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Barco to acquire VerVent Audio Holding, strengthening its integrated audiovisual portfolio
Barco recently announced that it has reached an agreement in principle to acquire 100% of the shares of VerVent Audio Holding (“VerVent”), a French British premium audio company active in high‑end audio systems, headphones and automotive OEM audio...
BIRA CEO attends discussion about the future of the High Streets in Downing Street
The Chancellor held a roundtable discussion on a future ‘High Street Strategy’ during week commencing 9 March, with Bira the sole voice representing smaller retail businesses. An update on Bira's place at a roundtable discussion with the...
Symphony Creates a Collection of Kitchens in Collaboration with the National Trust
Symphony has collaborated with the largest conservation charity in Europe, the National Trust, to create a collection of kitchens that celebrate heritage, quality and timeless style. Inspired by the architecture and surroundings of eight historic...
“We’re excited to return with the ‘Euronics Showcase’, comments CIH CEO
As CIH Euronics prepares to welcome Members to Showcase 2026, Harry Kyriacou, CEO of CIH, has commented, “We’re excited to return with the ‘Euronics Showcase’, building on the momentum of recent years. It’s a great opportunity for CIH Members to...
Liebherr UPDATE – expansion of its NEW fully integrated built-under appliances
Liebherr, specialists in refrigeration, is expanding its under counter range with new fully integrated built-under models across food and beverages, designed to offer the highest degree of innovation and design flexibility for modern kitchen...
Home Technology goes big at the Homebuilding & Renovating Show
A shift to smarter spaces in homes brings opportunities for custom installers and many independent retailers. The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show (19-22 March, NEC, Birmingham) is seeing a big increase in the number of smart home and AV...
Portway Domestic Appliances rejoin Sirius Buying Group
Sirius, a major buying group of electrical appliances and kitchen retail solutions, is thrilled to welcome back industry-leading distributor, Portway Domestic Appliances, as it rejoins the Group as an Approved Supplier. Founded in 1989 and...
AMDEA Welcomes the BLUESTEM Group in Joining the Association
AMDEA announced on 9 March that Bluestem Group has officially joined the association, bringing its well-known Igenix, Statesman, and Ewbank product ranges into the UK’s largest representative community of major and small home appliance brands....
Bluestem Group have been awarded a Gold ‘EcoVadis’ rating!
Bluestem Group are pleased to share that they have been awarded a gold sustainability rating by EcoVadis, placing them in the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis globally in the past 12 months. This recognition reflects the progress the...
Did you visit the CATA stand at the recent KBB Show?
There were a multitude of new products being launched at KBB this year. Here is a focus on just one from Cata Appliances UK Ltd. First time exhibiting at KBB, the CATA stand was extremely busy as they showcased its range. Spotlighting the Cata...
AMDEA welcomes new Chair of the Board as Teresa Arbuckle steps down
The Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris George, Head of Trade Marketing Europe West at Electrolux Major Appliances, as its new Chair. He succeeds Teresa Arbuckle, Managing...
TCL Introduces Brand-New CrystalClip Earbuds, Open-Ear Design at *MWC 2026 Barcelona
At what is deemed as the largest annual show in the world for the latest in mobile technology, TCL has introduced brand-new CrystalClip earbuds featuring exceptional open-ear design and audio experience at *MWC 2026 in Barcelona. The CrystalClip...
