Consumer Buyers' Guide

Consumer Buyers’ Guide 2018

Contents Retail Services .............................................................................................................................04 Consumer ‘Eco-System’ ...............................................................................................................07 Consumer Hot Picks.....................................................................................................................10 Gaming and Gadgets ..................................................................................................................14 Changing the Retail Experience ...................................................................................................19 Personal Devices .........................................................................................................................20 Flexson; the Smart Choice for Smart Retailers..............................................................................25 How to Get the Most Out of Digital Sales ...................................................................................27 Home and Entertainment ............................................................................................................28 How to Make the Most of the Smart Tech Opportunity................................................................31 Smart Tech .................................................................................................................................32 Introducing Core Electricals to Our Retail Portfolio.......................................................................35 Print ...........................................................................................................................................37

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Everything you need: on-line or in-store Welcome to our latest Consumer Buyers’ Guide which gives a flavour of what’s in store for you at Exertis.

Technology is playing a key role in the future of retailing whether that’s in: digital transformation, leveraging new technologies, mobile payment systems or purchase fulfilment. Furthermore, consumers are changing the way they buy product, on-line spending is at a record level and customers are expecting a different type of in-store experience. It’s a challenging time and never has the omnichannel approach been more relevant.

At Exertis, our comprehensive retail services ensure you can maximise sales whatever the channel. Of course, having the right product when your customers need it is key. That’s why the Exertis Digital Stock Room is so popular with many of our retail partners, providing an extensive on-line catalogue of gaming and business titles that can be easily added to existing websites.

You can find out more about this in our guide.

As you would expect from the leading gaming distributor, we have everything you need to satisfy even the most hardened gamer. Check out some of our hot picks in this guide that include hardware, software, gadgets and accessories. There are also some great home and entertainment products to choose from. We’ve highlighted just a few for you here as well.

Talking of the home, no-one knows Smart Tech better than us. We have a fantastic range of products in this category from all the leading brands and the expertise to help you make the most of this growing opportunity.

Lastly, in one of our editorial features, you’ll notice that we have started to build our core electricals range. This is another great opportunity to leverage the logistical and retail services that we can offer and provide efficiency to your supply chain.

If you would like to know more about any of our services or our consumer portfolio, please contact your account manager. We’ve everything you need to take advantage of the upcoming peak periods.

Thanks for your support.

Regards

Mike Buley Exertis consumer managing director

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Retail services: enhancing the in-store and on-line experience Few things catch consumers’ eyes like a stunningly dressed store window, or an enticingly designed in-store display. And, with competition for footfall even more intense on the high street and online, you need a Retail Service partner who can help you stand out, draw customers into your store, and keep them there.

VALUE ADDED SERVICES

Optimising the Retail experience for consumers requires a unique combination of art, talent, skills and, of course, experience. And that’s why Exertis should be your distribution partner in Retail. We have honed our Retail Service offering to provide the most comprehensive Retail support services for you.

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• Sourcing • Assembling • Configuration • QA and audit • Forecast planning • Kitting • Packaging

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We can design, create and construct in-store and point of sale displays that’ll make your business the talk of the high street. To help you deliver a top notch service, we can assist with staff and product training too. Meanwhile, our detailed market intelligence data will keep you one step ahead of all the emerging trends and the competition.

Finally, you can rely on our extensive stock holding and expertise in logistics and distribution, which ensure that stock arrives in the right store at the right time. With all these services available, we’ll see to it that your customers keep coming back for more!

We can help you with the following services and more…

Please contact your account manager.

• Dropship • Delivery options • Reverse logistics • National and international • Inventory control

• Stock optimisation • Supply forecasting • Roadmap visibility • Real-time updates • Accurate logistics and delivery

• POS design and print • Bespoke displays • Interactive POS • Planogram creation • In store displays • Promotions

• Product training • Product demo • Sales promoters • Videos and guides • Engagement tools • Reward schemes • In store digital kiosks

• Ecommerce • SEO • SEM • Social media • AMS/AMG • Data analytics • Web • UX design

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• PR • Events • Advertising • Media buying • Branding • Content creation • Video

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Consumer Eco-System Our specialist business units work hand-in-hand with our retail teams to ensure we provide services that match our retail customers’ requirements, improve their supply chain and enhance the consumer experience. The partnerships between our Exertis teams and our retailers make a real difference to the services and solutions that we offer, contributing to an eco-system that is unmatched in the industry.

