You’ve seen the pictures in home-decorating magazines “” designer kitchens with gleaming stainless-steel appliances that look more like modern art than cooking tools.
Category: Domestic Appliance News
Domestic Appliance News
All the latest general news from the domestic appliance industry that we find all over the world, and stories that are of interest to the trade and public, often with our own unique non-politically correct spin on it.
We cover almost anything interesting to do with appliances or that affects the industry, including new product releases, scandals, recalls, mergers, takeovers and all the other juicy appliance news from around the world.
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Catching them young, Electrolux style
DON’T be surprised if your child talks to you about his `dream’ refrigerator, air-conditioner, washing machine or microwave oven. White goods major Electrolux Kelvinator Ltd (EKL), a subsidiary of Electrolux Group, has decided to capture the imagination of youngsters and base future products on it.
The PowerHouse aftermath
The UK’s third largest electronics retailer, PowerHouse, closed its doors to the public on Friday following a serious slump in profits. The store closures meant over 815 job cuts. Meanwhile, the company’s administrative receiver, finance firm Deloitte & Touche, is trying to find a suitable bu…
Whitegoods Meeting
Don’t forget that the whitegoods meeting takes place tomorrow in Peterborough with a 12:30pm opening for a 1pm kick off.
DASA Council Meeting
Remember the DASA Council Meeting takes place on Thursday starting at 10am.
Oil price rise fuels inflation fears
A winter of soaring oil prices is threatening to boost inflation, hit motorists and hamper the global economic recovery, industry experts have warned.
Electrolux Show Off The Trilobite
You may or may not have known about the robotic vacuum cleaner craze that is currently sweeping (no pun intended) the world and, if you were not and you are in the trade it may be an area worth looking at.
Electrolux not to exit Eureka Forbes
Construction baron Pallonji Mistry has called off his bid to take complete control of consumer appliances company Eureka Forbes, a subsidiary of engineering and textiles company Forbes Gokak. This follows Swedish white goods giant AB Electrolux deciding to remain invested in the company.
Family anger over council waste fee
WASTE collection charges have been slammed by an Almondbury couple. Margaret and George Ban said the Kirklees Council fees for taking away bulky items would lead to increased fly-tipping.
Customers hit as stores close (Powerhouse)
This story appeared on the BBC earlier and offers some clarification on the situation with the extended warranties that were sold by Powerhouse which I know a lot of people have been asking for information on, story follows: The electrical retailer Powerhouse closed 93 of its 233 stores on Friday.