by Stuart Hopwood | Apr 20, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Events
Busy meeting a host of business friends during our first day for Linda Dorling and Stuart Hopwood at the annual Euronics Showcase on Sunday 20 April at the NEC in Birmingham. Unfortunately not able to meet with everyone on Sunday, so Monday is going to be another busy...
by Stuart Hopwood | Apr 14, 2026 | Industry News, Awards, Awards, Industry Events, Retailer News
As you would expect, the many preparations for the forthcoming IER Awards are secured and now, eagerly waiting for all the remaining votes to determine the winners in the Manufacturer/Supplier categories. This is where YOU play an extremely important role. But more...
by Stuart Hopwood | Mar 16, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Events
As CIH Euronics prepares to welcome Members to Showcase 2026, Harry Kyriacou, CEO of CIH, has commented, “We’re excited to return with the ‘Euronics Showcase’, building on the momentum of recent years. It’s a great opportunity for CIH Members to discover the latest...
by Stuart Hopwood | Mar 11, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Events
A shift to smarter spaces in homes brings opportunities for custom installers and many independent retailers. The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show (19-22 March, NEC, Birmingham) is seeing a big increase in the number of smart home and AV focused companies...
by Stuart Hopwood | Feb 17, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Events
Could this be an amazing opportunity for YOU?. The UK have a host of people with amazing knowledge of our industry who would be ideal to participate in one of the many Sessions being held at IFA 2026. So why not propose someone, or maybe propose yourself. Your Session...
by Stuart Hopwood | Feb 13, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Events
The Bristol Hi-Fi Show stands as the UK’s largest and longest-running consumer Hi-Fi event, celebrated annually by enthusiasts and industry leaders alike. Organised by Audio T – the country’s oldest specialist Hi-Fi retailer—and hosted at the Delta Hotels by...
