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EuroCucina review: Phillip Ozorio, Connaught Kitchens

To find out what retailers thought of this year’s EuroCucina show, we asked Phillip Ozorio, design director at Connaught Kitchens, for his impressions

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EuroCucina review: Graham Robinson, Halcyon Interiors

EuroCucina is one of Europe’s largest trade shows, but what did Graham Robinson, showroom manager at Halcyon Interiors, think of the event?

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Luke Wedgbury: “Stop pointing the finger at small independents!”

Many have suggested apprenticeships as the answer to the ongoing skills gap crisis, but Luke Wedgbury argues that there are other ways for retailers to help solve the problem

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How to choose the right suppliers for your business

Dave Jarvis, MD of Albion Bathrooms Kitchens Electricals, offers his advice on how retailers can choose the right suppliers that align with their business

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“If you were running for Prime Minister…”

With a General Election firmly on the cards, we asked some leading industry figures what they would put in their manifesto to help KBB businesses if they were running for prime minister

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Toma Navickiene: The spark to inspire

The co-owner of the Kutchenhaus Potters Bar and Welwyn Garden showrooms has gone the extra mile to support women in the industry. She shares the details of her recent initiative and provides advice to women in business

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Retailers, are you prepared for regulations to change?

Anthony Sant, the joint managing director of Swift, issues a call to action to kitchen retailers about the impending introduction of the new WEEE regulations

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Jake Naylor: ‘Suppliers shouldn’t dictate what retailers have in their showroom’

Jake Naylor, MD of Hanex, talks about the company’s pro-active approach to problem-solving, and his belief in retailer independence.

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Hayley Simmons, managing director, KBB Marketing

Business advice: Generation game

Marketing consultant Hayley Simmons looks at why niching down in order to attract a greater share of the millennial market could pay dividends for retailers.

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Walter Peteri: “This is the most conservative industry in the world”

For Walter Peteri, son of founder Henri Peteri, Quooker is much more than a good product, it’s a brand that proves innovation and new ideas can be successful.

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Fiona Crook: “Diversity and inclusion – not just words”

The owner and founder of Rejig Interiors and co-founder of Directif says it’s time to stop just talking about diversity and inclusion and actually put it into practice in the workplace.

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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: ‘I want to see more daring design’

Interior designer and TV personality Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen reveals his impression of design in the KBB industry.

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The Myers Touch: ‘Change is healthy’

Retailers have to be able to rely on their relationships with suppliers. But when you, or your supplier’s, values change, should you explore other options? Keith and Helena Myers, from The Myers Touch, share their experience…

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Alison Relf: “Marketing today is like a Jenga tower; no piece stands alone”

Your marketing is a valuable tool for your business, but it’s important to not put all your eggs in one basket with any one particular marketing channel. Alison Relf, managing director of Taylor Alden PR, explains the importance of balancing your marketing efforts

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What should you consider when opening a second showroom?

Al Bruce, director of Olive & Barr, shares the crucial factors that he thinks retailers need to consider when planning to open a new showroom

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“We vastly underestimated the strength of the independent”

Reflecting on what he learnt during his career at Magnet, TKC’s Anjum Ahmed reveals the advantages he feels independents have over their national corporate competitors

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US consumers show real appetite for UK design

British KBB brands have reportedly noticed a strong desire for British design amongst US consumers, following positive feedback from this year’s KBIS show in Las Vegas.

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How working with other designers can pay off for retailers

Fisher & Paykel’s design development manager, Natalie Milan explains the symbiotic relationship between retailers, architects and interior designers and how their collaboration can benefit the end consumer

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EuroCucina review: Phillip Ozorio, Connaught Kitchens

EuroCucina review: Graham Robinson, Halcyon Interiors

Luke Wedgbury: “Stop pointing the finger at small independents!”

How to choose the right suppliers for your business

“If you were running for Prime Minister…”

Toma Navickiene: The spark to inspire

Retailers, are you prepared for regulations to change?

Jake Naylor: ‘Suppliers shouldn’t dictate what retailers have in their showroom’

Business advice: Generation game

Walter Peteri: “This is the most conservative industry in the world”

Fiona Crook: “Diversity and inclusion – not just words”

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen: ‘I want to see more daring design’

The Myers Touch: ‘Change is healthy’

Alison Relf: “Marketing today is like a Jenga tower; no piece stands alone”

What should you consider when opening a second showroom?

“We vastly underestimated the strength of the independent”

US consumers show real appetite for UK design

How working with other designers can pay off for retailers

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