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CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, has announced it will be the official technology sponsor of WOW!house 2026, the acclaimed annual showhouse presented by Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, taking place in London in summer 2026. Returning for its fifth year, WOW!house 2026 brings together world-class interior designers and leading international brands from around the world to create spectacular ‑rooms and outdoor spaces.

Online electrical retailer Marks Electrical has provided a further update following the Company’s Pre-Close Trading Update issued on 26 March 2026, ahead of its unaudited final results for the year ended 31 March 2026 (“FY26”), which are expected to be published in June. As previously announced, the Group expects to deliver full year revenue of £108.5m.

The chief executive of Swedish appliance brand, Electrolux, Yannick Fierling, is calling on the EU to introduce an Action Plan to promote Europe’s industrial future, and safeguard the appliance industry to help it better withstand ongoing challenges. In a special blog, which you can read in full, here, Mr Fierling notes how the home appliance industry has deep roots in Europe, but that growing challenges are putting significant pressure on the industry.

Sony Corporation (“Sony”) and TCL Electronics Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries, “TCL”) have announced that they have now entered into legally binding definitive agreements for a strategic partnership in the home entertainment field. This follows the memorandum of understanding announced on January 20, 2026.

CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals™, has announced the full scope of its 2026 Education Conference, taking place Sept. 1–3 at CEDIA Expo in Denver. Designed to help industry professionals stay ahead in the rapidly evolving smart home market, the CEDIA Education Conference will offer a dynamic, forward-looking program featuring expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and curated learning tracks for every stage of a professional’s career.

Sony has announced that its 2026 line of high-end TVs will debut under the banner of ‘True RGB’, reports Steve May. Details on specific models, screen sizes, specifications and prices have yet to be released, but the company is keen to establish its own proprietary take on what appears to be the latest entry into the RGB Mini LED screen wars.

Cambridge Audio is pleased to introduce MSX, a considered refresh of the much-loved Minx speaker range. It is a modular speaker system for modern homes and shared spaces, delivering real stereo and surround sound without dominating your room, the company says.

Euronics is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Which? Retailer of the Year Award 2026, reinforcing its position as a trusted retail destination for home appliances and consumer electronics. The Which? Awards recognise organisations that consistently deliver elevated levels of customer service and innovation, and the shortlisting in this category represents a hugely respected accolade.

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has warned that falling retail sales in February are an early sign of consumers reining in their spending amid growing economic uncertainty. The quantity of goods bought fell by 0.4 per cent in February 2026, down from a revised rise of 2.0 per cent in January, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Cambridge United Women’s Football Club (CUWFC), in partnership with Majority Audio, has successfully broken the world record for the largest number of Bluetooth speakers played simultaneously during a weekend match against London Bees at the Cledara Abbey Stadium. The record-breaking moment took place at half time on 29 March, when hundreds of supporters gathered in the stands and across the stadium connected and played Majority Move WR Bluetooth speakers in unison from a single audio source.