Azaadi to patriotism, a generational sweep Nov 23, 2008
He has decided not just to look after the fairly big electrical goods and home appliances shop confidently tackling customers and suppliers; firm, but with a smile on his face and doing brisk business but has also taken over the onus of caring for his grandfather, and the rest of his family. Taking time off in between chats over three mobile phones, and attending to customers, Abu seemed glad to be able to speak to someone from outside on issues like election and his political views. (India Times, India)
What To Do When Your Children Divorce Nov 22, 2008
" Divorce can shake up grandparents' finances and daily schedules, too, especially if a child needs to borrow money or move back into their home. "They are looking forward to retirement and they're still supporting their child," Temlock says. Some grandparents will postpone retirement or give up travel and leisure activities to provide childcare - and many end up exhausted. When their two sons divorced, the Wallers helped with rent payments, bought home appliances, and spent roughly $10,000 on... (CBS News)
Layaway is back in style: Afraid of debt, shoppers are limiting credit card use Nov 22, 2008
Some items are not eligible for layaway at Sears, such as electronics, home appliances, computers and automotive merchandise. Stewart Bunker, store manager at the Sears at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree, said most customers are using the program to lay away toys and clothes. (Easton Journal, MA)
MFLEX Announces Agreement to Acquire Pelikon Limited Nov 19, 2008
Pelikon's proprietary flexible display technology is used to create reconfigurable, or "morphing," keypads that provide tactile feedback to the user of products such as smart mobile devices, home appliances and control panels, among others. With mobile phone applications, for example, the visible keypad will reconfigure itself depending upon whether the user is texting, calling, listening to music, or taking a picture. (PR Newswire)
India's New Rural Roads Keep Growth `Kicking Along' During World Recession Nov 19, 2008
New markets are opening up for our products,'' said , chief operating officer at (India) Ltd., the local unit of China's biggest home appliances maker. People's aspirations levels are rising with higher incomes. (Bloomberg)
Put it on layaway Nov 18, 2008
Both chains are owned by Sears Holdings Corp. The store now offers layaway in all departments except home appliances and home electronics. Layaway policies vary by length of the contract and the required down payment. (Fresno Bee)
Stimulating the Chinese housing market Nov 18, 2008
Wen instructed provincial officials to "properly guide and control" the real estate sector, which he described as a pillar industry, critical for everything from steel to home appliances. "That's the strongest signal yet which says that the government is going to support the real estate market," said Lu Zhengwei, chief economist of Industrial Bank in Shanghai. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
* Food, retail shares rise on plan to issue consumer vouchers Nov 18, 2008
Pacific Sogo Department Stores (vRf) predicted that consumers would likely use their vouchers around the Lunar New Year holiday and spend on a variety of products and services including supermarket goods, dining, home appliances, consumer electronics, stationery, childrens apparel, womens seasonal clothing and accessories, health products, down jackets and bed comforters. This story has been viewed 0 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Electronics retailers turn to promotions to offset sales woes Nov 18, 2008
To bolster lackluster sales, Tsann Kuen launched a four-day promotion that ended on Monday, with discounts on liquid-crystal-display TVs, computers and home appliances, in the hope of attracting skittish buyers. E-Life Mall followed suit and offered discounts on more than 100 products with a zero-interest payment plan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Five Simple Ways to Cut Back on Costs This Holiday Season Nov 17, 2008
Savvy shoppers can find everything from designer clothes and shoes to home appliances and furniture, all for highly discounted prices. Often these items can be found brand new. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Financial instruments: Rockers teaming with chain stores Nov 17, 2008
Music represents just a part of Best Buy's inventory, which features computers, software, cameras, video games, home appliances, car stereos and iPods and MP3 players. Even so, the company counts The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Justin Timberlake and more recently Elton John and The Beatles among the superstar acts it has partnered with for exclusive album and DVD releases. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
LG Electronics USA Consumer Notice: French Door Refrigerators With Ice and Water Dispensers Nov 15, 2008
LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications. For more information, please visit. (PR Newswire)
China positioned to unleash global deflation Nov 15, 2008
