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than ever before. Whether its developing energy-effi cient home appliances or assessing the environmental impact during the manufacturing process, sustainability is evidently at the forefront of the electrical retail sector. With the rise in the eco-conscious consumer and an increased awareness of a brand’s sustainability credentials, it is the industry’s responsibility to fulfi l their sustainability commitments and mitigate their impact on the environment. A key business in the sector who is pushing this sustainability drive is E&S Services. Last year, Material Focus reported more than half a billion electrical products in landfi lls in the UK. Providing a solution to this ongoing issue, E&S Services’ repair off ering
CONTENTS 4 News 8 Advertorial – AWE 10 Appointments 12 IER Awards 2024 Shortlist 20 Home Laundry 26 Small Domestic Appliances 28 Home Entertainment 29 Advertorial – RKW 30 Editor’s Interview – E&S Services 32 Products Showcase
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prevents unnecessary waste and allows these appliances to be reused. On pages 30 and 31, you’ll fi nd more information in a great interview with the business’ CEO, Blake Green. Moving on to the highlight of this issue and the part that everybody has been waiting for… the IER Awards 2024 shortlist! I was lucky enough to witness the judging process with our panel of industry experts and I must acknowledge the high calibre of entries this year. From the retailers to the manufacturers and key individuals, as someone who is new to the industry, the excellence across the sector is remarkable. Congratulations to all of our fi nalists, to be recognised in some very competitive categories is a huge achievement. Remember, voting is open for our manufacturer categories, so head over to
ierawards.co.uk and cast your vote today.
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