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4 NEWS: ERT reports on the latest news in the electrical retail space.
7 NEWS EXTRA: The ERT Awards once again achieved Carbon Neutral status
10 THE ERT INTERVIEW: Hisense’s growth has been built in the hard way, through infrastructure, product integrity and long- term consistency. Howard Grindrod, Vice President of Hisense UK, speaks to Will McGill about the brand’s journey.
16 ERT AWARDS 2025: Thank you to everyone who helped make the ERT Awards 2025 sucha memorable evening, and congratulations to all of this year’s winners and highly on the day here.
18 ERT AWARDS 2025: We hear from the winners from the ERT Awards 2025, celebrating the very best across electrical retail.
32 HOME ENTERTAINTMENT: TV AND AUDIO: A summer of sport, led by the FIFA World Cup 2026, seems set to bring fresh impetus to the AV market. Steve May looks at what makes the
38 HOME APPLIANCES: BUILT-IN: Built-in appliances are transforming modern kitchens by seamlessly blending style, smart technology, and practical performance, creating sleek, ERT reports.
44 SHOPFLOOR: TRAINING: Paul Laville, Director at T21 Group, on the crucial role educated retail staff play in driving sales and customer satisfaction.
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