Myer's gastropodous growth continues, omnichannel still a focus
Department store Myer, a bedrock for the small appliance categories, has achieved its fourth straight quarter of comparable sales growth, registering a 0.4 per cent uptick for the third quarter of FY2013.
Wed 22/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Inside story on Narta's bid to set minimum advertising prices
Eight months after applying for authorisation to set minimum advertising prices on selected Beko appliances, the ACCC rejected The Narta Group's proposal. Here is the story of how that decision was made.
Mon 13/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam, F&P and Breville dominate Good Design announcement
A total of 29 appliances will compete to be named the Best in Category at the Awards ceremony in Sydney later this month, while 16 consumer electronics product, mostly from emerging brands, have also been recognised.
Tue 07/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux TURBOPRO stick mixer
The Electrolux TURBOPRO stick mixer combines excellent performance and powerful features. This intuitive stick mixer will take your cuisine to the next level, whether it's whisking an egg, grinding a curry paste or blending an icy cold cocktail.
Fri 26/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux Ultracaptic takes cleaning to a whole new hygienic level
The bagless vacuum cleaner that makes dirt and dust disposal a truly fuss-free affair! Coping with dust clouds, re-vacuuming spilled dirt and handling grubby tangles of hair with bare hands are now things of the past.
Fri 19/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux shedding 28 factory jobs through "natural attrition"
In addition to 24 staff being made redundant from the closure of Electrolux's separate floorcare and small appliances divisions, the company is also shedding 28 factory workers by "natural attrition".
Wed 17/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »24 staff to go in Electrolux small and major appliances business restructure
The Australian subsidiaries of Electrolux are set to undergo a restructure that will see major changes in personnel, including the departure of Electrolux Small Appliances managing director John Mahar, and a total of 24 staff redundancies.
Tue 16/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Leading Appliances launches website, reveals 'Preferred Suppliers'
Leading Appliances today launched its new website, one day after it began trading officially. Leading Appliances is home to around 60 former Retravision members, primarily located in regional areas in Australia's eastern states.
Tue 02/04/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision Northern's negotiation failure with insurers fast-tracked demise
The failures of Retravision Northern and Western to negotiate a slow transition from central accounting to direct accounting hastened the demise of individual members, internal company documents show.
Fri 15/03/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville applies for THE SMART OVEN trademark, joins Samsung and Electrolux
The Breville Group today lodged a trademark application with IP Australia for "THE SMART OVEN" (their caps), joining Electrolux and Samsung in official attempts to trademark near identical phrases.
Tue 19/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Smart Oven trademark war brewing between Electrolux, Samsung and Breville
Electrolux Home Products and the Samsung Electronics Company are both currently applying to trademark the phrase 'Smart Oven' through the Federal Government's IP Australia agency.
Thu 14/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »Retailer spotlight: Kambo's Cafe brings fresh concept to coffee
West Australian appliance retailer Kambo's has taken the sale of coffee machines to new heights in its Canning Vale and Malaga showrooms, offering a unique experiential in-store concept for consumers.
Wed 13/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »New ASKO MD confirms organisational restructure, entry to cooking category
In preparation for releasing a new range of integrated cooking appliances, ASKO managing director Crt Prasnikar has undertaken an organisational restructure, switching from a network of state managers to a category manager system.
Tue 18/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »The perfect Christmas lunch in 10 festive appliances
If there is one thing UnderCurrent loves more than Christmas (and associated carols) it's appliances. And top 10 lists. And food. And cooking. Conveniently, we have all these things in the one place. All your Christmases have come at once!
Mon 17/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Kelvinator, Westinghouse and Chef brands promoted with Australian Made stickers
Electrolux Home Products has begun affixing "Australian Made" stickers to fridges, freezers and cooking appliances in its Kelvinator, Westinghouse and Chef ranges.
Mon 17/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam's brilliant new kitchen showroom should wow guests
Sunbeam has recently refitted its head office in Sydney with a new kitchen-cum-showroom to entertain its dealer partners. Sunbeam's products look fanstastic in this setting, and are complemented by a range of Electrolux major appliances.
