Electrolux has said it would close an oven factory in Britain that employs some 500 staff, incurring costs of 390 million Swedish crowns (29.6 million pounds). Electrolux said it would take a charge for the cost in the fourth quarter of this year. Electrolux also announced plans to move some of t…
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February Meeting Scheduled
The next whitegoods meeting has been scheduled for February 29th 2008 to be held at the Millers Hotel in Sibson once more. Of course the meeting is open to non-members as well as members to attend and entrance is free. We are looking forward to some new product introductions, news on what the TA …
British Retailer recommends Haier
At present, Haier high-end washing machine has become the main recommending products of Comet. The high-end tumbling-box washing machine produced by Haier is placed at the most obvious place in the channel store of Comet with a note on it which reads “introducing a world leading brand.” Among all…
Store is Britain’s favourite retailer
Bosses at Peterborough department store John Lewis have spoken of their delight after the company was named the nation’s favourite retailer. John Lewis was voted Britain’s best loved retailer in a poll of more than 6,000 shoppers.
Small rise in sales
Electrical goods retailer Kesa posted a 1.7% rise in underlying Christmas sales on Thursday, as demand for laptops and flat-screen televisions was offset by weak sales of fridges and washing machines. The group, which runs French market leader Darty and British number two Comet, said trading cond…
Gorenje Ora-to Collection Nomiated In The Wallpaper Magazine
Wallpaper, the cult magazine for design, interior decoration, fashion, art, and lifestyle, ranked the Gorenje Ora-to appliance collection among the nominees in the category of the best household appliances.
Matsushita to Start Selling White Goods in Europe in FY ’08
Osaka, Jan 10, 2008 (Jiji Press) – Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. said Thursday it will start selling white goods such as washing machines, refrigerators and air conditioners in Europe in fiscal 2008, which begins on April 1.
Haier Sponsor 2008 Olympics
China’s household appliance giant Haier Group signed a deal in Qingdao with the Organizing Committee of the 2008 Olympic Games (BOCOG), becoming the official white goods sponsor of the games.
Smeg Launch A Space Saving Dishwasher
Smeg have launched the DI912 pint sized widescreen dishwasher aimed at studio flats or kitchens where space is tight but you still need, or want, a dishwasher.
Disenco Energy Goes Into Production
Malvern Boilers Named Sub-Contactor for Initial Volumes of Disenco Energy’s Disruptive Home Energy Producing Appliance Sheffield, 14th January 2008 ““ Local energy enabler Disenco Energy plc (TSX:DIS) today announces the appointment of Britain’s Malvern Boilers Limited as sub-contractor to …