CONTENTS
4 NEWS: Bira to respond to Low Pay Commission’s National Living Wage consultation for 2026.
5 NEWS: Panasonic unveils 2025 OLED and LED TV line-up, stresses Japanese brand heritage.
6 NEWS: Good news on BHETA’s ‘small parcels’ campaign.
8 EURONICS SHOWCASE: Euronics Showcase concluded on Monday 28th April at the NEC Birmingham. ERT reports…
18 INTERVIEW: Michael White - Channel Manager, Buying Groups and Independents at Electrolux - talks to ERT’s Matt Broughton about the year so far, and the 12 months ahead.
26 RETRO HOME APPLIANCES: Retro kitchen appliances are back. With classic looks and modern performance, they’re
28 RETRO REVIVAL: Daniel Todaro – MD at Gekko Field Marketing – takes a look at this phenomenon as vintage makes a strong return.
36 ANALYSIS: COUNTERTOP COOKING: Compact kitchen appliances are revolutionising home cooking. These versatile convenience, and design.
40 WHO’S WHO: Manufacturers, suppliers and retailers tell us about their leading products and services and why they are the
56 FOCUS: TRAINING: The Clarity Conference, on June 9, offers business owners, retailers and manufacturers a unique chance to network, share insights, and discover new opportunities.
58 SOUND VISION & STYLE: Helping customers visualise how closing the deal. ERT spotlights the CE brands using design to get ahead of the competition.
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