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4 NEWS: Currys reports ‘continuing progress’ 6 NEWS: Haier celebrates 40 years in business
8 REVIEW: ESF’s 2024 Product Safety Conference put consumer safety and online marketplaces under the microscope
10 ADVERTORIAL: What’s the Environmental Impact of Appliance Repair vs. Replacement – And Why Recycling Matters
14 THE ERT INTERVIEW: “The momentum we’ve gained looks set to continue in 2025,” says Paul Whyte from Bertazzoni UK &
18 ADVERTORIAL:
20 ERT AWARDS 2024: Awards winners, including the coveted Turning Point Award, Best Independent Electrical Retailer Shopfront, Best Industry Training Provider, and the Best New Product awards
36 ADVERTORIAL:
38 ANALYSIS: HOME CINEMA: Short Throw projectors, and innovative sound systems, Steve
42 ADVERTORIAL: Looking to attract more customers? Take
44 ANALYSIS: BUILT-IN: appliances with sleek designs and simple aesthetics that seamlessly blend in. Will McGill reviews the market
48 ADVERTORIAL: retailers
52 FOCUS: TRAINING: Businesses with a passion for training and staff development will excel during challenging times, says Gekko’s Rupert Cook
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