It has been widely reported today that electricals retailer Kesa has said it will cut jobs and close some of its stores in Spain as it announced a 7.5% drop in total like-for-like sales. Overall however the company traded in line with its markets.
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Confusing New Fridge & Freezer Energy Labels In 2011
Fridges, freezers and fridge freezers getting new energy efficiency labels set to be introduced over the next couple of year and, from what we and the general press can see, they are set to further confuse people. The new label scheme is planned as being an extension on the current A to G energy …
Electrolux Looks At A Waterless Dishwasher
Designer Hwang Jin Wook’s modern dishwasher concept developed for Electrolux, uses air to clean the dishes by blowing away food particles. High-pressure air is used to clean the dishes. Steam is used to degrease the dishes and ultraviolet rays are then used to sterilize the dishes. Very little wa…
Beko & Glen Dimplex Cookers Linked To Deaths
Which? Have reported that some cookers with a separate grill from Beko and Glen Dimplex are being linked to six cases of fatal carbon monoxide poisoning. The companies have issued alerts concerning 17 different models of which there are approximately 49,000 units in the UK and Ireland . The six d…
European Union Bans Inefficient Washing Machines
The European Union (EU) has banned the most inefficient washing machines in a plan to save the equivalent of two power plants worth of electricity and cut 3.8 million tons in carbon-dioxide emissions annually by 2020. The 27-member EU aims to reduce the emissions blamed for global warming by 20% …
Fridge And Freezer Thermostats
Fridge & Freezer Thermostats On older fridge and freezer units as well as many low-tech or older units you will find that they operate by way of a pretty simple device that is known as a thermostat. This is much like most thermostats in that it will generally, in any refrigerator or fr…
MPs Call For More Scrutiny In The Wake Of MFI Collapse
We picked up this story that ran on Retail Week earlier today and, in light of Sovereign Finance chasing alleged debts from small businesses, such as the repairers that carried out service work on behalf of MFI, it seemed very fitting that it should be published here. Bear in mind as you read thi…
Currys Seek More Cash
It has been widely reported that Dixons Stores Group International (DSGi) the owner of Currys, Dixons and PC World is tasking for further cash investment from investors. DSGi has seen its net borrowings more than triple in around five months, partly because a tightening in trade credit insurance …
Samsung Fridge ”Explodes”
Local newspaper, The Express & Star, has reported that a Samsung fridge has “exploded” at a family home in West Bromwich. A fridge-freezer is said to have exploded “˜like an earthquake’ smashing windows and doors and ripping holes in the ceiling. A family-of-six was upstairs at the time…
Dyson To Move Into Small Appliances?
It has been reported that Dyson has filed designs with patent offices sparking speculation that the company may be planning to make small kitchen appliances. The company, best known for its Cyclone vacuum cleaners, has created designs for appliances including kettles, toasters, juicers and food m…