KBIS 2025

Miele upcoming new line up of MasterCool Bottom mount refrigeration and the addition to Miele robust induction cooking category, which will now include the 36″ Induction Range. 
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LG at KBIS

LG’s KBIS exhibit presents a range of premium LG-branded solutions designed exclusively for the U.S. market. Visitors can explore high-capacity, high-efficiency appliances across four dedicated zones – Zero Clearance, Zero Gas, Zero Venting and Zero Inefficiency – experiencing seamless connectivity and personalized comfort enabled by the LG AI Home hub, ThinQ ON™ and smart life solutions including ThinQ UP™ and ThinQ Care™.

Emphasizing the “Zero” theme, LG introduces innovations designed to optimize home spaces. The Zero Clearance Zone, styled as a chic, modern living environment, features appliances incorporating LG’s space-efficient Zero Clearance™ technology. Showcasing the benefits of electrification, the Zero Gas Zone highlights a variety of electric kitchen and laundry appliances, including induction cooktops and ovens. The Zero Venting Zone, demonstrates LG’s leadership in heat pump dryers. The dryers provide enhanced efficiency with the company’s DUAL Inverter heat pump and accurate fabric-type and load-weight analysis with the AI DirectDrive™ (AI DD™) Motor and 6 Motion™ technology. A cutaway model provides an inside look at LG’s advanced heat pump dryer mechanics.

The Zero Inefficiency Zone introduces the “Zero Labor Home” lifestyle with LG ThinQ ON AI Home hub and a suite of AI-powered appliances. This includes spacious, high-capacity solutions ideal for larger households, such as the LG SIGNATURE 29-inch washer and dryer pair and the 29-inch WashTower™. Enhancing everyday convenience, LG ThinQ ON simplifies home management, ThinQ UP offers continuous service upgrades and ThinQ Care delivers premium, proactive support, creating a smarter and more efficient living experience

Ulrike Krisch has joined BSH

Ulrike Krisch has joined BSH Home Appliances Northern Europe to be the new Head of Strategy & Business Development.

Ulrike is joining from Electrolux, where she successfully led the Consumables & Accessories Aftermarket business. Prior to this, she held various product and strategy leadership roles at Philips, spanning both headquarters and market organizations.

Hisense research centre

Hisense officially opens the new EU Home Appliances Research Center of HVAC in Milan! Hisense has opened its “EU Home Appliances Research Center of HVAC” (HARC), a center dedicated to the research, design and innovation of HVAC solutions for the European market. Located within Hisense’s offices in Milan, the center covers an area of 500 square meters and represents a key strategic step to strengthen Hisense’s global presence.

126 products under the brands Midea, Master Kitchen, Toshiba and Eureka

the Midea Trade Conference , held in Rome and bringing together over 230 guests, including the Group’s main Italian and foreign customers, ends today. 126 products under the Midea , Master Kitchen, Toshiba and Eureka brands were presented at the company’s Trade Conference

The host, Alberto Di Luzio, General Manager of the company, entertained the guests by illustrating future strategies, objectives and product innovation. “ The trade conference was a unique opportunity to strengthen partnerships with our customers” – he commented – “ and to show how Midea responds to market challenges with increasingly sustainable, technological and high-performance solutions, putting the real needs of consumers at the center.Midea brand, he showed the three new lines: Heroline, Designline and Trendline, which differ in design and materials.

Also interesting   are the new products presented, including the 7NP30E4 oven that reaches 300°C and is ideal for perfect pizzas, with AirFry function, easy-to-clean ceramic cavity and IoT connectivity. Refrigeration also evolves with the extra-capacity model MDRE554FGD01D, which offers silent operation at 29dB, energy class D and Multi Air Flow technology for uniform distribution of cold, ensuring freshness and energy savings.

The Master Kitchen brand, on the other hand, presents the Supreme Line, a range of appliances with professional performance for the home kitchen. Among the most anticipated new products, the OMK 14K1T FS SP BK Full Steam multifunction oven, which combines steam cooking with advanced functions for excellent results, the IHMK 8082B SP BK induction hob with integrated hood, equipped with elliptical coils for automatic pan detection, thus reducing energy waste and the HMK 90A3 MS-BS SP BK hood has a width of 90 cm and is equipped with gesture recognition for intuitive use and IoT connection the refrigeration sector, Midea’s new SPACE Master range offers superior capacity while maintaining standard refrigerator dimensions, while the INSTA FIT Master series introduces an innovative hinge system that combines the versatility of freestanding installation with the space optimisation of built-in installationwashing segment has also seen the introduction of slot-in design models, with the MF210 and MD210 washer-dryer combo, which stands out for its high energy efficiency and smart management via the Midea SmartHome app. The new MF310, in energy class A-40%, also ensures reduced consumption without compromising on performance. Innovation and hygiene are also found in the new dishwashers, such as the WQP12-W7633D, which combines class A energy efficiency with advanced technologies such as Ion Dishfresh for deep cleaning and maximum protection.The portfolio of small appliances, under the Midea, Toshiba and Eureka brands, has expanded with new air fryers, multifunctional microwave ovens, coffee makers and advanced air purification systems.

