Reuters reports Dixons Retail has said it outperformed high street rivals Argos and Comet over Christmas without the need to drop its prices.
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Samsung And LG Fined For Price Fixing
South Korea’s competition watchdog says it has fined the two top electronics manufacturers a total of 44.64 billion won ($38.5 million) for fixing prices of their electronics and home appliances.
More Smart Appliances This Time From Whirlpool
Brace yourself for a race to see who can be the bringer of the smartest appliance as, it would appear that there is a race on. Even if nobody actually wants them.
LG Expand ThinQ Appliances
LG have announced an updated version of their ThinQ brand of smart appliances and new Home Energy Management System (HeMS) at CES 2012.
Samsung Seeks 15 Percent Appliance Sales Growth
Samsung, that company looking to dominate the galaxy with products from the company, has said its home appliance business targets more than 15 percent sales growth this year from a year earlier.
Whirlpool Accuses Samsung And LG Of Dumping Washing Machines
Whirlpool filed legal action on Friday against South Korean rivals LG and Samsung, saying they dumping underpriced washing machines into the US market in violation of trade laws.
€3m Stolen from Glen Dimplex
The husband of a woman who stole over €3m from Irish firm Glen Dimplex claimed he was “duped” by his wife about the source of the money.
Renting Appliances Costs More Than Double
The charity Barnardos has warned that those who sign up to deals on rent-to-buy household goods can end up paying out more than double in what looks to be a swipe at BrightHouse.
Electrolux Updates Cuts Forecast
Electrolux said a recent plan to cut jobs in the face of an economic slowdown and rising raw material prices would lead to larger annual savings than first predicted but at a higher initial cost.
Electrolux Cuts Outlined
Electrolux said a recent plan to cut jobs in the face of an global economic slowdown and rising raw material prices would lead to larger annual savings than first predicted, but at a higher initial cost.