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The kbbreview Podcast
Kbbreview has been the leading B2B title for the independent kitchen and bathroom retail market for nearly 40 years and The kbbreview Podcast is a stand-out weekly show for this sector.
We cover national industry issues, shopfloor concerns, personal stories and expert views. This is an industry spread right across the UK and our podcast community hears directly from KBB retailers discussing their biggest issues. Whether the highly-engaged audience agrees, disagrees or empathises - hearing the…
Episodes
The kbbreview PodcastInsights 2026: David Hance, Bathroom Brands
In this first episode of our special of Insights 2026 series of episodes, Andy Davies sits down with industry leaders for their frank take on their evaluation…
The kbbreview PodcastThe verdict on 2025 and looking ahead to 2026
It’s the final full episode of 2025 and host Andy Davies is joined by our resident retailers Trevor Scott from RFK, Nick Warrington from Stuart J Warrington…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Rising Star 2026 - Max Hitchcox
]Meet Rising Star Max Hitchcox of Point 5 Kitchens in London. In this latest instalment of our special Rising Star mini-series, George Dean introduces you to…
The kbbreview PodcastAWARDS 2026 BONUS: Meet Richard Sloan from Sonas Bathrooms
In this special awards edition of The kbbreview Podcast, host Matt Baker kicks off the countdown to the 2026 kbbreview Retail & Design Awards. Entries have…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Rising Star 2026 - Holly Magee
Meet Rising Star finalist Holly Magee — the creative newcomer shaking things up at Elysee Kitchens and Interiors in Ascot. In this episode of The kbbreview…
The kbbreview PodcastWhat do you do when products fail and who's responsible for picking up the bill?
This week on The kbbreview Podcast, host Andy Davies is back (slightly croaky but fighting on!) alongside our full expert panel — Trevor Scott from RFK, Liz…
The kbbreview PodcastWhy should retailers bother entering KBB industry awards?
This week on The kbbreview Podcast, we’re rolling out the red carpet and tearing open the gold envelopes because it’s all about awards. Host Andy Davies is…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Jorge Hernandez, Bathroom Brands
What makes a bathroom brand truly stand out? Andy Davies talks to Jorge Hernandez, Head of Design at Bathroom Brands, about how the power of differentiating by…
The kbbreview PodcastAre supplier trips worth the time away from the showroom?
Pack your wheelie case and dig out that itinerary — this week on The kbbreview Podcast, host Andy Davies is joined by regulars Trevor Scott from RFK, Justine…
The kbbreview PodcastWhy is it so hard to get clients over the line and commit to the sale?
Welcome back to The kbbreview Podcast! Host Andy Davies is joined as always by Trevor, Scott, Liz Pantling-Jones, Nick Warrington and Justine Bullock and…
The kbbreview PodcastWhat do you do when suppliers go bust?
What happens when a key supplier suddenly can't supply? Whether that's administration, serious supply chain issues, discontinuation of ranges or just human…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Rising Star 2025 - Jessica Liu
In this latest special Rising Star episode, sponsored by Blum, kbbreview's George Dean meets Jessica Liu - a young designer whose career has been anything but…
The kbbreview PodcastCan independents ever unite to change the industry for the better?
Host Andy Davies swaps his loft for the lush surroundings of The Belfry as the kbbreview Podcast goes on tour to the annual KBSA Conference. Fresh from the…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Dominic Worsley, Aga Rangemaster
When it comes to brands with long and illustrious histories it doesn't get more long and illustrious than Aga Rangemaster and in this is a very special bonus…
The kbbreview PodcastUSPs, differentiation and standing out from the crowd
What really makes a KBB business unique? In this week’s episode Andy Davies is joined by Justine, Nick, Trevor and Liz to get to grips with differentiation –…
The kbbreview PodcastAWARDS 2026 BONUS: Entries now OPEN!
‘Building an Award-Winning Entry’ The kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2026 are officially open for entries — but what does it really take to catch the judges’…
The kbbreview PodcastHow have installers changed since covid?
It's the third and final part of our look at how the industry has changed in the five years since Covid and we're doing it by looking at the relationships…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Rising Star 2025 - Lorenzo Dell'Aquila
The kbbreview Rising Star is back and we've teamed up with our good friends at Blum to shine a spotlight on the industry leaders of tomorrow. We're sitting…
The kbbreview PodcastHow have suppliers changed since covid?
How have kitchen and bathroom suppliers changed in the last five years? The kbbreview Podcast is back with Andy Davies and our panel of regular retailers –…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Rising Star 2025/26, Rachelle Hawes
✨ The Rising Star 2026 mini-series kicks off! ✨ In this special episode of The kbbreview Podcast, news and features writer George Dean takes the mic to…
The kbbreview PodcastHow has the customer changed since covid?
New season, new format! The kbbreview Podcast is back for Season 16 and we’re shaking things up. For the first time, host Andy Davies is joined by a regular…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Katie Cope, Showerwall
We catch up with Katie to talk Showerwall, product development and life at its new home Bathroom Brands... Welcome to a very special bonus episode of The…
The kbbreview PodcastInterview: Scott & Ben Slater, founders of Kesseler
We meet the dynamic founders of one the fastest growing networks of kitchen retail franchises - and this one is 100% British. Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast…
The kbbreview PodcastInterview: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
We meet the legendary interior designer to talk about his new kitchen range and his (very candid) thoughts on design and retail. Welcome to the kbbreview…
The kbbreview PodcastInterview - John Sims-Hilditch, co-founder of Neptune
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host as always is Andy Davies. Neptune has grown from a humble start in the 1990s to become one of the UK’s most…
The kbbreview PodcastInstallerSHOW LIVE: Social media masterclass
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies and this episode comes LIVE from the InstallerSHOW 2025. This is the third and final LIVE episode we…
The kbbreview PodcastInstallerSHOW LIVE: Accessible design masterclass
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies and we are LIVE at the InstallerShow 2025! This is our second of three shows we did at the show, and…
The kbbreview PodcastInstallerSHOW LIVE: How's business?
