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Majority of retailers predict slowdown in customer spending

Two-thirds of retailers (64%) predict customer spending will slow down and that this will become one of their biggest challenges for 2023, according to a recent kbbreview survey.

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Should you charge for designs?

Kitchen designers have split opinions about changing customers for design work.

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The kbbreview Christmas Window Competition is back for 2022

The festive season is the perfect opportunity to do something creative, so we’re looking for the best Christmas Window from the independent KBB retailer community.

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KBBG: strong start for year after 78% sales uplift in 2021

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) has seen sales grow by 78% in 2021 versus 2020. Plus, turnover for Jan to May 2022 was up by 51.8% compared to the same period in 2021.

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How to choose the right supplier

Retail consultant Toby Griffin analyses the factors that retailers need to consider when choosing the right suppliers for their businesses

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A Star Wars kitchen fit for a Jedi?

Have you ever wondered what a Jedi Knight’s kitchen would look like? Well, Elements Kitchens has designed kitchen that will have you curious no more.

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Home improvement boom is not over, say finance experts

Rising living costs are not putting the brakes on home improvements as the latest figures show the number of people planning home improvements in the next 12 months rose from 16% in Q4 of 2021, to 22% in Q1 of 2022.

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Independent kitchen designer awarded at Chelsea Flower Show

Bespoke kitchen designers H Miller Bros have won a medal at the Chelsea Flower Show for their ‘Urban Foraging Station’ Show Garden.

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The KBB retailer’s secret weapon

Inspire KBB’s marketing director, Emily Halderthay, explains why online case studies are a valuable way for independent retailers to steal a march on higher-profile national chains.

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kbb Birmingham retailer top five: Paul Crow

The MD of bathroom retailer Ripples, Paul Crow, reveals the top five products that caught his eye a this year’s kbb Birmingham show

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Majority of KBB retailers report customers are spending more

More than three-quarters (77%) of KBB retailers have said their average order value has gone up over the past 12 months, according to the latest kbbreview survey.

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A touch of class

Having a clear business philosophy and identity is the defining characteristic of The Myers Touch, 2021’s Kitchen Retailer of the Year. Knowing who you are is as important as doing what you do Keith Myers tells Andrew Davies…

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Retailers investing in technology to stay competitive

More than half (51%) of retailers believe they will have to introduce more technology into their business strategy in the next five years to remain competitive, says a new report.

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Let’s be more inclusive

The owner of Honest by Design, Nikita Pearce, on why she feels we should be aiming to attract, value, promote and retain more women

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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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Retailer profile: Passmore Group

Passmore Group has added kitchens to its already extensive portfolio of products as part of its target for 60% growth by early this year. Chris Frankland goes to see the new displays at its Leeds HQ and talks to managing director Tony Passmore and his team about how he aims to achieve that goal.

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Retailer profile: The Wood Works

Bespoke kitchen retailer The Wood Works is celebrating 30 years in business and early last year opened its first high-street showroom in London’s Mill Hill. Chris Frankland talks to founders Richard and Donna Delane

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Victorian Plumbing reports record rises in sales and profits

Online bathroom retailer Victorian Plumbing has posted its full-year results for 2019, with record sales of £151.7 million – an increase of 28% over the previous 12 months. Profits jumped 188.6% to £10.1m.

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Majority of retailers predict slowdown in customer spending

Should you charge for designs?

The kbbreview Christmas Window Competition is back for 2022

KBBG: strong start for year after 78% sales uplift in 2021

How to choose the right supplier

A Star Wars kitchen fit for a Jedi?

Home improvement boom is not over, say finance experts

Independent kitchen designer awarded at Chelsea Flower Show

kbb Birmingham retailer top five: Paul Crow

Majority of KBB retailers report customers are spending more

A touch of class

Retailers investing in technology to stay competitive

Let’s be more inclusive

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

Retailer profile: Passmore Group

Retailer profile: The Wood Works

Victorian Plumbing reports record rises in sales and profits

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