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4 NEWS: AMDEA urges UK households to be more efficient 6 NEWS: IFA Berlin unveils new ‘Retailer is King’ programme 8 PREVIEW: The sold-out Exclusively Show returns to London


10 REVIEW: Beko’s Vijay Bhardwaj reflects on the Euronics Showcase last month: “It was overwhelmingly positive”


14 INTERVIEW: Cambridge Audio MD, Stuart George, sits down with ERT to talk about how the brand’s love of music defines its place in the changing audio sector


20 ANALYSIS: AIR TREATMENT: We explore the market to see what products will provide a breath of fresh, cool and purified air for consumers this Summer


22 ANALYSIS: OUTDOOR LIVING: From portable speakers to wireless headphones, Steve May looks at the coolest tech for the hottest of selling seasons


28 ADVERTORIAL: Sanus produces premium products to help consumers get the best out of their home entertainment systems. We find out more


30 ANALYSIS: OUTDOOR LIVING: ERT has a run-down of some of the latest and greatest outdoorsy gadgets for cooking and cleaning in the garden


34 SHOPFLOOR: EXPERIENTIAL RETAIL: How do you create an interesting and interactive experience for your shoppers in store, asks Gekko’s Rupert Cook


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