Dates for your 2023/2024 diary
DECEMBER 5 The TRIC Christmas Lunch The Londoner
www.tric.org.uk
2024
JANUARY 9-12 CES Las Vegas Convention Centre
www.ces.tech
FEBRUARY 23-25 The Bristol Hi-Fi Show Marriott, Bristol City Centre
www.bristolshow.co.uk
MARCH 3-6 Kbb NEC, Birmingham
www.kbb.co.uk
4 kbbreview Retail & Design Awards 2024 Hilton Birmingham Metropole
www.kbbawards.co.uk
17 – April 7 Ideal Home Show Olympia London
www.idealhomeshow.co.uk
APRIL
13-16 Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), China
www.hktdc.com/event/ hkelectronicsfairse/en
24-25 Retail Technology Show Olympia, London
www.retailtechnologyshow.com
MAY
23-23 Internet Retailing Expo and E-Delivery Expo 2024 NEC, Birmingham
www.internetretailingexpo.com
JUNE 11-12 The Exclusively Show The Business Design Centre, Islington, London
www.exclusivelyshows.co.uk
22–23 The North West Audio Show De Vere Cranage Hall Estate, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire
www.audioshow.co.uk
SEPTEMBER 6-10 IFA
Messe Berlin
www.b2c.ifa-berlin.de
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Gerald Giles celebrates its 75th
birthday in style Award-winning Retra member, Gerald Giles, recently celebrated its 75th birthday. On October 21, customers were invited to
take part in an open day at the Norwich-based retailer, which featured demonstrations of state-of- the-art technology and gastronomic displays from a local chef. There was also a prize draw and special offers
on a range of products. Gerald Giles, which sells brands including
Miele, Bosch, Neff, Siemens, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony, underwent a refit this summer. The new showroom now offers a contemporary
and streamlined design, including fitted kitchens by German manufacturer Nobilia The business was founded in Rose Lane by
Gerald Giles in 1948, selling fluorescent lighting, before expanding into valve radios and TVs, offering both sales and repairs. In 1967, it became one of the first retailers in Norfolk to sell dishwashers and opened Norfolk’s first Sony Centre in 1987. The operation moved to Ber Street in
Norwich, where it is still located – opposite John Lewis – in 2007. Four years later, in 2011, Gerald Giles merged with fellow local independent, Snellings in Blofield Heath.
Managing director, Paul Giles
Speaking to Alert about the open day and its 75th anniversary, managing director, Paul Giles, said: “It was great for us to see so many loyal and regular customers at the event. Some have shopped with us for over 50 years and many bought personally from my father.
“My mother is now 96 and was able to
reminisce with customers over how the business has evolved over 75 years. We also had some vintage electronics on display from our Snellings museum, showing how far the industry has come during the period.” He added: “We have many longstanding
relationships with great brands like Sony, Miele, Panasonic and BSH, whose support with offers for the event was really appreciated. “We had really strong interest from customers, which boosted sales in what is traditionally the slow pre-Black Friday period. “Marketing the event has raised our profile in the local community at a key time, placing us front of mind for shopping over Black Friday and Christmas.”
AMDEA’s Know Watt’s What promotes better appliance usage
Retailers could help to educate householders on making simple changes to their use of home appliances to save money and benefit the environment. That’s the advice from AMDEA
(Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances) as part of the latest phase of its Know Watt’s Watt campaign and comes as cold weather and dark nights are setting in, alongside continuing high fuel bills and the cost-of-living crisis.
As much as £80 can be saved each year by always washing clothes and dishes on the eco cycle, and £60 can be saved by cooking food in the microwave rather than the oven, said AMDEA. Taken together, this conserves almost enough electricity to power a washing machine on eco mode for two whole years. Other small maintenance tasks, such as descaling the kettle, can help maintain efficiency and extend appliance lifespan. AMDEA CEO, Paul Hide, said: “Many people don’t really treat their appliances as they might. Once fitted, the appliances are often forgotten about, regarded as
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self-supporting. But they are machines that benefit from small acts of care. So, by thinking about how appliances are used and giving them a little attention, households can save themselves money by using less energy and extending the lifespan of valuable assets.” AMDEA’s Know Watt’s What campaign
explains why using certain appliances in a particular way – with the eco button – and why particular appliances - such as heat pump tumble dryers – are more energy efficient. It advocates four routes to save money, which responsible retailers could help educate customers about as they buy: • Use to save – use installed tech, such as eco mode on washing appliances or smaller cooking appliances, such as microwaves, to cook smaller quantities
• Maintain to save – look after machines to prolong efficient performance and lifespan.
• Repair to save – consider repairs before replacement.
• Replace to save – replace wisely by buying appliances that are the highest affordable on the rating scale and consider replacing fridges and freezers over 15 years old.
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