Unieuro fine

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The Italian Antitrust Authority has fined the company Unieuro Spa and for 1.2 million euro the subsidiary Monclick Srl for ‘unfair commercial practices’. This is what we read in the Agcm bulletin. The story begins in December 2021, when the Authority ‘ascertained two unfair commercial practices’ relating to ‘information on the characteristics of the offers as well as’ the online sales process; in the adoption of illegal methods of managing the phase following the online purchase, in relation to the delivery of the products, the tracking of shipments, the

The two companies, explains the Authority in a detailed summary of the affair, “have reiterated conduct already considered illegal by the Authority”. In particular, ‘Monclick has continued to provide misleading information on the availability of products on its website’ and ‘failing to inform consumers about the fact of operating in dropshipping, without having the material availability of the goods marketed,

Founded in the late ‘30s by Vittorio Silvestrini, Unieuro S.p.A. is currently the largest omnichannel distributor of consumer electronics and household appliances by number of outlets in Italy.

With a network of over 500 stores throughout Italy, including direct stores (approx 230) and affiliates (approx 270), in addition to its digital platform unieuro.it, Unieuro is one of the key players in the Italian market, with an ambition to become the leader in Italy for all consumer electronics and electrical appliance purchases.

RGV latest household slicer for 2023

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The Luxury 25 Colour Edition by RGV is specially designed to cut cold-cuts, cheeses, bread and fish. Made in Italy, it offers users precision with a special meat plate that can be opened for easier cleaning. 

RGV’s household slicer boasts a professional motor 230V – 50Hz and 140W, which is ventilated to reduce heat and noise. The device is mounted on top of a double ball bearing, making it smooth and easy to operate.

The slicer also benefits from a new fixed sharpener with opposed keys to help users sharpen the blade in a safe way. The system also has a lower cover for extra protection.

A removable food holder arm with finger protection increases the grip with food and is dishwasher friendly. While its third generation tempered professional blade increases the lifetime and cut efficiency. The collection comes in four colours including black, red, ivory and white.

Teka & Microsoft cloud to give life to its range of smart home appliances

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Teka has recently launched its Teka home range of smart home appliances . The family is made up of different models of induction hobs, extractor hoods and smart ovens, which aim to make cooking easier, providing greater comfort, flexibility in control and saving time for its users.

Teka’s digital home proposal allows the control of its different models through voice, with the Alexa voice assistant, or through the mobile App for Android and iOS. With these two methods it is possible to turn it on, turn it off, control the cooking status, modify the temperature and cooking time, or even follow recipes step by step. In addition, the Teka Home range also enables intelligent scenarios to make life easier for the user, such as the automatic ignition and intensity adjustment of the extractor hood depending on the dish that is being cooked on the induction hob; or receiving notifications when it is necessary to clean the hood filters.

A secure cloud to connect the smart home

The group has opted for Microsoft Azure as a cloud for the safe and reliable interconnection of its Teka Home family, as well as its interaction with other platforms, such as the Alexa voice assistant or the Apps for Android and iOS available to users. .

The capabilities of the Microsoft Azure cloud, and its integration on Teka’s digital platform, have allowed the company to deploy a solid smart home ecosystem, with security and data protection measures so that users can innovate, share experiences and enjoy a connected home, but always keeping your privacy intact. In addition, Microsoft guarantees access to device technical support through the Azure SDK and also makes it possible to immediately add new features that are incorporated into Teka Home

ASKO had a good year

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It was a good year.
ASKO appliances have been noticed by both experts and consumers, and they have been granted various awards for design and innovative functions.

The world’s most prestigious design competition iF DESIGN has awarded two innovative ASKO products. The ASKO Elevate™ induction hob with integrated extraction and selected ASKO DW60 dishwasher models were granted an iF DESIGN AWARD 2022.

ASKO DW60 models also won The European Product Design Award™. The award was created to recognize the efforts of talented international product designers who aim to improve our daily lives with their practical, well-thought-out creations. EPDA rewards the strategic thinking and imagination which goes into making a great product.

ASKO Wine Climate Cabinet has been granted a Good Design Australia Gold Award. The prestigious award is the Australian highest design honour and has been recognising and rewarding excellence in cutting-edge design and breakthrough innovation since 1958.
ASKO Wine Climate Cabinet displays all the functional elegance that characterizes ASKO craftsmanship, care and technology.

Esquire.com and Goodhousekeeping.com crowned the ASKO Wine Climate Cabinet “Best Wine Cooler for Collectors”.

ASKO Craft combi-steam oven is a winner in a consumer test in Norway by Anbefaler.com. The test compared integrated steam ovens across different price categories, and the ASKO oven was crowned “Best integrated oven”. According to Anbefaler.com, “ASKO produces ovens of excellent quality, and a graphite black design fits into any kitchen”.

