Round-up | NEWS CONTENTS
NEWS, COMMENT & OPINION 4 News
A roundup of the latest KBB news 18 People
The latest KBB appointments 20 Paul Da Silva
Some top advice on how to sell yourself
22 Cheryl de Val
De Val Bathrooms’ owner gives her views and advice on mental health
28 Shopfl oor analysis Where do retailers stand on paying for heavily delayed goods?
The kbbreview interview: Magnet’s executive VP, Dan Carr pg 24
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23-PAGE SPECIAL
35-57 Insight
Top industry experts give their predictions for 2023
PRODUCTS & SUPPLIERS
58 Multigenerational design A look at kitchen and bathroom designs fi t for everyone
63 Trends
The latest bathroom and kitchen product launches
RETAIL 65 Retailer profi le
We visit Kütchenhaus in Sheffi eld 68 Case study
A multifunctional and accessible kitchen from The Myers Touch
Showroom of the month: A look at Junction 2’s expansive showroom pg 72
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Burnout.Kitchen: Why this outdoor kitchen brand is targeting UK retailers pg 30
EDITOR’S COMMENT MERRY
CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
he December issue is always the perfect opportunity to look forward to the year ahead and, given the uncertainty and inevitable changes we’re facing in 2023, we’ve done something quite special this year. Firstly, we carried out a detailed survey to gauge how optimistic independent retailers currently are for the next 12 months and how confi dent they are in how their businesses, and the wider sector, will perform against what could be a very challenging economic backdrop. We’ve also asked a range of industry leaders and
infl uencers to speak directly to you, the independent retail community, about the year ahead. What are their predictions for 2023? Where do the opportunities for independents lie? Where are the dangers? Where will the industry go? And what can we look forward to? I won’t give too much away – as it really is a very interesting and
informative read (pgs 35-57) – but what I will say is that there does appear to be some very real opportunities on the horizon. The other good news – that I’m sure you’ve all been waiting for – is [cue drum roll] the return of the kbbreview Christmas Window Competition. We’re looking for the best Christmas window display in the independent kitchen, bedroom and bathroom retailer community. You now only have until December 9 to enter, so get creative! A huge thanks to Quooker for sponsoring this once again. All the details can be found at
kbbreview.com or on page 34.
On top of that, of course, we have our regular features, including an interesting shopfl oor analysis that looks at payment planning, in particular where retailers stand on paying suppliers if their goods are delayed. We’ve also got a great interview with Dan Carr, Magnet’s executive vice- president (pgs 24-25), and we turn the spotlight on Burnout, the outdoor kitchen brand looking to grow its presence in the UK (pgs 30-31). And fi nally, I would like to thank you all for your support this year and wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
Rebecca Nottingham, editor
rebecca@kbbreview.com
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