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Interview: Retailer Mark Newbery on staying resilient in the pandemic
As local rivals folded during the pandemic, Exeter-based KBB retail business Sapphire Spaces not only updated its showro...
Interview: Think ahead to succeed, says Crown Imperial's Barry Head
As Crown Imperial celebrates 75 years in business, MD Barry Head tells Amelia Thorpe how, in his view, success comes fro...
Interview: Adam Thomas – There's a lot of money in accessible kitchens
There are now 14m disabled people in the UK, so why are many kitchen retailers still reluctant to explore the business p...
Interview: Ed Vause on how a mobile showroom is the key to his success
Ed Vause, founder of natural stone and porcelain tile supplier John Samuel, set up a mobile tile and flooring showroom i...
Interview: Pronorm's Richard Turner on making a success of 2020
Against a global backdrop of immense challenges, the headwinds of COVID and Brexit failed to knock kitchen furniture man...
Interview: Jan Peter Tewes on how Ideal Standard is backing retailers
As Ideal Standard kicks off its ambitious Together World Tour digital event series to support its latest launches, senio...
Interview: New ways of working have given Jim Gettings a record year
Kitchen, bedroom and bathroom retailer Jim Gettings has used his 37 years of experience in the sector to defy the pandem...
Interview: It pays to be unique, says Acquabella's Juan José Benavent
Spanish brand Acquabella has recently launched a succession of striking new products in the UK – CEO Juan José Benave...
Interview: Geberit's Mark Larden on the power of a complete offering
Renowned as it is for behind-the-wall installation systems and its AquaClean shower toilets, Geberit is becoming increas...
Interview: Minotti's David Knights on the view from the luxury sector
David Knights, director of Minotti Cucine London, talks to Amelia Thorpe about what's been happening in high-end kitchen...
Interview: How Arbor Lane can help add bespoke furniture to your offer
Founded barely 18 months ago, bespoke hand-painted kitchen and interiors manufacturer Arbor Lane Interiors, which sells ...
Interview: Margaret Talbot on VitrA's brand-new Clerkenwell showroom
It's been a long time coming as the pandemic put plans on hold, but, as regional marketing manager for Europe Margaret T...
Interview: How Matt Podesta is selling kitchens successfully online
Matt Podesta has proved you don't need a showroom to be a successful kitchen retailer – particularly when the pandemic...
Interview: Business is flying, says contracts specialist Derek Miller
While lockdown restrictions continue to hamper retail trade, Scope Bathrooms in Glasgow has benefitted from its long-est...
Interview: Robert Ginsberg on HiB's unique culture and portfolio
HiB MD Robert Ginsberg reveals to Amelia Thorpe the secrets to developing a successful company culture, and how he has l...
