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NEWS, COMMENT & OPINION 4 News
A roundup of the latest KBB news 20 Paul Crow
The Ripples MD believes relationships are the key to success
22 Neil Schofi eld
Why we should take time to think about sustainability before it’s too late
24 Business Advice What could Australia’s engineered stone ban mean for the UK?
26 The Big Question
What does the new water label mean for KBB retailers?
34 Analysis
A look ahead to this year’s kbb Birmingham show
The kbbreview interview: Edward Smith, MD of Caesarstone UK pg 28
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39-45 AWARDS FINALISTS Which KBB stars are in the running this year?
PRODUCTS & SUPPLIERS
46 Supplier Profi le Surfaces specialist CDUK
50 Hidden Kitchens & Utilities The demand for open-plan space has created a lucrative new market sector
57 Shower toilets Why these hi-tech toilets are growing in popularity
RETAIL 70 Retailer Profi le Bold Kitchens in South Hiendley
Showroom of the Month: Just Add Water in Buckhurst Hill pg 78
Editorial
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Case study: Archispek’s minimalist yet relaxing kitchen project pg 74
EDITOR’S COMMENT
CONTESTANTS READY?
lthough we revealed the names of this year’s kbbreview Retail & Design Awards fi nalists on the 200th episode of The kbbreview Podcast, this month we’re giving you a bit more detail about the businesses, teams, designs and people that are in the running for one of our legendary trophies this year. You can read all about them in our seven-page special [pages 39-45].
The winners will be revealed at a glamorous awards ceremony, which will take place on
Monday, March 4 at The Hilton Birmingham Metropole, alongside the kbb Show.
This year’s event is extra-special as it marks the 30th anniversary of the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards. So, you can expect even more glitz, glamour and top-notch entertainment. And, for the third year running, one very lucky guest at the awards will walk away with an incredible £5,000 cash prize courtesy of our Grand Prize Partner Schlüter Systems. Spaces at the awards are limited, but there is still time to book your seats. Head to
kbbreview.com/awards for all the information. Good luck to every single one of our fi nalists. Elsewhere in the magazine, the kbbreview Interview is with the new MD of Caesarstone UK, Edward Smith. He reveals his strategy to help grow the brand and increase its support for independent retailers [pages 28-30].
Making the most of any opportunities is not only good business sense, it’s essential when faced with challenges and adversity. Ahead of next month’s kbb Birmingham 2024, we talk to three leading independent KBB retailers about resilience and the permanent changes they’ve made to their business in order to seize any opportunities and survive the highs and lows of the past few years [pages 34-36] Obviously, this is just a snippet of what’s inside and, as always, it would be good to hear your views on any of this month’s news, views, interviews and features.
Rebecca Nottingham, editor
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