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Whirlpool Q4
Profits Up 20%By Alan Wolf, February 13, 2012BENTON HARBOR, MICH. — Whirlpool’s fourth-quarter earnings rose 19.9 percent to $205 million on improvements in its North American business. More
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Electrolux Fourth-Quarter Profits Fall 68%By Alan Wolf, February 13, 2012STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Lower prices, higher raw-material costs and weak demand contributed to a 68 percent decline in Electrolux’s fourth-quarter earnings. More
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hhgregg Seeking Appliance SupremacyBy Alan Wolf, February 13, 2012INDIANAPOLIS – hhgregg is looking to become the nation’s next appliance giant. More
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ITC Finds Evidence Of Predatory Majap PricingBy Alan Wolf, February 10, 2012Washington - A preliminary investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has found that certain large residential washers imported from Korea and Mexico are harming the U.S. appliance industry by being sold at below-market prices. More
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RockFord Fosgate Adds Web Tool For Factory UpgradesTWICE Staff, February 7, 2012Tempe, Ariz. - Rockford Fosgate has launched an online installation and sales tool that retailers can use to predict the improvement that various Rockford Fosgate amps and subwoofers will make to OEM car audio systems. More
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Whirlpool Q4 Profits Up 20%By Alan Wolf, February 1, 2012Benton Harbor, Mich. - Whirlpool's fourth-quarter earnings rose 19.9 percent to $205 million on improvements in its North American business. More
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Dec. Majap Shipments Up 4%, 2011 FlatBy Alan Wolf, January 30, 2012WASHINGTON — Factory shipments of major appliances rose 3.7 percent in December, to some 5.1 million units. More
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LG Makes Majap Connection At International CESBy Alan Wolf, January 30, 2012LAS VEGAS – LG Electronics unveiled a full roster of majaps at International CES last month, giving much of its Central Hall real estate a distinctly Kitchen/ Bath Industry Show-like feel. More
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Dec. Major Appliance Shipments Up 4%, 2011 FlatBy Alan Wolf, January 24, 2012Washington - Factory shipments of major appliances rose 3.7 percent in December, to some 5.1 million units. More
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Samsung Stresses 'Smart' Appliances At CESBy Alan Wolf, January 23, 2012LAS VEGAS – A washer that lets remote users know when the laundry is done, and a refrigerator app that tracks expiration dates of food, were among the slew of white-goods innovations presented by Samsung Electronics America here earlier this month at the 2012 International CES. More
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Haier Intros Full Kitchen Suite At CESBy Alan Wolf, January 23, 2012LAS VEGAS – White goods found common ground with brown goods at Haier America’s International CES booth here earlier this month, where the company introduced an extensive 2012 kitchen appliance line. More
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Thermador Shows
Induction CooktopBy Alan Wolf, January 23, 2012LAS VEGAS – Premium majap brand Thermador introduced a full-surface induction cooktop at 2012 International CES. More
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CES 2012: LO3D Launches 3-Lense 3D Camera SystemBy Greg Tarr, January 12, 2012#CES Las Vegas - The popularity of 3D photography may soon get a boost from a new 3D camera and photofinishing processor being marketed here by Hong Kong-based LO3D. More
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Majaps Take Drubbing In Nov: AHAMBy Alan Wolf, January 10, 2012WASHINGTON — Wholesale sales of major appliances took their steepest plunge in seven months in November as dealers took a breather after building up Black Friday inventories. More
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Nov. Washer, Fridge Sales Rise: NPDBy Alan Wolf, January 10, 2012PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — Retail sales of four-door refrigerators and high-efficiency top-load washers rose substantially in November, The NPD Group reported, buoyed by Black Friday promotions and the entry of new brands. More
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LG Debuts 'Blast Chiller' Fridge Feature At International CESBy Alan Wolf, January 10, 2012LAS VEGAS — LG is unveiling an extralarge capacity three-door refrigerator (model LFX31935) this week at International CES that features a proprietary “blast chiller” feature. More
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Thermador Showing Induction Cooktop At CESAlan Wolf, January 6, 2012# CES Las Vegas - Premium majap brand Thermador will introduce a full-surface induction cooktop at 2012 International CES. More
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Haier Highlighting Majaps At CESTWICE Staff, December 20, 2011New York - Haier America will be showing the full breadth of its major appliance assortment along with its new CE line at International CES next month. More
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Majap Memories: 2011 In ReviewBy Alan Wolf, December 19, 2011NEW YORK – All in all, 2011 is a year that most appliance retailers and manufacturers would probably prefer to forget. More
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Nov. Washer, Fridge Sales Rise: NPDBy Alan Wolf, December 16, 2011Port Washington, N.Y. - Retail sales of four-door refrigerators and high-efficiency top-load washers rose substantially in November, the NPD Group reported, buoyed by Black Friday promotions and the entry of new brands. More
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