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4 NEWS: Euronics launches new sustainability campaign 5 NEWS: TRIC Awards partners with Euronics for 2022 event 6 NEWS: Haier plans to be #1 appliance manufacturer


8 PREVIEW: The Exclusively Show returns to London on 14-15 June 2022 bringing an array of SDA, tableware, kitchen ware and gifts for its 20th anniversary year


12 OPINION: Paul Hide: Clicks and mortar: An omnichannel future. Paul Hide on the challenges of online vs instore retailing


14 INSIGHT: Younger shoppers are driving the shift towards more immersive experiences


16 ERT INTERVIEW: Marking 140 years, Bertazzoni boasts a rich heritage passed down through six family generations. UK MD Maurizio Severgnini talks to ERT about the success of the brand and what we can expect to see in this landmark year


20 ANALYSIS: Outdoor Living: With the holiday season hotting-up, portable entertainment and music on the move are essential requirements. Steve May looks at the latest trends


28 ANALYSIS: Built-in: Space-saving, aesthetically-pleasing designs are bang on trend – we look at the beauty of built-in


34 SHOPFLOOR: The Power of Online: Industry experts share their views on how the retail industry has moved online in a big way and how independents have – or still need to – follow suit


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