ASKO Logic Heat Pump Tumble Dryer has been awarded joint best tumble dryer of 2022 from Good Housekeeping. ASKO tumble dryers do more than just dry your clothes perfectly. You can use them to refresh clothes instead of washing them – either using air or steam.

ASKO washing machine W2086R.W was selected by the Foire de Paris jury and it was presented in the Grand Prix Innovation selection.
The ecological aspect of the appliance was especially appreciated by the jury, composed of specialized journalists and home equipment experts. They have chosen the ASKO appliance for its ecological features that “leads to interesting energy and detergent savings”.

LG to Introduce Versatile Cleaning Solution, CordZero A9 Kompressor With Steam Power Mop

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LG Electronics (LG) is introducing its new CordZero A9 Kompressor™ with Steam Power Mop at CES 2023. Winner of a CES 2023 Innovation Award, the new model is the company’s first cordless stick vacuum cleaner to offer steam mopping functionality. The CordZero A9 Kompressor also comes with the innovative All-in-One Tower docking station, designed to store, recharge and automatically empty the vacuum.

Equipped with the detachable Steam Power Mop nozzle, LG’s latest CordZero provides wet and steam mopping functionality, delivering a convenient, effective mopping performance that gets surfaces clean without using any detergent. In steam mopping, the mop pads are kept at a temperature of approximately 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit), enabling the CordZero A9 Kompressor to remove stains from flooring more easily than a conventional wet mopping solution. According to Intertek, the global testing and certification organization, LG’s steam-heated mop pads are more effective than a typical wet mop at separating substances, such as hardened chocolate, from the floor.1

The Steam Power Mop nozzle also comes with dual sensors, which help prevent the attachment’s steam generator from overheating, as well as an advanced, automatic water supply system that keeps the mop pads wet during mopping. For user safety, if the nozzle is lifted off the floor or is held stationary for a period of approximately 20 seconds, the steam supply shuts off, while mop pad rotation is halted after around one minute of inactivity.2 LG’s new cordless stick vacuum also incorporates the company’s Axial Turbo Cyclone™ technology, which helps remove dust and debris from floors and other household surfaces by generating powerful suction.

Accompanying the CordZero A9 Kompressor with Steam Power Mop is an All-in-One Tower. LG’s space-efficient and fast-charging docking station features a replaceable dust bag, an automated dustbin-emptying system and an intuitive display that provides real-time status updates. LG’s All-in-One Tower also offers three different alert/notification melodies to choose from and hassle-free storage for CordZero vacuum accessories

Laifen Takes its High-Speed Hair Dryer to the 2023 CES

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Laifen has become one of the fastest-growing brands in the consumer electronics/appliances segment in China and the company looks set to take on the world as it announces plans to present its classic and latest product series, the premium collection, at the upcoming CES Trade Fair. The move follows the success of the brand at IFA in Germany in September 2022.

However, Hongxin Ye, a creative geek and the rest of the team at Laifen, look set to challenge the status quo, a claim substantiated by the release of its revolutionary high-speed hair dryer.

Laifen has practically exploded since its launch, capturing more than 60% of the sales share of the hair dryer market in China. The strong product performance and price advantages are some of the features that have endeared it to Chinese consumers, with the popularization of high-speed motors further tilting the market in favor of the brand.

The Laifen hair dryer is designed with the highest technology to dry any kind of hair in half the time of regular hair dryers, with high precision to work at only 59dB and reduce noise. The portability of the 2022 Editor’s Choice award winner, with a lightweight and compact design that enables it to fit in a regular handbag or suitcase, makes the Laifen High Speed Hair Dryer the ideal companion for everyone.

Laifen will be exhibitinkg at the 2023 CES Trade Fair

Built-in kitchen appliances market will grow quickly in India

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According to Research and Markets, the built-in kitchen appliances market in India is expected to grow at a compounded average growth rate (Cagr) of 8.83% to reach a value of Usd 601.18 million by 2028. The growing disposable income and surge in purchasing power of consumers – the company explaines – enable them to invest in quality kitchen appliances. The rise in the working women population and the busy lifestyle of consumers is driving the demand for easy-to-operate kitchen appliances».

In addition, the country records a rapid expansion of the food industry and the growing use of advanced technology in built-in kitchen appliances, that is accelerating the demand for built-in kitchen appliances among consumers during the forecast period. The report “India Built-in kitchen appliances aarket. Competition, forecast & opportunities” also adds that among consumers preferences we can find advanced and user-friendly products and appliances. «The kitchen appliances are becoming smarter with the advent and integration of novel technologies in the existing system. Built-in kitchen appliances save a lot of space and are flexible enough for thorough cleaning and maintenance.

As main players of the sector in the Indian markets, the report quotes: Whirlpool of India Ltd., BSH Household Appliances Manufacturing Private Limited, Franke Faber India Private Limited, Hafele India Private Limited, Miele India Pvt. Ltd., Samsung India Electronics Private Limited, Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd, Kaff Appliances (India) Private Limited, IFB Appliances LTD, BlowHot Kitchen Appliances Pvt. Ltd.

