June 2021 ertonline.co.uk


ERT Awards moves to December


The ERT Awards will return in December this year! So mark your calendars for Monday 6 December as retailers, manufacturers and suppliers will come together once again at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London’s Covent Garden. Following the Government’s extension of the current COVID-19 restrictions, and the


resulting shift in the industry calendar, the event has moved from 18 October to 6 December 2021 to ensure everyone can safely and easily attend in person. Returning to its popular format, the day will start with the ERT Turning Point Live!


Conference, where you will hear from industry peers about best practice and business ideas in the electrical retail sector after a sincerely unpredictable year. Then, the winners of the prestigious ERT Awards trophies will be announced in an afternoon of celebration following a drinks reception and networking lunch. It truly is the event of the year. This is your chance to meet with colleagues and friends


to celebrate and recognise excellence across the electrical retail industry. Jack Cheeseman, Editor of ERTmagazine, said: “It has certainly been a tricky year for


everyone, and we are hoping that the rescheduling of the ERT Awards will allow everyone to feel safer and more comfortable so they can really enjoy the day. “It is absolutely vital that we take time to reflect on the hard work and the success of this


incredible industry! I am extremely excited for this event to return and to see so many of you there in December.”


Entries for 2021 are still open, so get creative and tell us why you should win! Head


online to www.ertawards.co.uk for the full list of categories and the judging criteria. To enter, follow the ‘CLICK HERE’ button on the home page, select your category/categories, supply your supporting information and media, and add your contact details.


Bristol retailer rebrands and opens new megastore Mr Gilks added: “Our pledge to our trade customers is


that we will guarantee to be cheaper than anyone, including Howdens, B&Q, Currys or Screwfix. We will beat any online competition through a bespoke service and will ensure that they can collect appliances, sinks and taps within 60 seconds of purchase. “We are over the moon that we can offer this degree of


service to the trades in our area thanks to the great relationships we have through Sirius Buying Group.”


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Nailsea Electricals in Bristol has rebranded as NE Appliances and opened a new 15,000sq ft retail superstore. This second-generation family-owned business


rebranded after 38 years with ambitious plans to become the number one destination store for Bath and Bristol. It has got a prime location in a trading estate just four miles south of Bristol city centre. Managing Director, Ben Gilks, took over the business


in 2004 at the age of 19; his father, Peter Gilks, founded Nailsea Electricals in 1983.


“Our first weeks of trade have been a great success in


the new store,” said Ben Gilks. “The showroom and website are offering us a great platform to showcase the many brands and appliances we have and there will be a huge focus on our business-to-business operations, including nation-wide delivery thanks to our significant investment in much-improved logistics, distribution and warehousing.” As part of the NE Appliances business strategy, Mr Gilks


and his 12-strong team are rolling out the red carpet to their trade customers with an instant access, 10 per cent discount NE trade card.


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