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D&G Signs Pact With Indesit
In a press release Domestic & General has signed a deal with Indesit to exclusively provide warranty cover across Europe for the Italian company that makes Indesit, Hotpoint, Ariston and other brands of appliances.
Fisher & Paykel Profits Nose Dive
Fisher & Paykel Appliances slashed net profit to $980,000 in the six months to September 30 after provisioning for a battle over software copyright, an onerous Australian lease and unfavourable exchange rate movements.
Dixons Losses Less Than Expected
Bloomberg reports that Dixons Retail rose the most five months in London trading after reporting a smaller first-half loss than analysts had estimated and an improving sales trajectory.
CDA Fridge Freezer Recalled
Which? reports that appliance manufacturer CDA have issued a safety alert it’s PC62SS one of its American-style fridge freezers manufactured between March 2005 and June 2006.
Blogger Smashes Siemens Fridge In Protest
Blogger Luo Yonghao smashed three Siemens refrigerators in front of the company’s Chinese headquarters in Beijing on Sunday morning. The act was a protest against the German company’s negative attitude toward rectifying the design flaws of its products, Luo said.
Dixons Retail Set For Sales Decline
Associated Press reports that faltering demand for ‘big-ticket’ electrical items will be measured this week when Dixons Retail posts results.
Whirlpool US Dishwasher Fire Class Action
Whirlpool has been placed in the media spotlight in the USA due to Kitchen Aid dishwasher models have been seen to go on fire with owners launching a class action.
Electrolux To Cut Costs By $770 Million
Swedish appliance maker Electrolux plans to cut costs by around 5.1 billion kronor ($770 million) a year and review staffing levels in all regions because of a broad downturn in demand.
Russian Polair Buys Fridge Manufacturer Snaige
Polair, Russia’s major manufacturer of commercial refrigerators, has acquired the majority shareholding of Lithuanian company Snaige.