Media MarktSaturn is launching an omnichannel partnership programme in Germany, allowing independent retailers to operate stores under the MediaMarkt brand.
Partners will manage day-to-day operations, including staffing and local marketing, while the group retains control of pricing, product ranges, promotions, logistics and digital integration.
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Ex-Dyson India MD Ankit Jain Launches Foundry
Ankit Jain, the former Managing Director of Dyson India, has launched Foundry, a consumer technology company building premium home appliances on proprietary, patent-pending technology. The company has raised ₹12 crore in pre-seed equity funding.
Continue readingAriston Relaunches Brand Across MEA Region
Ariston is launching a major brand relaunch across the Middle East and Africa, fronted by Italian chef Massimo Bottura.
The campaign will promote Ariston’s home appliance range through digital marketing, PR and retail activity, highlighting Italian heritage, innovation and everyday convenience.
The rollout begins at the end of October 2026.
Q3 Profit Slump at Hisense Highlights Margin Squeeze Facing Major Appliance Makers
Fresh financial results from Hisense Home Appliances have cast a clear spotlight on the compounding cost pressures currently hitting global white goods manufacturers.
Reporting its third-quarter performance, the appliance giant revealed a sharp 74% year-on-year drop in net profit attributable to shareholders, dropping to CNY 191 million (approx. $28.6 million / £22.6 million). Cumulative profit for the first nine months of the year fell 34.2% to CNY 1.849 billion, despite posting substantial revenue of CNY 67.014 billion.
LG Commercial Laundry Global’s update at EXPOdetergo
LG Commercial Laundry Spotlights Smart Operations and Efficiency at EXPOdetergo 2026
Milan has played host to some of the biggest advancements in commercial textile care as EXPOdetergo International 2026 gets underway. Among the key industry players making waves on the exhibition floor is LG Commercial Laundry Global, showcasing its latest lineup of professional washing and drying technologies aimed at redefining modern laundry businesses.
Continue readingElica Opens Ariafina Laboratory in Tokyo
New innovation hub will bring together product development, testing and collaboration with architects and interior designers
Italian appliance manufacturer Elica has strengthened its presence in Japan with the opening of Ariafina Laboratory, a new innovation and co-creation hub in Tokyo designed to support the development of premium kitchen solutions.
Located in Roppongi, one of Tokyo’s established design districts, the facility is aimed at property developers, architects and interior designers, providing a dedicated space for product research, prototype testing and demonstrations.
Continue readingFisher & Paykel Opens New Auckland HQ Campus
Fisher & Paykel Appliances, part of Haier Smart Home, has officially opened its new global headquarters and innovation campus in Auckland, New Zealand.
Located on a 22,779 m² site in Penrose—where the brand was founded in 1934—the campus serves as the global base for Fisher & Paykel and Haier Australasia. It houses research, industrial design, engineering, digital product development, testing, and green energy work.
Continue readingFnac Darty Q3 Results
Fnac Darty’s third-quarter results highlight a clear contrast between domestic and international retail performance.
Continue readingArçelik Opens €200 Million Washing Machine Plant in Manisa, Boosting Türkiye’s White Goods Manufacturing Hub
Turkish white goods giant Arçelik has officially opened its new €200 million ($224 million) washing machine factory in Manisa, marking a significant expansion of its domestic manufacturing footprint.
Continue readingJura Unveils the A8: Its Most Compact Fully Automatic Coffee Machine Yet
Swiss coffee specialist Jura has launched the A8, a new fully automatic machine that prioritises space-saving design without compromising on performance. Measuring just 19 cm wide, it is the brand’s most compact model to date and a key part of its 2026 range refresh.
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