Among the flagship products, the Midea MAD1100DADK air fryer with HeatExpress technology for fast and uniform cooking, double cooking zone and 10 preset programs. In the vacuuming sector, the innovative Eureka NEC590 24P vacuum cleaner features an automatic emptying station and intelligent sensors that adapt the suction power based on the surface. The Midea S8 + robot vacuum cleaner, on the other hand, combines an automatic dust collection system with a powerful 19KPa motor, double vibrating brushes for more effective cleaning and different suction modes to adapt to every household need.

Whirlpool @KBIS 2025

Whirlpool invites you to explore their Gallery of Care, where you’ll discover how their appliances are specifically designed to support families through the real pain points of everyday life.

Some new, standout appliance innovations Whirlpool will feature at the show include:

The Whirlpool ® 5.0 cu. ft. Smart Front Load ENERGY STAR Washer with the FreshFlow Vent System, with the first fan-powered system with antimicrobial protection
The Whirlpool ® 7.4 cu. ft. Smart Front Load ENERGY STAR Gas Dryer with Steam Capabilities, with steam-enhanced cycles and options to help prevent wrinkles, refresh clothes and reduce static
The Whirlpool ® 30-inch Smart Electric Smart Range, with Air Cooking Technology and simple cleanup thanks to its WipeClean™ coating
The Whirlpool® 36-inch Wide Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator with EasyView Crispers and EasyReach Zone

TCL Olympic partnership

TCL and The International Olympic Committee have announced a long-term Global TOP Partnership extending through 2032.

As the official Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category, TCL will enhance experiences for both fans and athletes. From digital displays at the Olympic and Paralympic Games to household appliances in the Olympic Village, TCL products will play a key role in delivering cutting-edge technology and innovation

Media world financial results

The chain closed the fiscal year with revenues of 2.4 billion euros (2.5 in 2023) and a growing market share

MediaWorld, in the 2024 fiscal year (ended September 30, 2024), recorded a turnover in line with forecasts of 2.4 billion euros almost entirely generated by B2C sales, 2023 closed with a turnover of 2.5 billion euros. Going into detail, in the face of an overall market that saw a contraction in sales that stood at -3.6%, MediaWorld slightly increased its market share (+0.2%) on the physical channel. Considering the calendar year, furthermore, an even more significant performance is appreciated, with a share increasing by over half a point. As regards online sales, in the face of an Italian direct technological e-commerce market that marked a decrease, MediaWorld reversed the trend by closing the year in the green.

Samsung lags behind LG, Bosch in Consumer Reports

Samsung has fallen behind its competitors in Consumer Reports’ sixth annual appliance brand reliability rankings.
Consumer Reports (CR), the largest nonprofit consumer organization in the U.S. with six million members, is known for its independent product testing based on consumer feedback and expert assessment. Unlike institutions and influencers who receive free products for reviews, CR’s testing is highly trusted and credible.

According to a CR report released last month, Samsung Electronics was ranked 21st out of 26 appliance brands. Speed Queen, an American laundry machine manufacturer, claimed the top spot, followed by LG Electronics in second place. Other brands that outperformed Samsung include Whirlpool (12th), GE Appliances (13th), and Bosch (15th).
The rankings were based on survey data collected from CR members, covering 417,629 kitchen and laundry appliances purchased between 2013 and 2023. The ratings considered consumer satisfaction and predicted reliability, including the frequency of appliance breakdowns.

Samsung’s kitchen appliances, in particular, scored poorly. In a consumer satisfaction survey covering dishwashers, ranges, double-door refrigerators, French-door refrigerators, and cooktops, Samsung products received scores between 15 and 19 out of 100, placing them at the bottom. Even in other kitchen categories, Samsung’s highest score was just 46, significantly trailing its competitors.

Frequent breakdowns also hurt Samsung’s predicted reliability scores, with half of its kitchen appliances scoring below 50 in this category. Notably, Samsung’s dishwashers, which ranked last, had high rates of issues such as poor washing and drying performance, drainage failures, and defective dish racks. In contrast, Bosch and Miele’s dishwashers had the lowest rates of performance issues and breakdowns.
Samsung’s robot vacuum cleaners received a consumer satisfaction score of just 9 out of 100, while its washing machines scored in the low 20s to 40s, and dryers landed in the low 30s, placing Samsung well below many of its competitors.