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Appliance brands upbeat about prospects for year ahead

Appliance brands at the recent Showcase event held by buying group Euronics at the NEC were upbeat and “excited” about the prospects for the year ahead.

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Direct selling could damage manufacturers’ reputations, says Euronics chairman

Steve Scogings, chairman of buying group Euronics, has spoken out against manufacturers selling direct to consumers.

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MHK launches business tips guide for retailers

European and UK buying group MHK had a large stand at the kbb Birmingham show this year where it unveiled a hardback book of useful business advice for its members.

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Second British kitchen brand for KBBG buying group

The Kitchen and Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) used this year’s kbb Birmingham to showcase only its second alliance with a British kitchen brand – Alku.

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Guy Kinnell resigns as CIH chairman

Guy Kinnell, who joined Combined Independents (Holdings) (CIH) in September last year, has stepped down from his role as chief executive.

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Full speed ahead for KBBG live members’ meeting at Williams F1 HQ

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) is holding its live Annual Members’ Meeting on October 11 at the Williams Experience Centre.

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Sirius confirms physical trade show as it celebrates its 20th year

The Sirius Buying Group has announced that its VIP Members Trade Show will go ahead as a physical event in September.

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KBBG launches new website makes it easy to get in touch

The Kitchen Bathroom Group (KBBG) has launched a new website to help retailers find the information they need abut the organisation.

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Now is the time to be brave and invest

Bill Miller, managing director of the Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group, sees continuing uncertainty in the year ahead but is confident retailers will rise to meet the challenges

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Euronics names top suppliers and vows to become ‘dominant force in electrical retailing’

Combined Independent Holdings, which represents the Euronics buying group in the UK, named its top suppliers for 2020 in a new virtual format event.

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CIH names Guy Kinnell as deputy CEO

CIH has appointed Guy Kinnell as deputy chief executive. He will move into the CEO role over the coming year to replace Stuart Cook.

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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Local retail has never been stronger’ says Euronics boss as sales smash 2019 levels

CIH (Euronics) CEO Stuart Cook said local retail has never been stronger and reported post-Covid sales significantly ahead of the same period last year.

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Sirius experiences growth despite lockdown

The Sirius Buying Group has revealed that its membership numbers have continued to rise throughout lockdown and in spite of unsettling market conditions.

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Euronics Showcase cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

CIH has announced that this year’s Euronics Showcase event has been cancelled as the Government revealed its latest steps to control coronavirus.

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kbb Birmingham 2020: Buying groups out in force

Buying groups were out in force and vying for new business at the kbb show in Birmingham. Der Kreis (KBBG), MHK and the Sirius Buying Group were open for business.

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CIH thanks suppliers for helping members ‘compete with the larger guys again’

Combined Independent Holdings, which represents the Euronics buying group in the UK, celebrated the support from its suppliers this week at a lunch and awards ceremony held at Claridge’s in London.

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KBBG launches consumer finance package

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) has launched an exclusive consumer finance package for its member in the UK.

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October 31: the end of Brexit uncertainty or just the beginning?

Paul Wheeler, UK sales director of buying group MHK, suggests retailers can either blindly carry on or find new ways to take their businesses forward.

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Appliance brands upbeat about prospects for year ahead

Direct selling could damage manufacturers’ reputations, says Euronics chairman

MHK launches business tips guide for retailers

Second British kitchen brand for KBBG buying group

Guy Kinnell resigns as CIH chairman

Full speed ahead for KBBG live members’ meeting at Williams F1 HQ

Sirius confirms physical trade show as it celebrates its 20th year

KBBG launches new website makes it easy to get in touch

Now is the time to be brave and invest

Euronics names top suppliers and vows to become ‘dominant force in electrical retailing’

CIH names Guy Kinnell as deputy CEO

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Local retail has never been stronger’ says Euronics boss as sales smash 2019 levels

Sirius experiences growth despite lockdown

Euronics Showcase cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

kbb Birmingham 2020: Buying groups out in force

CIH thanks suppliers for helping members ‘compete with the larger guys again’

KBBG launches consumer finance package

October 31: the end of Brexit uncertainty or just the beginning?

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