NEWS Storm Chandra: Storm Chandra: ER hears from retailers affected ERT hears from retailers affected 4
Storm Chandra swept across the UK from 26 to 27 January, delivering a potent combination of strong winds and heavy rain to already saturated ground. Named as a deep Atlantic low approached, Chandra prompted multiple severe
weather warnings for rain, wind, and snow, with the storm arriving rapidly and forcefully. Retailers operating in two of the affected areas, including Southwest England, Wales, and parts of Northern Ireland, reported that, despite the extreme
Hughes Electricals joins CIH
appliance retailer, as its newest member. “We are delighted to welcome Hughes to the Euronics family,” said Harry Kyriacou, CEO of CIH. “Hughes is deeply rooted in its communities and offers by the CIH membership.” Mark Wardell, CEO, Hughes Electrical, commented, “Hughes is proud to be
buying group, CIH is a natural home for Hughes, enabling us to work together
product range, expertise and support offered by the exceptional customer
weather, operations largely continued with only localised disruption. Dalzells of Markethill, based in Armagh, told ERT: “No major disruption for us other return home. Luton box lorries really catch the wind, to hold them safely on the road.” A North Wales-based independent retailer told ERT that Storm Chandra had caused some disruption, largely linked to transport and safety considerations. “We remained open, but the biggest impact was had to delay a small number of jobs. Our priority conditions. Customers were generally understanding, and it was more about short-term delays than any major operational issues.”
By Steve May
run global TV and audio business
Sony and TCL are in talks to form a new joint venture for home entertainment structural changes in the global TV market, where scale, panel access and memorandum of understanding to explore a strategic partnership that would see a 51 per cent stake, with Sony retaining 49 per cent ownership. design through to manufacturing, sales, logistics and customer support. Product TVs and audio products are expected to remain a core part of the line-up, but
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