Highlights Tuesday, Jul 27, 2021

Retailers fear ‘pingdemic’ could be ‘devastating’ for business

KBB retailers are concerned that their businesses could grind to a halt if their staff are pinged by the NHS app and required to self-isolate for 10 days.

Retailers fear ‘pingdemic’ could be ‘devastating’ for business

KBB retailers are concerned that their businesses could grind to a halt if their staff are pinged by the NHS app and required to self-isolate for 10 days.

‘We won’t walk away from a job – unless we are happy with it’, says Baymoor Interiors

Ashley Turner and Mark Chappell fitted for other retailers before they opened Baymoor Interiors in Devon. They set up on their own as they felt they could offer a better service. Chris Frankland finds out more.

Whirlpool Q2 sales soar by a third thanks to high demand and price rises

Whirlpool Corporation has announced Q2 sales up by 32% thanks to ‘sustained customer demand and cost-based pricing initiatives’.

More supply chain chaos as HGV driver shortage hits home

Retailers may be facing even more supply chain delays as a nationwide shortage of HGV drivers looks set to make existing problems even worse.

HPP invests in staff to boost service to retailers

Oldham-based furniture components manufacturer and distributor Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) is expanding the skillset of its employees in a bid to improve its service offering to retailers.

Electrolux reports strong Q2 growth but warns of supply chain uncertainty

Consumer electronics giant Electrolux has announced sales growth of almost 40% in the quarter to June and has returned to profit after 2020’s Q2 loss.

How to stay in front of your audience

Nadia Qureshi, marketing director at Sheraton Interiors, offers some advice on how to formulate an effective marketing strategy.

Retailers investing in technology to stay competitive

More than half (51%) of retailers believe they will have to introduce more technology into their business strategy in the next five years to remain competitive, says a new report.

Episode 12 : Season 3

Wembley, Miele, and my local retailer
This episode comes from Andy’s seat at Wembley Stadium during Sunday’s Euro 2020 final for absolutely no reason at all. We also have a great interview with retailer Jon Wallis from WC One in Bromley and John Pickering, the head of Miele in the UK.