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What do KBB retailers pay their staff?

For a KBB retailer, working out what to pay staff can often appear like a black art. Toby Griffin looks at the structures in use across the industry.

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Mandatory water labels could see non-compliant retailers brought to book

Retailers could face action from authorities if they don’t display compulsory water labelling in their showrooms.

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Dayrooms updates showroom as a way of futureproofing

Dayrooms’ newly refitted showroom and focus on service is the kind of futureproofing that will see the business thrive for another 40 years.

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Food waste disposers are quieter than you think

Jonathan Bowskill of the Townhouse Design showroom in Harrogate (pictured) explains why he sees an InSinkErator food waste disposer as an essential addition for every kitchen project

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Retailers outraged by ‘ridiculous’ surcharges

KBB retailers have hit out at supplier surcharges, calling them ‘unhelpful’, ‘misleading’, and ‘ridiculous’ and complain that they are confusing consumers.

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Changes at the top for Lakes

Showering product specialist Lakes has revealed a new board of directors and management structure as part of its commitment to future growth.

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KBSA Conference line-up revealed

The KBSA has announced its line-up of presenters and guest speakers ahead of its annual retail conference next month.

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Rates relief scheme could cost retailers £1bn

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that failure to fix the flawed business rates Transitional Relief system could cost retailers over £1 billion between 2023 and 2026.

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2022 KBSA conference open to all retailers

The KBSA has revealed the date and location for its 2022 conference which is, for the first time in its history, open to non-members, as well as members.

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Rise in retailers selling outdoor kitchens

Kitchen retailers in the UK are seeing an increase in consumers wanting more permanent outdoor kitchen spaces.

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Showroom of the month: BKNC, Islington

BKNC’s new showroom in The Business Design Centre, London allows the kitchen company to share real estate with the UK’s largest home and hospitality exhibitions, creating new opportunities with exciting clients.

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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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Lochanna Kitchens opens ‘inspirational’ design centre

Lochanna Kitchens has opened a dedicated Design Centre for its independent retail partners and their customers.

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Experience isn’t everything

KBB retail consultant, Paul da Silva, looks back on his early experiences with MFI when he discovered how much easier it is to teach someone product knowledge, rather than how to sell.

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kbb Birmingham Retailer Top Five: Zoe Loveday

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens MD Zoe Loveday chooses her favourite environmentally-friendly products at the show

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New MD for Sheffield retailer as it celebrates 14 years trading

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens has appointed Zoë Loveday as its new managing director as it celebrates its 14th year in business this month.

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More suppliers value retailers’ good advice to customers

Suppliers think the best thing about working with independent retailers is the trust consumers have in their judgement and advice, according to a kbbreview industry survey.

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Laings | Janice Murray

Inverurie-based KBB retailer, Laings has appointed Janice Murray as head of commercial and design in its kitchen contracts division.

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What do KBB retailers pay their staff?

Mandatory water labels could see non-compliant retailers brought to book

Dayrooms updates showroom as a way of futureproofing

Food waste disposers are quieter than you think

Retailers outraged by ‘ridiculous’ surcharges

Changes at the top for Lakes

KBSA Conference line-up revealed

Rates relief scheme could cost retailers £1bn

2022 KBSA conference open to all retailers

Rise in retailers selling outdoor kitchens

Showroom of the month: BKNC, Islington

How to choose the right supplier

Lochanna Kitchens opens ‘inspirational’ design centre

Experience isn’t everything

kbb Birmingham Retailer Top Five: Zoe Loveday

New MD for Sheffield retailer as it celebrates 14 years trading

More suppliers value retailers’ good advice to customers

Laings | Janice Murray

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