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Plantronics RIG 500 PRO

Marshall Acton II Voice

High-resolution surround-ready gaming headset for PC Control the battlefield with RIG 500 PRO. A metal headband with a lightweight exoskeleton, tuned acoustic chambers, 50mm drivers and intuitive inline volume control create a high-resolution audio experience.

Alexa voice controlled speaker

Part code: 211223-05

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X Rocker Hydra 2.0 Floor Rocker

Huawei Mate 20 Pro

Size, shape, and style

Faster and smarter for longer

The X Rocker Hydra is a compact and comfortable floor rocker. Features a headrest mounted 2.0 analogue sound system that provides increased immersion for your customers’ favourite games.

Limitless human imagination - that’s the inspiration for the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro. The breakthroughs in technology will blur the lines between what your customers can dream and what they can do.

Part code: 5180001 - Red

Part code: S10222351

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Dynamic compact speaker with three class D Amplifiers delivering a well-balanced, powerful audio experience. Legendary Marshall Acton sound with iconic Volume Bass and Treble controllers now packed with Alexa Technology.

Hot Picks Samsung 55’’ Premium UHD TV

Lenovo Yoga Book

Crystal colour display

Ultimate on-the-go productivity

Only Samsung delivers exceptional detail as the creators intended with HDR 1000. The Dynamic Crystal Colour display delivers picture-perfect results every time. Hidden cables for a minimalist, clutter free and stylish living space.

Mobile productivity enters a new era with the Lenovo Yoga Book, a 2-in-1 tablet like none you’ve seen before. Annotate better with the Real Pen. Type better with the Halo keyboard. With Yoga Book, different works better.

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Philips Lily Outdoor Spotlight

Arlo 4 HD Security Camera Kit

Colour ambience

100% wire-free

With Philips Hue outdoor lighting, there’s no limit to the magic your customers can add. Play with 16 million colours and all shades of white light to create the wanted effect. Highlight objects, trees or pathways to make space stand out.

The Arlo camera is completely wireless with HD smart home security. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision and apps for round-the-clock peace of mind.

Call for more information

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Gaming and Gadgets

ASUS ROG SCAR II

Iconbit Kick Scooter FF

Precision knows no bounds

Extreme portability

This powerful Windows 10 gaming laptop incorporates a HyperCool Pro thermal system: this delivers the extreme cooling needed to squeeze every last drop of performance out of its 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 10-Series graphics.

Powerful, smooth and quiet electric kick scooter with 6” tyres and a 250W motor. It can be effortlessly transported like a suitcase thanks to its TROLLEY mode. Aluminium construction with a simple folding latch design.

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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Plantronics RIG 500 PRO HX

Become a legendary Greek hero

High-resolution surround-ready gaming headset

Your customers can write their own epic odyssey and become a legendary Greek Hero in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Your customers can influence how history unfolds as they discover a rich and everchanging world shaped by their decisions.

Control the battlefield with RIG 500 PRO HX for Xbox One. Lightweight exoskeleton, tuned acoustic chambers, 50mm drivers and the RIG game audio dial create a high-resolution audio experience.

Part code: S10208379 (XB1) Part code: S10208380 (PS4)

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Part code: S10205801

X Rocker Viper Start your engines

Low profile rapidfire A premium mechanical gaming keyboard with an aluminium frame that combines the comfort of low-profile, low travel keys, with the performance of ultra-fast Cherry MX mechanical keyswitches and stunning per-key RGB backlighting.

The Viper features a 2.1 stereo audio with a back mounted subwoofer and bluetooth connectivity for mobiles/tablets. Embossed with a chevron panel, it wipes clean and folds for easy storage and has wireless connectivity with an included DAC transmitter for console/ PC.

Part code: CH-9109018-UK

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HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless Gaming Headset

Xbox One X Console

Gaming and Gadgets

Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 Gaming Keyboard

The world’s most powerful console

Reliable wireless freedom Escape the limits of cable connections and roam free with the wireless HyperX Cloud Flight™.

With a solid, gaming-grade wireless connection, incredible 30-hour battery life and signature HyperX comfort, Cloud Flight allows users to play uninterrupted for longer.

