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Integrated Systems Events, the organisers of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), have announced the cancellation of the upcoming Munich and Amsterdam regional ISE shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ISE Managing Director, Mike Blackman,…
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Dixons Carphone has announced it is to close its airport store business, affecting 400 staff, after the Government stopped tax-free airside shopping at the start of January. “We do not expect passenger numbers to recover sufficiently to…
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View the April 2021 digital issue of ERT. Editor’s comment: Retailers fling open their doors! So restrictions are finally starting to ease across the UK, and certain things are beginning to feel slightly normal again, like…
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Armour Home Electronics has appointed Alltrade as the UK distributor of its install brands within the custom installation channel. Alltrade will be responsible for distributing Armour Home’s award-winning brands within its Premium Audio…
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Bowers & Wilkins has launched two new sets of True Wireless in-ear headphones. The flagship model is PI7 – it supports Qualcomm aptX Adaptive wireless transmission from compatible mobile devices, allowing for high-resolution music…
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Whirlpool has introduced brand new integrated washing machines and washer dryers that boast the FreshCare+ system, 6TH SENSE technology and increased capacities. The new appliances allow consumers to complete larger loads of laundry,…
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Smeg has unveiled its new Slate Grey stand mixer. Following the neutral, versatile shade becoming the ninth permanent colour in the Smeg range, the new addition is suitable for baking enthusiasts with a love for minimalist style.…
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Zanussi has added to its Bright Range of appliances with the introduction of a brand new line of laundry appliances in the UK market. With consumers stating that they want to wash their clothes more quickly, effectively and in a more…
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“It’s no surprise that we are all changed from our recent experiences,” says Gekko’s Daniel Todaro, “what does surprise me, though, is the notion that we return back to ‘normal’ – which will never happen, so stop waiting.” The easing…
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As the industry counts down towards retail stores reopening, Retra’s Chief Executive, Howard Saycell, is confident that consumers will continue to spend on household electricals, but he raises a key point: “Once we open, how busy will we…
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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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If you missed any of the ERT Turning Point Live webinars last week, you can watch them back any time. Info below… Last Tuesday (9 February), Nick Simon, Client Insight Director, Consumer Electronics at GfK, presented a fascinating…
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ERT’s Turning Point Live! conference took place this week. Running over four days from Tuesday to Friday (9-12 February), the conference comprised a series of unique online webinars covering a variety of topics to help electrical retailers…
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