Distributors
Curtis International To Expand Kenmore Appliance Lineup
The exclusive licensing agreement covers multiple appliance categories, with first products expected in Q4 2026
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Appliances
Invisible Induction Cooktops Hide In Plain Sight
This premium product segment turns heads
Appliances
Hisense Adds Convertible Garage-Ready Upright Freezer
The 17-cu.-ft. model switches between freezer and refrigerator modes and features hands-free door access
Appliances
Copper’s Charlie Could Change Induction Cooking Forever
Could batteries be the future of appliances?
Appliances
Induction Hardware Challenges Appliance Industry With Innovation, Longevity And Retail-First Strategy
Bringing European technology to American kitchens
Health
Kohler Health’s Dekoda Earns Industry Awards
The toilet-mounted health monitor marks its first year with recognition from TIME, Fast Company and other design organizations
Appliances
SMEG Adds Multifunction Warming Drawers To Appliance Lineup
New models offer food warming, dough proofing, slow cooking and fermentation
Appliances
DREO Whole-Room Heater 720S Review: A Smarter Way To Stay Warm
Personal heating and 360-degree whole-room heating in one compact, thoughtfully designed unit
Appliances
Hisense Adds 27-Cu.-Ft. PureFlat Smart Refrigerator
French-door model combines counter-depth design with app controls and flexible storage
Appliances
LG SIGNATURE Unveils Three Appliance Collections At Guggenheim
Iconic, Seamless and Tailored collections emphasize design and technology
Industry
The Legacy Companies Names Mark Easterday Chief Commercial Officer
Former Middleby executive to lead commercial sales and growth strategy
Appliances
Midea Expands Louisville Research Center To 157,000 Square Feet
Expansion adds 22 laboratories and 127,000 square feet of research and development space
Appliances
When Appliance Prices Rise, One Deal Doesn’t Fit Every Shopper
A broken refrigerator and a dream kitchen call for different incentives
Appliances
Sharp Brings Kitchen Activation To PPA Tour
Appliance brand will host cooking demonstrations, player appearances, and fan experiences
Appliances
Flood Buzz®: A Small Add-On That Could Prevent A Big Appliance Headache
Simplicity has its advantages
Appliances
Is There Any Future For Countertop Appliance Subscriptions?
There's a growing trend of home appliance manufacturers testing the waters of the subscription model
Industry
Midea America Names Reinke President
Justin Reinke will succeed John Herrington and assume the role Nov. 1
Buying Groups
The Future Is Independent: John Riddle On Why Expertise Still Wins
Why NATM's John Riddle believes expertise, trust and relationships will define retail's next chapter
Product Spotlight
AquaTru Updates Under-Sink Water Purifier
Second-generation reverse osmosis system adds leak detection, filter alerts, and a redesigned installation process
Appliances
The Future Of The Kitchen Is More Human Than High-Tech
Allowing homeowners to focus less on the appliances themselves and more on the people and moments they bring together
Appliances
Miele Streamlines Laundry Portfolio
Refreshed washer and heat-pump dryer lineup reduces model count while adding new smart features and updated styling
Appliances
What’s For Dinner? GE Has Some Smart(er) Ideas
New smart refrigerator and oven help automate and ease meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking
Distributors
Platinum Equity Invests In Grand Appliance, Expanding Independent Appliance Distribution Platform
Investment reflects a broader trend reshaping the appliance channel
Appliances
Exclusive Q&A With Ralph Newhouse, CEO Of CHEFMAN And CHEF iQ
“The next 5 years are going to be incredibly transformative"
Appliances
Electrolux, Midea Partner In North America
Companies establish joint ventures in refrigeration and laundry categories as Electrolux reshapes regional operations
Appliances
Narwal Introduces Freo Z10 Turbo Robot Vacuum And Mop
New model brings CarpetFocus technology, 25,000 Pa suction and camera-free navigation to the midrange category
Appliances
Sharp Reinvents Premium Home Appliances For Today’s Market
“In Step With Your Future” with practical innovation that meets real consumer needs today
Appliances
Grandeur Appliances Debuts At KBIS 2026 With Focus On Attainable Luxury
Merges professional-grade performance with a more accessible, lifestyle-driven approach
Appliances
Samsung Now Shipping Latest AI Fridges, Ranges
Newest Bespoke appliances designed to work smartly via both Bixby and SmartThings to help consumers accomplish more in the kitchen with less work
Blogs
Ditch The Small Burner – How Bridge Elements Have Made Induction Cooking A Breeze
Expand your cook zones to unleash new potential
Buying Groups
BrandSource Gears Up Independent Retailers For E-Commerce And AI Success
John White and David Meekings present a bold vision for technology-driven growth
Distributors
Marcone Opens First Louisiana Branch
New Jefferson, La., location expands parts distribution along the Gulf Coast
Appliances
Nationwide Marketing Group Adds ASKO To Luxury Appliance Portfolio
Scandinavian design, sustainability leadership, and precision engineering enhance premium opportunities for independent retailers
Appliances
Electric Grills Simplify Indoor And Outdoor Cooking For Renters
Electric grills help retailers fill an often-overlooked niche
Industry
Srini Sundarrajan Welcomed As mSupply’s Chief Information Officer
Will lead enterprise systems strategy, drive modernization across platforms
Appliances
HotLogic Looks To Reinvent Cooking In AI Age
After years selling in the commercial and industrial breakroom cooking space, HotLogic is bringing its pain-free SmartShelf Oven to retail
CES
CES 2026: LG Demonstrates AI “Innovation In Tune With You”
LG’s vision for the AI home is giving time back to its customers, ultimately resulting in what the company calls a “zero labor home"
Appliances
CES 2026: GE Profile Introduces New Smart Refrigerator With Kitchen Assistant
Featuring a patented built-in barcode scanner, GE Profile's new refrigerator is designed to simplify shopping and meal planning
Appliances
CES 2026: Bosch Bridges Physical And Digital Worlds
Delivering technologies that are truly "Invented for Life"
Another View
2025–2026 Trends: Home Appliances
Insights into popular and ongoing trends in the appliance category