Expert View: Finance for Kitchens
Managing Partner of Consumer Credit Solutions, Andy Wallace, says consumers need credit to purchase. In the kitchen industry there is a mass market who haven’t thought about offering finance and probably think it’s something it isn’t – high rate, high pressure – and not for us. But the reality is their customers may need it. […]
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 […]
Will Evans speaks at kbbreview Kitchen Conference
Will Evans, Head of Client Training at Consumer Credit Solutions, was a guest speaker at the recent kbbreview Kitchen Conference. Will’s talk, ‘If homeowners can’t buy, then you can’t sell’ illustrated how offering low-rate ‘soft sell’ finance can help kitchen retailers win more sales, increase order values and bring forward purchases. Examples from major retailers […]
Andy Wallace interviewed for “Voice of the Industry”
Consumer Credit Solutions’ Managing Partner Andy Wallace was interviewed for a “Voice of the Industry” feature by Chris Champion, editor of leading trade publication Glass News. With the economy improving and companies reporting an upturn in business during 2013, Chris asked for Andy’s response on the question: “Are margins being eroded by needless price-cutting?” Andy […]
CCS finance helps FCD add £75,000 per month to sales
Since Frames Conservatories Direct (FCD) started using Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) to provide credit finance packages their finance sales have increased by 400%. Adrian Lewis, Managing Director of FCD, explains how CCS soft sell, low interest finance has helped increase sales. “Until a couple of years ago we didn’t offer finance,” says Adrian, “but our […]
CCS supplies record £0.25bn in 2012 to help customers sell
Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) achieved another record year in 2012. With £0.252 billion in approved loans, the company exceeded its quarter of a billion target by £2million. The last 3 months in 2012 saw record figures, with over £25m of loans approved in October, £23m in November and December also showing unprecedented demand. Boxing Day […]
Soft sell finance helps homeowners say ‘yes’
Andy Wallace, Managing Partner of Consumer Credit Solutions In 2012, we’ve seen more urgency in the home improvements market with companies selling and marketing more actively. But while everyone is keen to sell, the real issue has been whether the end-customer, the homeowner, is actually able to buy? The message we hear from retail installers […]
Hammonds sales boosted by CCS credit finance
Hammonds is the leading retailer of fitted bedroom furniture in the UK, also supplying home office furniture and developing a presence in the kitchen market. The company has reported increased sales since offering Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) credit finance to its customers. Robin Baugh, Head of Sales at Hammonds, comments: “In the current market we’ve […]
Consumer Credit Solutions helps Condenseheat customers buy at the right time
Condenseheat, the Stockport based central heating systems installer, specialises in energy-efficient domestic central heating systems specifically designed with fuel saving in mind. But often buying a new boiler is an emergency purchase, so it’s important customers can buy when they need to. Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS) allows Condenseheat to offer point of sale finance when […]
CCS soft sell finance aids business boom at Dunraven
Business is booming for Dunraven, the major fabricator of doors, windows and conservatories. Covering Wales and the South West, the company has seen an increase in business in the last four years. Even within the recession of the last two years sales are up by 30%, with Dunraven on target to achieve £30m in 2012. […]