CONTENTS


4 NEWS: ERT reports on the latest news in the electrical retail space.


7 NEWS EXTRA: At a packed Parliamentary Reception, AMDEA showcased the appliance industry’s drive for repairability, sustainability, and circular economy solutions.


12 ERT ON TOUR: Hisense invited ERT Editor Will McGill on a  how the brand has grown its appliance business, developing products for European markets, and investing in manufacturing and innovation.


16 THE ERT INTERVIEW: From its roots serving independent kitchen showrooms, CDA is now in a period of transformation and renewal. Managing Director Chris Ward speaks to Will McGill about the brand’s heritage, its focus on consumer-led innovation, and how a small but agile business can thrive in a competitive market.


20 HOME APPLIANCES: COOK LIKE A PRO: Kitchens are no longer just functional spaces, they are creative, connected, and social hubs. ERT discovers how modern appliances are helping  professional results at home.


34 SPECIAL FEATURE: SMART TECH TRENDS: Cutting-  in 2026. Steve May reports on the display trends and new technologies expected to light up retail over the next 12 months.


38 ANALYSIS: SMART TECH TRENDS: With the sector  Cook, Sales & Marketing Director at Gekko, explores the trends  smart home.


42 TAKE A TOWN: For this issue, ERT’s team of mystery shoppers visited, and assessed, eight stores across the Wiltshire town


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CONTACT US: Editor


Will McGill 01622 699 185


wmcgill@datateam.co.uk


Features Editor Steve May


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Publication and Awards Manager. Stacey Boyce 01622 699167


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Media Director Paul Ryder


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Artwork Editor Claire Noe


cnoe@datateam.co.uk


Contributors to ERT this month: Steve May, Francesca Sedan, Rupert Cook and Simon King.


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