Retailer Spotlight: MDA/SDA
Small, large and superstore size, all independent electrical retailers have one major, common practice – they support the brands they sell and the customers they sell to I
t would be great to mention the many hundreds of independent retailers who
buy, sell, deliver, repair and ultimately recycle, domestic appliances. Alas, we can only name a few. Let’s start with DB Domestic Appliances.
Started in Luton in 1971 before moving to Eastbourne in 1982 by Derek Baxter (hence DB). Now run by Dereks sons Andrew and Robert and Grandson Tom, DB is now one of the largest showrooms in the Southeast. A new website launched in September 23 has expanded the company’s exposure to a greater consumer base. Selling Appliances and off ering inhouse repairs, DB Domestics saw opportunities in 2020 and successfully diversifi ed with its launch into the built-in kitchen furniture market to complement it vast ranges of MDA and SDA products. A worthy IER Awards winner for the Best Large Independent MDA Retailer of 2025. Further north, in Bolton, Lancashire, Paul
Davies Kitchens and Appliances is still expanding and has one of the largest Appliance, Kitchens and Bedrooms showroom in the Northwest. Being a Rangemaster Design Centre, they can off er a fantastic choice of range of cookers which cannot be beaten anywhere in the area. Also off ering a wide range of other brands, including Neff , Bosch and Siemens. Established for over 30 years, this family run business ensures a friendly and professional off ering for its customers. Paul Davies is also a Hotpoint Centre, a Canon Centre, an Indesit Specialist and a Hoover Centre of Excellence. Paul Davies was another deserving candidate to win an 2025 IER Award and as such became Highly Commended in the Best Large Independent MDA Retailer category. Over in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, A & B Smith Domestic Appliances have its state- of-the-art 7,000 sqft showroom. Established in 1976 with over 48 years of experience in the white goods industry, their business has grown and is still a true independent family business. In 2021, the company was taken over by the current owners, who have since modernized the business and expanded its reach. With
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its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction setting it apart, they are a credit to play a leading part in the industry they trade in. A deserving winner of the 2025 IER Award for Best Small Independent Retailer – Major Domestic Appliances. Runner up to this award was Domestic Supplies, based in Mansfi eld, Nottinghamshire. Founded in 1981 by the late Don Wardman, he began his career at Hoover demonstrating vacuum cleaners then left to start an independent business in 1974 with his sons, and latterly his daughter, to sell spare parts and
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electrical goods on the local market stalls. From small beginnings its high reputation was established and, in 1981 the business moved into a large Cash & Carry warehouse where they serve the local community. Domestic Supplies remains the Mansfi eld
area’s biggest independent supplier of appliance spare parts and new appliances for 44 years and over 51 years as a family company. As a member of the Sirius Buying Group, they,
like many other independent retailers are able to be competitive and have a variety of business support.
Winter 2025
Long Eaton Kitchens - IER Awards 2025
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