by Stuart Hopwood | Apr 13, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Comment
Gordon Dutch has been appointed as an Ambassador for GivingBack.tech (GB.t) and for Together For Cinema (TFC), helping to spread the word about GB.t and champion TFC. GivingBack.tech is an initiative from TFC that enables the AV industry to repurpose surplus equipment...
by Stuart Hopwood | Apr 7, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Comment
Sirius Buying Group, one of the leading buying groups within the independent appliance and kitchen sector, is delighted to have partnered with OCHRE, the Oesophageal Cancer Charity, for 2026. OCHRE is a small but deeply committed charity dedicated to improving the...
by Stuart Hopwood | Mar 23, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Comment
In support of independent retailers, Bira is calling for Business Rates Reform and action on overseas imports alongside new government investment Bira has welcomed the government’s £319 million investment in high street revitalisation, while warning that without...
by Stuart Hopwood | Mar 19, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Comment
Taylist Media, the publisher of kbbreview, has revealed a new era for the company after selling leading consumer magazine Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms. The sale allows Taylist to become a dedicated business-to-business media company built around the kbbreview...
by Stuart Hopwood | Mar 17, 2026 | Industry Comment, Industry News
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 Chancellor from Andrew...
by Stuart Hopwood | Feb 26, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Comment, Product News
The GB energy labels for Tumble Dryers are still in limbo with new Legislation, Energy Labelling and Ecodesign needed. The Government’s December announcement of a GB energy labelling easement for household tumble dryers was intended to provide short‑term flexibility...