With 40% more power than any other console, experience immersive true 4K gaming. Designed for every angle making it sleek and distinctive no matter how you view it. Games play better on Xbox One X.

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HyperX Pulsefire FPS Pro Gaming Mouse

The era of UHD 4K HDR is now Serious gaming features for serious gamers. With FreeSync, gamers can experience seamless, fluid movement throughout fast-paced games. Activate Black Stabilizer to reveal superior detail in dark scenes while the Dynamic Action Sync feature assures smooth, fluid gaming action.

Top-tier FPS performance The Premium Pixart 3389 Sensor provides fluid responsive tracking for superior performance and accuracy. Comfortable ergonomic design that can be personalised with the 6 programmable buttons. Easy customisation with HyperX NGenuity software.

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Acer Nitro 5 The game changer

Seagate 8TB Game Drive Hub for Xbox

In the case of the Aspire Nitro 5, looks can kill! This soon-to-be battlefield gaming icon utilises a hard edged futuristic design with sleek lines and angles - and an impressive, 15.6” Full HD IPS Display - to put you in total command of all the action.

Room to play The Game Drive Hub for Xbox is an officially Xboxlicensed storage product with plenty of room to install 200+ games, making deleting old games truly a thing of the past. Plug and play to keep your customers’ universe of games together.

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that choice. But it’s important to recognise that the vast majority of retail sales are still done in the store. For many products, there is still a need and desire to touch and feel the product. Equally, it’s important to distinguish between what’s happening to retailers in the high street compared to the shopping mall.

Online and in-store should be complementary Those brands that have adopted an omni-channel approach clearly have an advantage of capturing the consumer’s spend whether that transaction is online or in-store. However, those that can also recognise that both can offer complementary but different experiences will certainly provide a stronger engagement with their customer. Research, reviews, product information, range, ease of search, stock, delivery options are all prerequisites for online success. Indeed, according to the Retail Marketing Group (RMG), the main reasons consumers cite for shopping online are centred around price (42%), choice (24%) and the ability to have the product delivered (38%).

Changing the retail experience Retail has certainly been under the cosh in the last few months. It’s not just one category that’s under pressure, it’s affecting a wide range. Toys R Us, Conviviality and Maplin all fell into administration earlier this year with other well-known brands like Mothercare, Carpetright and Homebase looking to reduce their retail estate.

Of course, retailers are under pressure from onliners particularly for commodity products. Indeed, Amazon is now the fifth biggest retailer in the UK accounting for £4 in every £100 spent in retail in the UK last year.

Considering it sells non-essential items with no physical retail presence, its success reflects the company’s ability to understand the consumer’s needs in terms of product range, ease of purchasing and delivery.

Without doubt for certain products, there is less of a need to visit a bricks and mortar store. Technology has seen to that and consumers are tech savvy enough to make

The store now needs to provide a reason for the customer to visit and return. In-store experience is more important than ever. Whilst, it’s possible to watch any number of explainer videos online (and they provide a very useful service), the real value of a purchase can only be fully experienced by seeing it first-hand. After all what does a 4K, UHD and Ultra HD television mean to the average consumer. Not surprisingly research from RMG highlighted the top three reasons consumers give for shopping in store are that they want to experience a product before making the purchase: • 51% prefer to go and look at a product • 27% want to check its quality • 24% want to feel and use the product before buying If that experience can be enhanced by the sales assistant then you have a powerful combination. Research from TimeTrade maintained that 90% of consumers are more likely to buy when helped by a knowledgeable assistant and the RMG survey revealed that 44% were prepared to impulse buy even on a high-priced ticket item if the in-store help was executed well. Indeed, as we have mentioned in previous retail trends, the use of technology that creates a better shopping experience is also important. VR/AR will become more widespread which can add both excitement and practicality, and mPOS will make the purchasing a slicker more efficient way of transacting. However, the power of human interaction cannot be under-estimated and this presents a key differentiator from shopping online.

Sources and acknowledgements: Insight Daily, Retail Marketing, TimeTrade

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ASUS ZenBook UX430UA

Acer Swift 5

A new kind of different

Size, shape, and style

The ZenBook has always been a different kind of ultraportable laptop, but the ZenBook UX430 is a new kind of different. Its slim and lightweight design, iconic ZenBook styling, and high-performance components make ZenBook UX430 the takeanywhere powerhouse.

