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Should deposit protection be mandatory?

Consumer Moe Alizadeh is calling for stricter regulations across the KBB retail sector after losing £26,000 on a kitchen project when his chosen retailer ceased trading – should the provision of deposit protection be mandatory as he suggests?

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‘Launching a franchise model was a natural progression’

Despite the backdrop of a challenging market, Nolte UK has forged ahead with ambitious growth plans. MD Chris Rushby outlines his goals and explains how independent dealers are still at the core of the brand.

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Stats: Appliances and independents

Specialists still sell more integrated appliances than any other channel, and the proportion of the overall budget allocated to them is increasing all the time, says Jayne Barber, of JKMR…

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Opinion: AiMing for a brighter future

With the lofty ambition of redefining standards for the whole KBB installation industry, BiKBBI CEO Damian Walters, says its new AiM Initiative is ‘mission critical’…

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Interior Door Systems overhauls Warrington factory

Interior Door Systems (IDS), the bespoke interior door supplier, has announced the completion of a £350,000+ factory refurbishment.

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What’s the point of selling appliances?

It’s a common refrain among kitchen retailers that they don’t make any money from selling appliances – is this really true? And if it is, why do they still do it and do suppliers really understand these motivations properly?

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Showroom of the Month: Harvey Jones, Chester

Designed to be its ‘flagship of the North’, the new Harvey Jones showroom has been totally refurbished to now feature all seven of the brand’s signature design collections.

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Adopted Retailer December: Harrison James

Continuing our Adopted Retailers series where we follow the journey of small KBB business owners, this month we check in with Olivia Weaver from Harrison James and look at the renovation of the company’s first showroom…

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When will the finalists be announced for the kbbreview awards 2025?

The finalists for the awards will be announced on a special episode of The kbbreview Podcast on Thursday, December 19.

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Insights 2025: Connect with customers to future proof your brand

The last few years have taught us that no one ever knows what’s around the corner. So what can retailers do to make the most of any opportunities 2025 might throw at them?

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Showroom of the Month: Et Lorem, Beaconsfield

Et Lorem’s second showroom is a tale of two halves, with one end of the space designed in a showstopper dark style, which is balanced with a more intimate, lighter, back display.

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One Last Thing… Helen Lord

As we say goodbye to November, founder of Rehome and ex-display and end of line kitchen specialist, Helen Lord, shares her thoughts on sustainability, success, and Simon Cowell

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Bright ideas: Lighting products

We’re putting lighting in the spotlight this month. What are the latest developments in lighting for the kitchen and bathroom?

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Cyncly partners with Tradeplace in new Winner integration

Cyncly’s Winner software can now place orders with manufacturers and appliance brands directly through Tradeplace’s online ordering system.

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Design Case Study: Return to the classics

Rencraft collaborated with its client to create a stunning kitchen in a Grade I listed Palladian country home in Kent.

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Leekes opens new retail store

Home interiors retailer Leekes has opened a new store at the Kingsditch Retail Park in Cheltenham.

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The kbbreview Interview: Sharon Wallis | Poggenpohl

Iconic German kitchen brand Poggenpohl has undoubtedly been through the mill in recent years, but the brand’s story in the UK has been far more stable, thanks to the steady guiding hand of MD Sharon Wallis.

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Adopted Retailer November: The Leamington Kitchen Company

Over the next 12 months we’ll be following The Leamington Kitchen Company’s progress through the highs and lows of running a small business.

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Should deposit protection be mandatory?

‘Launching a franchise model was a natural progression’

Stats: Appliances and independents

Opinion: AiMing for a brighter future

Interior Door Systems overhauls Warrington factory

What’s the point of selling appliances?

Showroom of the Month: Harvey Jones, Chester

Adopted Retailer December: Harrison James

When will the finalists be announced for the kbbreview awards 2025?

Insights 2025: Connect with customers to future proof your brand

Showroom of the Month: Et Lorem, Beaconsfield

One Last Thing… Helen Lord

Bright ideas: Lighting products

Cyncly partners with Tradeplace in new Winner integration

Design Case Study: Return to the classics

Leekes opens new retail store

The kbbreview Interview: Sharon Wallis | Poggenpohl

Adopted Retailer November: The Leamington Kitchen Company

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