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The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is rallying its members and the public to support the ShopKind campaign. The initiative is aimed at promoting kindness and consideration during the busy holiday season, emphasises the…
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The European Parliament has adopted its position on a stronger “right to repair” for consumers, the proposal aims to encourage more sustainable consumption. With the legal guarantee period proposed, sellers would be required to…
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Beko has contributed to the “groundbreaking” Gap Homes Project, from Barnardo's, by donating key household appliances to the Stirling-based properties. The scheme has been created to support young adults leaving care and facing…
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LG Electronics has invited people from around the world to tune in to its LG World Premiere press conference and to visit its exhibition booth at CES in Las Vegas in January. The press conference, hosted under the theme “Reinvent your…
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Household appliance and filtration brand, LAICA, has launched a new water filter kettle and toaster breakfast set, available in both Anthracite and White, designed to look striking in any kitchen. The new Italian designed ISEO breakfast…
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Beko has launched a new AirFry Oven, developed by the brand to support its mission of making consumers' lives simpler and more efficient.   The manufacturer explained its release of the product is “inspired by growing air fryer trends…
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Hisense has announced a brand-new addition to its 2023 TV range with a special 100-inch model, adding to its Mini LED offering – its U7K model has received a series of five-star reviews. It explained that this model has already been…
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Ring has launched its Stick Up Cam Pro which it said is its “most versatile camera” and it also has Radar-Powered 3D Motion Detection. It is able to measure the distance of an object in its field of view, letting customers create more…
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“I am a great believer in ‘not wasting a good crisis’”, writes Robert Hughes, “and the opportunity to do so has never been bigger.” Here, he explains how Hughes Electrical is taking some hard decisions and why it might be time for other…
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OK, so maybe it’s not quite that bad. But with rising inflation, strikes across the country and a government limping towards a general election, you might be forgiven for thinking that you’d woken up in the wrong decade...…
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By Paul Hide, CEO, AMDEA At the recent Retra Conference there was much discussion on the challenges of online versus instore retailing. It was clear that this topic remains a key challenge for electrical retailers with a history in…
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By Howard Saycell, CEO, Retra After the last couple of years, it would be brave to predict what 2022 has in store. While there is no absolute certainty, the promise of something resembling “normality” is there and the UK economy is…
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The ERT Turning Point Live Conference took place last week – on the same day as the prestigious ERT Awards in London. Hosted by ERT Editor, Jack Cheeseman, the Conference – which was sponsored by Electrical Safety First – featured a…
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The ERT Turning Point Live Conference will return for 2022 – ahead of the prestigious ERT Awards taking place on the same day. Next Thursday, 27 October, the Turning Point Live Conference – which is sponsored by Electrical Safety First –…
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