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CEOs See Bottom To Majap Malaise By Alan Wolf - 04/23/2009
Fairfield, Conn. — The CEOs of GE and Electrolux believe the major appliance industry has finally hit bottom and could begin to reverse nearly three years of dramatic declines. More
Whirlpool Plans 'Smart' Dryers 10/26/2009
Benton Harbor, Mich.— Whirlpool plans to produce 1 million “intelligent” clothes dryers by the end of 2011 that can save consumers money by responding to changes in the power grid. The Smart Energy products will be able to turn their heating elements off during periods of peak energy demand in response to signals from the smart grid - the next-generation electricity network th...
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Fed Majap Plan Seen By Nov. By Alan Wolf - 10/26/2009
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is largely expected to approve state-level plans to administer its $300 million appliance rebate program, laying the way for a rollout as early as Nov. 30, majap executives say. All 50 states and six U.S. territories have submitted applications by the Oct.
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Majap Downturn Slowed In August By Alan Wolf - 10/12/2009
WASHINGTON — Declines in factory shipments of major appliances eased in August to the high single digits following months of double-digit decreases. According to the latest data compiled by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), total shipments fell 9.4 percent in August, to 4.
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Frigidaire Shipping Overhauled Gallery, Professional Platforms By Alan Wolf - 10/12/2009
AUGUSTA, GA. — The largest launch in Frigidaire brand history continues its weeks-long rollout to national and independent dealers this month. The undertaking, which was years in the making, includes a sweeping overhaul of the brand's midtier Gallery line and step-up Professional platform, as well as a new marketing push featuring celebrity spokeswoman Jennifer Garner, a charitable cause ...
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Majap Survey: Best Buy Tops In Customer Satisfaction By Alan Wolf - 09/28/2009
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIF. — Best Buy ranked highest in customer satisfaction among national and multi-regional major appliance retailers, according to a new report by J.D. Power and Associates. The 2009 Appliance Retailer Study also showed that majap dealers have raised their average close rate to 37 percent, up from 32 percent last year, and that consumers are increasingly choosing chains...
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States' 'Cash For Clunkers' Majap Deadline Nears By Alan Wolf - 09/28/2009
WASHINGTON — States have until Oct. 15 to submit final applications to participate in a $300 million federal appliance rebate program. The effort, part of the Obama administration's economic-stimulus package, mirrors the auto industry's “cash for clunkers” program in that purchases of new, energy-efficient appliances will be partially subsidized with federal funds.
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NATM: Majap Promos Will Spark Q4 Sales By Alan Wolf - 09/28/2009
DALLAS — A combination of manufacturer promotions and federal rebates could jump-start sales of major appliances this fall, executives of the NATM Buying Corp. said. Bill Trawick, president and executive director of the $3 billion group, believes that national vendor programs providing discounts of 10 percent to as much as 40-percent off select products, along with Energy Star rebates and...
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Viewpoint Steve Smith, Editor-in-Chief, August 29, 2007 Fedders Meant Room Air
At the beginning of this year’s air conditioning season in the Northeast, a rel... More
Viewpoint Steve Smith, Editor-in-Chief, December 15, 2006 TWICE Is Getting With The Times
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Majap Shipments Improving: AHAM
Washington — Factory shipments of major appliances continued their sequential improvement in September, suggesting that...
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