by Stuart Hopwood | Aug 10, 2026 | Industry News, Industry Comment, New Appointments, Retailer News
Combined Independents (Holdings) Ltd (CIH), the electrical buying group, part of Euronics, Europe’s largest electrical buying group, has welcomed Fenwick to its Euronics network. Founded in 1882 and operating eight stores across the UK, Fenwick joins the group as it...
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 | Jun 26, 2026 | Industry News, Awards, Awards, Awards, Product News, Retailer News
Along with your Host, MIKE BUSHELL, the IER Team are looking forward to Welcoming You to the Annual IER Awards
by Stuart Hopwood | Jun 25, 2026 | Industry News, New Appointments, Retailer News
Sirius Buying Group, one of the leading buying groups within the independent appliance and kitchen sector, has continued to grow its membership throughout 2026, welcoming seven new Approved Members to the Group so far this year. Chester Appliances, FRC Group, Biddicks...
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 | Apr 23, 2026 | Industry News, Product News, Retailer News
Visitors to the recently held, very busy, EURONICS Showcase, noticed the empty space of stand 20 and absence of the sscheduled exhibitor, BSH. With the space usefully taken up to take the overflow from the refreshment area, as you can imagine, the ‘jungle...
