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Senior industry players back the IER Awards W


ith less than three months to go until the IER Awards 2023, the awards


programme has received strong backing from senior industry players. The IER Awards 2023 are taking place at the


Riverbank Park Plaza in London on Friday, June 16. The Manufacturer Shortlist is published on p19 of this issue and voting closes on Friday, March 31. The Retailer Shortlist is published on p20. Howard Saycell, Retra chief executive, said:


“Retra is delighted to once again sponsor the IER Awards. It is a rare opportunity to celebrate everything that is good about our industry and in particular the creativity of the sector. “Congratulations to IER for its continued


support of these awards and independent electrical retailers.” The awards have also been backed by Daniel Todaro, managing director of Gekko Group.


“Independent retail is an essential part of the


overall retail mix and the IER Awards, and others, are an integral part in the development of channel,” Mr Todaro said. “Inspiring those who would like to win, to do


more in evolving their consumer proposition. Those who are fortunate to win a prestigious IER Award, strive to continue delivering excellence in the independent electrical retail sector.” Paul Hide, AMDEA chief executive, said the association is delighted to partner once again with IER and support the IER Awards. “In today’s challenging retail and e-tail


environments, recognising success, innovation and outstanding customer service serves as a great motivator to us all of how we can all seek to raise our game and continue to ensure this is an industry that sits at the forefront of innovation, sustainability and providing products that makes our customers’ lives easier,


Top R-L: Paul Hide, AMDEA, Howard Saycell, Retra and Daniel Todaro, Gekko Group


day in, day out,” Mr Hide said.


¡To book your place at the IER Awards, head to the dedicated awards website, www.ierawards.co.uk.


Another good reason to attend the IER Awards 2023


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head of the IER Awards lunch, a networking, table top display and B2B demonstration area will start at 10.30am on Friday,


June 16. It will run until 12.30pm, when the IER Awards lunch gets underway and


will re-open again after the main event, from 4.30pm until 5.30pm This area provides attendees the opportunity to network and see a range of table top displays and B2B demonstrations, which is another good reason to attend the IER Awards 2023. The networking and demonstration area is adjacent to the function


room and complimentary tea and coffees will be available. All those taking part have equal space measuring 2m x 2m floorspace to include a table and two chairs.


4 | www.ierdaily.co.uk For those that don’t wish to use the 2m x 2m floorspace for a table top


display or demonstration, they can instead utilise their space to place a pop-up banner to promote their brand/products.


¡ For further details or to reserve your space, for a minimum outlay, contact Linda Dorling on 07885 142398 or email: lindaedorling@ gmail.com.


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