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4 NEWS: Loewe back in business thanks to new ownership 6 NEWS: Hughes Electrical hits the road to celebrate 100 years 8 REVIEW: Success of Exclusively Show exceeds expectations 10 NEWS: Morphy Richards gets steamy with new launches
12 PREVIEW: The physical return of the Sirius Buying Group VIP Members Trade Show this month
18 ERT INTERVIEW: “The indies have got the knowledge and the passion – just like us,” say Mitchell & Brown’s Dan Brown and Rob Greenlees. They talk to Jack Cheeseman
22 ERT INTERVIEW: Swan’s David Foulstone talks to ERT about the brand’s community atmosphere and how this is maintained with its dedicated followers
26 ANALYSIS: Audio streaming is all the rage right now and consumers are adopting wireless technology across the home. So what’s on offer these days?
30 ANALYSIS: White goods technology is constantly evolving and retailers can help educate and develop consumers’ eco-consciousness. ERT reports
34 FOCUS: Industry experts on the importance of professional, tailored, hybrid training programmes to help retailers and their staff reach new heights
40 PROFILE: Nailsea Electrical has rebranded as NE Appliances. MD, Ben Gilks, talks ERT through all the big changes
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