Download your Retra Alert: Spring 2025 Issue
The summer issue of Retra Alert, your exclusive member magazine, is here!
100% digital and accessible across all devices, the Summer 2025 edition of Retra Alert is packed with timely insights, exclusive interviews, and practical advice tailored for today’s independent electrical retailers.
In this issue, we meet with Graeme Milne, CEO of Ecogenesys, whose sustainability strategies are transforming retail practices across the UK. We cover key industry updates, essential diary dates and the latest from Bira and Sirius.
Don’t miss our member spotlight on Kevin Arthur Owner of Pewsey RadioVision, along with expert tips on creating safer retail spaces and making a smooth switch to digital telephony. Whether you're looking for inspiration, information, or innovation, Retra Alert has you covered this summer.
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Independent retailers mingle with top suppliers for 'Mica Exchange' in Peebles, Scotland
Mica held its annual ‘Mica Exchange’ gathering over the weekend of 16th - 17th September at the picturesque Peebles Hydro Hotel & Spa in the Scottish Borders. The Exchange is an invitation-only event taking place in a different part of the UK each year that brings together Mica's...
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Dexam launches new ranges in partnership with the RHS
Following the success of their existing collections, Dexam have launched two new ranges in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). The Birds and Gertrude Jekyll textile ranges are now in stock and are made from organic cotton.
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Bira CEO comments on the rise of shoplifting in UK stores & the effect on indie retailers
Shoplifters in the UK are becoming increasingly "emboldened" and appear to be operating under more organised and coordinated efforts, often orchestrated by organised criminal groups. These groups steal to order, fuelling a growing black-market trade in various goods, from cheese and meat to luxury items. Retail experts have expressed concern over the rise of these "grab-and-go" raids and their impact on businesses.
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Understanding the UK Plastic Packaging Tax: Registration, Returns, and Payments
The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), implemented on April 1, 2022, marked a significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of plastic packaging in the United Kingdom. For businesses engaged in the manufacture or import of 10 tonnes or more of plastic packaging over a 12-month period, it is crucial to grasp the registration, return, and payment obligations associated with this tax. Even if your packaging comprises 30% or more recycled plastic, registration for PPT is mandatory and can be conveniently completed on the GOV.UK platform.