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Hisense expands appliance offering with launch into laundry

Hisense is the latest brand to launch into the laundry category, with the Chinese company announcing the imminent launch of two new washing machines for the Australian market.

Mon 13/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Buy a washing machine, shoot an albatross

UnderCurrent is not quite sure what the link is between washing machines and golf but it sure is interested to find out...

Tue 07/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

LG talks imminent move into new categories, appliances and celebrities

Shortly after unveiling Australia's first Curved OLED TV, LG's marketing general manager Lambro Skropidis provided some insights into what we'll be seeing from the Korean powerhouse over the coming weeks and months.

Wed 01/05/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

LG outlines big plans for its home appliance range in 2013

LG Electronics is targeting the home appliances categories for growth and market share with new products being rolled out during the first half of 2013. Refrigeration, laundry, cooking and floorcare are all tagged for growth.

Wed 27/02/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Haier celebrates global appliance dominance with un-four-tunate puns

Haier Australia is currently celebrating being named by number one appliance brand in the world, with 8.6 per cent retail volume share, according to Euromonitor International, for the fourth consecutive year.

Thu 24/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

ACCC bursts Samsung's Bubble Wash over in-store video claims

Samsung Electronics Australia has today made court enforceable undertakings to the ACCC regarding how it represents the energy savings of its Bubble Wash washing machines compared to other laundry appliances.

Mon 21/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Hisense launching Ultra HD, Google TV, laundry and Android fridges in Australia

We have all the Australian release information on Hisense's new Ultra HD, Google TV, laundry, refrigeration and tablet products. Plus, Hisense to embark on sales training program and store-in-store concept to increase brand awareness.

Thu 10/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

LG introducing OLED in March for $12k; NFC smart appliances and superphones

LG kicked off the press conference schedule today in Las Vegas with new OLED TVs, Google TVs, smart appliances, 'superphones' and more NFC connectivity in the home.

Tue 08/01/2013 12:00:00 / Read More »

Asko moves into commercial market with new washers and driers

Asko has launched a new range of commercial washing machines. The Swedish company has previously been the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for other commercial laundry brands.

Thu 20/10/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

UPDATED: Fisher & Paykel washes clean its Smart laundry range

Fisher & Paykel has upgraded its 2011 Laundry range, with new naming protocols to assist retailers communicate the individual benefits of the new machines.

Wed 22/06/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Miele ramps up value adds to support new laundry appliances

Miele Australia has launched its 2011 laundry ranges: the W 5000 and T 8000 series. In what is shaping as a super competitive year for laundry, Miele has also announced a comprehensive retail trade support program.

Thu 24/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Rebuilding a city one F&P laundry at a time

Rebuilding a city starts with rebuilding spirits, according to Fisher & Paykel who have set up five community laundries around the earthquake stricken city of Christchurch.

Thu 17/03/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »

Samsung ramps up promotions in refrigeration and laundry

Samsung recently announced two new promotions supporting its front load washing machines and refrigerators. This is a part of the company's new focus on the whitegoods category.

Wed 31/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »

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A Paragon of point of sale: Samsung's "huge investment" in retail

Samsung has big plans for retail this year, with a new point of sale concept rolling out into stores across Australia. Current sat down with Samsung's VP of consumer electronics to find out why the brand is investing so heavily in the last three feet.

Fri 24/05/2013 03:32:31 / Read More »

Tell us about your upcoming event!

After two years of embarrassing inactivity, we're starting to take our Events page seriously. Get in touch if you are organising or attending an event, conference or trade show of relevance to the industry.

Fri 24/05/2013 02:16:13 / Read More »

Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

The most out-there, unusual and eye-catching coffee machines at MICE

There's no better place to observe some unusual appliance designs that at a trade show. Here are our picks for the most eye-catching coffee machines from the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE).

Fri 24/05/2013 09:58:12 / Read More »

Breville unveils world first Oracle manual automatic coffee machine

A machine that combines the customisable functionality of a solo traditional with the simplicity of an automatic: that was the goal of Breville's design team several years ago, and today it has been achieved with the unveiling of the Oracle.

Thu 23/05/2013 12:20:06 / Read More »
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Launch of LG Ultra HD and Curved OLED proves brand is 'category captain'

LG Electronics today unveiled its 2013 range of television products, including a Curved OLED TV, new Ultra HD models in smaller sizes at more affordable price points, and new LED LCD and plasma TVs.

Wed 01/05/2013 04:55:02 / Read More »

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A taste of Modena in Sydney: First look at the new Glem Gas showroom

Glem Gas has opened a sleek new showroom in Sydney, with plenty of space to showcase the 2013 Glem and Emilia appliance ranges, as well as a dedicated demonstration kitchen for getting hands on with the Italian products.

Fri 24/05/2013 10:26:07 / Read More »

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The best Mother's Day Personal Care gift ideas

Mother's Day presents a great opportunity to ramp up sales in the personal care category while also making sure there are plenty of satisfied gift recipients come 12 May 2013. Here are six of the best new personal care appliances.

Tue 30/04/2013 10:49:26 / Read More »

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Pour some sugar in me: Drinking coffee the glam rock way

After nights spent slashing through mad guitar solos and defenestrating TVs in Las Vegas, every true rock star needs a pick me up in the morning. And UnderCurrent has just the thing to do the trick...

Fri 24/05/2013 11:02:01 / Read More »

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Sunbeam turning beds into the Bahamas in radio spot

Sunbeam is electrifying the airwaves this week to promote its Sleep Perfect heated blanket range, buying media across the leading FM channels in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

Tue 21/05/2013 09:37:29 / Read More »

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Top 10 Best Appliance Brands in Australia

Across the appliance spectrum, a number of brands stand out as having higher recognition, a better reputation, a greater share of voice and all the other abstractions that conflate to become brand equity. What brand will be #1?

Wed 22/05/2013 03:48:15 / Read More »

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What is the best appliance brand in Australia?

ASKO

Breville

De'Longhi/Kenwood/Braun

Dyson

Electrolux

Fisher & Paykel

Fujitsu General

Miele

Nespresso

Smeg

Other


RETAIL NEWS

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 11:53:34 / Read More »

Furniture the standout as Radio Rentals reports strong results

Thorn Group Limited, parent company of Radio Rentals, today announced its full year results, with the group reporting an 8 per cent increase in revenues, and healthy growth thanks to the furniture category and new Apple products.

Tue 21/05/2013 10:13:56 / Read More »

Harvey Norman to sell Lismore property, but building plans are 'halted'

Harvey Norman is selling its Lismore shopfront in a bid to find larger premises, but despite the retailer's strengths in property, Gerry Harvey said the company won't build a new store as its retail division has "come to a halt".

Mon 20/05/2013 01:22:39 / Read More »

Waitrose moves a step closer to Australian launch, John Lewis to follow?

Leading British supermarket chain Waitrose is making tentative plans to enter the Australian market, at least in some capacity, prompting speculation that department store John Lewis could be following.

Fri 17/05/2013 10:11:55 / Read More »