Beijing sales were down 55 per cent, while sales in Shanghai were off 38 per cent. The slump in home sales is showing up in weaker sales of consumer durables, such as home appliances. 4. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
* Electromagnetic waves benign: experts Nov 14, 2008
As more and more home appliances and electronic devices X including wireless Internet, cell phones, computers and even hair dryers X permeate peoples daily lives, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) yesterday hosted a conference to discuss the impacts of non-ionizing radiation to human health. EPA Department of Supervision, Evaluation and Dispute Resolution Director-General Yang Ching-shi (y) said: While many appliances emit electromagnetic waves, the radiation levels... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sears restores layaway program amid retail gloom Nov 14, 2008
Layaway will be available beginning Sunday in virtually all Sears departments except home appliances and home electronics, following the success of the reinvigorated program at the company's discount chain. Going into the holiday season with the economic uncertainties we all face, we just wanted to be very mindful and attentive and help support our customers, said Sears chief marketing officer Don Hamblen. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Sears Fulfills Customers' Wishes and Offers Popular Layaway Program Nov 13, 2008
Excludes Home Electronics, Home Appliances, Automotive Merchandise, Consumables, Beer/Wine, Licensed Business, Gift Cards and Doorbusters/Early Open Specials. -- Does not affect existing Fine Jewelry layaway program (6/12 mos) -- Total down payment of $15 or 20%, whichever is greater -- $5 non-refundable service fee in all states except Maryland ($1) -- $10 cancellation fee will apply -- Program launches storewide on Sunday, Nov. 16 -- Last day to add new layaways is Monday, Dec. 22nd --... (PR Newswire)
LG Electronics Honored With 14 CES 2009 Innovations Awards Nov 13, 2008
Excellence in Design and Innovation Recognized Across Seven Categories NEW YORK, Nov. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) recognized LG Electronics' excellence in design and technology with 14 prestigious CES 2009 Innovations Awards, including the CES 2009 "Best of Innovations" in the wireless handset and home appliances categories. All told, LG Electronics was honored in seven highly-competitive categories: video displays, video components, home theater... (PR Newswire)
Retail sales slow down in China Nov 13, 2008
Sales of home appliances in October increased just 0. 8% from a year earlier, down from a 19. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
SANYO's New Ultra-Portable LCD Front Projector Delivers Crisp Images for Business and Classroom Presentations Nov 12, 2008
3" D. Weight: 6.4 lbs. The PLC-XW57 is currently available sells for an MSRP of only $895.00. About SANYO SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a multi-billion-dollar global leader in providing solutions for the environment, energy and for lifestyle applications based on its brand vision 'Think GAIA'. SANYO Fisher Company (a division of SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), based in Chatsworth, California, markets digital projectors, digital still cameras, digital... (PR Newswire)
Gloom grips markets as downturn spreads Nov 12, 2008
For example, sales of home appliances rose just 0. 8 percent from a year earlier, having jumped close to 20 percent during the first three quarters of the year. (International Herald Tribune)
Human Toll of China's Economic Downturn Nov 12, 2008
Qin Wei is an 18-year-old migrant worker who was laid off from BEP in Shenzhen, a factory that produced home appliances for the American brand Cuisinart. It was his first job, one that he traveled more than 500 miles from his hometown to find. (ABC News)
How to make sure you get that loan Nov 10, 2008
Prospective borrowers should expect to be more heavily scrutinised, with everything from credit cards to leased home appliances potentially cutting their borrowing power, Mr Powell said. Mandy Mauloni spent several months making herself a more attractive loan candidate before she signed a sale contract on her first property last week. (The Age, Australia -- Business)
Panasonic to Enter Talks to Buy Sanyo Nov 8, 2008
But Sanyo's less competitive businesses, including chips, consumer electronics and home appliances, could weigh on Panasonic's profitability, analysts say. A merger could also help shake up Japan's crowded electronics industry. (Wall Street Journal)
Retailers Prepare for the Holidays Nov 8, 2008
(Rochester, N.Y.) - Owner of Charlotte Furniture and Appliance James Agostinelli said sales of home appliances and TV's have held steady, but furniture sales are definitely off. People just don't need furniture, he said. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Kwame Kpomasi adjudged best farmer in Accra Metropolis Nov 8, 2008
Mr Kwame Kpomasi was adjudged the best farmer in the Metropolis and was presented with farming inputs and home appliances. Mrs Stella Asante was the best poultry farmer and Mr Nurudeen Mohamed the best livestock farmer. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
