CONTENTS
4 NEWS: CIH unveils two new member-owned appliance brands 6 NEWS: Sirius Trade Show brings out ‘the best in the industry’ 8 NEWS: John Lewis Partnership CEO to step down
10 PREVIEW: Electrical Product Safety Conference to focus on consumer safety, innovation and new technology
16 STU’S VIEWS: PART 5: listening trends and new music formats are always reshaping the industry,” says AWE’s Stuart Tickle
16 INTERVIEW: “We have a positive outlook for the rest of the year.” Michael White from Electrolux chats to Jack Cheeseman about the company’s highlights of 2024 and plans for next year
20 ADVERTORIAL: AMDEA launches new advice campaigns to help consumers save money running their appliances at home
22 ADVERTORIAL: Repair & Assure has established itself as a major player in the appliance repair market. Find out why
26 REVIEW: IFA 2024: From Einstein to EVs, the 100th anniversary of IFA confounded the doubters with an invigorating edition! Steve May reports from the Berlin super-show…
30 REVIEW: IFA 2024: Hoover’s new logo, Candy’s ‘ready to live’ concept, and Haier’s advanced technology – the Haier Europe stand had it all going on! Will McGill reports
34 REVIEW: IFA 2024: RKW unveiled new products from a host of its brands whilst also promoting its Good Food partnership
38 REVIEW: IFA 2024: There was a lot of AI tech on offer from almost every brand, some relying on the most tenuous references to their products. Dan Todaro walks the show
46 ADVERTORIAL: ‘Our aim is to make laundry more eco- for washing machines and new Laundry Care System
50 RETAILER PROFILE: ERT Award-winning Donaghy Bros celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. MD, James Donaghy, tells us about the company’s history and its journey so far
MD, James Donaghy, tells us more…
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