Wed 12/12/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »New Appliance Retailer magazine is one of the best ever
The November issue of Appliance Retailer magazine is now in the marketplace and it's an absolute cracker! With almost 100 pages of news, features and commentary, the latest AR is one of the best issues in the magazine's 18-year history.
Mon 05/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux adds weight to Lavazza brand, boutique rollout continues
The launch of Electrolux coffee machines using the Lavazza capsule coffee system has added momentum and an aesthetic design element to the A Modo Mio business. Meanwhile, the boutique rollout in Myer stores gathers pace.
Thu 01/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux issues recall notice for Simpson washing machines
Electrolux Home Products, the company responsible for the Australian distribution of Simpson whitegoods, has issued a recall of selected Simpson washing machines due to the risk of electric shock.
Mon 15/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Westinghouse launches first ever Australian-made 90cm oven
Electrolux Home Products - manufacturer of Westinghouse appliances - has announced the launch of the first ever Australian-made 90cm oven, which it says will 'turn back the tide' on offshore production.
Mon 08/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux expands smalls offering with food prep, linen care and coffee
Following the launch of new coffee machines in April, Electrolux has expanded its small appliances range, adding new food prep and linen care products, as well as a new Lavazza A Modo Mio cappuccino machine.
Mon 24/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Fujitsu General names new marketing manager
Fujitsu General has appointed Marc Cheah to the national marketing manager role, replacing Milton Kaloudis, who is now the national operations manager.
Tue 28/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux CEO launches new coffee machine, irons and mixers to local dealers
Electrolux Floor Care and Small Appliances president and CEO Henrik Bergstrom last night introduced the Swedish company's retail partners to the latest products in their expanding range.
Fri 17/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Deluxe is Hungary for appliance sales and tips on how to stop them
Major appliance suppliers and retailers take note: a Hungarian website is looking to steal your sales. Called Deluxe Appliances, and based in Budapest, this website is specifically targeting Australian consumers.
Wed 01/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »United Warranties collapse leaves retailers & suppliers chasing millions
The collapse of United Warranties has left 100 staff in the lurch and more than 580 unsecured creditors owed over $1.6 million. While big names such as Myer and The Good Guys are hit hard, many smaller retailers will also bear the burden.
Tue 17/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Sweden calling for Electrolux Floor Care marketer
The allure of Electrolux's homeland has proved irresistible for local Floor Care product marketing manager Julian Huitfeldt.
Fri 13/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Breville appoints former Electrolux pro as new communications manager
The Breville Group has appointed a former Electrolux strategic planner as its new marketing and communications manager for its Australian Breville business.
Mon 09/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Last chance for tickets to the 2012 Design Awards
Tickets have almost sold out for the 2012 Australian International Design Awards, according to Good Design Australia, the company that organises the gala event.
Thu 05/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Restaurant Insider: Quay, Tetsuya's and the Eat Art Truck
In the first part of a new series on famous restaurants and the appliances in their kitchens, we look at three partnerships forged by Electrolux in Sydney.
Thu 07/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Betta celebrates retailer and supplier success, LA style
BSR Group - the parent company of Betta and Betta Home Living - has held its annual conference in LA this year, using the event to recognise the achievements of individual stores and suppliers, and the company as a whole.
Wed 06/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Canstar surveys dishwasher brands and curious consumer behaviour
Canstar Blue has released the results of its latest consumer satisfaction survey, polling Australians on their preferred brand of dishwasher and the kinds of curious items consumers wash in their appliance.
Wed 30/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Miele and Breville in front as appliances and electronics dominate Design Awards
The appliance and consumer electronics industry is once again well-represented in the list of finalists for the Australian International Design Awards. In the Consumer category, Miele and Breville each scored three nominations.
Fri 25/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retravision WA and Northern placed 'on hold' by major suppliers
The repercussions from Retravision Southern's voluntary administration are now being felt across the 'business as usual' WA and Northern groups, with several major suppliers placing the two groups on hold.
Wed 23/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »ACCC accuses vacuum cleaner distributor of preying on 90-year-old customers
The ACCC has today launched legal action against Lux Distributors for engaging in "unconscionable conduct in relation to the sale of vacuum cleaners to five elderly consumers".
