Electrical news

• Comet comes back into orbit as an electricals marketplace

  09-11-2026 15:09 via ERT
  
  Comet has relaunched as a specialist online electricals marketplace, 14 years after its stores closed. The company says it has more than one million products from 2,500 sellers at launch and is recruiting more retailers and brands ahead of Christmas.  The relaunch follows OnBuy’s acquisition of the Comet brand from Misco Technologies in May 2025. […]
  
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• Hotpoint launches new cooking campaign with cookbook author Amy Sheppard

  09-11-2026 13:00 via ERT
  
  Hotpoint has launched a new consumer marketing campaign, Weekend Well Spent, featuring cookbook author and food personality Amy Sheppard, as the manufacturer continues to invest in its built-in cooking portfolio. Running throughout November and December, the campaign brings together consumer research, influencer partnerships, paid media and PR activity to raise awareness of Hotpoint’s latest cooking […]
  
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• EIC named BELL Lighting’s Charity of the Year

  09-11-2026 12:51 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  BELL Lighting has announced the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC) as its official Charity of the Year, strengthening its commitment to supporting individuals and families across the electrical and energy sector.
  The partnership will enable the EIC to expand the support it provides to people throughout the industry, helping more individuals and families access vital services when they need them most.
  As a business that has been part of the electrical industry for more than a century, BELL Light
  
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• New consumer guidance on Plug-In Solar Devices launched

  09-11-2026 12:16 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  The Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) has launched new guidance to help consumers make informed and safe choices when buying, installing and using plug-in solar devices.
  The ESR is reminding consumers that there is more to consider than simply buying a device from a supermarket, DIY store or online retailer. The aim of the guidance is to encourage safety by explaining the checks and precautions needed to help ensure these systems are compliant, suitable and installed correctly.
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• IDE UK announces new stock location in Stoke-on-Trent

  09-11-2026 11:55 via Electrical Wholesaler
  
  IDE Electric has announced a new UK stock location with Tech3PL in Stoke-on-Trent, marking another important step in the company’s continued development within the UK electrical market.
  IDE’s offering extends across electrical enclosures and cabinets, terminal boxes, industrial plugs and sockets, distribution and protection, thermal management and customised solutions, providing opportunities across a variety of electrical applications and sectors. The company has been steadily developing it
  
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• Electrical Safety First reveals speaker line-up for 2026 conference

  09-11-2026 11:50 via ERT
  
  Electrical Safety First has announced the speaker line-up for its Electrical Product Safety Conference 2026, bringing together leading figures from government, retail, manufacturing and regulation to discuss the challenges facing the electrical industry. Taking place on 26 November at Church House in Westminster, London, the event is expected to welcome more than 200 professionals from […]
  
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