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The Independent Electrical Retailer (IER) is the leading monthly magazine for independent electrical retailers in the UK. The title provides retailers with an authoritative mix of business, market and product information across the three main sectors of the electrical trade: consumer electronics; major domestic appliances; small appliances. IER is also read by senior personnel in relevant multiple retailers, leading manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and service providers.

Industry News 
Sustainability moves up the corporate agenda
Electrolux and Whirlpool pledge the reduction of CO2 emissions and energy savings
Published:  17 June, 2009

Electrolux and Whirlpool have announced measures which they plan to undertake to make their companies truly sustainable in the future. 

Industry News 
What's cooking at Samsung?
Samsung reveals its new cooling and laundry product lines
Published:  17 June, 2009

The full extent of Samsung's investment in the white goods sector and the company's intention to establish itself as a major player in this market is reflected by the suite of built-in cooking appliances which the manufacturer has just launched.

Product News 
All-in-one JVC Everio
Published:  17 June, 2009

The new hybrid Everio GZ-X900, or Everio X, is a pocket size video camcorder that offers the powerful shooting combination of Full HD video and nine megapixel still photos, plus creative shooting functions such as slow motion video and high speed ‘motor drive' still photography. It allows simultaneous five megapixel digital still shooting while recording Full HD video. 

AMDEA Comment 
Small appliances with many concerns
Douglas Herbison, Chief Executive of AMDEA, reviews the Association's recent work related to the small appliance sector.
Published:  17 June, 2009

As Chief Executive of AMDEA, I have to take a broad approach and consider a wide range of issues and perspectives. Hence I recently attended a breakfast meeting discussing trade relations with China.

RETRA Comment 
Advice in recession
There are plenty of opportunities for independents in the recessionary market - concluded retra conference speakers - although they may involve adopting a fresh way of thinking and new business models. Anna Ryland reports.
Published:  17 June, 2009

Reflecting the current financial climate, this year's retra annual conference in London was titled ‘From Gloom to Boom'. Kept to a tight schedule of six hours, it featured 14 presentations (which was a record in itself in the 49-year history of retra conferences). A wide range of speakers demonstrated to the audience of retailers, manufacturers and service suppliers that despite the downturn in the economy, the industry has plenty to offer to its customers and trade partners although at times some players may need to resort to ‘guerrilla marketing' (more about this later).

Features 
A truly modern union
The convergence of CE products, broadband and the web is going to fundamentally change the way we watch television and consume media. George Cole describes the impending changes.
Published:  17 June, 2009

Some ideas are ahead of their time. Eight years ago, Bush launched an internet TV, allowing viewers to access the web from the comfort of their couch. But the system was slow (most homes only had dial-up internet connections) and clunky. Fast forward eight years, and the situation has changed beyond recognition. Government statistics show that, in 2008, more than 65% of all homes in Great Britain had internet access, with more than half of all homes (56%) having broadband connections. What is more, broadband speeds are increasing all the time.

Features 
Passionate about quality
Amica, the newcomer to the domestic appliances market in the UK, is an established and well recognised brand in its native Poland, with a reputation for quality products. This makes it a good fit with the independent retailers which the company has chosen as its main trade channel in Britain. Anna Ryland reports.
Published:  17 June, 2009

Amica, the largest manufacturer of domestic appliances in Poland, commanding a 12.6% market share (followed by Electrolux with a 11% market share) with subsidiaries in Germany, Russia, Romania, Czech Republic and Denmark, entered the UK market in 2006. 

Features 
Size does matter ... but not only size
National statistics show that an increasing number of people in Britain live on their own and households are getting smaller. Therefore the size of domestic appliances is becoming an important issue. So is their ability to meet consumers' diversifying needs. Anna Ryland examines these trends.
Published:  17 June, 2009

The time when the majority of people lived in relatively large houses which could accommodate many appliances designed for a single purpose is becoming history. Homes, in general, are getting smaller and kitchen space is at premium. This is related to a number of socio-economic trends.

Special Reports 
Profit from refurbishment
Fettling up second-hand stock is easy with the right service aids, says Barry Street.
Published:  17 June, 2009

Since the recession took hold we have had an increase in rental business, relating to new and used equipment; and in sales of second-hand TV and video gear, coming in as ex-rental and part-exchanged units. Apart from the obligatory electrical safety check, some of this is in dire need of refurbishment to maximise its appeal, even to impecunious customers.

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