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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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Samsung’s 2025 trends guide

Dan Barfield, director of digital appliances, Samsung UK and Ireland, outlines the trends he predicts will drive the appliance sector forward this year

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Stats: Appliances and independents

Specialists still sell more integrated appliances than any other channel, and the proportion of the overall budget allocated to them is increasing all the time, says Jayne Barber, of JKMR…

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What’s the point of selling appliances?

It’s a common refrain among kitchen retailers that they don’t make any money from selling appliances – is this really true? And if it is, why do they still do it and do suppliers really understand these motivations properly?

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New study says cheap appliances could revive declining baking trend

New data from AO.com suggests Brits’ love of baking is on the decline, with fewer young people testing their talents in the kitchen.

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AI and IoT: The future of the connected home?

Appliance connectivity was a hot topic in the years leading up to 2020, but hasn’t hit the headlines much since. Has the technology simply become ubiquitous?

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Najib Maalouf: ‘Why can I see talent the government can’t?’

Najib Maalouf has spoken out about the number of KBB companies who have recently ceased UK production, sharing his hopes that the government will do more to help.

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Miele launches new wine units with humidity control

Miele has unveiled its latest collection of freestanding wine conditioning units, which it says are ideal for entertaining as we move towards the festive period.

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Haier appoints new MD for UK & Ireland

Appliance giant Haier Europe has announced the appointment of Diego Perrone as its new MD for the brand in the UK & Ireland.

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New commercial director announced at Bertazzoni

Italian appliance brand Bertazzoni has created a new commercial director position within the company, recruiting Paul Whyte to fill the role.

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KBSA chairman Richard Hibbert from KSL in Sudbury

Viewpoint: Selling smart appliances

Richard Hibbert, KBSA chair, looks at selling the benefits of smart appliance technology to customers who don’t think they’d use it…

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150 jobs at risk from proposed Hotpoint site closure

Hotpoint, a subsidiary of Beko Europe, is considering closing its appliance production facility in Yate, Bristol, putting roughly 150 jobs at risk of redundancy.

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How to stay afloat in a challenging market

Waterline’s CEO, Michael Marriott, offers a rallying cry for retailers who are worried about what their future might hold in a tough market

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KBB industry reacts to UK election results

As the dust settles on the general election, kbbreview asks leading figures in the KBB industry to give us their thoughts and expectations of the new government.

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Küppersbusch launches new K-Series.8 coffee maker

First shown at EuroCucina this year, German appliance manufacturer Küppersbusch has recently released its new built-in K-Series.8 compact coffee maker CKV6880.0.

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The future of kitchen design will ‘return to purpose’

During a presentation at this year’s InstallerSHOW, KBB experts discussed the trends that could affect kitchens of the future.

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Daniel Hadley: ‘We’re serious about working with independent KBB retailers’

Kbbreview speaks to Smeg UK’s new MD, Daniel Hadley, about his plans to elevate the brand and strengthen its relationship with retailers

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Ribble Packaging: The rise of automation

Amid escalating costs tied to manual labour and the demand for greater operational efficiency, Richard Hunter, sales director at Ribble Packaging explains why it’s no wonder businesses are rethinking their packaging process.

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Is it worth selling appliances?

Samsung’s 2025 trends guide

Stats: Appliances and independents

What’s the point of selling appliances?

New study says cheap appliances could revive declining baking trend

AI and IoT: The future of the connected home?

Najib Maalouf: ‘Why can I see talent the government can’t?’

Miele launches new wine units with humidity control

Haier appoints new MD for UK & Ireland

New commercial director announced at Bertazzoni

Viewpoint: Selling smart appliances

150 jobs at risk from proposed Hotpoint site closure

How to stay afloat in a challenging market

KBB industry reacts to UK election results

Küppersbusch launches new K-Series.8 coffee maker

The future of kitchen design will ‘return to purpose’

Daniel Hadley: ‘We’re serious about working with independent KBB retailers’

Ribble Packaging: The rise of automation

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