News Retra and bira finalise merger


bira (the British Independent Retailers  its merger with Retra, marking a milestone in its history; the trade associationhas absorbed Retra and created a new division dedicated to electrical retailers and repair agents. Jeff Moody, Commercial Director of bira,


      within the electrical retail sector. He said: “We did not   to independent electrical retailers.”


He also explained that he is delighted to welcome    


                 


Mr Moody added: “Our lobbying and campaign


 we remain steadfast in championing the interests of our members.”


 6


Electrolux Group has released its 2023 Sustainability Report which highlighted that energy and water  The company also reported that 97 per cent of its refrigerant products had switched to gases with low global warming potential, and 60 per cent of all energy used in its operations last year was from renewable sources. Chris George, Commercial Lead UK/IE at Electrolux Group, commented: “Our sustainability performance


    


BSH reports €14.8 billion turnover despite ‘stagnation’ in the appliances market


      damper” on the consumer climate in 2023. This led to reduced demand for home appliances, especially in the built-in segment, he said.  per cent in its small home appliances category, but this   “The persistent global economic and geopolitical


   year. The company also said it increased sales and gained market share in some countries, while also seeing growth in the laundry sector.  “stagnation” in the global home appliance market, 


              “a close eye” on the cost of “associated personnel planning” in the future.  


   


Looking ahead, the company is further expanding


          factory in Egypt.


CIH wins Feefo Gold Trusted customer service award


The Feefo Gold Trusted Service Awards recognise businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience, by collect  and offering a point of trust and reassurance in the service quality of highlighted businesses. Paul Tyler, CEO of CIH/Euronics, said this award is the latest recognition of its members’ commitment  “We are truly honoured to be recognised by all the


  run businesses that are deeply rooted in their local communities. The combination of their unique heritage with Euronics’ powerful identity is key to how they can       


  


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