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KBBG Partnership with CIH Sees Reception Refurbishment

The unique partnership between the Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group (KBBG) and Combined Independents (Holdings) Ltd. (CIH) has seen a complete refurbishment of the CIH reception, at the head office in Andover, with two Noltë kitchen furniture displays.

The Noltë kitchens comprise of a selection of furniture colours and finishes. The larger of the two displays is finished in Feel White, mixed with Artwood Rustic Wild Oak, and is the focus of the new reception area. The second display is finished in Ocean Blue, for a contemporary and on-trend feel chosen to harmonise with the Euronics branding.

Bill Miller, Managing Director, KBBG explains: “Independent electrical retailers are faced with challenging market conditions. Fitted kitchens provide independent electrical retailers with a tremendous business opportunity, and the unique partnership between CIH and KBBG assists CIH members to successfully enter the market with relative ease.

 

“The majority of kitchen furniture sales are completed in traditional bricks and mortar showrooms, meaning the independent retailer continues to be a great place for consumers to buy a kitchen. Through our partnership with CIH, members are given a tremendous opportunity, with comprehensive support, to grow and progress their business into the retailing of fitted kitchens.”

Stuart Cook, Chief Executive Officer, Combined Independents (Holdings) Ltd says: “The installation of the Noltë kitchens in the CIH reception demonstrates our commitment to the unique partnership with have with KBBG. CIH is dedicated to supporting its members, as the independent electrical retail market can be challenging, and we are delighted to provide our members with the tools and support needed to develop and evolve their businesses.”

For more information on the KBBG, call Bill Miller, Managing Director, on 02382 021347, email b.miller@derkreis.co.uk or visit the website at www.kbbg.co.uk

For more information on CIH membership please call 01264 320500 and select option 3 or email membership@cihgroup.com

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Image caption:

  1. The refurbished reception at the headoffice of Combined Independents (Holdings) Ltd., Andover, Hampshire
  2. Bill Miller, Managing Director of the Kitchen and Bathroom Buying Group, and Stuart Cook, Chief Executive Officer of Combined Independents (Holdings) Ltd

 

Note for editors:

The Kitchen Bathroom Buying Group UK is a new organisation set up to support the business of the independent kitchen specialist. Part of the renowned DER KREIS, Europe’s leading kitchen and bathroom buying group, the company has over thirty years’ experience and a turnover in excess of 2.2 billion Euros. Currently operating in nine countries with over 2,700 members, the group provides a range of exclusive tailored benefits and services to support and increase the success of each independent kitchen specialist in an effort to stay ahead of the competition and to promote the success of individual businesses.

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9th October 2018

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