Welcome to Alert, our magazine exclusive to Retra Members! |
Alert is Retra’s very own glossy magazine dedicated to our industry and our Members’ businesses.
Free and exclusive to Retra Members, Alert Magazine includes expert contributions from the Retra team as well as interviews, analysis, opinions and comments from across the industry.
Retra Alert is also available online in a fully interactive format which can be viewed on your phone, your tablet or your desktop computer wherever you are.
From the Editor
Welcome to our second digital edition of Alert Magazine. We were really pleased with how many of you clicked and read the last digital edition and had some really positive feedback about it, so thank you to all. This month, I want to share some concerning developments on business rates. The reduction of the RHL discount from 75% to 40% has already had a dramatic effect on our members. For many established electrical stores, we're looking at rate increases of a minimum 333% between 2024 and 2026. However, it's not all challenging news. We've secured a significant victory with new WEEE regulations that will finally level the playing field for independent electrical retailers.
Other stories & features in the latest Alert:
Business matters: Creating safer retail spaces – top tips for preventing violence against staff
Sirius update: Sirius Buying Conference review
