The astonishing level of demand that erupted following the first lockdown in 2020, coupled with crippling manufacturing and logistical disruption, has led to wild unpredictability and frustrating delays to product lead times. But where are we now and what happens next? kbbreview investigates [13-4-2022]
Amdea CEO Paul Hide has told retailers that the industry has a collective responsibility to encourage consumers to embrace sustainability. [12-4-2022]
Haier is one of the fastest-growing Chinese companies in the UK, according to the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK (CCCUK). [31-3-2022]
Nottinghamshire-based appliance brand CDA has appointed Dominic Worsley as its new managing director. [9-12-2021]
German appliance manufacturer Miele has announced its ‘Quality Ahead of its Time’ TV advertising campaign to run this autumn. [29-9-2021]
Whirlpool Corporation has announced Q2 sales up by 32% thanks to ‘sustained customer demand and cost-based pricing initiatives’. [23-7-2021]
The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has welcomed the Government’s Right to Repair bill due this summer. [22-3-2021]
Whirlpool Corporation has reported a strong Q4 for 2020 that helped boost profits by 25% on sales down by 4.7% at $19.5 billion (£14.2bn). [29-1-2021]
Miele has acknowledged the “urgent need for action” with a new management structure and measures to improve efficiency. [4-11-2019]
Miele will launch its Generation 7000 series of appliances, covering 15 separate product groups and 353 models, later in May. [13-5-2019]
As Italian manufacturer Fulgor Milano prepares to enter the UK, Euroline MD Nigel Jacobs explains the opportunity in the UK for a new luxury cooking brand. [28-3-2019]
The latest market intelligence from analyst IHS Markit shows that one-in-four major appliances shipped in Asia in 2018 were internet-connected. [11-3-2019]
