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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