Kbsa AGM and Conference – The Best One Yet T
he 2019 AGM Conference and Networking Dinner was a resounding
success, reported to be ‘The Best One Yet’ by many attendees. The event was certainly well supported as it was fully booked, with 30% more attendees than last year.
The exclusive retailer dinner the night before the
conference included a presentation from entrepreneur Toby Rhodes on ‘the lost art of conversation’. This year’s conference programme included
three business seminars in the morning that covered, Social Media Solutions, The Customer Journey and The Future Market Place.
Inspiring Presentations Baroness Michelle Mone OBE, gave an inspiring keynote speech that looked at the setbacks she encountered as well as the successes in building the Ultimo Lingerie business. Uwe Hanneck, acting Kbsa CEO presented a
review of the kitchen sector and said that despite economic and political turmoil, the furniture market was strong and the future was bright for the independent retailer. Kbsa National Account Manager Allister Reed
outlined how the association had grown and his plan to build the membership numbers and provide more benefits to members. This included a significant new benefit regarding obtaining FCA approval via Kbsa partner Clear FC or with special deals from other providers. Kbsa suppliers QANW and Croner also
presented details of enhanced services relating to an extension of the deposit time period for the Consumer Care insurance and new HR & H&S service.
2019 Designer Award Winners The Designer Awards were presented by special guest Kevin Keegan OBE as follows:
• Kitchen Designer of the Year (up to £25K), sponsored by AEG Aileen Thomson, Kitchens International
• Kitchen Designer of the Year (£25K-£50K), sponsored by Blanco, Angus Mackintosh, Kitchens International
• Kitchen Designer of the Year (over £50K), sponsored by Neff Dan Stronge, Jones Britain
• Bathroom Designer of the Year, sponsored by Airflow Developments Hollie Kerr, EKCO
• Young Designer of the Year, sponsored by Franke UK Ltd Adam Bomok, cu_cucine Adam will receive an education grant of £1,500 and a cash prize of £500.
Kevin’s presentation after the awards concluded
was fantastic. His reflections on his career in football and his witty insights into what it takes to be successful in the KBB sector brought the house down, and he received a standing ovation.
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• Kitchen Concept Designer of the Year, sponsored by Blum Gary Gourlay, Kitchens International
• The Kbsa Supplier of the Year award sponsored by Clear Insurance Management Ltd and QANW. BSH Appliances Ltd
• The Customer Service Award sponsored by Liebherr Regal Kitchens
• Kbsa Designer of the Year sponsored by Fisher & Paykel Appliances Dan Stronge, Jones Britain
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