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NEWS 4 News
Market and industry update
10 Product News 12 Special report: Gadget Show 2012 Convergence is the name of the game
24 Special report: Retra annual industry conference 2012 Retailers need to adapt their product mix, advised the conference speakers
36 Euronics Showcase 2012 The group members and suppliers give a show of support
FEATURES 14 An independent point of view By Ian Jones, Lutterworth Sound & Vision
18 Refrigeration The refrigeration market is growing again…
26 Company update: Big Red Sales The success of BRS rests on its common sense business strategy
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28 Cameras and camcorders Consumer cameras are becoming increasingly professional
32 Beat the Competition: Hughes Electrical How Hughes Electrical’s symbiotic business model works?
34 Belling’s Centenary What has made Belling special?
38 SPECIAL: Independent Business Awards 2012 – The Finalists It’s time to vote!
REGULARS 16 AMDEA comments Douglas Herbison explores the future of ‘smart’ energy meters
22 Independent speaking Mixing business with leisure by the Sirius Group
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Gadget Show 2012 12
IER Awards 2012
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