Knock out daily computing needs with powerful tech features that will keep your customers active and on the move. The sleek magnesium-lithium cover offers a deceptively strong touch of class and puts the total laptop weight at just 0.97kg.

Part code: S10194861

Part code: S10182116

Dell Inspiron 15 3000

Lenovo Yoga 920

What you need. For all you do

Boldly individual

15� laptop for all your customers’ basic computing needs, featuring True Life displays and long battery life. Users can do everything they love with the latest processors and plenty of storage space.

Offering world-class performance, standout style and immersive entertainment, the Yoga 920 is in a league of its own. Sleeker than ever and packed with speed and power to streamline your day: long-range voice-activated support, a digital pen featuring pinpoint accuracy, and more. Stand apart.

Part code: DELT5MCG

Part code: S10171907

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Nokia 8110

Lose yourself in entertainment

For the originals

When it comes to entertainment the Xperia XZ2 Premium is as good as it gets. Consumers can immerse themselves in the brightest 4K HDR Sony display ever and enjoy videos, photos and more in crystal-clear detail and eye-popping colour.

Much like the original, the new Nokia 8110 4G has a curved protective cover which users can slide open to pick up calls and then slide back to end them. They can also surf, chat and stream faster with 4G LTE.

Part code: S10219120

Part code: S10201795

LG 38” UltraWide Curved Monitor

Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

Dependable performance

Samsung’s most powerful tablet ever

A sleek addition to any desktop. This monitor, with 99% coverage of the sRGB spectrum, is a great solution for photographers, graphic designers or anyone looking for highly accurate colour.

Users can binge watch their favourite movies and TV shows. The slim bezels and 10.5” immersive screen show every moment in crisp detail and rich colour. And with a compact design and up to 16 hours of battery life, they can enjoy their favourite content at home or on the go.

Part code: S10202433

Part code: S10212724

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Nokia 7.1

Perfect photos every time

Stand out and tell your story

Co-engineered with Leica, the three-lens camera system of the Huawei P20 Pro powered by AI uses a large image sensor, light fusion pixels and Hybrid Zoom to ensure users always get the perfect photos every time.

Nokia 7.1 is all about capturing photos that look so good, your customers will just want to share them. The dual rear cameras with ZEISS optics deliver stunning shots, while the AI technology lets users add an artistic touch to every photo with 3D personas, masks and filters.

Part code: S10190508

Part code: S10229415

Asus VivoBook X540LA

Lenovo Yoga Book

Designed for productivity

Mobile productivity

Powered by an IntelŽ Core™ i3 processor to give your customers smooth and responsive computing performance. With integrated graphics, an advanced onboard memory controller, up to 8GB RAM and Windows 10 Home, X540 is an ideal daily computing platform.

Get serious work done with the Lenovo Yoga Book; annotate better with the Real Pen, type better with the Halo keyboard, connect anywhere with optional LTE. Different works better with this Windows 2-in-1.

Part code: S10208334

Part code: ZA150015GB

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Flexson; the smart choice for smart retailers Flexson provides a range of premium accessories for Sonos speakers. Ranging from wall and ceiling mounts to desk stands, floor stands to TV mounts, Flexson provides innovative and practical solutions to perfectly align the detailed Sonos sound within the purchaser’s home.

Designed in the UK and precision engineered using high quality materials, Flexson products are crafted to perfectly match the colour, style and size of every Sonos speaker, and fit seamlessly into any audio setup.

Flexson offers solutions for every Sonos product, including a wide range of mounts and stands for Sonos One, Play:1, Play:5, Playbar, Beam and Amp; as well as wall mounting solutions for Sonos Sub, Connect and Boost.

The Flexson Desk Stands, available for Sonos One or Play:1 (cleverly engineered to hold both) and Play:5 are compact, stylish and functional. Positioning the speaker right towards the listener’s ears, each desk stand optimises the detailed sound that Sonos speakers offer, whilst simultaneously minimising vibrations.

Premium Floor Stands are designed to aid the consumers’ audio setup in looking great and sounding even better!

