Andrew Davies

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | Andrew Davies

In our latest catch-up with The Leamington Kitchen Company, co-owner Tom Raine reflects on what a year of trading teaches you about running a kitchen business – and how important agility and confidence are. Setting up a new retail business is never easy – especially in a sector as competitive and personal as kitchens.

1 week ago | kbbreview.com | Andrew Davies

Premium appliance giant Miele has opened its latest Experience Centre on London's Wigmore Street in a market that, as co-owner Dr Reinhard Zinkann admits, is currently very tough. But after 126 years, he says, longevity is the key – "we focus on consistency and on doing what we’ve always done". The staff of the brand new Miele showroom on Wigmore Street – or ‘Experience Centre’ as they would rather call it – are fidgeting.

2 weeks ago | kbbreview.com | Andrew Davies

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2 weeks ago | kbbreview.com | Andrew Davies

Listen now using the player above or go straight to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast and the first of TWO very special episodes coming live from Blackpool and the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025. Since we launched these awards back in September we’ve been putting out special monthly awards episodes talking to judges, organisers and finalists and it’s all thanks to our 2025 Awards Podcast Partner Sonas Bathrooms.

2 weeks ago | kbbreview.com | Andrew Davies

The winners of the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025 have been crowned, following an evening of strictly stunning celebration. Nearly 800 retailers, designers and industry leaders gathered at the iconic Tower Ballroom in Blackpool last night to see which lucky winners would be taking home a coveted trophy.