Tag Archive: KBB retailers

BiKBBI lobbies Government on ‘pingdemic’ impact on KBB industry and installers

The BiKBBI has lobbied the Government to include installers on the list of workers that can be exempted from self-isolating if they are pinged by the NHS app. [26-7-2021]

Retailers fear ‘pingdemic’ could be ‘devastating’ for business

KBB retailers are concerned that their businesses could grind to a halt if their staff are pinged by the NHS app and required to self-isolate for 10 days. [26-7-2021]

Compusoft merges with 2020

Compusoft and 2020 have struck a deal that will see the two companies merge together to create a “leading provider of space planning and manufacturing solutions for the residential and commercial segments”. [1-7-2021]

A third of KBB retailers will require staff to be vaccinated

A third of KBB retailers said that they would require their staff – in the showroom or installers working in people’s homes – to be vaccinated. [22-6-2021]

A fifth of retailers admit to opening showrooms despite lockdown rules

Just over a fifth of KBB retailers admitted to opening their showrooms during recent lockdowns despite Government restrictions stating non-essential retail had to close, a kbbreview survey has revealed. [29-4-2021]

Wait…could Wren STILL open in lockdown?

In yet another twist to the Wren lockdown saga, Trading Standards has told kbbreview that the national retailer might still be able to open its showrooms despite the new government rules ordering kitchen and bathroom showrooms to close. [25-11-2020]

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KBB retailers plagued with ‘diabolical’ supply issues

KBB retailers have told kbbreview of the supply chain issues they have been battling against since March, which include communication, delayed orders, and extra delivery charges. [10-11-2020]

‘Crazy’: Welsh retailers react to new lockdown

Welsh KBB retailers have reacted to the new circuit-break lockdown, with one describing it as “crazy”, while another believes it won’t negatively affect business. [20-10-2020]

BiKBBI launches game-changing new installation service

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has announced the launch of Protected, an initiative set to change the way consumers interact with professionals. [8-7-2020]

Bushboard launches initiative to support retailers

Worktop specialist Bushboard has launched the Restart Together Club campaign to support retailers as they reopen showrooms following the COVID-19 lockdown. [7-7-2020]

‘Constant contact’ key to survival, say retailers

To combat the potential effects of the coronavirus, KBB retailers are adapting utilising technology and changing business procedures to stay in touch with customers. [18-3-2020]