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies and this episode was recorded LIVE today (June 24, 2025) at the InstallerSHOW 2025. Today we’re…
The kbbreview PodcastInterview: Phil Cole, Clive Christian
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies and this is Episode Three of Season 15. We've got a great interview for you today - Phil Cole, the…
The kbbreview PodcastInterview: Rob Ginsberg, hib.
Welcome to another very special bonus episode of The kbbreview Podcast, you host is Andy Davies and today we've got a really interesting conversation with Rob…
The kbbreview PodcastInterview: Mike Costain, InstallerSHOW
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host as always is Andrew Davies and this is Episode Two of Season 15. This week we're building up to the InstallerSHOW -…
The kbbreview PodcastInSinkErator - The Next Generation
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies, and this is a very special bonus episode where we catch up with one of the biggest brands in the…
The kbbreview PodcastInterview: Miele's Dr Reinhard Zinkann
Welcome to a new season of The kbbreview Podcast, your host as always is Andy Davies and we're kicking it off with a very special and exclusive interview with…
The kbbreview PodcastThe Award Winners - Part Two
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…
The kbbreview PodcastThe Award Winners - Part One
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…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: All about Alku
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies and this is a very special bonus episode of the show where we'll be finding out all about our…
The kbbreview PodcastCatch up with our Adopted Retailers
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies and this is Episode 9 of Season 14. And we've been really looking forward to this episode, as we're…
The kbbreview PodcastHow's business?
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies and this is Episode Eight of Season 14. We're heading into the long Easter weekend of course, which…
The kbbreview PodcastThe cost of being an independent retailer
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies as always. Today we're looking at life as an independent retailer - are rises in the costs of…
The kbbreview PodcastDesigning for dementia
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, this is Episode Six of Season 14 and your host is managing editor Andy Davies. Today we're looking at an area that gets to…
The kbbreview PodcastAWARDS BONUS 7: All about the Blackpool Tower...
Welcome to another very special episode of The kbbreview Podcast all about the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025. The event is now less than a month away!…
The kbbreview PodcastHow to be a freelance designer
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies and this is Episode 5 of Season 14 - which means we're officially halfway through the series. This…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Rising Star March - Aidan Parish
Welcome to another special Rising Star episode of The kbbreview Podcast. We’ve teamed up with Blum to find the upcoming stars of kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom…
The kbbreview PodcastIs it worth selling appliances?
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies and this is Episode Four of Season 14. At kbbreview, we talk to a lot of retailers and if there's…
The kbbreview PodcastShould KBB retailers insure deposits?
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies and this is Episode Three of Season 14. Today we're looking at something which asks a very difficult…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Rising Star February, Sonny Upton
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host today is editor-at-large Rebecca Nottingham and this is another of our very special Rising Star episodes where we…
The kbbreview PodcastInterview: Sharon Wallis, MD, Poggenpohl UK
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is Andy Davies as always and this is the second episode of Season 14. This week we've got a great, and very candid…
The kbbreview PodcastAWARDS BONUS 6: The design judging....
Welcome to The Kbbreview Podcast and another special episode all about the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025. Your host as always is Matt Baker and today…
The kbbreview PodcastShould retailers pay for displays?
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast and after a Christmas break that has somehow reached the end of February we are back with a brand new season. It's Season 14…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Rising Star January, Victoria Mich
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast and another of our very special Rising Star episodes where we meet the upcoming superstars of kitchen and bathroom retail all…
The kbbreview PodcastAWARDS BONUS 5: Meet the finalists
Welcome to the latest of our special awards episodes of The kbbreview Podcast all about the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025. Last month, right before the…
The kbbreview PodcastThe awards shortlist revealed....
Welcome to the very special episode of The kbbreview Podcast where we will reveal the full shortlist for the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025. Your hosts…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Rising Star December, Isabelle Huxford
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is editor-at-large Rebecca Nottingham for another of our very special Rising Star episodes where we meet the…
The kbbreview PodcastInsights 2025: Andrew Laidler, EGGER
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast and another of our very special Insights mini-series looking ahead to 2025. Your host is Andy Davies and we've partnered up…
The kbbreview PodcastInsights 2025: Jon Thelwell, JJO
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast and another of our very special Insights mini-series looking ahead to 2025. Your host is Andy Davies and we've partnered up…
The kbbreview PodcastInsights 2025: Dean Williams, The 1810 Company
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast and another of our very special Insights mini-series looking ahead to 2025. I'm Andy Davies and we've partnered up with some…
The kbbreview PodcastInsights 2025: Neal Jones, Blanco
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast and another of our very special Insights mini-series looking ahead to 2025. We've partnered up with some key kitchen and…
The kbbreview PodcastInsights 2025: Sarah Williams, Armera
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast and the first episode of this very special Insights mini-series looking ahead to 2025. We've partnered up with some key…
The kbbreview PodcastAWARDS BONUS 3: Meet the judges
Welcome to The Kbbreview Podcast and another of our special episodes around the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2025. This month’s episode is a peek behind…
The kbbreview PodcastBONUS: Rising Star November, Alistair Glover
Welcome to The kbbreview Podcast, your host is editor-at-large Rebecca Nottingham and this is another of our very special Rising Star episodes where we meet…