A wide range of accessories for Sonos Playbar and Beam can also be found within the Flexson range. The expertly designed and crafted cantilever TV mounts are designed to perfectly unify the TV screen and sound bar. These are available in two sizes: for smaller TVs (up to 43 inches), which accommodates the Sonos Beam and a larger size (up to 65 inch) which suits both the Sonos Playbar and Beam.

These are great options and offer major flexibility.

Flexson likewise provides a great range of TV stands which allow the Sonos Playbar, Playbase or Beam to be seamlessly and securely positioned below the television. These allow the viewer to align their TV and sound system perfectly. The integrated cable management ensures a neat and tidy space and an outstanding viewing experience.

Flexson’s innovatively designed and precision engineered Sonos accessories enhance the look and sound of every Sonos speaker. Sonos speakers may be Smart, but Flexson can help make them smarter. Contact your account manager for more information.

Flexson also offers a wide range of floor stands for the Sonos One, Play:1 and Play:5. These range from the stylish, yet sturdy Flexson Floor Stand - available for all models - to the adjustable stand for Sonos One or Play:1. These are the perfect additions to any home cinema set-up. Accompanying these sturdy metal floor stands is the ultimate accessory for any Sonos speaker, the Flexson Premium Floor Stand.

Available for Sonos One, Play:1 and Play:5 in combinations of White and English Oak or Black and American Walnut, the

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We add value, making it easier for you to provide solutions for your customers.

Our retail solutions range from drop shipment to smarter product sourcing, stunning in-store displays, creative packaging, clever merchandising, exclusive product bundling and an innovative digital platform.

There’s no partner better placed in retail distribution to help you win more customers.

How to get the most out of digital sales 2017 was the biggest year on record for the gaming industry in the United Kingdom.

Software sales amassed over £5.11bn in revenue, which was up 12.4% on the previous twelve months, and UK consumers spent a massive £790m on boxed copies of games, itself an increase of 3.4% over 2016. But, the continued rise of digital content saw online sales dwarf its physical rivals as the sector accounted for a staggering £1.6bn, and mobile gaming also passed a significant landmark, with revenues crossing the £1bn boundary for the first time.

These figures illustrate quite clearly that online and digital sales are an essential part of any retail strategy. That’s where Exertis can help, thanks to its Exertis Digital Stock Room (EDSR) and Exertis Ztorm services.

Adding digital content to your range One of the major advantages of digital games is that they allow retailers to avoid the risks of financial exposure that can come with holding lots of physical stock. There’s no need to consider how you organise your storage facilities, and even if a game suddenly becomes the ultimate musthave item you’ll never run out of stock.

Exertis Ztorm provides a low cost and low risk solution to any retailer wanting an efficient, reliable and flexible transition from physical to digital sales. This is achieved by offering retailers an extensive online catalogue that can be plugged into their existing websites, complete with all relevant product information.

e-commerce venture, can make use of ‘redemption’ sites provided by Exertis Ztorm, where customers purchase keys to unlock and download titles. The advantages of this approach are that it not only gives brands an online commercial presence, but also allows the collection of customer emails that can then be used in promotional campaigns.

Accompanying this are automated asset delivery & pricing, new release & promotions support, real-time sales data, plus consolidated reporting and invoicing. Security is also paramount, with all download codes delivered securely to the Exertis Digital Stock Room, and able to be ordered either on the phone, online, or via EDI. Online while in-store Another hugely popular service retailers can make use of is selling download codes on the shop floor. This can be done via kiosks where customers browse for items and then go to the till to make their payments, or from a web interface used by the cashier to issue download codes. In either case the code can be printed as a separate receipt or included on one that also contains other items bought in-store.

The obvious advantage of this approach is that retailers can hold inexhaustible amounts of virtual stock, while also integrating seamlessly with any in-store promotions.

For more information on introducing digital content to customers, or expanding the catalogue you currently offer, talk to your Exertis representative today.

Sources and acknowledgements: UKIE

With over ten years’ experience of working with some of the world’s leading retailers, Exertis Ztorm provides instant access to hundreds of content providers. These include RockStar Games, Ubisoft, Bethesda, EA, Microsoft, and many more.

Exertis Ztorm sees its role as that of integration rather than distribution, bringing world-class products to your shelves without the administrative hassles that often come with setting up and maintaining multiple accounts. They take care of everything.

