The British Retail Consortium has said that people should not pay VAT on energy efficient household appliances The BRC is calling for the government to offer incentives to encourage a switch to “greener” white goods – much like the car industry scrappage scheme
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Sharp Launch UK Fridge Freezer Range
Sharp has launched its first fridge freezers ““ the A+ energy rated SJF79PSSL, SJPT690RS and SJPT690RS. Although Sharp is better known for its televisions and microwaves in the UK it has launched a four-door fridge freezer and a pair of two-door models. Sharp has produced refrigeration and …
Haier Profits Rise – Hints At Tie Up With Global Partner
Haier, the world’s fourth-largest white goods manufacturer, on Monday posted a 21.30% increase year-on-year in its net profit to reach 666 million yuan in the first half of 2009. According to its semi-annual report, the Qingdao (China) based company gained a 65.58% increase from the previous year…
Indesit Reports Loss & Gloomy Outlook
Indesit Italy said on Thursday it had a €8 million net loss in the second quarter due lower sales as the recession continued to hit consumer demand for home appliances in its main markets. Last year the appliance manufacturer reported a second-quarter net profit of €12.1 million.
Haier Clears Up F&P Production Speculation
Current.com has reported that Haier Australia has made an announcement that despite speculation and rumour in regards to its involvement with Fisher & Paykel, the company will continue to maintain the marketing and distribution of Haier manufactured and branded products in Australia. “After l…
Whirlpool To Cut 300 Jobs
Whirlpool officials have partially confirmed reports that the company’s Fort Smith plant will cut up to 300 jobs beginning in September, but officials are reported to not be commenting on a potential temporary shutdown of the plant. Whirlpool employs about 1,350 at the plant, with about 150 of th…
REPIC Lose High Court Battle
The UK’s regulations governing the collection, treatment and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment are both lawful and consistent with the EU Directive, the High Court has ruled. Ian Lucas, MP Minister for Business, called the ruling a “resounding endorsement of the UK Waste Electrical…
Focus DIY restructuring plan
Focus DIY will outline details today of a vital restructuring deal to secure its future and urge landlords to back its proposals in a vote later this month. Focus wants to enter a company voluntary agreement (CVA) with landlords, under which it will dump cash-draining closed stores. Landlords of …
Hotpoint Launch Hot Style
In a press release it appears that interior designer Kelly Hoppen, MBE, has teamed with the UK’s number one appliance brand Hotpoint, to launch a campaign to give you confidence when it comes to interior design in your home, starting with the kitchen. Hotpoint’s research has found that as a natio…
Antonio Merloni Dispute Rumbles On
According to Italian newspaper and online reports this dispute continues to be the center of the attention for the politicians in the regions affected by events at Antonio Merloni. The manufacturer is known in the UK under the Servis and Electra brand names. The long crisis of the Group Antonio M…