FAQs
kbbreview ONE is a brand-new networking and product showcase event for the KBB industry, launching for the first time in 2027. It’s all built around a beautifully simple premise – exhibitors are only allowed to bring ONE single product to show. Whether it’s their hero, best-seller, latest launch or prototype, it can be anything they choose, but there can be only one on each stand. We’re also running a series of fireside chat sessions with marketing experts throughout the day so that retailers can learn more about new ideas they can implement in their own businesses.
kbbreview ONE is taking place during the daytime on Thursday, April 22, 2027, at VOCO Sheffield. That’s the same day as The kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2027, in the same city, just a short tram ride away at former steelworks Magna. So why not come to both?
Anyone! The fireside chat sessions are targeted specifically at retailers, but the event itself is designed to be a networking event for the entire industry, including suppliers, distributors, designers, service providers and more. It’s a free event for retailers to attend and non-retailers can come for a small fee. We’re defining retailers as a business that sells kitchens and bathrooms directly to the public.
For retailers, entry’s completely FREE, you just have to make sure you’ve signed up ahead of time because there will only be a limited number of spaces on the day. We’re defining “retailer” as any business that sells kitchens and bathrooms directly to the consumer.
For any non-retailers – like suppliers, distributors, manufacturers or service providers – you’re still encouraged to come along for a small token fee of £99 (+VAT). There are discounted packages available for anyone who wants to come to ONE and The Awards. See here for details.
We want to make the whole of April 22 a celebration of this industry, not just the evening. We want to make Sheffield a place where the industry gathers, not just to celebrate but to do business, create new relationships and explore new ideas. So, we’re running kbbreview ONE in the daytime and The kbbreview Awards in the evening on the same day. They’re both totally separate but complementary events, so why not come to both?
You can see a full list of currently confirmed exhibitors here, with more being announced all the time.
Yes, even if you’re already coming to the Awards you’ll still need to register for kbbreview ONE because it’s a totally separate event. But many of the people coming to ONE will also be Awards guests, so you’ll be in good company, and it gives you a chance to network with some of the best and brightest in the industry for even longer than usual.
No, because they’re two separate events, registering for ONE doesn’t automatically give you a seat at the kbbreview Retail & Design Awards. However we really believe there’s enormous value in coming to both, so why not book your tickets for the Awards at the same time as registering for ONE?
How can I vote to win the £500 prize?
At kbbreview ONE, retailers will be able to cast a ballot for their favourite kitchen and bathroom products they’ve seen on display. The winning products – one for kitchens and one for bathrooms – will then be announced live at The kbbreview Awards in the evening. All retailers who vote will be entered into a random draw to win £500, with one winner selected.
Voting for these categories is exclusively limited to the exhibitors at kbbreview ONE, and even then, it’s up to retailers to have their say about their favourite kitchen and bathroom products. For non-exhibitors, we still have our Supplier Team of the Year trophy to give away at The kbbreview Awards in the evening. You can enter that here.
Unfortunately not, because the whole point of these new Awards categories is to celebrate what appeals to retailers on the day specifically. But don’t worry, there’s still lots you can see and do at kbbreview ONE aside from just the product vote.
If you’re interested in exhibiting your product at kbbreview ONE, contact Tara on 020 8515 2071 or [email protected]. Alternatively, you can have a chat with your usual Taylist Media account manager who’ll be happy to help.
Each exhibitor gets two tickets to bring people to run their stand and network with visitors. But you’re more than welcome to bring along more people, for a discounted £50-per-person ticket fee for exhibitors.
You’ve read our mind! Yes, there are, because all kbbreview Awards sponsors are also given the chance to exhibit their products at kbbreview ONE as part of their sponsorship package. If you’re interested, contact Tara on 020 8515 2071 or [email protected]. Alternatively, you can have a chat with your usual Taylist Media account manager who’ll be happy to help.
As every exhibitor will be bringing ONE product, we’ve factored in time for you to access the venue and set up you exhibition ahead of the showcase opening. Our events team will be in touch closer to the time with specifics about that, and we can provide a table if required.
Literally ONE product, it’s in the name. Additional products may be used where they are necessary to display the featured ONE product effectively (for example, a basin on a vanity unit or a tap mounted on a sink), but things like bringing a single tap model in a dozen different finishes aren’t encouraged because they’re not in the spirit of the event. More details will be given nearer to the event after you’ve secured your spot as an exhibitor.
Styling, props and accessories are absolutely encouraged – we want exhibitors’ products to look their very best and we know how creative suppliers can be when it comes to showing their products in the best possible light. Think of kbbreview ONE as an exclusive and curated art gallery exhibit, and it’s up to you to tell your product’s story in the most creative way possible. Remember, there’s an award up for grabs!
If you’ve got any questions at all about registering, feel free to give Mark Pearson a call on 020 8515 2139 or [email protected].
If you’re interested in exhibiting your product at kbbreview ONE, or sponsoring The kbbreview Awards, contact Tara on 020 8515 2071 or [email protected]. Alternatively, you can have a chat with your usual Taylist Media account manager who’ll be happy to help.