On Aug 7 2012 - 10:30am

Whirlpool To Move R&D Center

The $18.6 million move will mark the majap maker's final exit from Evansville, which employed nearly 10,000 local workers at its peak in the early 1970s, the

By Alan Wolf On Aug 6 2012 - 4:01am

Whirlpool Posts Higher Q2 Profits

BENTON HARBOR, MICH. – A richer mix of higher-priced products, particularly in North America, helped lift Whirlpool’s second quarter

By Alan Wolf On Aug 6 2012 - 4:01am

Electrolux Q2 Sales, Earnings Surge

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Price hikes within its North America segment helped lift Electrolux’s second-quarter results.

Net sales for the

On Jul 30 2012 - 12:00am

LG Disputes Prelim Ruling On Washing Machines

LG said in a statement that, although it has just started studying the notice, the government's calculations appear to be significantly overstated. While

By Alan Wolf On Jul 16 2012 - 4:01am

Home Depot Is Expanding Its Majaps Business

ATLANTA – No. 3 majap chain The Home Depot is adding Whirlpool, Electrolux and Frigidaire to its brand roster and will expand its appliance

By Alan Wolf On Jul 16 2012 - 4:01am

AC Inventory Still Abundant After Summer Scorcher

NEW YORK – The early summer heat wave that scorched much of the Midwest and East Coast throughout the July 4 holiday period gave room-air dealers a

By Alan Wolf On Jul 16 2012 - 4:01am

Haier Launches New Countertop Microwave Oven Line

NEW YORK – Haier America is in rolling out a comprehensive new line of countertop microwave ovens designed, it said, to meet the needs of varied

By Alan Wolf On Jul 16 2012 - 4:01am

F&P Updates Its ActiveSmart Refrigerator Line

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. – Fisher & Paykel has refreshed its E22B ActiveSmart refrigerator line with new style, storage and lighting enhancements

By Alan Wolf On Jul 2 2012 - 4:01am

GE Follows Fridge On 2,000-Mile Road Trip

LOUISVILLE, KY. – GE is underscoring the capability of its new French door fridge line by chronicling one SKU’s 2,000-mile journey to carry fresh food

By Alan Wolf On Jul 2 2012 - 4:01am

LG Launches 'Turbo' Washer At Celebrity Charity Event

LOS ANGELES – LG Electronics formally launched its new high-capacity TurboWash washer at a celebrity-filled charity event here last month co-hosted by