by Stuart Hopwood | Jul 29, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Comment
A cautious welcome from Independent retailers regarding the reported fall in shoplifting but warn true scale of retail crime remains hidden BIRA has cautiously welcomed a fall in recorded shoplifting offences, while warning that official figures likely understate the...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jul 28, 2026 | Industry News, New Appointments
Glen Dimplex Home Appliances has strengthened its sales team with two senior appointments, reinforcing its commitment to supporting retail partners across both national and independent channels. Jeanette Jones has re-joined the business to manage key national...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jul 27, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Comment, New Appointments, Product News
Iceking and Cookology, manufacturer of British designed kitchen appliances is excited to become approved suppliers to Combined Independent Holdings (CIH – part of Euronics Europe), UK’s largest electrical buying group with around 450 members and...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jul 20, 2026 | Industry News, New Appointments
Armour Home continues to invest in strengthening its international presence with Mike Smith Appointed Global Sales Director to take international lead on Goldring, QED and Q Acoustics Brands. Armour Home Electronics Ltd. has today, 20 July, announced the appointment...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jul 15, 2026 | Industry News, Awards, Awards, Awards, Industry Events, Product News, Retailer News
Sirius Buying Group is celebrating an outstanding day of industry recognition after its Members, Approved Suppliers and the Group itself secured a combined 22 wins and Highly Commended accolades at the IER Awards 2026. The results represent success across all areas of...
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...