Redemption for retailers of all sizes Smaller, independent stores or retailers yet to create an

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Victrola Suitcase Turntable

Samsung 49’’ Premium UHD TV

Loaded with features

Samsung NU8000 Premium UHD TV

The Victrola portable suitcase turntable includes built-in Bluetooth technology to wirelessly stream music from any Bluetooth enabled device, 3-speed (33⁄, 45, 78 RPM) belt driven turntable and 3.5mm aux-in jack for playing music from any nonBluetooth device.

Only Samsung delivers exceptional detail as the creators intended with HDR 1000. The Dynamic Crystal Colour display delivers picture-perfect results every time. Hidden cables for a minimalist, clutter free and stylish living space.

Part code: S10223470

Part code: UE49NU8000TXXU

Epson Projector

LG SJ7 Modular Soundbar

Bringing the cinematic experience home

Flexible sound from all around

Make the full home cinema experience a reality with this full HD, projector, complete with lens shift. With a dynamic contrast ratio, dazzling friends and family with vivid picture quality has never been so easy.

One Soundbar, two modules, multiple uses - get the right audio for your customers entertainment scenario. Free the living room from wires. LG’s active wireless subwoofer allows users to enjoy superb sound quality without compromising on design.

Part code: 10170333

Part code: S10196150

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Acer H6810 DLP 4K UHD

All in One Smart Soundbar

Small & light: A home cinema essential

Get real, with HD Audio. Feel the sound and get into the action with stunningly realistic HD Audio.

It preserves the quality and richness of the original sound through 96kHz / 24bit without down sampling.

Produce bright, clear imagery with the stunning H6810 wireless projector. With HDR compatibility, this piece of kit is the smallest and lightest 4K UHD projector, making it a home cinema essential.

Part code: S10153706

Part code: MR.JQK11.002

1MORE Driver Headphones

LG 55’’ 4K UHD TV

Simple and Delicate

LG UK6500 4K UHD with HDR

The Stylish BT Headphones adopt a new streamlined design concept that’s both sleek and smooth throughout it’s body featuring loving detailed curves and free from any rigid shapes or angles. All inspired by the fluctuation nature of flowing water.

A new depth of detail. ULTRA HD 4K resolution is four times that of Full HD producing brilliant clarity and vivid details that amaze, even when viewed up close. Sound technology creates the Ultra Surround effect.

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How to make the most of the smart tech opportunity There is no doubting the impact that voice assistants have had on the smart tech market. Smart speakers like Amazon Echo and Google Home are bringing more devices into more homes as the technology becomes more mainstream. Homeowners rather than tech savvy early adopters can now start to deploy a range of smart devices from major manufacturers that can be operated not from a number of different apps on their smartphone but by using their chosen voice assistant as the central control hub for their smart home ecosystem.

Manufacturers have been eager to incorporate voice assistants into their products to take advantage of the growing market trend. Whilst it’s difficult to be entirely accurate with statistics, it’s clear that the installed base of Alexa and Google Home runs into several million. Whilst the consumer may initially be happy for these smart speakers to answer questions, play music and control their viewing experience, the opportunity to control other devices around the home should bring music to the ears of retailers. What’s more if you’re thinking it’s just a passing trend, then consider the staggering 70% year-on-year growth forecast from Canalys estimating that shipments will reach more than 56m units this year.

Thermostats, Cameras, Plugs, Lights and Entertainment Prominent drivers of smart home adoption have been the ease of use offered with a voice assistant coupled with a desire for energy efficiency, home security, comfort and entertainment. Energy consumption is hardly surprising as smart meters and thermostats have been heavily advertised and rapidly adopted by consumers. Lighting has also been a good seller not just in terms of energy but also for creating

ambient settings in the home. Security is also on the minds of Millennials, particularly females, as a survey from Better Homes and Gardens reported that 73% saw smart home tech as a way to protect their homes – a rise from 9% since 2014. Smart Security cameras which can now be linked to your TV via Amazon Fire TV adds another dimension to home security. And as for entertainment, 70% of users report listening to more music now they have a smart speaker.

Service and Installation Whilst some products can be classed as DIY and installed easily by the homeowners, others need the help of professional installers or local retailers that can provide a more personal and advisory service along with installation.

