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am a massive fan of independent retailers;


ever since my first job in journalism, I’ve backed independents and now,


some 28 years later, I’ve still got the back of indies and I’m delighted that in this issue, several manufacturers have pledged their support to you. The key for independent electrical retailers is deciding what brands to work with – what horses to back. While, of course, I am realistic about the


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cost-of-living crisis, I also think that it’s worth accept-ing the support you’re offered. Look at your product mix, does it all work for you – and, could you do something different? Congratulations to all the winners and highly commended at the IER Awards – it was great to see the industry come together to support all that’s great in independent electrical retailing


The Retra Conference 2022


16 The Big Interview: Simon King speaks to Electrolux’s Luke Harding


18 The Big Interview: Simon King speaks to TVD Group’s Lucia Maguire


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26 ASKO national account manager Stuart Wilson is targeting independent retailers


IER AWARDS 2022 29 A full review of the IER Awards 2022


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