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You can view the January 2021 digital issue of ERT here. Editor's comment: Congratulations and celebrations! Welcome to this month’s ERT Awards special edition! The ERT Awards is the leading ceremony in the industry…
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AO World has reported that it experienced its strongest ever peak trading period over the Black Friday period and in the run up to Christmas. In its latest trading update for its third quarter (covering the three months ended 31 December…
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Domestic Appliance Distributors (D.A.D) has announced that it has added premium Italian appliance brand, Bertazzoni, to its portfolio. The manufacturer’s full range is now available through the Gloucestershire-based distributor, which…
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Retail sales saw their biggest ever annual fall in 2020 as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic took its toll. Sales across the UK fell by 1.9 per cent last year, compared to 2019, the largest year-on-year decrease since records began in…
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Legrand has added to its suite of connected products from its User Interface business unit with the launch of its first ever smart video doorbell. Allowing end users to see visitors at their door from anywhere in the world, Legrand’s…
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CDA has launched a range of seven new built-in dishwashers packed with features specifically aimed at delivering hygienic cleaning. There are four entry-level models in both 60 and 45cm sizes, two mid-level and one 60cm top of the range.…
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Smeg has launched three new matte finishes to its KLF03 kettle and TSF01 toaster. Matte white, black and champagne shades are being added this month, joining the brand’s existing bright retro shades and pastels. The Italian manufacturer…
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Sony has unveiled two new wireless home speakers equipped with its unique spatial sound technologies. The SRS-RA5000 and SRS-RA3000 offer a premium two-channel audio with ambient room-filling sound. Based on Immersive Audio Enhancement…
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With so much uncertainty right now, there’s little doubt that the battles for retail success at Christmas will be fought in the virtual and remote arenas, says Paul Laville. Regional variations in Coronavirus restrictions throughout…
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By Stuart Tickle, Managing Director, AWE At the time of writing this article, the Government has revealed details of its three-tiered alert levels in England. Thankfully, for now, shops are not having to close, but it has not been…
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Chris Buecker, CEO of Retail Plus, explains why agile retailers and brands have reasons to remain confident. “While the pandemic has certainly been disruptive, it also offers new opportunities”. At the start of this year I boarded a…
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T21 Group’s Paul Laville asks, what is the ‘new normal’ in retail, how have stores adapted so far since being allowed to reopen, and what is the effect on the customer experience? I said at the start of lockdown that when this…
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ERT’s Turning Point Live! conference will return next month! Taking place over four days from 9 – 12 February 2021, Turning Point Live! will be made up of a series of unique online webinars covering a variety of topics to help electrical…
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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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