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4 NEWS: Electrolux UK&I appoints new General Manager, and Haier’s David Meyerowitz announces retirement
6 NEWS: Hisense extends strategic partnership with UEFA 8 NEWS: Retail leaders call for action to avoid £400m cost hike
10 PREVIEW: The lifespan of electrical products is the key focus at the upcoming Electrical Product Safety Conference
14 INTERVIEW: Upon his return as CEO of Roberts Radio, Owen Watters tells ERT about his plans to re-engage with the independent retail trade and “get radio back on the agenda”
18 FOCUS: AMDEA’s Paul Hide discusses the role that home appliances have in achieving net zero homes
20 ERT AWARDS 2023: A certified carbon neutral event! We will offset all the carbon produced by the event by supporting official eco-friendly projects around the world!
22 ANALYSIS: Striving towards a greener future: Brands and retailers can help to enhance consumers’ eco-consciousness with the latest home appliance technology
30 ANALYSIS: Headphones remain the most buoyant category in home audio. Steve May looks at the trends and the brands keeping the sector swinging
34 SHOPFLOOR: “A digital marketing strategy is not optional anymore.” Our marketing experts share their tips for success
36 SHOPFLOOR: Take A Town: ERT’s mystery shoppers hit electrical retail stores across Hampshire
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