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Dave Hewitt Talk How to Get Back to Business with Simon Acres

June 5, 2020

One of the industries most experienced retailers, Dave Hewitt has offered his thoughts on how kitchen retailers can take their businesses forward as lockdown is eased, on the latest Simon Acres Group (SAGL) Industry Legend interview. Dave spoke to SAGL director Simon Acres, in a special Industry Legend podcast, as some showrooms open their doors and others are preparing how best to…

Mental Health Awareness Week and Wellness in the Workplace

May 21, 2020

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and an appropriate time to talk about wellness in the workplace. Wellness in the workplace is a subject very close to my heart, and as many of you will know Simon Acres Group came together with Stress Matters and TT Training Academy last year to host the first dedicated kbb wellness in the workplace forum.…

Helping everyone stay safe

April 8, 2020

These are challenging times for us all, as we adapt to life under lockdown. It is somethingwe have never experienced and our team at home would like to share suggestions on howto stay in touch. Our consultants and staff have a wide range of expertise and experience in the merchant and KBB sector and to be helpful, we have collectively offered top tips…

Simon Acres Review of KBB 2020

April 7, 2020

If you`re a KBB retailer, a visit every two years to see so many suppliers under one roof is an absolute must.To meet with suppliers and review the latest products is a fabulous opportunity as given the choice of looking in a brochure or to see, feel and touch, most would agree with the latter. Our Stand on KBB 2020 We exhibited for…

Ben to Cycle 50KM for charity

January 9, 2020

Ben Paine, a member of our Talent Acquisition team is taking on a cycling challenge to raise money for three Northamptonshire charities. Ben is part of a team hoping to raise £50,000 from their 50KM cycle at a number of venues around Northampton. The event is taking place across seventeen McManus venues until 24 th January, with Ben cycling on 16 January.…

Simon Acres Group Discuss Recruitment & Staff & Training With Inside The House Podcast

October 24, 2019

Simon Acres, Kordian Pach & Ben Paine caught up with Darren House and Freddie Dalton from InsideTheHouse Podcast, retail & trade podcast specialists, to discuss recruitment and sales & training within the KBB within the industry as well as the importance of social media and video marketing. Ben Paine, Talent Acquisition specialist said “It was great to be part of the podcast.…

Supporting MacMillan at Goodey & Howell

October 4, 2019

We were delighted to support Goodey & Howell, part of the PLUMBCO (Midlands) Limited, at their Macmillan coffee morning last week. The coffee morning was one of many taking place across the UK as part of the world Largest Coffee Morning, run by Macmillan Cancer Support to raise much needed funds. So far this year, the campaign has raised over £2.8 million,…

Three reasons why you should invest in training – especially in a challenging market

July 24, 2019

Everyone agrees that we all need to do more to help train and professionalise our industry but finding the time is often the biggest barrier for most businesses. With a long-held passion for sales training, I believe that training is an investment in a business that will help growth and prosperity. Independent retailers are facing unprecedented challenges and whilst the most successful…

Five top tips for a CV that gets results

March 12, 2019

Keeping your CV current is important, as in an ever-changing environment, you can find yourself unexpectedly back on the market. With heightened competition from numerous applicants applying for the same position, you need to stand out. We see hundreds of Personal Profiles each week, here are five top tips on how to compose your Personal Profile so it stands out. Most hiring…