STMicroelectronics cutting staff at Phoenix factory Nov 8, 2008
The semiconductor industry is facing a global slowdown as demand wanes for chip-rich automobiles, electronics and home appliances. The trend toward overseas production is expected to continue as chipmakers close inefficient company-owned plants and outsource production to newer merchant foundries. (AZCentral -- Business)
Panasonic to buy Sanyo for $9bn Nov 8, 2008
But the deal carries risks and Panasonic has not said what it might pay for Sanyo, or what it plans to do with the latter's loss-making businesses such as home appliances and microchips. "Strategically (the deal) makes sense, though it doesn't necessarily make sense for Panasonic to take on every single bit of Sanyo Electric," said Hannah Cunliffe, fund manager at Germany's Union Investment, which holds Panasonic shares. (India Times, India)
SimpleTech [re]Drive Review Nov 6, 2008
SimpleTech's parent company Fabrik says that the Redrive's AC adapter qualifies for an Energy Star Level 4 rating, the same power-saving certification you'll see on many home appliances, with electricity-bill savings of up to 30 percent compared to non-Energy Star products. (We weren't able to prove or disprove this claim. (HardwareCentral)
Kmart gets a jump on Black Friday Nov 1, 2008
Earlier this month, MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse service reported that spending on consumer electronics and home appliances dropped 13. 8% in September, following a 5. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Home Heating Survival Guide Websites Nov 1, 2008
Guide to choosing energy-saving home appliances: Information on high-efficiency appliances and homes: Guide to efficient water heaters. To learn more about NSERDA's Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program, visit or call 1-877-NY-SMART.. (FOX23 News, NY)
Council proposes wind energy law Oct 31, 2008
The county permitting process proved extraordinarily slow over the past year when some of the first residents sought approvals for wind energy systems to power home appliances and farm equipment. Wailua resident Rob Abrew, for instance, was sent to the Water Department at one point in his months-long quest for a permit to install a windmill on a 41-foot monopole at his ag subdivision lot. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Canton Fair orders plunge Oct 31, 2008
Orders for home appliances and electronics, which were featured in the first session, posted marginal increases, but trade in toys, furniture, hardware, tools, machinery, and vehicles and spare parts in the second session declined ... PPR has been sourcing consumer electronics and home appliances from China for more than 10 years. (Xinhuanet, China)
Mitsubishi Electric Foresees 1st Profit Drop in 7 Years Oct 30, 2008
said Thursday that it foresees the first annual profit decline in seven years due to the rising yen the global economic downturn (JCN Network, Japan)
How to Make Your Home Green and Healthy Oct 28, 2008
Other common sources of indoor air pollution include cabinetry and insulation (formaldehyde), improperly vented fireplaces,and poorly installed or maintained heating and cooling systems or home appliances, such as gas ranges, stove hoods or water heaters. Quality builders and contractors can source green and healthy products for you, and the U.S. Green Building Council provides up-to-date information on safer and greener products and building techniques. (Pekin Times, IL)
EPSON Develops Melody/Voice Chip Capable of Generating Five Channel Melodies Oct 28, 2008
Target applications include a wide range of systems requiring product guidance such as those embedded in home appliances, buildings, and office equipment. Epson will continue to launch products such as voice chips in order to support the design of superior human interfaces that meet market demands. (JCN Network, Japan)
Energy-efficient fridge actually costs less Oct 24, 2008
I went shopping for a new refrigerator this week, fully expecting to get hit with the go-green sales pitch that gets tacked on to nearly every consumer item, especially giant home appliances that suck up oodles of electricity. Refrigerators consume about 5 percent of an average home's energy use, according to the Energy Information Administration. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Crisis plays havoc withChina's toymakers Oct 23, 2008
Orders for home appliances and electronics, which were featured in the first session, posted marginal increases, but trade in hardware, tools, machinery, vehicles and spare parts, declined. Orders from the United States posted the biggest drop, falling by about one third of last year's volume to $1. (Asia Times Online)
SmartWay program makes driving green easier Oct 22, 2008
SmartWay program makes driving green easier - Going Green- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Small Asian companies at rising risk of default Oct 22, 2008
Several Hong Kong companies have shuttered factories in China, including BEP International Holdings, a manufacturer of home appliances, and Smart Union, a toymaker. They may not be the only ones. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
