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No role for retailers in digital help scheme


3rd March 2008

The company chosen to administer the digital switchover help scheme has revealed that it will not be involving retailers in its work.

eaga - a national provider of residential energy efficiency solutions - will co-ordinate the project in-house, from the sourcing and storing of products, to the delivery and installation in consumer’s homes.

Bryan Lovewell, Chief Executive for retra, said: “I am tremendously disappointed that eaga has decided to ignore the traditional supply chain process. It is a blow for retailers up and down the country

“ Though I do not question eaga’s commitment to the disadvantaged in our society, surely they could have found a solution that supports both the vulnerable and the UK electrical retail industry?

“ Everyone should be working together to ensure there is a smooth and seamless switch to digital in this country.”

retra hopes to schedule a meeting with eaga in the near future to discuss their plans and establish whether or not any opportunities still exist for independent retailers.

For more information please call Louise Lloyd-Jones, Communications Executive for retra, on 01234 269110 or email louise.lloyd-jones@retra.co.uk



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