Homewares Trends and Appliance Innovations on the Rise In 2017
Bob Hoyler
The International Home + Housewares Show [IHHS] is one of the most ambitious events of its kind, providing buyers and media from around the globe a sneak peek into the new products and innovations that will be driving the conversation in the industry…
Major Home Appliances M&A’s in 2015
Euromonitor International
A compilation of key mergers and acquisitions in Major Domestic Appliances (MDA) in Western markets is potentially looking to restructure the home laundry appliances' competitive hierarchy in 2015 and beyond. The global major appliances market in…
Whirlpool's Recent Product Innovations
Euromonitor International
Listen as MP3 For the last few years, Whirlpool has been putting more emphasis outside of major appliances and into its adjacent businesses, including small appliances. To this effect, the company launched 13 new products in small appliances in 2013…
Haier Encounters New Challenges
Euromonitor International
It has been two years since Haier Group enjoyed the status of top global manufacturer within major appliances, after acquiring Fisher & Paykel in 2012. Thanks to the fast and continued growth of the Chinese economy, Haier has been able to gain…
Majority Stake Purchase of Indesit by Whirlpool is a Win for Both Companies
Euromonitor International
Whirlpool’s agreement to purchase a majority stake in Indesit will push the company back into the number one global player in major consumer appliances above Haier. Indesit benefits from the purchase as Whirlpool will assist the company in moving…
Whirlpool Will Buy Majority Stake in Indesit
Euromonitor International
In a recent turn of events in the Indesit M&A saga, Whirlpool has announced a binding agreement to buy a majority stake in the Italian company, which should be finalised by the end of 2014. What’s in it for Whirlpool? In Western Europe, Whirlpool…