Thu 10/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux takes on Nespresso at the coal face
Electrolux and Lavazza took to Myer's bustling Bourke Street Mall store on the weekend to promote their new pod coffee machine collaboration, Lavazza A Modo Mio by Electrolux. Nespresso was also in the store to provide a little healthy competition.
Sun 06/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux, Samsung and F&P top Canstar Blue washing machine ratings
Canstar Blue has released results from its latest washing machine satisfaction survey, with Electrolux taking out top rank in the Front Loader category, and Samsung and Fisher & Paykel sharing honours in the Top Loader category.
Fri 04/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »"Full steam ahead": Electrolux talks up its new coffee venture
Following Electrolux's announcement last week that it is expanding into smalls with a new coffee machine, we spoke to the MD of Electrolux Small Appliances about what the machine offers and the company's plan for success.
Tue 24/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Exclusive: Electrolux expands smalls offering & enters coffee category
Electrolux Small Appliances has today confirmed to Current that it will be expanding its current floorcare offering, and branching out into other smalls - the first of which is a new coffee machine launched in partnership with Lavazza.
Fri 20/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Introducing a new cooking brand: Ele Trolux
Il UnderCurrento couldn't help but notice the troubles being caused by a missing letter from the brand name of one of the world's biggest appliance companies.
Thu 19/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »All the Mother's Day promotions all in one place
Mother's Day is just around the corner and, like most years, the appliance brands are competing for the maternal dollar with a number of very alluring promotions. Here are all the 2012 Mother's Day consumer promotions in one place.
Tue 17/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Bosch talks up Masters appliance offering
One of Masters' launch appliance brands is Bosch. We asked the German supplier why it has chosen to go partner with Woolworths' ambition hardware retail venture. Also, we list all the appliance brands currently being sold in the new store.
Wed 07/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux rejects Union allegations, business as usual at Orange plant
Electrolux Australia has hit back at claims made by the Australian Workers Union that the manufacturer is actively trying to de-unionise its plant in Orange, in central New South Wales.
Wed 20/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Monash design student makes Electrolux Design Lab finals
The 2011 Electrolux Design Lab competition is hotting up, with eight finalists from across the world announced over the weekend, including one from Melbourne's Monash University.
Mon 18/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Electro-futurism and lux design: Electrolux Design Lab 2011 finalists
3 Australians are among the 25 semi-finalists of the Electrolux Design Lab 2011 competition, which calls for "innovative ideas for household appliances of the future".
Thu 16/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Design Awards reveals hostess and arts patron
The 2011 Australian International Design Awards have revealed that comedian Julia Morris will host this year's ceremony, which will be attended by guest of honour, Victorian Premier and Arts Minister Ted Baillieu.
Fri 10/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Multiple appliance brands in contention for 2011 AIDA accolades
An abundance of suppliers across smalls, whitegoods, browngoods, digital and floorcare products are in the running for the Australian International Design Awards. From Bush to Breville, Kenwood to Samsung and Dyson to Smeg...
Wed 27/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Canon, Electrolux and Ricoh get third party approvals
CE suppliers scramble to achieve ticks, awards, medals and dots all in recognition of superior design, innovation and efficiency. Ricoh, Electrolux and Canon have announced their recent achievements in the saturated approval-sphere.
Tue 12/04/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Sunbeam loses 17-year sales veteran, replaced by longtime Electrolux GM
Sunbeam veteran Paul Cross has left the small appliance giants after 17 years in the sales team.
Tue 29/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »One week left to enter the Australian International Design Awards
Local designers have only one week left to enter their products into the 2011 Australian International Design Awards for a chance to recieve recognition for stellar design and fucntionality as well as Design Awards endorsement.
Thu 24/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Judgement day for electrical retailers and suppliers
We speak with Canstar Blue's head of research about measuring consumer brand satisfaction, from electrical retailers to appliance and digital device suppliers, and why retailers were one of the first to be judged.
Mon 21/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Design, colours and 'grab and go' instant performance keep 'Ergorapido' ahead of
Electrolux is keeping the award - winning Ergorapido rechargeable instant vacuum cleaner ahead of the pack as Australia's top selling instant vacuum cleaner.
