 4 NEWS: Bira warns of Chinese product dumping.


6 NEWS:  


8 NEWS:  importance of the independent retail sector for suppliers.


10 IHS REVIEW:  Chicago celebrated its 125th edition this year, alongside 25 years 


14 INTERVIEW:   year so far, and the 12 months ahead.


20 AIR TREATMENT - COOLING: As temperatures rise and demand for home cooling solutions grow, ERT explores the 


24 OUTDOOR LIVING: ENTERTAINMENT: As demand for outdoor fun heats up, interest in outdoor entertainment blooms. 


30 OUTDOOR LIVING: APPLIANCES: Summer is just around  


36 FOCUS: ONLINE: The face of retail is changing, with online  independent businesses. We offer some tips for success and stories from those leading the way.


38 SHOPFLOOR: TAKE A TOWN: This issue, ERT  Leeds.


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