Magnet Snapshot
Creating an irresistible pull toward upscale kitchens and appliances is one of Magnet's goals. A UK furniture manufacturer, the company comprises a retail arm and a unit that caters to independent craftsmen with large and small jobs. Magnet Retail operates about 180 showrooms while Magnet Trade has some 160 branches. It also offers one-on-one design consultations, home surveys, and installation. In addition to its bricks-and-mortar business, Magnet supplies third parties with kitchens through its Interior Solutions division. The company is owned by Swedish firm Nobia.