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 02:06:17 / Read More »'Fluctuating power is a fact of life in Australia': F&P comments on Bosch recall
Following Bosch's recent dishwasher recall, Fisher & Paykel's technical manager has argued that fluctuating power is just part of selling appliances in Australia, and that it shouldn't be blamed for a product recall.
Thu 06/12/2012 11:58:10 / Read More »Samsung's whitegoods boss talks new products and the challenges ahead
In part two of this special Q&A, Current.com.au talks to Samsung about the successes of 2012, its product pipeline for 2013 and what challenges retailers can expect in the appliance category next year.
Tue 04/12/2012 10:19:58 / Read More »Samsung's whitegoods boss talks connected appliances and retail strategy
In part one of this special Q&A, Current.com.au talks to Samsung about its new Wi-Fi Refrigerator and Air Conditioners, how connected appliances should be sold and what the future of the connected home will look like.
Mon 03/12/2012 01:00:51 / Read More »From apples to apps: Samsung brings Wi-Fi Refrigerator to Australia
After first being unveiled in a quiet corner of the Korean brand's stand at IFA, Samsung has brought the new Smart Series Wi-Fi enabled Refrigerator to the Australian market.
Thu 15/11/2012 10:28:59 / Read More »Hisense unveils new Dual Zone Wine Cabinet for true control
Following the launch of a new refrigerator line-up, Hisense has released a new range of Dual Zone Wine Cabinets that allow consumers to take total control of their wine collection.
Mon 12/11/2012 12:12:42 / Read More »Haier set for full F&P takeover with compulsory share acquisition
After reaching a controlling stake of 90 per cent in Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Haier will now follow takeover regulations and compulsorily acquire the remaining shares in F&P, resulting in a complete takeover.
Wed 07/11/2012 09:52:33 / Read More »Haier overcomes regulatory hurdles to takeover F&P
Haier has received approval from regulators in China and New Zealand, clearing the final obstacle for its complete takeover of Fisher & Paykel. Shareholders are advised to accept the offer, with prominent F&P directors also selling up.
Wed 31/10/2012 10:39:34 / Read More »Samsung's road map for Australian appliances and the connected home
As Samsung releases a new range of refrigerators to the Australian market, the head of the company's home appliance division talks about future products, Australian consumer needs and the rise of the connected home.
Tue 23/10/2012 10:46:39 / Read More »Samsung launches new bottom-mount refrigerator range
As consumers start to think about summer entertaining and keeping cool, Samsung has launched a new range of sleek bottom-mount refrigerators. We have all the details retailers need to know about the new line-up.
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