’s seen the wider KBB industry evolve over that period

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Gordon Stanger-Leathes: ‘We’re now all in a fashion industry’

As part of our 40th anniversary celebrations, we asked Gordon Stanger-Leathes, the co-founder of Callerton Kitchens, about how products and the customer sales journey has changed over his career

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Matthew Glanfield: ‘I’m going to lean into the team’s expertise’

Matthew Glanfield has big shoes to fill as the new MD of Blum UK, and he’s bringing a whole new leadership team with him. But what do the changes really mean?

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Business advice: Pricing psychology

Neolith CEO: ‘We have always been focused on the right way to make stone’

Tom Reynolds: Trump policy may extend global interest rates

Garry Payne: It’s time to hop on the AI bandwagon

One last thing… John Stephens

Johnny Bacigalupo: Learning curve

Liz Pantling Jones: Take a walk on the wild side

One last thing… Laurence Pidgeon

Phil Beechinor: ‘Everything was done on a Saturday in the showroom’

Tina Riley: ‘The number of women in this industry is so much higher’

Mark Pearson: ‘Clients are able to do a lot more research now’

Sustainability is complex – be ‘responsible’ instead, say designers

‘Fitted kitchens have changed beyond recognition’

Opinion: The importance of showrooms

Business advice: Promotions and discounts

Julie James: ‘It used to be simpler, but not half as much fun’

Gordon Stanger-Leathes: ‘We’re now all in a fashion industry’

Matthew Glanfield: ‘I’m going to lean into the team’s expertise’

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