by Stuart Hopwood | Oct 9, 2025 | Industry News, Industry Comment, Product News
Combined Independents (Holdings) Ltd (CIH), the electrical buying group, part of Euronics, Europe’s largest electrical buying group, has formed an exclusive partnership with METZ UK, the award-winning consumer electronics brand. This new collaboration will...
by Stuart Hopwood | Sep 16, 2025 | Industry News, Industry Comment
In its support for independent retailers, Bira has said the government’s major ministerial reshuffle must bring fresh perspectives to critical policy areas that are hitting small businesses hard. Bira is urging new government appointees to prioritise business...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jul 26, 2025 | Industry News, Industry Comment
Bira has responded to the latest ONS crime figures showing shoplifting has increased by 20% to 530,643 offences – the highest figure since current police recording practices began. Bira has said these figures reflect the growing challenge facing retailers....
by Stuart Hopwood | Jul 15, 2025 | Industry News, Industry Comment
The Government have announced a major policy shift with plans to ban “upward only” rent reviews in new commercial leases across England and Wales. The change means landlords will no longer be able to insert clauses in new leases that prevent rents from...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jun 26, 2025 | Industry News, Industry Comment
The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has asked Bira to help them reach out to small business retailers across the country, for their quick input on the issues most important to them in the Government’s upcoming strategy for small business. At the end of...
by Stuart Hopwood | Jun 23, 2025 | Industry News, Industry Comment, Product News
Gfk / NIQ, have provided IER with interesting statistics for our readers, identifying, “Why coffee machines and ‘garden gourmet-ing’ are proving more popular with consumers in 2025.” Rising food and energy prices continue to dominate the headlines and...
