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arch 30 sees the best and brightest in the industry gather for the 25th Innovative Electrical


Retailing Awards. The five-star Chelsea Harbour Hotel in


London will host those vying for the final awards, across retail and manufacturing. Our judging panel met up in November to determine the best entries for the retail categories and to decide the final shortlists for the manufacturers, which were then voted on by you, the industry, over December and January. Those votes have been tallied up, alongside the initial judges’ weighting, and the final results will be revealed on the night. It is always a pleasure to sit on the judging


panel for the IER Awards, and see how businesses continue to innovate and develop in a challenging marketplace. As is often the way, those with enthusiasm and creativity who are


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trying new ideas are also the ones who seem to be having the best time of it. It is no longer enough to sit and wait for


the world to come to you. You have to shout about what you do well, and deliver exceptional service and experiences for all your customers. The winners on March 30 will all be good examples of the varied ways you can make your business stand out. Best of luck to all those nominated for the awards, and I look forward to seeing you there.


Gregor Muir Editor gmuir@datateam.co.uk


8 March 2017


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