Der Kreis Archives

Bill Miller holds nerve after industry rejects his dying distribution claims

Leading KBB industry figures have rejected claims from KBBG's Bill Miller that mass-market distributors will be replaced by buying groups in the UK. [21-02-19]

Europe-wide rebrand for Euronics buying group

Electricals buying group Combined Independent Holdings (CIH), which is part of Euronics, has announced a Europe-wide rebranding. [30-01-19]

Buying groups will replace ‘weak distribution model’, claims KBBG

Bill Miller, MD of the KBBG buying group has claimed mass-market distributors need to “reinvent themselves” to survive in a rapidly evolving marketplace. [18-01-19]

KBBG appoints business manager for the north

The Kitchen and Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) has appointed Russell Sharpe as business manager for the north. [15-01-19]

KBBG to launch consumer website

The KBBG announced at its AGM its plans to create a consumer website. [14-06-18]

KBBG adds Novy to its suppliers

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of Der Kreis, has welcomed Novy as a new appliance supplier. [06-11-17]

Ex Der Kreis UK boss fined €700,000

Former Der Kreis UK chief executive Marcel Crezee has been fined €700,000 (£624,536) for “misusing his position”. [24-10-17]

KBBG signs up two new suppliers

Der Kreis has announced that two new suppliers have joined the Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG). [15-06-17]