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4 NEWS: Changes at the head of Bowers & Wilkins. 6 NEWS: Manufacturers enjoy another busy kbb Show.
9 NEWS: AMDEA’s new Board members for 2020 + new online registration portal.
10 PREVIEW: The seventh edition of the TCG Summit will this year take place in the Hungarian capital, Budapest.
12 COVER STORY: Cordless vacuum cleaner brand, Roidmi, is charging into the burgeoning fl oorcare market through CIH Agency and distributor, Witt UK & Ireland.
14 OPINION: “Quirky product concepts born in Las Vegas at CES are fi nding their way into consumers’ homes, which is really exciting,” says Paul Laville.
16 REVIEW: A rundown from ISE 2020 and the key trends.
18 THE ERT INTERVIEW: Humax’s Meena Toor won the Sales Representative Award at the ERT Awards in October. She tells Jack Cheeseman what winning means to her and why independents make the best sales people.
20 ANALYSIS: Retro design in the home entertainment market.
22 ANALYSIS: Retro kitchen appliances are big business. How can retailers cash in?
24 ANALYSIS: We explore the latest trends in refrigeration and ask how retailers can best demonstrate the benefi ts.
28 WINNER PROFILE: Allan Will of Booth Scotland talks about winning Best Independent CE Retailer at the ERT Awards: “We thoroughly enjoyed the day – it was brilliant!”
30 FOCUS: What are the best forms of local marketing to attract customers in your area? We hear from the experts with their tips on things you can try.
36 PROFILE: Bricks and mortar retailers are working harder than ever to convert footfall into sales. Rob Lane discusses the importance of the in-store experience.
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