{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651c19a79b495d0012adec42/699341bd86ac45e7f81adc8d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Kitchens vs. Bathrooms: Should retailers diversify more?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651c19a79b495d0012adec42/1771258326945-0a6737b6-3058-4af0-b423-fc8c530f5f9a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to <em>The kbbreview Podcast</em> with <strong>Andy Davies</strong> – and this week it’s a full-on industry face-off.</p><p><br></p><p>Kitchens vs bathrooms. Battle lines are drawn. Sides are taken. (Winner… technically undecided.)</p><p><br></p><p>Trevor and Liz fly the flag for kitchens. Justine stands firm for bathrooms. Nick sits somewhere in the middle, doing a bit of both. We grill them all: Why <em>don’t</em> kitchen retailers sell bathrooms? Why steer clear of kitchens? And what are the real-world pros, cons and commercial realities of doing both?</p><p><br></p><p>But beneath the playful rivalry lies a serious question for today’s tougher, shifting market: is diversification no longer optional?</p><p><br></p><p>From utility rooms and media centres to home offices and full interior design, we explore whether expanding your offer is the key to future-proofing your retail business or whether being a true specialist in just one is the answer....</p>","author_name":"kbbreview, Andrew Davies"}