Sales Talk: Pro forma perfoming while price erosion is biting
In the second part of our Mid-Year Report Card series, we find out how ASKO Appliances' new pro forma model is going and gain insights into sales and trends from the managing director of GfK Australia.
Tue 07/08/2012 01:26:25 / Read More »Siemens and Miele go head to head over washing machine technology
When Siemens' launched a new washing machine this week with automatic detergent dosing, Current.com.au was reminded of a very similar machine from Miele. We asked the two brands to defend their 'unique' technology.
Fri 03/08/2012 10:21:20 / Read More »Whirlpool unveils Butler range to 'put the fun back in refrigerators'
UPDATED: Whirlpool showed off its new range of Butler refrigerators to retailers in Sydney last night, spruiking a selection of features designed to make entertaining easier and more fun for consumers.
Thu 02/08/2012 11:04:50 / Read More »Siemens laundry launch produces a Master Class retail celebration
A recent Siemens launch event for its new iQ 800 Master Class laundry appliances produced much chivalry amongst Victorian dealers, with staff and management from Spartan Electrical and E&S Trading both getting into the swing of things.
Thu 02/08/2012 09:58:48 / 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 12:17:35 / Read More »Full list of winners from the 2012 Australian International Design Awards
The Deepsea Challenger Submarine used by James Cameron to plumb the depths of the Mariana Trench won the top award, while there were also nods for Breville, Philips, Samsung, Tefal and Miele.
Fri 20/07/2012 11:01:23 / 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 10:05:54 / Read More »Smeg's shiny Happy Bar fridge joins the FAB retro range
Smeg has announced the arrival of a new addition to its retro range of FAB refrigerators and dishwashers - the FAB10 Happy Bar - which brings FAB's 50s feel into a smaller form factor.
Fri 22/06/2012 10:46:49 / Read More »Panasonic moves further into appliance market with targeted refrigerator range
Panasonic yesterday expanded its home appliance range with the launch of a targeted range of bottom mount refrigerators, which are priced and featured to compete with LG, Samsung and Fisher & Paykel.
Thu 14/06/2012 11:19:44 / Read More »Panasonic reinvented as a whitegoods brand as AV sales diminish
Formerly a company best known for its home entertainment product, specifically plasma TVs, Panasonic is now selling more appliances than it is audio visual equipment.
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