Kesa Electricals, which was once part of the UK’s Kingfisher retail combine, yesterday announced weaker than expected Christmas sales in its crucial French market.
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Nokia, Electrolux up local capacities
Two major manufacturers announced over €100 million in new investments in Hungary last Thursday.
Whirlpool donates $250,000 to hire more Benton police officers
ST. JOSEPH — The community effort launched Tuesday to raise $500,000 for the Benton Harbor Police Department went well over the 50 percent mark on the first day.
Electrolux drops plan to make goods for others
Electrolux Kelvinator Ltd (EKL) has shelved plans to use its excess capacity as a outsourcing platform top produce goods for other companies.
Whirlpool to lay off 33 staff
Whirlpool Corp. is eliminating 33 positions in its Global Information Systems department, with the jobs going to IBM in Brazil.
Kesa says French sales weak
LONDON (Reuters) – Kesa Electricals, Europe’s third largest electricals retailer, has revealed weak sales for the key Christmas period in its core French market but says it expects to deliver full-year profits in line with forecasts
BPL’s Prasad set to join Whirlpool
Within weeks of losing its head of marketing, BPL Ltd has lost another key managerial personnel. The latest to join the list is Sanjay Prasad, head of the mobile handset business , which was established recently.
Tech giants back smart shopping
The future of barcodes could be in jeopardy after two major technology giants announced a partnership to make the chips and systems to replace them.
Upgrade skills or go jobless in the future
United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger hit the nail on the head in explaining why Electrolux AB is closing its refrigerator plant in Greenville and moving it to low-wage Mexico.
UK stores rip off Irish customers
UK chain stores with outlets in Ireland are ripping off their Irish customers across a range of products including foodstuffs, electronics, furniture and other household goods, according to Fine Gael.