NEWS Speaking as the retailer announced its latest


During July’s heatwaves ERT heard from a growing number of electrical retailers who said they were struggling to keep up with soaring demand for cooling products as temperatures continue to climb across the UK. One independent retailer told ERT that customers


had been fighting over the last remaining fan in store, while another said they had a lengthy waiting list of


customers all asking for the same thing: “Get me anything you’ve got” to help keep them cool. Currys CEO Alex Baldock said cooling products had


been “flying off the shelves” throughout June’s record- breaking heat, with fan sales jumping by almost 3,000 per cent over the latest heatwave weekend compared with the previous weekend. Sales of portable air conditioning units also rose by 330 per cent.


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Samsung Electronics UK appoints new Head of Division for Home Appliances


Samsung Electronics has announced the appointment of Johnathan Marsh as Head of Division for Home Appliances in the UK and Ireland, within its Home Entertainment and Appliances (HEA) division. He joins with


Dr. Stefan Breit, Executive Director Technology at the Miele Group, will step down from his position next year. After 20 years with the company and 11 years on the Executive Board, he will leave his role in the summer of 2027, upon turning 60. Miele is announcing the change more than a year


in advance in order to carefully plan the succession process and ensure an orderly handover of


more than 25 years of experience across some of the UK’s most respected omnichannel retailers, including John Lewis, Currys and Dunelm, where he held senior leadership roles spanning consumer electronics and the home. As Head of Division for Home Appliances, he will


lead the overall performance and strategic direction of the Home Appliances business across the UK and Ireland. His immediate priorities include strengthening


departmental responsibilities. This approach builds on the company’s established practice of managing leadership transitions in good time, in an orderly manner and with a forward-looking approach. Until his departure, Dr. Breit will retain full responsibility


for the company’s technological development, working alongside the management team. All current and scheduled projects, including the product and innovation roadmap, will continue as planned.


The Appliance Store opens new Burnley showroom


Independent electrical retailer The Appliance Store has opened a new, larger showroom in Burnley, marking the next stage in the company’s growth. Located at Unit 8a, Empire Business Park, Enterprise Way, the new premises provide expanded space to showcase the retailer’s range of domestic appliances while enhancing the customer experience. To celebrate the opening, The Appliance Store


hosted a community open day, welcoming customers and local residents to tour the new showroom while raising money for two Lancashire charities – Healthier Heroes and Curry On The Street. The event featured family-friendly activities,


annual results, Mr Baldock said Currys was “working incredibly hard” to maintain stock levels but admitted supplies were “pretty tight” ahead of another heatwave forecast for next week. The retailer’s comments echo what many independent electrical retailers are experiencing, with stock availability becoming increasingly challenging as demand outpaced supply.


further relationships across key retail partners to ensure ‘win-win’ value creation is at the heart of Samsung’s partner collaborations. He will also be tasked with accelerating premium


growth in the established categories of refrigeration and laundry alongside driving sales momentum in emerging appliance categories, in particular Built-In. Mr Marsh will also be focusing on the future product strategy and roadmap to build on Samsung’s already established best-in-class innovation for UK and Ireland consumers. For more information about Samsung Electronics and its latest initiatives, please visit www.samsung.com/uk


Change in Executive Board at Miele


competitions, complimentary food from Raidy’s food truck, a charity raffle, giveaways and a football challenge in partnership with Nelson FC, with visitors also meeting social media personality Dad The Dish. Healthier Heroes supports veterans, serving personnel and their families across Lancashire, while Curry On The Street works to tackle poverty, social isolation and food insecurity across Burnley, Nelson and the surrounding area. The retailer said the event was designed to celebrate


the opening of its new showroom while bringing the local community together and supporting two organisations making a positive difference across the region.


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