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Simon Acres Group partners with Workpays to address skills gap crisis

A new partnership has been announced between KBB and merchant service provider Simon Acres Group and Workpays, who are coming together in a bid to add...
industry news

Fri 16th Jun 2023

Simon Acres Group and Quooker announce apprentice swap in July

KBB and merchant service provider Simon Acres Group (SAGL) and leading boiling-water tap manufacturer Quooker have announced that the two organisation...
industry news

Tue 16th May 2023

Simon Acres Group announces latest Careers Day event

The 2023 Careers Day hosted by KBB, merchant and construction services provider, Simon Acres Group (SAGL) has been confirmed for 22nd March 2023. The...
industry news

Wed 18th Jan 2023

Simon Acres Group promotes KBB careers at local school

Following its successful Careers Day earlier this month, which it hosted with Cyncly, the Simon Acres Group (SAGL) has visited a local school to meet...
industry news

Thu 3rd Nov 2022

Simon Acres Group and Cyncly join forces on KBB Careers Day

A KBB Careers Day, hosted by KBB merchant and construction services provider, Simon Acres Group (SAGL) and specialist industry software provider Cyncl...
industry news

Thu 20th Oct 2022

Simon Acres Group expands KBB services team with five new hires

KBB, merchant and construction services provider Simon Acres Group (SAGL) has expanded its KBB support services field sales team, which now numbers 17...
new hire people

Tue 27th Sep 2022

Simon Acres: Apprenticeships and the future of the KBB industry

The KBB industry doesn't just need new blood – it needs young blood, says Simon Acres. Apprenticeships are vital for the sector's future. Apprentices...
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Mon 12th Sep 2022

Simon Acres Group invests in apprenticeships and promotions

KBB and merchant service provider Simon Acres Group, (SAGL) has recruited two young people into apprenticeship roles and announced two internal promot...
new hire people

Fri 2nd Sep 2022

Simon Acres Group partners with Cortexa and BMF on sales training

KBB and merchant services provider Simon Acres Group (SAGL) has forged a partnership with online learning specialists Cortexa to deliver its Showroom...
industry news

Fri 10th Jun 2022

KBBG teams up with Simon Acres Group to launch online training courses

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG), part of kitchen and bathroom buying group Der Kreis, has joined forces with Simon Acres Group (SAGL) to laun...
kitchens news

Thu 31st Mar 2022

Howarth selects Simon Acres Group for online training

Howarth Timber & Building Supplies, a leading timber and builders' merchants with 33 branches across England, has chosen Simon Acres Group to provide...
industry news

Fri 4th Mar 2022

Simon Acres Group to introduce new services team at KBB Birmingham

Simon Acres Group (SAGL) has announced that it will introduce its new KBB support service field team to the industry at KBB Birmingham 2022. The sale...
industry news

Thu 20th Jan 2022

SAGL offers three new online training courses for retailers

KBB and merchant services provider Simon Acres Group (SAGL), will be offering three new training courses covering sales, design and wellness in the wo...
industry news

Thu 6th Jan 2022

Jordan Burns on why video is such an important tool for KBB businesses

Director of services at Simon Acres Group Ltd, Jordan Burns shares his thoughts on why all KBB retailers should be adding video into their marketing t...
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Thu 23rd Dec 2021

Online training helps award-winning builders' merchant upskill staff

LBS Builders Merchants, an independent builders' merchants with 35 outlets across South Wales, has seen its commitment to training rewarded with the B...
industry news

Thu 28th Oct 2021

Simon Acres Group reduces travel carbon emissions by 40%

The Simon Acres Group (SAGL) has introduced a cycle-to-work scheme for its staff that it says encourages and supports those who wish to choose a more...
industry news

Tue 14th Sep 2021

Simon Acres Group launches support package for retailers

KBB and merchant services provider Simon Acres Group (SAGL) has launched a comprehensive package of support services designed to help retailers manage...
industry news

Tue 27th Jul 2021

Website relaunch aims to help retailers capture consumer spend on home

Simon Acres Group Limited (SAGL) has relaunched its Pink Kitchens website, which is designed to provide qualified sales enquiries for independent and...
kitchens news

Thu 8th Jul 2021

Simon Acres Group restructures for future growth

KBB and merchant service provider Simon Acres Group, (SAGL) has restructured the business, streamlining its divisions to offer clients clear communica...
new hire people

Wed 2nd Jun 2021

Young designer's innovative chair featured in 2020 Fusion catalogue

2020 Fusion, the global design software for kitchen and bathroom designers, has added the Resolution Chair to its catalogue. The Resolution Chair is t...
industry news

Wed 12th May 2021

Jordan Burns offers tips for job hunting success in challenging times

Job hunting during a pandemic presents new challenges. Here Jordan Burns from the talent acquisition team at Simon Acres Recruitment provides his top...
insight features

Fri 5th Mar 2021

Simon Acres Group launches KBB-focussed HR support service

Simon Acres Group (SAGL) has expanded its KBB support offering with the launch of KBB HR, a dedicated support service for KBB retailers and merchants,...
industry news

Thu 12th Nov 2020

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