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4 NEWS: The ERT Awards take place next month! 6 NEWS: Selling direct to consumers – an exclusive story 9 NEWS: Vizio launches Dolby Atmos soundbar in the UK
14 OPINION: Paul Laville reviews the results from a joint T21 and ERT survey on training in electrical retail 16 OPINION: Jamie Carter offers a visitor’s guide to IFA
18 THE ERT INTERVIEW: LG is powering ahead – Peter Booth tells ERT about its latest award-winning products and plans for the future
22 PROFILE: Jack Cheeseman becomes an honorary sales rep for the day with Big Red Sales
24 ANALYSIS: Wireless speaker category “the shining star of home audio” – Steve May looks at the latest in the connected audio market
27 PROFILE: Speakers that look and sound the part from Ruark Audio
28 PROFILE: Yamaha’s family of MusicCast connected products is growing
30 ANALYSIS: Consumers are today opting for more effi cient home appliances
34 PROFILE: Investment in training and demo facilities is key to offering sound advice, says Sevenoaks Sound and Vision’s Rob Lawley
36 FOCUS: Tips and tricks to be the best at digital marketing in today’s technology-driven world
39 BUSINESS: New card processing rules to affect online sales
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