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Smarter appliances, harder repairs?
As appliances become increasingly efficient, connected and electronically sophisticated, Repair & Assure asks are we making them harder and more expensive to repair? There is no question that modern domestic appliances are impressive pieces of...
Currys backs return of Hidden Treasure Hunt to tackle UK’s electrical waste
Currys is once again supporting a nationwide campaign encouraging primary school children and their families to uncover unwanted electricals hidden in their homes, as the Hidden Treasure Hunt returns for a second year. The initiative aims to tackle...
Retailers urged to check pricing compliance as CMA highlights delivery fee rules
Retailers are being urged to review their pricing practices and make sure customers can see the total cost of products up front, following a reminder from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) about mandatory delivery charges. The CMA’s open...
Haier expands into floorcare with three new product launches
Haier is expanding its presence in the floorcare market with the launch of three new products designed to make household cleaning quicker, easier and more convenient. The new range comprises the I-Pro Clean M5 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, I-Pro Clean...
Hotpoint launches new cooking consumer campaign led by cookbook author, Amy Sheppard
Hotpoint has introduced a new consumer campaign for the cooking segment – called Weekend Well Spent – that brings together high-profile food talent, consumer research, paid media and the brand’s latest range of cooking products. The campaign forms...
Stylish Christmas drinkware gifts for tea and coffee lovers
With the festive period just round the corner, Christmas gifting is starting to creep onto the agenda, and brands are unveiling some truly unique gadgets and home accessories that boast style and clever functionality across tea, coffee, wine and...
Caple introduces a new Gas-On-Glass hob
Caple has expanded its cooking portfolio with a new black glass hob – but this one is different, it’s a Gas-on-Glass Hob, with five burners and a powerful side-positioned triple-ring wok burner. The new C7895G hob is designed to offer exceptional...
Samsung celebrates 20 years in the TV market, thanking its customers for choosing them
Samsung is celebrating 20 consecutive years as the world’s leading TV brand in an open letter to its customers – thanking them for their continued support, and reflecting on the role its televisions have played in bringing families together....
John Lewis unveils 2026 Christmas advert starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Sam Fender
John Lewis has unveiled its 2026 Christmas advert, with the retailer encouraging shoppers to rediscover the joy of thoughtful gifting in a campaign marking the 20th edition of its much-loved festive advertising. Titled ‘Gloria and Pickles’, the...
Hisense launches new C3 Range and Portable P1 Projector
Hisense has added to its line-up of Laser Projectors with the new C3 range and P1 projector. The new C3 line-up expands on the capabilities of the previous generation C2 models, and the P1 provides consumers with Hisense’s most versatile laser...
E&S Solutions joins AMDEA’s Associate Member Group
AMDEA has announced that specialist small and floorcare appliance repairers E&S Solutions (DAR) Ltd has joined the Group as an Associate Member. E&S provides end-to-end repairs of white goods and home appliances from all the big brand...
‘Business rates relief welcome, but lower costs alone won’t revive our high streets’, say Spring Fair organisers
The organisers of Spring Fair have welcomed the measures announced in the Autumn Budget last week to ease business rates pressures on independent retailers, but they said financial relief must be accompanied by practical action to encourage...
