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It has been reported that 83 per cent of UK retailers believe their shops will close if the business rates burden is not reduced, while many others say this is an extremely important ongoing issue. This is according to a new report…
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View the September edition of ERT here Editor’s comment: Nobody knows what ‘normal’ means anymore! Welcome to another jam-packed issue of ERT! I say jam-packed because finally, at long last, the electrical retail industry is…
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Sound United has announced the promotion of Jason Dear to Vice President of European Commercial Operations. “Sound United continues to experience rapid growth and development across the audio industry,” said Blair Tripodi, Chief…
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Premium kitchen appliance specialist, Falmec, has announced the addition of David Fell to its UK sales team. Mr Fell joins Falmec UK next month as Regional Business Manager for the North of England to drive sales of Falmec’s specialist…
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Smeg is launching its first ever Bean-to-Cup coffee machine – the BCC02 – which is a small but smart gadget packed with features to grind and brew your coffee to perfection from start to finish with just the touch of a button. Adding to…
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Bertazzoni has launched a new cooling collection – a refrigerator, freezer and wine columns offering multiple configurations, leading preservation technology and stylish Italian design. The system can be curated using any or all seamless…
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Panasonic has unveiled the new JX600 series to its Autumn 2021 TV line-up. Navigated by the ethos of ‘See it all’, the new LED TV models bring a full range of content, apps and streaming services while also delivering impressive picture…
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ROIDMI is shaking up the premium floorcare market with its new flagship RS70 model. The cordless vacuum cleaner brand’s new model comes with a five-year motor guarantee as standard, with a two-year warranty on the battery, plus it offers…
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Last year saw strong growth in ownership of smart home products. But issues remain. Craig Melson, Head of Digital Devices, Market Access, Environment and Sustainability at techUK, outlines how retailers should respond to new consumer…
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“The biggest developments aren’t so much in new smart technology, but more in the deployment of it,” says AWE’s Stuart Tickle, in this month’s special Smart Home and Custom Installation issue of ERT. “We have seen during this year of the…
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As consumers were forced online last year, bringing back a sensory experience through a carefully curated customer journey is crucial – this is where independent retail is at its best, says Daniel Todaro. It’s been a tough few months…
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“I’m standing in your shop for the first time in a long time. If all you’re doing is regurgitating product techs and specs, that won’t entice me to spend,” says Paul Laville. “Make the most of (finally) seeing me in person by engaging in a…
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Ben Gilks spent his lockdown not just improving areas of his Bristol-based business, but instead completely rebranding and opening new premises. It was a big move to become NE Appliances during such turbulent times, but talking to Jack…
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Powerhouse doesn’t stand still. The Jersey retailer used lockdown to make changes in store while sales staff became delivery drivers, call centre operators and even online product reviewers! “We learned a lot from the challenges in the past…
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