Wunderbar! One Winning Appliances Salesman's German Adventure
Over the winter months, Siemens Home Appliances ran an incentive program for stores that supported its Siemens products. The prize was a trip to Germany to visit IFA in Berlin and various factories manufacturing Siemens and Bosch products.
Wed 28/11/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »What's in a name? 4K vs Ultra HD television
As a new wave of ultra high-definition flat panel TVs hit retail stores, a leading consumer electronics industry body has said that the technology must be correctly labelled in order to convey the full benefits to consumers.
Tue 23/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Inside Dyson: Design, development and the retail sell (Part Two)
In part two of our exclusive Q&A with Dyson design engineer Nichola Sheargold, Current.com.au finds out what it's like to work in the Dyson workshop and how all those colourful products are put through their paces.
Mon 22/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »October Appliance Retailer keeps retailers informed as Christmas nears
What were the best products at IFA and what did Australians think of them? How can retailers best sell GPS and cordless phones? How do the retail models at Winnings and Apple affect the wider industry? All the answers are in one place...
Tue 09/10/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Exclusive first look at Jura's new coffee machine range
Following a successful launch at IFA, Current.com.au takes an exclusive first look at Jura's new coffee machines, set to arrive in Australia in the coming months. With new features, finishes and price points, there is plenty in store for retailers.
Thu 20/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »First look: Beko's Spanish-designed cooking range
Beko is steering clear of minimalist lines and stainless steel finishing with its new range of cooking appliances. The Cast Line series certainly looks different, and it's all about bringing warmth to the kitchen.
Tue 18/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic's futuristic induction surface powers cordless appliances
Panasonic used its keynote presentation at IFA to launch a range of new products and initiatives, but tucked away at the end of the presentation was an exciting demonstration - cordless appliances powered by an induction cooking surface.
Mon 17/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »In German retail, Saturn is huge and stinginess is cool
To gear up for the IFA trade show, which launches in Berlin tomorrow, Current.com.au paid a visit to Saturn, Germany's consumer electronics giant, to check out the nuts and bolts of the Teutonic retail scene.
Wed 29/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Countdown to IFA: Stay tuned for exclusive news as it happens
The official launch of the IFA trade show in Berlin is just days away, and suppliers, buyers and industry leaders have begun converging on the city in preparation for the show. We'll be there on the ground with all the news as it happens.
Mon 27/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Philips partners with the Naked Chef for IFA appliance launch
Jamie Oliver will be at the IFA appliance and consumer electronics trade show in Berlin next week to unveil a new range of kitchen appliances, designed in partnership with Philips.
Fri 24/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung gears up for IFA with an esoteric tech teaser
Do you like teaser videos that get you excited about new products without telling you too much? Then let this German director get you geared up for Samsung's IFA launch (either that or he has a new short film for the Venice Film Festival).
Tue 21/08/2012 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 »Preview: Weird and wonderful products at IFA 2012
Every year, the big appliance and consumer electronics brands show off their hottest products at the IFA trade show in Berlin, and every year the show's ambassador, Miss IFA, is there to make those products look good.
Tue 31/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »First look at Miele's 'chilled out' IFA 2012 appliance lounge
As Miele prepares for its fifth appearance at the IFA appliance trade show in Berlin this year, Current.com.au takes a first look at the brand's stylish display, including the dedicated 'chill out' space for trade visitors.
Thu 26/07/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Supplier success at IFA set to continue in 2012
The countdown to one of the world's biggest consumer electronics and home appliance trade shows has begun, with suppliers gearing up to showcase their products to consumers, trade and media at IFA in Berlin.
Wed 27/06/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung appliances get smart with 6 new high-tech features
Samsung has used the IFA consumer electronics trade show in Berlin to launch a new focus for its appliances, centred on "Smart Innovation in the Home".
Fri 02/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Philips presents new products at IFA (videos)
Philips has presented a new docking station for iPad, a new steam station and fully automatic Philips Saeco coffee machine at IFA 2010.