Whilst tech savvy buyers might be prepared to undertake that work, the majority of consumers would prefer a painfree set-up. Those retailers that can offer support, advice and service are most likely to get repeat business as the homeowner builds a more enhanced connected home system. The in-store experience is vitally important. Setting up a smart tech sales environment and providing easy to follow messaging about the benefits and how it’s possible to build an integrated and connected home will generate sales.

Smart Tech is a journey not a purchase.

One unique aspect of smart tech is that as consumers begin purchasing products to work with their smart speakers, they are embarking on a journey where purchases are made across several months. For most categories in retail, a consumer buys a product and that’s it. With smart tech, there’s a strong repeat business opportunity to pursue.

Experience counts. That’s why working with Exertis, the leader in smart tech distribution, makes sense if you want to add smart tech products to your portfolio. With the Smart Tech market growing fast, as a retailer, wouldn’t you want to be involved?

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Smart Tech Philips Hue Ambiance Lily Base Garden LED Light Bring the front and back garden to life Install outdoor lights that connect to the Philips Hue smart lighting system and enjoy endless ways of bringing the garden to life with light. Select from 16 million colours or a predefined scene in the Philips Hue App. It’s all within your customers’ control.

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Yale Alarms Yale smart home alarm kit SR320 The Yale Smart Home Alarm Kit is a home alarm system built with the user in mind. Control the Yale home alarm system via the Yale Home app, putting the user firmly in control anytime, anywhere.

Part code: S10208023

Part code: S10158988@RET

Swann 1080P Wi Fi Battery Camera Swann 1080P full HD Wire free security camera

NETGEAR Orbi Tri-Band Mesh WiFi Router

Swann’s Smart Security Camera is a plug & play, 100% Wire-Free & Rechargeable CCTV solution.

The powerful yet compact security camera helps users to see in full HD and stay connected at any time on their smartphone and tablet.

Get better WiFi. Everywhere Deliver fast and reliable Wi-Fi coverage throughout the home and enjoy uninterrupted 4K UHD streaming, smoother gaming and seamless connectivity to devices with the Orbi Tri-band Mesh Wi-Fi router.

Part code: S10173523

Part code: S10214266

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Smart Tech D-Link Pro Wire-Free Camera Kit 100% wire-free security

Linksys Velop Intelligent Mesh Wi-Fi System

The mydlink Pro Wire-Free cameras are designed to be discreet, weatherproof, and completely wire-free like never before, so you can place them virtually anywhere indoors or outdoors and be free from everyday worries.

Experience flawless, full-strength mesh WiFi Linksys Velop Dual-Band Series is a family Whole Home Wi-Fi system of modular nodes that work seamlessly together to create one high-speed, high-range Mesh network for your customers entire home.Â

Part code: S10214775

Part code: S10212439

LightwaveRF Smart Home Starter Kit

Eve Aqua Smart Water Controller

Your customer’s home. Smarter

For Apple homekit

A complete, stylish and affordable smart home that just works. Start the journey today with just a few devices. for Apple Homekit, Google Home, Amazon Alexa.

Have a sprinkler turn on exactly when needed, automatically. Or activate irrigation from anywhere, and leave it be. Eve Aqua converts the outdoor tap into an intelligent water outlet. So users can keep their garden green, with little to zero effort.

Part code: S10193138@RET

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Introducing core electricals to our retail portfolio Earlier this year, Exertis announced our intention to distribute a wide range of core electrical products, adding to our consumer portfolio.

Since then, much progress has been made.

Harriet Croft has joined our Consumer Business unit from Argos to head up the category and we have made some significant distribution agreements with some key vendors to launch the initiative.

The core electricals market is worth in excess of £21bn annually (Retail Economics) and Alex Croft, our consumer sales commercial director, explained the rationale for entering this sector, “We have an enviable reputation in retail distribution built on our ability to deal with both large volumes from established brands and successfully bringing emerging brands to market, utilising our comprehensive range of retail services. Whilst core electrical is an established market, there are numerous opportunities within this sector with a huge range of products that span both existing and new product areas. Our research and analysis of the market demonstrates that vendors and our retail customers would welcome the efficiencies, expertise and additional reach that we can provide in the distribution of these products.”