China smelters output to fall Oct 22, 2008
"At present, orders for cars and home appliances have already begun to shrink," Baosteel chairman Xu Lejiang said this week. "Engineering machinery, petroleum products and ship-building are OK, but I don't know how long that can continue.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
PSi Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results Oct 21, 2008
These are commonly used for home appliances, office and industrial equipment, and personal and consumer electronic applications ... The products assembled and tested for these customers are used in various end user applications, such as automotive systems, consumer electronics, communications equipment, industrial applications, home appliances and PC motherboards. (PR Newswire)
TI Outlook Misses Expectations, Shares Fall Oct 21, 2008
TI's analog chips are used in everything from consumer electronics and home appliances to industrial equipment and automotives. The company cited a bigger slowdown in orders from automotive than other industries, but said no one segment was to blame for the weakness. (ABC News -- Wire)
Argentina's September Trade Surplus Likely on Commodities Fall: Week Ahead Oct 21, 2008
Argentina's customs agency has said it is preparing a list of reference prices for about 120 goods, including textiles and home appliances, produced abroad. The measure may result in increased import taxes on those items. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Brazil Inflation Likely Quickened in October on Currency Drop: Week Ahead Oct 21, 2008
Pressure on inflation is coming from imported products or goods made with imported parts, such as computers, home appliances and vehicles, Susteras said. The real's drop ``will markedly raise inflation readings in the coming weeks,'' Goldman Sachs Group Inc. analysts wrote in an Oct. 17 report. (Bloomberg)
U.S. spending on gadgets is projected to grow at a slower rate Oct 20, 2008
8 percent less on electronics and home appliances in September than they did in the same month a year ago. . (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Get furnace serviced for warmth, safety and efficiency Oct 19, 2008
Consumers Energy offers an appliance-service plan for home appliances including furnaces. Six plans are available that range in price per month from $10. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
More job losses in S China amid global financial crisis Oct 19, 2008
Most of its annual output of 5 million units of home appliances was sold to Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. It set up the 22,000-square-meter Shenzhen factory in 1992. (Xinhuanet, China)
Upgrade or Wait for New Home Appliances? Oct 18, 2008
ABC News: New Home Appliances Could Save You Money ... New Home Appliances Could Save You Money. (ABC News)
Retailers push interest free financing for holidays Oct 17, 2008
Sales of consumer electronics and home appliances dropped 13. 8 percent for September, compared to a year ago, according to MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse, which bases its figures on sales activity in the MasterCard payment network, along with estimates for all other payment forms, including cash and check. (AZCentral -- Business)
Paint maker sees blue as car color of tomorrow Oct 16, 2008
"Look at home appliances - washers and driers and refrigerators used to be tan or white," Harrington said. "You can get those in brushed aluminums. You get those in a variety of hues: red, blue, green, whatever works with the interior of your home. I think that's affected all aspect of designs.". (AZCentral -- Business)
BHP, Rio Lead Plunge in Commodity Producers on Concern Demand Will Decline Oct 16, 2008
Steelmakers in Japan may cut production and accept lower prices in the year starting April 1, 2009, as the global economic slowdown slashes demand for cars, home appliances and condominiums, UBS said in the report. China's biggest mill, fell as much as 5. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Samsung says responding to weaker LCD demand Oct 14, 2008
SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Co Ltd, the world's largest maker of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels, said on Tuesday it was "adjusting" production amid sluggish demand for TV and monitor screens. The outlook for the LCD sector is bleak as the global downturn spreads, curtailing consumer appetite for pricey flat TVs and new personal computers. (Scientific American)
Energy Saving Tips for the Home Oct 14, 2008
That's great advice considering the fact that the amount of energy consumed by home appliances has dropped sharply since 2000. Refrigerators, dishwashers and clothes washers combined account for a 43 percent decrease in energy consumption since 2000, and decreasing energy consumption in turn drops cost. (Pekin Times, IL)
Asia's biggest electronics fair opens in HK Oct 13, 2008
