LG Smartphone Sales Up 31%, Holds Steady In Appliances
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July 31, 2020
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In Q2 2020 LG’s smartphone sales increased by 31.1% quarter-on-quarter to hit 1,309 billion Korean won (A$1.53 billion), but the segment is... Read More
After Sacking 900 Dyson Test Market Two New Vacs
Days after sacking 900 staff, Dyson has chosen South Korea, a market dominated by LG and Samsung, to test the marketability of... Read More
EXCLUSIVE:Chinese TV & Appliance Brand Hisense Profits Plunge 44%, 2020 Sales Down 20%
Chinese TV and appliance Company Hisense has reported a massive 44% slump in profits and a 20% fall in revenues in 2020,... Read More
BREAKING NEWS:Dyson Sack 900 Staff Despite A Surge In Vac Sales
Despite a surge in vacuum cleaner purchases, Dyson has moved to sack more than 900 employees including several in Australia. The UK’s... Read More
Suck It Up Vacuum Cleaners In Big Demand Due To COVID-19
Consumers are buying up vacuum cleaners due to COVID-19 and more people working from home claims iRobot a popular robotic vacuum cleaner... Read More
New Chinese Ecovac With Built In Camera Launched In OZ
Chinese cleaning Company, Ecovacs Robotics, has announced a new AI-driven robot vacuum cleaner, the Deebot OZMO T8 AIVI that has an inbuilt... Read More
Fisher & Paykel Partner With Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms
Fisher & Paykel has partnered with the designer and renovation specialist Nouvelle Kitchens & Bathrooms. Under the partnership, the two companies will... Read More
Xiaomi Viomi V2 Pro Smart Robo Vacuum Now In Oz
Viomi, a new brand under Panmi, has launched its first product in Australia – the Xiaomi Viomi V2 Pro smart robot vacuum.... Read More
Breville Tipped To Capture $3.1B Global Market
Analysts at Morgan Stanley have backed Breville Group, predicting that the company will be able to capture a third ($3.1 billion) of... Read More
Review: Olimpia Splendid’s Flagship Ceramic Fan Heater Delivers On All Fronts
As Olimpia Splendid’s flagship ceramic fan heater, the Italian designed Caldostile DT model delivers on all the areas that are most important... Read More
Under Armour Looking To Sell MyFitnessPal App
According to The Information, Under Armour is seeking buyers for its health and nutrition app MyFitnessPal, as the company looks to save... Read More
COVID Cuts: Inventor Creates Vacuuming Hair Trimmer
An engineer in Britain has invented a vacuuming hair trimmer device that makes cleaning up after a haircut easier. Essentially, it comprises... Read More
LG Launches 2020 PuriCare Air Purifiers
LG Electronics is expanding its PuriCare line-up of air purifiers, though when and if these products will be rolled out in Australia... Read More
Samsung Unveil Italian Artisan ‘New Chef Collection’ Fridges
In Seoul Samsung Electronics has showcased a new range of luxury refrigerators – the New Chef Collection – which feature four-door that... Read More
Samsung’s New AirDresser Sanitises, Deodorises & Straightens
The new AirDresser – which uses Samsung’s Jet Air technology and steam to remove germs, allergens and dust – is now available... Read More
Caldostile D Ceramic Fan Heater Review: Compact & Powerful
We reviewed the Italian designed Caldostile D ceramic fan heater from Olimpia Splendid, and were impressed with how powerful it is given... Read More
Coles Aldi Special Deals War, Air Fryer Heat Intense
A major battle has broken out between Coles and Aldi and it’s all down to products such as air fryers. Last week... Read More
Philips Cancels 3.8 Million Shares
Consumers electronics company Philips has successfully completed the cancellation of 3.8 million shares, as part of its share repurchase program that was... Read More
$300 Bonus Cashback On LG French Door Fridges
LG Electronics Australia is providing a bonus cash back valued at up to $300 when customers purchase a participating LG French Door... Read More
EXCLUSIVE: Winnings Not For Sale, Despite Knock On Door From Wesfarmers
Sydney based appliance retailer Winnings is not for sale nor will the online operation Appliances Online, be floated according to CEO John... Read More
LG Wins Intellectual Property Lawsuit Against Beko
The Munich District Court has ruled in favour of LG in the intellectual property (IP) infringement lawsuit against the Turkish-based home appliance... Read More
LG Premium ‘InstaView’ Fridge Notches Million Global Sales
LG Electronics has announced its iconic InstaView Door-in-Door refrigerator notched one million sales worldwide this month, with an average of over 700... Read More
Harvey Norman Flogging LG, Samsung Clothing Sanitiser, That Brands Claim Kills 99.9% Of Viruses
LG were first with their sanitising clothes appliance, now Samsung is flogging their Air Dresser as a COVID-19 sanitiser. The only problem... Read More
EXCLUSIVE:Ayonz Spruiks Blaupunkt Appliances But No One Told The Kitchen Company
Germany-based Haecker Kitchen has set up an Australian operation to sell their kitchens and Blaupunkt appliances according to Sydney based distributor Ayonz... Read More
Shaver Shop’s Online Sales Up 164% During COVID-19
Shaver Shop has witnessed surging growth during COVID-19 lockdowns, particularly on its online channels, with online sales increasing by 164% in H2... Read More
Breville Completes $10 Million Share Purchase Plan
Breville Group has successfully completed its A$10 million underwritten share purchase plan, undertaken at an issue price of A$17 per share. This... Read More
REVIEW: HoMedics UV-Clean Phone Sanitiser, Kills 99.9% Of Viruses
While COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to ease and activity is beginning to pick up again, authorities are still advising people to remain... Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Appliance CEO Rescued By Police As Kidnap Attempt Fails
Police have rescued the Chinese founder of Midea the biggest manufacturer of appliances in the world and responsible for manufacturing several house... Read More
Italian Designed Olimpia Splendid Heaters Now In Oz
To keep you warm this winter, Olimpia Splendid has launched its range of Italian designed heaters in Australia, with its premium yet... Read More
LG On A Roll, Despite Retailer Reluctancy To Range Signature Appliance Range
LG Electronics has had a stellar run during COVID-19 with their TV’s and in particular their appliances which is now the most... Read More
Aldi Kicks Off Week Of Consumer Electronics Bargains
This week’s Aldi sales include a range of low-cost consumer electronics that have proven highly sought after during the COVID-19 crisis –... Read More
Shriro Down 5% Market Challenging
Australian consumer electronics distributor Shriro has reported that group revenues declined by 5% in FY19, citing challenging market conditions. However, the group... Read More
COMMENT:Sharp Is Back With A Great Range Of Products, All They Have To Do Now Is Invest In Marketing
The decision by Sharp to consolidate their consumer business with Tempo is timely and a smart move by the Japanese Company who... Read More
Samsung’s New Hygienic Steam Washing Machines Can Sanitise Clothes
Samsung Electronics Australia is introducing two new 9.5kg washing machines that offer the brand’s own innovative Hygienic Steam Cycle cleaning, which sanitises... Read More
LG Shares Patented Robot Vacuum Cleaner Tech With Miele
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June 1, 2020
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LG Electronics and Miele have entered into a long-term patent licence agreement for robot vacuum cleaner technologies, whereby Miele will be allowed... Read More
EXCLUSIVE:Tempo To Sell Full Sharp Consumer Range From July 1
Leading Japanese appliance and TV brand Sharp has handed all their consumer business to Australian distributor Tempo, according to retail sources, with... Read More
EXCLUSIVE:ASKO A Cheap Chinese Hisense Brand, 30,000 Dishwashers Recalled After Fires
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May 21, 2020
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ASKO the once trusted Swedish appliance brand has become a “Chinese basket case” with the former Marketing Director, CEO and Operations Director... Read More
We Name The Chinese Appliance Brands Facing An Anti China Backlash
Chinese appliance brands are facing a major backlash with social media awash with negative comments following a decision to block Australian meats... Read More
Breville Mulls Equity Raise After Guidance Withdrawal
ASX-listed kitchen appliance manufacturer, Breville Group, is tipped to announce an equity raising of around $100 million – its first since listing... Read More
Australian Market A Bright Spot For Electrolux
Although Electrolux’s net sales contracted by 5.1% in Q1, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia was one of the few... Read More
Winning Appliances To Reopen Next Week
Winning Appliances Australian retail and commercial showrooms are reportedly set to reopen by May 11, hot off the heels of the Australian... Read More
Winning Appliances Launches Virtual Showroom
To enhance its shopping experience during COVID-19, Winning Appliances has launched a virtual showroom, allowing customers to experience its flagship Winning Appliance... Read More
LG Goes After Beko For Appliance IP Infringement
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April 29, 2020
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LG Electronics, headquartered in South Korea, has filed another lawsuit against Beko for intellectual property infringement, this time for its unauthorised use... Read More
Dyson Pulls Back On COVID-19 ‘CoVent’ Ventilators
Dyson’s vision for 10,000 ‘CoVent’ ventilators appears to be slowing before even really taking off. The BBC reported that Dyson Founder Sir... Read More
ASKO, Electrolux, Smeg, Miele & Bosch All Face Major COVID-19 Supply Issues
Struggling Chinese TV and appliance maker Hisense who are also owner the former Swedish brand ASKO has moved to cut about 2,200... Read More
Red Dot Award: The Innovative Health Tech Products Fighting COVID-19
The prestigious Red Dot Award has compiled a list of innovative tech products from all over the globe that are leading the... Read More
Samsung’s New Cordless Jet Stick Vacuums Roll Out Across Oz Today
Samsung’s 2020 range of cordless Jet Stick Vacuum cleaners will begin to roll out today across Australia’s major retailers and online at... Read More
LG’s Four New Eco-Friendly Clothes Dryer Models With Smart Technology
LG Australia has added four new clothes dryers to its Heat Pump Dryer range, all of which have a 9-star energy rating... Read More
LG’s New Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Making Light Work Of Housework
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April 16, 2020
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LG Australia has added three new A9 CordZero NEO models to their 2020 range of cordless vacuum cleaners – the A9 NEOMAX,... Read More
LG ‘Refreshes’ Its 2020 French Door Refrigerator Range
LG Australia has introduced its ‘refreshed’ range of French door refrigerators, which feature the brand’s latest air flow and venting design system.... Read More
