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How’s business?

Listen now using the player above or go straight to this episode in Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Welcome to The kbbreview…

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The cost of being an independent retailer

We talk to Andrew Goodacre, the CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association…

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Designing for dementia

Designing kitchens and bathrooms friendly to those with dementia

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AWARDS BONUS 7: All about the Blackpool Tower

We’re finding out the fascinating history of our 2025 awards venue – the iconic Blackpool Tower

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How to be a freelance designer

This week we’re delving into a subject that, slowly but surely, is becoming more common – freelance KBB designers.

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Is it worth selling appliances?

So many kitchen retailers say they don’t make enough margin on appliances, so why bother selling them?

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Should KBB retailers insure deposits?

Given the large sums of money involved, why don’t more KBB offer deposit protection insurance?

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Interview: Sharon Wallis, MD, Poggenpohl UK

We talk lockdowns, takeovers, and the state of the premium kitchen market with the UK MD of Poggenpohl

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AWARDS PODCAST 6: The design judging

We hear from the design judges as they choose their winners at the finalists presentation days…

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Should retailers pay for displays?

Who do YOU think should foot the bill for showroom displays? And what are the pros and cons of ‘free’ ones?

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kbbreview Rising Star: February

This month’s Rising Star Sonny Upton, lead maker at Shape London, explains why he gets a buzz from turning raw materials into dream kitchens

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AWARDS BONUS 5: Meet the finalists

In the latest special awards episode of The kbbreview Podcast, we’re talking to two of the lucky 2025 finalists…

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kbbreview Rising Star: January

We’ve teamed up with Blum to find the upcoming stars of kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom retail. This month’s Rising Star is Victoria Mich, senior designer at Chisholm Design, who is using her experience to mentor other rising stars

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The kbbreview Awards shortlist revealed…

The full shortlist of finalists for the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025 has been revealed.

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What were the top episodes of The kbbreview Podcast in 2024?

2024 was another major year for The kbbreview Podcast, but what were the most listened-to episodes that released this year?

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kbbreview Rising Star: December

We’ve teamed up with Blum to find the upcoming stars of kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom retail. Meet this month’s Rising Star Issy Huxford, a designer at Wilton Studios, with a natural spark for all things creative

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AWARDS PODCAST 3: Meet the judges

In the latest special kbbreview Awards episode of the podcast, we’re meeting four of the 2025 judges…

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kbbreview Rising Star: November

We’ve teamed up with Blum to find the upcoming stars of kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom retail. This month’s Rising Star is Alistair Glover, showroom manager at Alexander Kitchens, who has already made a big impression

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How’s business?

The cost of being an independent retailer

Designing for dementia

AWARDS BONUS 7: All about the Blackpool Tower

How to be a freelance designer

Is it worth selling appliances?

Should KBB retailers insure deposits?

Interview: Sharon Wallis, MD, Poggenpohl UK

AWARDS PODCAST 6: The design judging

Should retailers pay for displays?

kbbreview Rising Star: February

AWARDS BONUS 5: Meet the finalists

kbbreview Rising Star: January

The kbbreview Awards shortlist revealed…

kbbreview Rising Star: December

AWARDS PODCAST 3: Meet the judges

kbbreview Rising Star: November

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Revealed: Finalists for the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025