Fabrizio Ghisla named general manager of Emc Fime (Elica Group)

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Elica, the Italian producer of kitchen hoods and extraction systems nominated Fabrizio Ghisla as general manager of Emc Fime, European company in the design and production of electric motors for household appliances and heating boilers, which has also entered the hydrogen market this year with its Premix fan line.

Thanks to his proven experience, Fabrizio Ghisla will lead the company towards its 2023 objectives, which include an expansion programme of the “Hydrogen Ready” product range and an acceleration in the heat pump segment. According to Elica, the innovative projects and investments will allow Emc Fime to have an increasingly and complete range of products.

Fabrizio’s appointment as general manager of Emc Fime – commented Giulio Cocci, chief executive officer of Elica – will drive the growth strategy of the Engine Division of Elica Group and the development of projects of fundamental and strategic importance:

SEB 165 anniversary

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From 1857 to the present day, visitors can discover the entire history of the Seb group on Seb Discovery. A saga divided into 6 historical periods, to better understand how the small French family business has become a historical player in Appliance market
For its 165th anniversary, Groupe Seb launches the Seb Discovery website
December 14, 2022, by Sandra Nicoletti

From 1857 to the present day, visitors can discover the entire history of the Seb group on Seb Discovery. A saga divided into 6 historical periods, to better understand how the small French family business has become a historical player in the PEM and professional coffee.
For its 165th anniversary, Groupe Seb launches the Seb Discovery website
This is an extraordinary gift that Groupe Seb gave itself for its 165th anniversary. A website dedicated to the history of the group, which traces the entire saga of the French family business born in 1857. From tinsmithing to the group’s latest innovations, through its various acquisitions, Seb Discovery offers a journey through time and eras. Divided into 6 major periods and animated by two guides, the site plunges the Internet user into period decorations and invites him to discover the evolution of products, from the oldest to the most innovative. A family history that has made Seb a key player in the market for small household appliances for the general public, but also in the field of professional coffee

The Seb saga in 6 major periods

The invitation to travel began in 1857 in Burgundy, with the birth of the company then specializing in tinsmithing (making tinplate objects) and continued until 1951.

The 2nd part extends from 1952 to 1972, with the beginning of equipped kitchens and the rise of household equipment in homes, including the Super Cocotte Seb which was a hit at the time.

Then, from 1973 to 1990, Internet users discovered a new era for Seb, which became Groupe Seb, thanks to the acquisition of Tefal in 1968 and Calor in 1972.

From 1991 to 2000, the group opened up to emerging countries and developed several subsidiaries around the world with positions as local leaders in small household appliances, particularly in South America.

Then, a new era began in 2001 with the acquisition of Moulinex and continued until 2010, during which the group became the world leader in small household appliances.

The journey ends with the period 2010 to the present day, marked by the acquisition of WMF , a specialist in professional coffee, and by the opening of a new world headquarters in Ecully, the Campus Seb , which also hosts a world center of innovation.

LG Presents Differentiated Luxury Experience With Its Second-Generation LG SIGNATURE Lineup at CES 2023

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LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its second-generation LG SIGNATURE home appliance lineup at CES 2023. Offering timeless design and innovative technologies for a more convenient, stylish and sustainable life at home, the sophisticated, new products will be on show in the LG SIGNATURE zone of LG’s booth under the theme of ‘Live Beyond.’

Seven years after its launch, LG SIGNATURE continues to redefine ultra-premium; delivering elegant, highly-advanced appliances and living solutions that take performance, design and usability to new heights. While remaining true to the brand’s philosophy and craftsman-like quality, the second-generation lineup adds differentiated features and technologies that offer even more convenience, as well as new colors, materials and finishes that bring a sleeker, more minimalist look to the home.

The models on display at CES will include the brand-new LG SIGNATURE 4-Door French-Door refrigerator with Dual InstaView™, a washer and dryer pair with 7-inch LCD touch panels, Over-the-Range Microwave Oven with smart InstaView™ as well as the double Oven Slide-in Range with built-in cameras, automatic time and temperature-setting functionality. Among other LG SIGNATURE products appearing in the exhibit are an air conditioner, air purifier, OLED TV and the Wine Cellar.

The LG SIGNATURE zone, comprising of living room, laundry room and kitchen, has been created in partnership with Italian designer furniture brand, Molteni&C. The aesthetically refined, technologically advanced products from the LG SIGNATURE range will be complemented in each stylish appointed interior scene by Molteni&C’s stunning furniture pieces.

“LG SIGNATURE second-generation appliances combine our exclusive technologies, an array of enhanced features of convenience and efficiency, and gorgeous, modern design for a smart, sustainable and more luxurious life at home,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company.

Visitors to LG’s booth (#15501, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) at CES 2023 from January 5-8 will have the opportunity to see all of the company’s latest lifestyle innovations, including the LG SIGNATURE second-generation appliances.