Electrolux Professional’s decision to cease activities in Russia has cost it around £3m.
The company revealed recently that following an assessment of business continuity in country, it was no longer feasible to run a business there.
Operations in Russia have now been divested to local management.
Rational pulls out of Russia
Rational said that pulling out of the Russian market would not have a significant impact on its finances. The manufacturer expects global sales in 2022 to be 10% to 15% higher than the €780m (£663m) it generated last year.RATIONAL has made this decision in response to the economic and political developments resulting from the Russian war in Ukraine.
With over 1,000,000 RATIONAL units on the market, our cooking systems have become a standard in professional kitchens all over the world.
AO loss of £37 Million
Online electrical retailer AO.com posted a full-year pre-tax loss of £37million, compared with a profit of £20million for the same period last year. The group expects sales to fall go £1billion to £1.25billion in its current year, down from £1.56billion last year.The electricals specialist has also signed a new five-year contract with Homebase to supply appliances and installation and recycling services to its customers
Philips Barista coffee machine
Philips Domestic Appliances launch a new premium Barista coffee machin is now available in the UK!
L’OR – innovators in the coffee industry and a leading premium brand from JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS UK (JDE), with single serve coffee machine pioneers Philips, is launch a barista-quality coffee for you to enjoy at home.
Complete with dual capsule recognition technology, which automatically detects the capsule size and 19 bar brewing pressure, coffee lovers can now enjoy single or double-shot espressos and infinite recipes with milk This meets the growing demand from UK consumers to replicate barista-quality drinks in the comfort of their own home. Furthermore, the new double-spout design allows two coffees to be made at the same time using the new L’OR BARISTA XXL capsules (available in 6 blends and strengths).
What’s more, the aluminium capsules are recyclable as part of Podback®; a coffee pod recycling scheme
L’OR BARISTA coffee machines come in two models, the compact L’OR BARISTA Sublime, available in 3 colours: Piano Noir, Satin Blanc, and Sunset Rubis, and the L’OR BARISTA Latte Edition – Piano Noir, with a semi-integrated milk frother.
The brand is investing £9 million in a heavyweight marketing campaign in 2022, which will be shown across television and social media. The wider campaign will run across social media and digital channels, point of sale visuals, and include press and PR activity
Puppyoo IFFA2022
Global vacuum designing brand Puppyoo will reveal its entire arsenal of innovative cleaning technology at IFA2022 in Berlin, the biggest trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances in the world.
Since 1999, Puppyoo has been dedicated to the advancement of vacuuming technology. The brand has accumulated 1052 patents worldwide and has mastered key technologies including motor, air duct, and smart sensors. The company says it is striving to provide the best vacuum cleaners to families across the world.
company will showcase some of its most powerful and advanced vacuum technology at IFA2022, including the RedDot award-winning series T12 and T11, corded vacuum S9 pro, mattress vacuum MC05, robotic vacuum X1, and Wet & Dry Vacuum E20.
But the star of the show according to the company is the T12 Plus Rinse, its latest cordless vacuum. It boasts a suction power of 185AW and is capable of cleaning the toughest stains and heavy debris. The powerful motorized double roller brush is rugged and durable for everyday use. Its bristle and soft nylon rollers can clean different floor types including tiles, carpets, and hardwood floors.The crowning feature of the T12 Plus Rinse is its “Mopping Brush”, which gives the powerful vacuum a dual “vacuuming+mopping” function. This enables users to vacuum and mop their floors at the same time. In addition, the “mopping only” mode will help users mop or wax their floors with incredible ease using the mopping brush. T12 Plus Rinse’s powerful technology is ergonomic and compact – and is easily tucked away with its functional storage system. Users can switch between the charging dock for compact storage, or the wall mount for convenience. The charging dock can also neatly store all accessories, such as the illuminated crevice nozzle or soft feather brush.
Puppyoo will be launching their next-gen cordless vacuum cleaner by the end of this year. However, visitors of IFA 2022 can have a preview of the vacuum at Hall 7.1a Stand 111, and have a hands-on experience. Or for more information visit their website: http://www.puppyoo.com
OPSS Issues Grill Safety Warning
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety warning relating to the use of gas grills on certain Belling, Stoves and New World gas range cookers manufactured by Glen Dimplex Home Appliances (GDHA).
If the gas grill is used with the door closed, there is a risk that dangerous levels of carbon monoxide can build up, posing a significant risk of serious injury or death to those within the immediate environment.
For further information, consumers should contact GDHA on 0800 110 5728 or via their website:
Did you know?
Did you know? 94% of all adults are unaware of how much plastic is in clothes, according to our latest report into attitudes and behaviors towards laundry. When put to a fiber test, 68% of Europeans were unaware that Nylon is a plastic fiber and 62% didn’t know Polyester, the world’s commonly used fiber, is plastic.
Part of the problem, according to sarah schaefer, Electrolux VP Sustainability Europe, is a lack of awareness of what ‘synthetic’ means.
“We have become so accustomed to the phrase ‘synthetic material’ that the majority of us have lost sight of the fact that most of these synthetic materials are actually plastic,” said Schaefer. “Our research shows that there is an urgent need to help people understand more about the materials they are buying and how best to care for them as well as encouraging as many people as possible to adopt more
environmentally positive laundry practices,” continued Schaefer. “By taking a series of small steps, including installing a Microplastic Filter, each of us can reduce our environmental impact from textiles.”
Kaiser appliances showing off at IFA2022
Luxury appliance brand, Kaiser will be showcasing its distinctive collection of appliances at the renowned IFA exhibition in Berlin. Taking place between 2nd – 6th September 2022, this year’s IFA is set to be packed full of the latest innovations and is an opportunity for retailers to see the best technology, and finest designs, in home appliances.
Kaiser was introduced to the UK market in January 2022. IFA provides a great opportunity for UK independent kitchen specialists to familiarise themselves with the brand and meet the team for the very first time. With ranges boasting handles finished in antique brass, and even leather, Kaiser appliances are designed to make a statement in the home. In addition to their unique attributes, the latest appliances available from Kaiser benefit from innovative technologies and robust German engineering to ensure exceptional functionality and longevity.
Visitors to the Kaiser stand at IFA will have the opportunity to see the classical-style appliances that form the award-winning Art Deco and Empire ranges, as well as the contemporary Avantgarde Pro and Grand Chef ranges. The Art Deco collection perfectly captures a neoclassical style, complementing the most luxurious homes for consumers with a well-defined taste for vintage styling, while the Empire range boasts a rustic design and robust German engineering. By contrast, the Avantgarde Pro range is designed for the professional home chef whose priorities are durability and functionality. Finally, the Grand Chef range is at the forefront of modern appliance technology, including a built-in oven complete with air-fryer technology to release the consumer’s inner chef.
Falmec UK appointment
Falmec UK appoints Stuart Ridge as first chief financial officer
Peter Revesz becomes new CEO of Franke Foodservice Systems
The Board of Directors of the Franke Group appoints Peter Revesz as CEO of the Franke Foodservice Systems division and at the same time as a member of the Group Executive Board.
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