Blue Wave Spas make a splash on ITV

Blue Wave Showroom

It’s official, Britain has gone mad for hot tubs. Across the country hot tubs are becoming an affordable, everyday garden feature – and ITV has created a new documentary that promises to lift the lid on the industry. Hot Tub Britain features Consumer Credit Solutions’ client Blue Wave Spas (t/a Hot Tub Superstore). The family-run […]

STL Heating create community energy advice centre in Liverpool

STL Heating has opened a new advice centre dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy in Anfield.  The centre is a proud achievement for Merseyside-based company, who are also winners of the NW Green Deal and Eco Award for its work in helping people in fuel poverty. The new centre has received support from the Department […]

CCS client Saladmaster® wins Most Outstanding Direct Selling Company Award

International nutritional cooking systems company, Saladmaster® has won the Excellence Award at the annual UK Direct Selling Association (DSA) Awards. The DSA is the UK’s only trade body for the thriving direct selling sector. Direct selling is where goods are sold direct to customers outside of a fixed retail environment. Over 400,000 people are involved […]

‘eSign’ software speeds up credit applications for Betta Living

Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) has launched its eSign credit application system with home improvement specialists Betta Living.  The introduction of the web-based, point-of-sale software means Betta Living can now complete finance applications via a laptop or tablet during sales appointments at customers’ homes. Alex McCulloch, Head of Business Development at CCS, said, ‘The software is […]

If homeowners can’t buy, then you can’t sell

Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) will be presenting at the KBB Review Kitchen Conference on September 12th.  Consumer Credit Solutions, which specialises in home improvements credit, will illustrate how offering “soft sell” finance can help kitchen retailers win more sales, increase order values and bring forward purchases. A recent survey commissioned by CCS shows 56% of […]

Mass Appeal – Finance increases kitchen sales

by Philippa Turrell, Editor of K&B News Finance for Kitchens Owned by German kitchen furniture group Nobilia, Kutchenhaus always targeted the premium end of the retail market. However, in a bid to provide greater volume for its factory, it recently made the decision to target the middle market. “Previously we would probably target the top […]

Finance adds £3m to Blue Wave Spas’ sales

Specialists in finance for hot-tubs Since Blue Wave Spas teamed up with Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) to offer credit finance to customers, sales have gone from strength to strength. In the last year the hot tub retailer has sold over £3 million in finance only sales. In uncertain economic times offering no hassle, soft sell […]

Consumer Credit Solutions helps Betta Living boost sales by 34%

Betta Living, the nationwide kitchen, bedroom and bathroom supplier, is seeing record growth. Trade is up 34% in the first six months of 2012, and 3 new showrooms have opened in Sheffield, Gateshead and Teesside. At a challenging time for big ticket home improvement markets, Betta Living is going from strength to strength. What’s the […]

CCS helps Crystal Windows and Doors sell green technology

Crystal Windows and Doors Ltd has just launched the Crystal Air-to-Air Heat Pump, the latest addition to its Home Improvements green energy range. It’s part of the company’s move towards a greener and more sustainable future, using the latest technology to deliver an all-in-one heating and cooling system. But, in difficult economic times, it isn’t […]