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Supplier profile: AGA Rangemaster

After years of underinvestment, Aga Rangemaster is trying to shake off the dust under US owner Middleby. For new MD Dominic Worsley, it’s time to remind the independent retail market why these brands are an intrinsic part of both its heritage and its future…

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The curious case of the credit card culprit

Retailers already have to juggle hundreds of responsibilities, but do they have to add being amateur detectives to their CVs now too? After a recent bad experience, Philip Ozorio certainly seems to think so…

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Asko Scandinavian Laundry 2.0

Said to ‘set a new standard in laundry innovation’, Asko has introduced its Scandinavian Laundry 2.0 collection to the UK market.

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IFA 2025 Review

Berlin played host to the global stage for appliances, consumer electronics and smart home technologies, as IFA 2025 opened its doors to exhibitors and visitors from around the world. For kitchen and bathroom retailers, the show is a useful opportunity to see what the big appliance suppliers have in the pipeline.

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Haier signs global football deals with Liverpool and PSG

Haier has unveiled major new sports sponsorships with Liverpool Football Club and Paris Saint-Germain, as the appliance giant reinforces its global sports partnership strategy.

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Showroom of the month: Diss Ironworks, Norfolk

A family-run business that’s been operating for over 50 years, Norfolk’s Diss Ironworks has reopened its doors after a major transformation to reveal a redesigned showroom space.

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Stuart Frazer marks 50 years with showroom celebrations

Kitchen specialist Stuart Frazer has celebrated its 50th anniversary with a series of events across its North West showrooms.

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APS Distribution secures UK licence for Tesla Home Appliances

APS Distribution, the home of Swift Electrical and a number of kitchen appliance brands, has secured the sole licence to supply Tesla home appliances in the UK and Ireland.

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New commercial director at GDHA

Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA) has announced the appointment of Luke Harding as its new commercial director.

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Haier Europe appoints new CFO

Haier Europe has appointed Junmin Shen as the company’s new chief financial officer and part of Haier Europe’s senior leadership team.

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Supplier Profile: GDHA

Peter Spencer, the new MD of GDHA, talks transformation, trust, and the challenge of making British cooking brands relevant again.

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The kbbreview Interview: Matthew Pitt, Kaboodle

As it rapidly approaches its 20th year, appliance installer Kaboodle’s momentum shows no sign of slowing. But with an eye ever-focused on the future of the industry, Matthew Pitt says he’s pleased his business champions fresh talent.

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Waterline adds Bertazzoni to its distribution portfolio

Kitchen furniture, appliance, sinks, taps and ancillary products supplier Waterline has added range cookers and built-in appliances from Bertazzoni to its portfolio.

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Miele renews sponsorship of the British Library’s Celebrated Food Season for 2025

Premium domestic appliance brand, Miele has announced it is proud to return as sponsor of the British Library’s Food Season 2025.

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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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Supplier profile: AGA Rangemaster

The curious case of the credit card culprit

Asko Scandinavian Laundry 2.0

IFA 2025 Review

Haier signs global football deals with Liverpool and PSG

Showroom of the month: Diss Ironworks, Norfolk

Stuart Frazer marks 50 years with showroom celebrations

APS Distribution secures UK licence for Tesla Home Appliances

New commercial director at GDHA

Haier Europe appoints new CFO

Supplier Profile: GDHA

The kbbreview Interview: Matthew Pitt, Kaboodle

Waterline adds Bertazzoni to its distribution portfolio

Miele renews sponsorship of the British Library’s Celebrated Food Season for 2025

Is it worth selling appliances?

Samsung’s 2025 trends guide

Stats: Appliances and independents

What’s the point of selling appliances?

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