Mon 13/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Sony says IFA 2010 is all about content, not hardware
In a dramatic shift away from the rest of the 3D-obsessed industry at IFA 2010, Sony has concentrated on a new proprietary cloud-based content platform called Qriocity which will sell consumers music and movies through their networked products rather than
Thu 09/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Jura previews new J9 coffee machines at IFA (videos)
Swiss coffee machine manufacturer, Jura, has unveiled three new fully automatic coffee machines at the IFA 2010 exhibition which will soon be available in the Australian market.
Wed 08/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »LG unveils new appliances at IFA 2010 (videos)
In these exclusive videos taken at IFA 2010, three new LG products are demonstrated - the new Styler drying cabinet which eliminates the need to iron, the new Hom-Bot robot vacuum cleaner and the latest side by side refrigerator designed by Alessandro Men
Wed 08/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Miele prepares to launch new products to Australian retailers (videos)
In these exclusive videos taken at IFA 2010, three new Miele products are demonstrated - the new CM5 fully automatic coffee machine, the new Auto Dos front loading washing machine and the S6 vaccum cleaner with velvet texture.
Wed 08/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Miele owner sends 'thank you' to Australian retailers
The co-owner of Miele, Dr Reinhard Zinkann, has sent a personal video message from IFA in Berlin via Current.com.au to the Australian market which now represents the company's largest subsidiary outside its domestic market.
Wed 08/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Fitzone to introduce new Beurer babycare range (video)
Fitzone Solutions is preparing to introduce a new range of Beurer baby care products to Australian electrical retailers including baby monitors and video baby monitors as well as a new range of scales and beauty products.
Tue 07/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Dyson Germany using Australia as test market (video)
The German Dyson subsidiary will be using the sales and performance of the company's Air Multiplier fans in the Australian market to prepare the marketing plan early next year.
Tue 07/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »French wine cabinets seeking Australian distributor (video)
A French wine cabinet manufacturer that claims 40 per cent domestic market share is looking to expand into the Australian market and is seeking a distributor.
Tue 07/09/2010 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 »TCL prepares for long term LCD TV investment (video)
With a $US3.6 billion factory in Shenzen almost ready to create 14 million LCD TVs a year, TCL has outlined a long term strategy within the Australian market, including a new 65-inch 3D LED television.
Mon 06/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »LG tackles 3D with major IFA announcements (Video)
LG Electronics signalled its intentions to become a major player in the Australian 3D market with the release of the world's largest 3D LCD and the world's largest 3D plasma display at IFA 2010.
Mon 06/09/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung and Sony go head to head at IFA 2009
Samsung and Sony competed with each other as usual at IFA 2009, with the two most impressive stands at the event, but it was not television where the most unlikely battleground was fought.
Mon 07/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »New Dyson barrel vac sits on an A4 piece of paper
Dyson has launched a new vacuum cleaner at the IFA 2009 trade fair in Berlin called the DC26 City, which is so compact it sits on an A4 piece of paper and weighs just 3.5kg.
Mon 07/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »First-look: De'Longhi launches personalised fully auto coffee machine
De'Longhi has revealed a new concept in fully automatic coffee machines by creating a product that can detect someone's coffee preference just from the person's cup.
Mon 07/09/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »IFA organisers upbeat about 2009 event
The organisers of the world's largest consumer electronics show, Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA), which will be held at Messe Berlin, are predicting a strong event in 2009 after writing more than 3 billion Euros in retail orders last year.
Wed 18/03/2009 12:00:00 / Read More »Efficient appliances pay for themselves says BSH CEO
CEO of BSH Dr Kurt-Ludwig Gutberlet, said in a speech at the International Consumer Electronics Fair (IFA) in Berlin that the higher cost of energy efficient appliances pays for the product in reduced operating costs, which is the main motivation for cons
Tue 02/09/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Sharp launches new 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio LCDs
Sharp today launched the XS1 Series 52-inch and 65-inch next generation LCD flat panel TVs featuring 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and measuring 2.3 cm in thickness.
Fri 29/08/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Philips launches world's fastest LCD and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Philips today released a 42-inch television using an LED backlighting system which boasts 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio and two-millisecond response time.
Fri 29/08/2008 12:00:00 / Read More »Domotechnica claims registrations healthy, despite IFA threat
The Cologne-based Domotechnica whitegoods exhibition is reporting registrations around 15 per cent above expectation, despite the challenge posed by the IFA consumer electronics show, which will include whitegoods for the first time this year.
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