Refrigerators and Robots will never be together at last
"Do you have a name for your car or bicycle? Do you ever find yourself talking to inanimate objects? Do you yearn for the day when household robots are as common as refrigerators?"
Wed 15/05/2013 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 »After strong French release, LG launches first Side-by-Side Door in Door model
More compartments, more doors and more consistent cooling. That was the message from LG Electronics and brand ambassador Matt Moran and the launch yesterday of the new Side-by-Side Door in Door refrigerator.
Wed 27/02/2013 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 »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 »Fisher & Paykel issues recall on two refrigerator models
Fisher & Paykel has today issued a recall on two models of refrigerators it manufactured between 2006 and 2007. In rare instances, an electrical connection in the freezer compartment can overheat resulting in a fire hazard.
Tue 11/09/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Retailers impressed by Fisher & Paykel's stylish flight to the high end
Fisher & Paykel last night entertained retailers, designers, architects and floor sales staff at an elaborate and decadent product launch in the Botanic Gardens in Sydney. We have news on the new cooking, refrigeration and (not a) BBQ range.
Wed 29/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »LG's Door-in-Door French Door Fridges to open wallets (and doors)
LG tapped up some celebrity power to launch its new Door-in-Door French Door refrigerator range this morning. This is a great fridge for people who don't realise how much they need another door in the door of their kitchen cold box.
Thu 16/08/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »'Rock-steady' major appliance category suffers slight value decline
There was a 6.3 per cent decline in value for the entire major domestic appliance sector during Q1 2012, compared to Q1 2011, though this was caused primarily due to inflated 2011 sales, according to the latest TEMAX report by GfK.
Mon 28/05/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Smeg's denim refrigerator: where appliances and clothing meet
Smeg has achieved the seemingly impossible, merging clothing and refrigeration into a single product. The new FAB28RDB is a fully functional 1950s style FAB refrigerator with a denim coating - suffice to say this is a world first.
Tue 17/04/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Whirlpool Australia restructures, almost 10 per cent of workforce affected
Whirlpool Australia has announced a company restructure, with almost 10 per cent of the Australian workforce being "affected" by this decision.
Thu 02/02/2012 12:00:00 / Read More »Panasonic previews new green refrigerator range coming in 2012
Panasonic Australia will next year launch a new range of refrigerators. Although firm details such as the number of models or RRPs have not yet been released, Panasonic has stated a broad timeline for release - March or April 2012.
Mon 26/09/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Cold hard cashback for Samsung fridge consumers
Samsung is offering up to $200 cash back on selected refrigerators as part of a Celebrate Spring consumer promotion.
Fri 05/08/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »LG answers the tough questions in response to latest fridge recall
LG Electronics Australia has today announced a voluntary recall of 24 refrigerator models. Current.com.au spoke candidly with LG general manager of sales, Michael Doyle, to find out more about this recall.
Fri 01/07/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Ambition and envy permeate Samsung's premium French Door Fridge launch
There aren't many gala launches for new refrigerators, so when one does pop up, you generally expect something special...
Thu 05/05/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Whirlpool announces new small footprint fridges
Whirlpool is catering to the increasing trend towards apartment living with its new range of space conscious refrigerators, which will join the existing 200-litre to 299-litre range introduced this summer.
Wed 16/02/2011 12:00:00 / Read More »Neck in neck for a cold one
Whirlpool has announced it will release four new side by side refrigerators with European aesthetics just in time for Australians who are starting wonder how to best keep their beer cold and within easy reach in the approaching summer months.
Thu 23/09/2010 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 »LG's fridge fiasco: the interview
After a day deflecting damaging headlines, LG spoke with Current.com.au to explain what went wrong in the labelling of its refrigerators. We discussed Korea, government regulations and whether LG has a culture of not caring about regulations.
Thu 18/03/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »Samsung leads SBS refrigeration market
According to recent GfK data, Samsung Electronics Australia is now the leader in the side-by-side refrigeration category and holds the number one position in both value and units sold for 2009.
Mon 08/02/2010 12:00:00 / Read More »New product manager for refrigeration at Samsung
Samsung has just announced the appointment of a new product manager for refrigeration. Jason Fardoulis is set to join the team and help solidify the company's presence in the category.
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