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Have the nationwide rail strikes affected the KBB industry?

The biggest train strike in over 30 years has caused mass disruption. KBB retailers report that the rail chaos had little effect on business.

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Are supply shortages hurting customer relationships?

Supply shortages and long lead times have lost some retailers jobs and damaged customer relationships, but some are more understanding if they are warned upfront of delays.

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Can KBB retailers make money from contracts work?

KBB retailers are divided over undertaking contracts work, with some seeing it as an essential part of their business and others seeing it as dominated by a few big players.

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Orders flood in as KBB retailers reopen post-lockdown

KBB retailers across the UK have reported a sudden rush of enquiries since they reopened their showroom doors and could meet customers face to face again.

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60% of KBB showrooms will open by appointment only

In a survey of the kbbreview100 brain trust of KBB retailers, 60% of respondents in England said they would open their showroom by appointment only when they are allowed again on April 12.

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‘Women have to be self-motivated and get stuck in’

Claire Algar, kbbreview100 member and founder of Rouse Bathrooms in Kent, on what it’s like being a woman showroom owner.

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Retailers remain optimistic with Brexit in full swing, our survey says

KBB retailers are still optimistic for the year ahead despite new concerns that soaring shipping costs may bring price increases further down the line.

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Retailers fear latest lockdown will impact future orders

KBB retailers are worried about the impact the latest lockdown restrictions will have on business over the next three or four months.

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KBSA retail memberships continue to grow

The KBSA has had a strong start to the new year with the addition of four new retailers to its growing membership.

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Calling all independent KBB retailers

We’re looking for 100 retailers to join us for a unique collaboration that will shape and influence debate across the industry.

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Have the nationwide rail strikes affected the KBB industry?

Are supply shortages hurting customer relationships?

Can KBB retailers make money from contracts work?

Orders flood in as KBB retailers reopen post-lockdown

60% of KBB showrooms will open by appointment only

‘Women have to be self-motivated and get stuck in’

Retailers remain optimistic with Brexit in full swing, our survey says

Retailers fear latest lockdown will impact future orders

KBSA retail memberships continue to grow

Calling all independent KBB retailers

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