Feedback from brands has been very encouraging, highlighting the diverse nature of this market and welcoming the efficiency, scale and services which Exertis can provide.

To start with, we are pleased that we can offer a range of products from Hoover, Danby and Blaupunkt. All three are established and well-known brands in their markets and fit our profile of providing a high-quality portfolio of core electrical products.

Hoover needs no introduction and is widely acclaimed for its innovation and design. We will be offering both their vacuum cleaner and microwave ranges. Hoover’s vacuum range comes in all shapes and sizes; bagged or bagless; corded or cordless. The microwave products offer a range of capacities, displays and colours. Bobby Watkins, sales and marketing director for SDA, Hoover Candy, said: “We are pleased to be one of the first brands to support the launch of Exertis into this marketplace. The company’s expertise in providing technology products to retail and its reputation with those customers were key reasons to engage, along with the opportunity to provide efficiencies in our supply chain.”

Danby is the leading refrigeration and speciality appliance company in North America. Exertis will be offering Danby’s competitively priced range of appliances that pack big features into small spaces including: undercounter beverage and wine coolers; chest freezers; and undercounter refrigerators - in a variety of sizes, models and colours designed to fit into homes and kitchens where compact solutions are essential.

For Blaupunkt, we will be distributing their range of robotic Bluebot vacuum cleaners and supporting accessories.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive a well-respected brand in an emerging robotics consumer market which according to Tractica, will increase globally from 10m shipments in 2016 to 50.7m units by 2022 with revenues expected to reach $13.2bn.

You can view our core electrical range online at info.exertis. co.uk/consumer-solutions.

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Print Epson EcoTank ET-2750 A4 colour inkjet multifunction printer with three years’ worth of ink included The EcoTank comes with a 3.7cm LCD screen, SD card slot, double-sided printing and an extra black bottle of ink. Go longer between refills with EcoTank. It uses ultra-high-capacity ink tanks to completely remove the need for cartridges.

Mayku Desktop Vacuum Forming Machine Universal vacuum adaptor Bring any business to life. It works with any vacuum cleaner and a whole selection of different materials. Use it to make moulds in minutes with no additional software or digital model manipulation needed.

Part code: S10171376

Part code: S10209944

Brother MFC-J5335 All-In-One Business Inkjet Printer

Epson DS-70 Scanner Lightweight portable scanner

Deliver professional performance Part of the new and improved J5000 range, this all-in-one inkjet is perfect for small businesses that have to be smart with their budget. With a first page out time of a speedy six seconds and a 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder, it makes quick work of heavy workloads.

The smallest and lightest mobile single-sheetfed document scanner, the Epson DS-70 features fast speeds and accommodates documents up to 8.5” x 72”. Compatible with both Windows® and Mac®, the DS-70 is ideal for virtually any workspace.

Part code: BROMFCJ5335DW

Part code: B11B252402

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Your world widened.

The world’s first quad camera smartphone.

The Galaxy A9 features the world’s first quad smartphone camera to capture life the way it was meant to be seen. Its intelligent camera system gives you four times the functionality for whatever the occasion. Now you can capture with confidence when inspiration strikes.

Quadruple camera The Galaxy A9 is the world’s first quad camera with Ultra Wide Camera, Telephoto Camera, 24MP Camera and Depth Camera that give you the confidence to shoot on various occasions. It also features Scene Optimiser and Flaw Detection, so you can start capturing enhanced images straight away.

Immersive display Immersive viewing pleasure Be a part of what you see. The Galaxy A9 features a brilliant 6.3” FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display1 that produces sharp contrast and more dynamic colour for a much more immersive viewing experience. The world through your screen is now as vivid as can be.

Storage Store more, enjoy more Take more of your life with you.

The Galaxy A9 provides 128GB2 of internal memory, letting you store your photos, movies and files for easy access. What’s more, you can have up to 512GB of expandable storage via a microSD card3.

Colours Lemonade Blue

Caviar Black

Bubblegum Pink

1 Infinity Display: a near bezel-less, full-frontal glass, edge-to-edge screen. Screen measured diagonally as a full rectangle without accounting for the rounded corners.

2 Actual storage available may vary depending on pre-installed software.

3 MicroSD card sold separately. External memory may be used to store media (photos, video and music files) but not applications.

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