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The John Lewis Partnership has announced that eight of its John Lewis stores will not reopen following their closure during the COVID-19 UK-wide lockdown. Some 1,300 staff will be at risk and the retailer has said it is entering into…
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Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited, parent company to KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Hotpoint and Indesit, together with its colleagues at Whirlpool Corporation, the leading major appliance manufacturer in the world, has shared its achievements,…
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The BRC and Opinium have been working together to track consumer behaviours and their sentiment towards coronavirus. This research has run weekly since 1st May 2020, with the latest survey taking place between 26-29 June 2020. Public…
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The Small Electrical Appliance Marketing Association (SEAMA) has become part of the British Home Enhancement Trade Association (BHETA).  Its 14 members  - G25Ltd, Meyer, Igenix (Pik-a-Pak), RKW, MPL Home, Vita-Mix, Ultimate Products,…
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Toshiba has announced the new Toshiba TV UL20 4K HDR TV model available in a range of sizes from 43 to 65-inches and starting at £299. With HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision technology, as well as Toshiba’s own TRU Picture Engine technology,…
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Premium kitchen appliance specialist, Bertazzoni, has launched two new built-in, bottom-mount fridge freezers. Available in 75 and 90cm widths, the products offer some of the largest internal capacities in the category; 473L and 596L…
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For the first time in its history, Rangemaster has branched out into small appliances with the launch of its new Breakfast Collection. The range includes a kettle and toaster – which comes in two-slice and four-slice options – available…
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Elipson Audio is proud to announce the introduction of their new Chroma Series range of turntables, replacing previous Alpha and Omega versions. Continuing the ethos of being entirely designed, developed and manufactured by Elipson in…
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There’s always a lot of hype around CES and as a proper card-carrying, uber-geek myself, I love it, says T21 Group's Paul Laville. But product concepts born in Las Vegas are finding their way into our homes as well, which is really…
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Online reviews and influencers are having a profound effect on consumer purchasing habits, both good and bad, says Richard Stevenson. Back in the day, it was a whole lot easier. Which? or What Hi-Fi? would give something called a…
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The current retail environment is tough, writes Gekko’s Daniel Todaro, but if you’re an independent retailer and still standing tall after the vital Christmas period, then you’ve had a cracker! As all retailers know, seeing in a new…
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Chairman of the Euronics buying group, Steve Scogings, speaks about his first year in the role, what the Group has achieved in this time and what the plans are for 2020. Since being elected as the Euronics Chairman, over…
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South Wales Euronics retailer, AF Thomas Electricals, has closed its flagship out-of-town superstore in Newport and its smaller Abergavenny store due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Following on from part one yesterday, here, Owner and Managing…
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South Wales Euronics retailer, AF Thomas Electricals, has closed both its stores due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but Owner and Managing Director, Andrew Thomas, is single-handedly running the online business and manning the phones. Here, in…
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