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FEATURES 12 An independent point of view By Shaun Barrett of Barrett’s Digital World
16 Digital TV and recording With the digital switchover coming to an end the customers are still confused with digital TV options
20 Beat the competition: Tavistock Sound and Vision
Paul Mead demonstrates how the electrical independent can stay at the heart of its local community
22 Retail opportunities Trevor Culmer of Supa Electrics explains the retail opportunities of Hoover Aristocrat
23 Reviews from the Top 2011 36 Intelligent cooking appliances
REGULARS 14 AMDEA comments
Sian Lewis looks at the range of small appliances that are subject to the industry’s regulations
41 Multiples: market update Tom Cole reviews the performance of the multiple sector in 2011 and the prospects for 2012
The IER magazine now also comes in a digital format – check our website:
www.independentelectricalretailer.co.uk
January 2012 The Independent Electrical Retailer 3
The leading electrical companies comment on their and the industry’s performance in 2011 How to sell best in class appliances in the recession
Product News 10 Intelligent cooking appliances 36
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