Independent Business Awards 2010
Jeff Abram, De Dietrich’s regional sales manager, receives Special Representation Award from Bryan Lovewell, chief executive of retra, the sponsors of the Award
Domestic Appliances The finalists were: De Dietrich training, Indesit Company training team and Miele training.
Winner: Miele training BEST ACCESSORY
Every independent knows that accessories often provide bigger margins than the products they support. Our finalists in this category have not only developed a wide range of innovative products but also provided independent retailers with support and advice to maximize sales opportunities from accessories.
The finalists were: Alphason Viewsmart, Peerless Manhattan AV Furniture, Peerless Slimline – Slimmest Flat Panel Mounts, Indesit Company accessory range, Off the
BEST FLOORCARE PRODUCT The floorcare market has become very competitive during the recession, with some brands even pulling out of the sector in the face of cheap imports from the Far East. It is reassuring to see therefore that independent dealers participating in this awards programme gave their vote of confidence to the floorcare appliances which exemplify true innovation and offer numerous consumer benefits.
The finalists were: Dyson Handheld vacuum DC31, Miele Hybrid vacuum cleaner – S4812, Vaporetto Lecoaspira Intelligent, Sebo X4 Pet Upright vacuum
42 The Independent Electrical Retailer August 2010
BEST PERSONAL CARE PRODUCT
This year we had a truly eclectic selection of product entries in this category, which clearly shows the emphasis put on style and grooming by the media which invariably champions celebrities from the worlds of sport and film.
The finalists were: BaByliss Curling Wand, BaByliss Easy Cut, Philips NIVEA FOR MEN shaver, Philips Sensual Massager and Philips Sonicare for Kids toothbrush.
Winner: Philips NIVEA FOR MEN shaver
Wall TV furniture and Vogel's Motion+, Motion and SuperFlat wall supports.
Winner: Alphason Viewsmart
cleaner and Vax Mach Air U91-MA-B vacuum cleaner.
Winner: Sebo X4 Pet Upright vacuum cleaner
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