By Alan Wolf On May 17 2010 - 4:01am

Samsung Updates Kitchen, Laundry Line

NEW YORK — In a major line refresh, Samsung Electronics America has introduced a new collection of side-by- side refrigerators, a newly configured four-door fridge, an

By Alan Wolf On May 17 2010 - 4:01am

Samsung Updates Kitchen, Laundry Line

NEW YORK — In a major line refresh, Samsung Electronics America has introduced a new collection of side-by- side refrigerators, a newly configured four-door fridge, an

By Alan Wolf On May 3 2010 - 4:01am

This Year’s K/BIS Proves To Be Light On Majap Exhibitors

CHICAGO — The impact of the major appliance industry’s four-year-long malaise was evident at last month’s 47th annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (K/ BIS), where

By Alan Wolf On May 3 2010 - 4:01am

Whirlpool, Electrolux Report Strong Q1 Results

NEW YORK — Two of the world’s largest majap makers — Whirlpool and Electrolux — said cost reductions, improved productivity and increased demand fueled strong fi rst-

By Alan Wolf On Apr 19 2010 - 4:01am

Premium Brands Expand Big-Box Distribution

MINNEAPOLIS — Taking a page from the consumer electronics industry, which has blurred if not dismantled barriers between sales channels, two premium major appliance

By Alan Wolf On Apr 19 2010 - 4:01am

K/BIS Culls The Newest In Kitchen And Laundry Majaps

CHICAGO — This week’s 47th annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) was expected to draw 30,000 attendees to McCormick Place, here, where dozens

By Alan Wolf On Apr 19 2010 - 4:01am

K/BIS Culls The Newest In Kitchen And Laundry Majaps

CHICAGO — This week’s 47th annual Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) was expected to draw 30,000 attendees to McCormick Place, here, where dozens of major

By Alan Wolf On Apr 5 2010 - 4:15am

Feds Testing Appliances For Energy Star Compliance

WASHINGTON — The federal government has begun testing Energy Star-rated major appliances for compliance with the program’s efficiency standards, and is developing a

By TWICE Staff On Apr 5 2010 - 4:12am

MAJAP BRIEFS

F&P Integrates DCS

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. — Fisher & Paykel will more fully integrate its DCS cooking unit into the parent company and will go

By Alan Wolf On Apr 5 2010 - 4:10am

Core Categories Up 5% In Feb.

WASHINGTON — Total factory shipments of six core major appliance categories — washers, dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, ranges and ovens — rose 5 percent