In 2008 the fair again has zones such as the popular Hall of Fame, featuring branded goods and stylish electronic products, Digital World, Home Tech for home appliances, home security products and personal care electronics, and the Technology Exchange Zone featuring breakthrough concepts and prototypes from Hong Kong research institutes, universities and tech incubator companies. Exhibits at the Autumn Edition include audiovisual products, electronic accessories, home appliances, multimedia and... (Xinhuanet, China)
Investing Like Buffett Oct 11, 2008
Berkshire took substantial positions last month in two worthy candidates for a Buffett-inspired portfolio: General Electric, a conglomerate with leadership in segments as diverse as heavy engineering, home appliances and finance, and Goldman Sachs, which has been forced by hard times to become a deposit-taking bank but retains a reputation in investment banking. The stakes that Berkshire took, $3 billion in G.E. and $5 billion in Goldman, are noteworthy for their terms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Thinking and acting like Warren Buffett Oct 11, 2008
Berkshire took substantial positions last month in two titans of corporate America that would make worthy candidates for inclusion in a Buffett-inspired portfolio: General Electric, a conglomerate with leadership in segments of global industry as diverse as heavy engineering, home appliances and finance, and Goldman Sachs, considered the strongest and best-run investment bank (and now transforming itself into a traditional bank holding company). The stakes that Berkshire took, $3 billion in GE... (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
LG Electronics Introduces New Interactive Tool to Simplify Home Theater Installation Oct 11, 2008
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a global force and technology leader in home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a wide range of stylish, innovative digital appliances, consumer electronics (digital display and digital media) products and mobile phones under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
China's interest targeted on harmony Oct 10, 2008
A commentary in the China Securities Journal on Wednesday said conditions are "ripe'' for a rate cut. Measures already taken to boost domestic consumption include expansion of a pilot scheme to give financial subsidies for farmers to buy home appliances. The United States, China's biggest export market, may already have entered a recession, while the expanding financial crisis may slow global growth next year to 3%, according to an International Monetary Fund forecast in the draft of its latest... (Asia Times Online)
Panasonic targets higher sales Oct 10, 2008
Its home appliances division general manager Cheng Chee Chung said the company was hoping to achieve RM1. 5bil in sales for financial year 2008. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Alibaba Group Makes RMB5 Billion Investment in Taobao Oct 8, 2008
Today, Taobao takes care of the everyday shopping needs of Chinese consumers, who purchase items such as clothing, accessories, cosmetics, home appliances, mobile phones, computers and digital cameras. Jonathan Lu, President of Taobao, said, "The RMB5 billion investment into the Taobao ecosystem demonstrates our long-term confidence in the Chinese economy, our optimism for China's domestic consumption and our commitment towards creating job opportunities for entrepreneurs who harness the power... (PR Newswire)
NZ deficit to swell amid recession, financial crisis Oct 6, 2008
New Zealanders are buying fewer televisions, furnishings, and home appliances as they pay higher interest costs on their mortgages and credit cards amid the global debt squeeze. Australia's Transfield Services and Fairfax Media are cutting workers in New Zealand. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Interview: Reform, opening-up and China's changes in the eyes of a Gabonese Oct 6, 2008
Mba-Ndong said that although they were given many kinds of coupons for purchasing cloth, food and so on, limited choices on the market was still a problem for him and his fellow foreign students, who would normally go to Hong Kong every year to shop for more fashionable clothes and home appliances. "But during my second stay (1997-2004) in China," said Mba-Ndong, "I did not need to go to Hong Kong at all, since I could buy almost everything on the mainland market.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Thomas Friedman's 'Hot, Flat and Crowded' Oct 5, 2008
In the book's most arresting passage, Friedman looks ahead, imagining a world where an Energy Internet puts each one of your home appliances in touch with the power company, drawing out only the minimal power it needs to function and at the cheapest, off-peak times. All this would, of course, require the most profound shift. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Five Simple Ways to Cut Back on Costs This Holiday Season Oct 4, 2008
Savvy shoppers can find everything from designer clothes and shoes to home appliances and furniture, all for highly discounted prices. Often these items can be found brand new. (Pekin Times, IL)
Home Heating Price Predictions Oct 4, 2008
Guide to choosing energy-saving home appliances: www. nrdc. (FOX23 News, NY)
