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One Last Thing: Stephen Flower, Ashford Kitchens MD

We caught up with kbbreview’s Kitchen Retailer of the Year winner to hear about his career highs, the lessons he’s learned, and why he was almost a full-time footballer

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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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The kbbreview Interview: Andrew Goodacre, Bira

Life as an independent retailer – KBB or otherwise – is hard work at the best of times, let alone when the economy and, seemingly, the Government is working against you. For Andrew Goodacre, the CEO of The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), being independent shouldn’t mean facing the most pressing issues alone…

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The kbbreview Interview: Paul O’Leary | deVOL

From stripping pine furniture and struggling to pay rent to TV shows and awards from the King, there is nothing traditional about the rise of one of the most enigmatic names in kitchens — deVOL. The secret? “Just don’t give up…” says co-founder Paul O’Leary.

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Generation game: CP Hart’s unparalleled expertise and rising star

After 20 years as MD at CP Hart, Paul Rowland has unparalleled expertise. Who better to take to see him than Rising Star Angelika Kotarska.

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Ron Shemesh: ‘We’re on a quest to reinvent luxury retail’

Ron Shemesh is the CEO of Lux Group Holdings, the parent company of the ultra-luxurious Smallbone of Devizes and Mark Wilkinson Furniture brands. He explains to Rebecca Nottingham his plans for the future of these iconic brands and what selling luxury really means in the context of the KBB sector.

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Howard Grindrod: ‘My job is to make other people look good’

Chinese giant Hisense is set to target the kitchen studio market with its new built-in appliance line-up. Chris Frankland talks to UK vice-president Howard Grindrod at the company’s new headquarters in Leeds.

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‘Communication, honesty, and agility key to strong retailer relationships’ says CDA MD

Any business involved in the supply of appliances has had a tricky time of late but, as CDA managing director Dominic Worsley explains, there are three reasons why the MDA manufacturer has been able to maintain strong relationships with its retail channels. Matt Baker finds out more…

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Will we need a kitchen in the future?

Willi Bruckbauer, the founder and CEO of Bora, is the visionary who revolutionised the extractor hood market by introducing cooktop extraction. The company was built on the foundations of having the courage to do things differently, so what does it take to lead with such a bold ethos?

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One Last Thing: Stephen Flower, Ashford Kitchens MD

The kbbreview Interview: Matthew Pitt, Kaboodle

The kbbreview Interview: Andrew Goodacre, Bira

The kbbreview Interview: Paul O’Leary | deVOL

Generation game: CP Hart’s unparalleled expertise and rising star

Ron Shemesh: ‘We’re on a quest to reinvent luxury retail’

Howard Grindrod: ‘My job is to make other people look good’

‘Communication, honesty, and agility key to strong retailer relationships’ says CDA MD

Will we need a kitchen in the future?

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