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The KBSA (Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom Specialists Association) has taken part in a regional radio programme offering advice to consumers on buying a kitchen.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialist Association (KBSA) welcomed the BBC’s latest Rogue Trader programme that exposed the continued failings in customer service from the kitchen industry’s most famous rogue trader Vance Miller.
The KBSA has announced that Scotland’s leading independent kitchen retailer, Kitchens International, is the latest company to join the association.
The KBSA has confirmed that an adjourned AGM will be held on Thursday 15th October at Twickenham stadium. The meeting has been called because not enough retail members were present to vote on the resolutions at the first AGM, held on 29th September.
The KBSA has confirmed that the date of the 2009 AGM will be Tuesday 29th September. The event will take place at Ansty Hall in Coventry.
The KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association) has announced a new initiative that will help members appeal against their current business rating assessment, with average savings of 15% if the appeals are successful.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialist Association (KBSA) has welcomed a number of new members over recent months, who are reaping the benefits of association membership.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialist Association (KBSA) was busy giving out guidance and advice to consumers at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show which was held at the NEC on 19-22 March.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialist Association (KBSA) has launched a package of marketing and advertising support to help members maintain their advertising and promotional activities during the credit crunch.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialist Association (KBSA) has welcomed new consumer protection legislation from the Government which came into force on 1 October 2008, but warns that retailers may fall foul of a new ‘cooling off’ period.
A number of new initiatives have been announced by the KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association) to help retailer members operate more profitably and efficiently.
Graham Ball, CEO of the KBSA has announced the appointment of two new sales agents, who are joining the KBSA team with immediate effect.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has once again attended the Grand Designs Live Exhibition in Birmingham, offering advice and tips on making over the home.
KBSA members turned out in force to support the KBSA at the national meeting which was held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 9th September. More than 50 people attended the meeting, with 31 retailer members being eligible to vote on the special resolutions to increase subscriptions and incorporate the TrustMark fees into retailer membership from August 2008.
Grand Designs Live, NEC Birmingham, 10-12 October 2008
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) is delighted to be attending the Grand Designs Live Exhibition in Birmingham and will be offering advice and tips on making over the home.
The KBSA has announced three new appointments at national level, as national chair Tony Nicholas and national corporate chair Barbara Leech stood down, following the voting at the recent adjourned AGM.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has launched its new technical helpline service from NAPIT which provides immediate, relevant and up to date advice for its members.
A number of new initiatives announced by the KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association) at its recent National Conference, have been launched to retail members that will offer significant savings and opportunities to develop new business streams.
The KBSA has announced that Graham Ball will take on the role of CEO after having acted as a consultant for the last eight months. Outgoing National Chair Tony Nicholas made the announcement at the National Members’ Conference, which was held on 10th July.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) supported Channel Four’s Grand Designs Awards by sponsoring the Award for Best Bathroom Range 2008, which was won by ‘The Muse Collection’ by Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez with Ceramica Catalano.
The KBSA has welcomed the new regulations on consumer protection introduced by The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) on 26th May as good news for specialist retailers.
A date has been announced for the 2008 Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association AGM. The event will take place at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre which is located in Swindon on Thursday 10th July.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has announced that it has been granted ‘approved scheme operator’ status within the Government backed TrustMark scheme. This programme is described by the Government itself as part of its ‘anti-cowboy’ legislation.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has announced that it has restructured its administrative operations as a key part of its new plans to improve member benefits and services. This will be coupled with a new membership campaign for both retailers and corporates.
The KBSA participated in a new visitor attraction at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show which was held at the NEC from 10-13 April. The Spotlight on Kitchens and Bathrooms was one of a number of new features designed to provide practical help and guidance for visitors looking to invest in a new home.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has recently launched a selection of new benefits for its members.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has launched a modern new logo which will be incorporated into a revamped, consumer facing, new look website, which will go live on 1st April.
Broughton Crangrove Galley Matrix, the leading national distributor of bathroom, kitchen and heating products announced at KBB2008 that it will rejoin the KBSA.
The KBSA has welcomed the announcement by Alistair Darling that the plans to introduce a single rate CGT of 18% and cease taper relief from April 08 have been revised.
Rebecca Dewe, kitchen designer for Nicholas Anthony has been awarded the KBSA-sponsored NHIC Award for New Kitchen Designer.
Let’s face it; the environment has become a major issue in today’s society. More and more people are turning to eco-friendly products and materials and more are recycling than ever before.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association KBSA will be supporting Channel Four’s Grand Designs Awards by sponsoring the Award for Best Bathroom Range 2008.
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) will be exhibiting at KBB 2008 and will also be involved in key industry seminars that will take place during the exhibition.
The last few spaces in the KBSA Pavilion at next year’s Homebuilding & Renovating Show are available, but the Association is urging anyone interested to book their space now to avoid disappointment.