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CMA pushes ahead with inquiry into major appliance merger

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced it will be going ahead with an official inquiry into the proposed merger between Arçelik and Whirlpool Corporation.

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Major appliance merger raises competition concerns

The CMA has expressed major concerns that Arçelik’s proposed purchase of Whirlpool Corporation could massively reduce consumer choice in the appliances market.

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ASKO finds new product and marketing manager

Scandinavian appliance brand ASKO has recently appointed Jessica Rhodes to be its new product and marketing manager.

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Dunavox announces new sales director

In line with plans to continue the company’s growth, Dunavox GB has appointed Steve Allen to be its new UK sales director.

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Gaggenau announces new head of projects

German luxury appliance brand Gaggenau has announced the appointment of Rachel Sargeant to be the brand’s new UK head of projects.

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Beko unveils new 10-year parts warranty on selected appliances

Appliance giant Beko has announced that it now offering a 10-year parts guarantee to help give consumers peace of mind and encourage repairs rather than repurchasing.

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BSH names Matthias Metz as new CEO

German appliance giant has announced that Dr Matthias Metz will take over the role of CEO and chairman of the board of management from October 1.

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Appliances on the up with 2022 sales set to rise by 12%

Major appliance sales have been the strongest performing sector in the UK fitted kitchens market over the past three years and 2022 looks like it will be 11.6% up on last year.

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‘Communication, honesty, and agility key to strong retailer relationships’ says CDA MD

Any business involved in the supply of appliances has had a tricky time of late but, as CDA managing director Dominic Worsley explains, there are three reasons why the MDA manufacturer has been able to maintain strong relationships with its retail channels. Matt Baker finds out more…

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Supply chain reaction

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

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Retailers must play their part in selling sustainability, says Amdea boss

Amdea CEO Paul Hide has told retailers that the industry has a collective responsibility to encourage consumers to embrace sustainability.

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Haier flagged as one of fastest-growing Chinese companies in the UK

Haier is one of the fastest-growing Chinese companies in the UK, according to the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK (CCCUK).

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Miele’s former global marketing director takes over at CDA

Nottinghamshire-based appliance brand CDA has appointed Dominic Worsley as its new managing director.

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Miele doubles media spend with new autumn TV ad campaign

German appliance manufacturer Miele has announced its ‘Quality Ahead of its Time’ TV advertising campaign to run this autumn.

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Whirlpool Q2 sales soar by a third thanks to high demand and price rises

Whirlpool Corporation has announced Q2 sales up by 32% thanks to ‘sustained customer demand and cost-based pricing initiatives’.

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KBSA supports Right to Repair bill

The Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association (KBSA) has welcomed the Government’s Right to Repair bill due this summer.

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Strong Q4 for Whirlpool helps boost 2020 profits by 25%

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).

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Switch on to smart appliances

CMA pushes ahead with inquiry into major appliance merger

Major appliance merger raises competition concerns

ASKO finds new product and marketing manager

Dunavox announces new sales director

Gaggenau announces new head of projects

Beko unveils new 10-year parts warranty on selected appliances

BSH names Matthias Metz as new CEO

Appliances on the up with 2022 sales set to rise by 12%

‘Communication, honesty, and agility key to strong retailer relationships’ says CDA MD

Supply chain reaction

Retailers must play their part in selling sustainability, says Amdea boss

Haier flagged as one of fastest-growing Chinese companies in the UK

Miele doubles media spend with new autumn TV ad campaign

Whirlpool Q2 sales soar by a third thanks to high demand and price rises

KBSA supports Right to Repair bill

Strong Q4 for Whirlpool helps boost 2020 profits by 25%

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