Distribution

Jamie Furness, UK general manager at TTI Europe talks to Electronics Weekly about how his view of the distribution business has changed since his move from a catalogue house

Ros Kruger, marketing director for the mil/aerospace business at distributor TTI Europe, explains just how important the defence sector is for the UK electronics industry

"I see it as a low-risk entry and personally I like the challenge of building the business," said David Zelkha, MD of Luso Electronics

“We already have a majority of the skills needed to move in that direction,” Arrow CEO, Mike Long told Electronics Weekly

“Our customers told us that they wanted better search capabilities with minimum fuss,” said Keith Reville, general manager, eCommerce at RS

"This year European sales in particular have increased by over 22%,” said Digi-Key president, Mark Larson

This is the next move in the power system firm’s reshaping of its marketing strategy to address a broader base of customers

“The Group’s sales momentum strengthened in the first quarter, with sales up 3.0% quarter on quarter and 8.3% year on year, which is above our targeted 6%-8% range,” said Harriet Green, group chief executive

You want the best possible deal on a new TV, so you go online to a well-known auction site. You see the exact popular brand and model you want at a price you can't resist. You look at a thumbnail of the TV: it's exactly what you saw in the showroom of the expensive electronics store. You look at the seller's reputation: five stars, fast delivery, and inexpensive shipping. You buy it now!

“eCommerce and electronics continue to transform our business,” said group chief executive Ian Mason