by Stuart Hopwood | Jun 4, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Comment
Nearly nine in ten independent retailers say theft has got worse, as Bira crime survey reveals deepening crisis on Britain’s high streets Bira’s latest retail crime survey paints an increasingly urgent picture of the pressures facing independent businesses...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jun 4, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Comment, Uncategorized
The is a national warning for online shoppers after spike in criminals gaining unauthorised access to retailer accounts. Report Fraud is urging online shoppers to stay alert for unusual activity on their accounts following a rise in criminals gaining access to buy...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jun 2, 2026 | Industry News, Retailer News
A report from the regional newspaper, East Anglian daily Timess, states, Hughes Electrical is closing its Norfolk stores in Diss, Dereham, Hunstanton, North Walsham, Norwich’s Mason Road and Thetford, alongside its stores in Clacton and Wisbech, this Saturday...
by Stuart Hopwood | May 27, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Events
Sirius Buying Group, one of the UK’s major buying groups in the electrical appliance and kitchen retail industry, have concluded its 16th Annual Conference which took place from Sunday 17 to Tuesday 19 May 2026 at the luxury 5* Tivoli La Caleta in Tenerife. This...
by Stuart Hopwood | May 15, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Comment, Industry Events
As previously reported in IER, GivingBack.tech associated with Together for Cinema, provide amazing support, couple with the much-needed assistance of many dedicated companies and installers for freely supplying graded product and first class installation to community...
by Stuart Hopwood | May 11, 2026 | Product News, Industry News
There are now less than a couple of weeks left for retailer participation. Hisense retailers will be fully aware of this consumer promotion offering shoppers the chance to win a trip for four to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final in New York when purchasing...