Fri 04/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Refrigerators too expensive: consumer survey
An easy access drinks hatch for beer and sleek European design doesn't cut the mustard with Australian consumers, who instead, have gripes about price, a lack of storage space and shattering shelves in their fridges.
Fri 12/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Whitegoods retailers benefit as home renovation goes gangbusters
Winning Appliances managing director, John Murphy, said the company has been "fairly bullish" in the second half of this year, driven by strong consumer commitment to house renovations.
Mon 08/11/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux wok trivet to "revolutionise induction cooking" (video)
Electrolux is about to release a simple induction trivet globally which was designed in Sydney and has the potential to "revolutionise induction cooking".
Mon 06/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux now trawling the ocean for vacuum materials
Electrolux Floor Care has decided to do the opposite of BP, and will be removing waste from the ocean in a new project that is just as amusing as it is socially responsible.
Thu 26/08/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Design Investment vs Cheap Chinese Knockoffs: an emerging struggle
COMMENT: As more and more companies choose to source cheap, copycat products from China, the emphasis on new designs and research and development has rescinded. Thankfully, some companies are persisting, writes editor Patrick Avenell.
Mon 05/07/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Appliance companies among the winners at Australian International Design Awards
De'Longhi, Kenwood, Neff, Dyson and Electrolux were among the winners at last Friday night's 2010 Australian International Design Awards held in Sydney.
Mon 07/06/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux ZUA3860P UltraActive bagless cyclonic vacuum cleaner
New compact bagless vacuum with high performance delivers excellent cleaning results with less effort
Mon 03/05/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »First look at new Electrolux vacuum cleaner range
Fresh from its success with the UltraOne bagged vacuum, Electrolux Floor Care will soon be introducing its premium bagless solution, the UltraActive. Managing director John Maher gave Current.com.au an exclusive preview of the new model.
Tue 23/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Whitegoods war coming as Samsung launches enormous marketing campaign
Samung Electronics is a company that has proven it has the marketing smarts to dominate the entertainment categories. Now, the supplier is focusing on whitegoods, which will cause worry amongst it competitors.
Tue 16/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Well-known appliance brands dominate design award nominations
Consumer electronics brands have today dominated the nominations for the 2010 Australian International Design Awards. Read on to find out if your brand, or the products you sell, were nominated.
Fri 12/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux provides update on mass washing machine recall
Less than 10 per cent of affected consumers have so far contacted Electrolux after its recall of almost 200,000 washing machines. Most users are content to take safety precautions to prevent any minor shocks.
Wed 06/01/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »A collapse, a recall and a bladeless fan dominate news in 2009
Kleenmaid went bottoms up, Dyson released the most exciting new product of the year and Electrolux recalled almost 200,000 washing machines, but none of these came close to being the top whitegoods story of the year.
Tue 22/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux recalling almost 200,000 faulty washing machines
Electrolux and Simpson are currently recalling 185,000 faulty washing machines, after it was discovered the appliances may emit electric shocks under certain conditions.
Tue 15/12/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Miele offers a bonus HEPA filter promotion
Miele Australia is offering customers a bonus Miele Active HEPA filter, by redemption, when purchasing select models in Miele's S5 range of vacuum cleaners.
Tue 11/08/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux has pot shot at rival suppliers
Electrolux has gone on the front foot in the highly competitive cooking category, with its category manager saying that his company's Australian-based operations keeps them on top of its OEM-based rivals.
Wed 24/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux flexes its green credentials
Electrolux has received the Excellence in Sustainable Design Award from Standards Australia at the Australian International Design Awards for its refrigeration collection.
Thu 04/06/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Electrolux to Partner in Hospitality Awards
Electrolux has come on board as the new naming rights partner for award-winning chef Luke Mangan's hospitality awards program, Electrolux Appetite for Excellence.
Thu 05/02/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »In defence of Retravision: store owner speaks out!
Stewart Carruthers, owner of Retravision Gloucester, part of the Retravision Northern group, has spoken out in defence of the group and against some suppliers following stinging comments about the group's fate on Tuesday by an undisclosed industry source.
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