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Bira has warned of the increasing volume of online platforms following the implementation Andrew Goodacre, CEO of Bira said: “We were
concerned about the volume of items from Chinese companies coming into the country before the tariffs chaos. The thought of Chinese companies dumping
even more goods through these channels, a real possibility, is a worry for large and small retailers alike.” Bira said it was particularly concerned about the impact on independent retailers across Britain, who advantages.
“For many months we have been asking the
government to review the current duty de-minimis – currently set at £135, which allows products below this threshold to enter the country duty-free,” Mr Goodacre sold through large marketplaces, entering the country duty-free and also avoiding VAT obligations.” Beyond the economic impact, Bira emphasises that this is also a critical health and safety issue. “Too many products sold online, especially electrical
products, do not meet our own safety standards,” Mr Goodacre warned. “This puts consumers at risk and undermines the efforts of legitimate retailers who invest in ensuring their products meet all necessary safety requirements.”
Bira is calling for immediate government action on three fronts:
Remove the de-minimis threshold entirely to ensure all imported goods are subject to appropriate duty by online sellers
Implement stricter enforcement of safety standards for all imported products
“Whilst customers may see lower prices in the short term, this will create an unfair marketplace, leaving bricks and mortar stores at an even greater disadvantage,” Mr Goodacre added. “It also means that the government, whilst claiming to need income, presiding over the further demise of the high street.”
CIH boosts growth with more cost- effective route to membership
Combined Independent (Holdings) Ltd (CIH), the electrical buying group, part of Euronics, Europe’s largest electrical buying group, has announced an important series of membership changes, effective from 1 April 2025 which now
New members will now be able to join CIH by
group. The reduction will enable retailers to contribute less than 1 per cent of their turnover instead of the much more affordable and achievable for both large and small companies. Introduced as part of a broader which sees them each receive an additional seven shares from 1 April 2025, the move will allow CIH to continue its growth, increase shareholder value for its
power, boost investment and deliver greater overall its membership,” comments, Harry Kyriacou, CEO of CIH. “We will be able to encourage more retailers to ranges that CIH membership provides. This will allow us to build on our current level of 435 members and over 600 stores across the UK. The changes will also “These important changes put CIH in a strong position for future growth, adds Mike Perrett, Credit Manager at CIH. “This transformation is supported and control on membership applications through our regional groups, to ensure the quality standards and service levels provided by CIH members remains high. We are looking forward to the future”. For more information on the CIH membership and
Euronics email: or visit: .
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