by Stuart Hopwood | Jul 15, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Comment
Independent retailers have welcomed government plans to expand access to finance for small businesses, after the Chancellor confirmed a significant scaling up of support through the British Business Bank. Bira said the move could help ease long-standing barriers to...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jul 15, 2026 | Sales Training, Industry Events, Industry News, Product News
Privileged to a preview, with a select few, prior to its extended three days Expo, IER attended AWE’s Show Apartment, newly upgraded with amazing new AV products. On entering, there was an immediate WOW factor to congratulate AWE becoming Europe’s first Sony...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jul 9, 2026 | Product News
Make fresh ice cream, sorbet, and frozen desserts at home with the Sweet Serve Ice Cream Machine. It features a built-in compressor, so there’s no need to pre-freeze bowls. Just add your ingredients and start churning. Multiple modes and an easy digital display give...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jul 7, 2026 | Product News
The leading appliance brand continues its KitchenFit innovation with a laundry range designed for seamless modern living. Hisense, has expanded its laundry portfolio with the launch of the new 7i Series, combining AI-powered performance with a space saving design...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jul 7, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Events
Clarity, the specialist hi-fi trade body, has partnered with a leading independent retailers association Bira to give independent electronics retailers access to a wider range of business support. Bira and The Clarity Alliance have agreed a new partnership that will...