The white goods sector has been hit hard by the dual impact of the recession and a slump in the housing market, with sales declining sharply in both 2008 and 2009. However, following two very tough years, a return to a positive growth cycle is long overdue and there were signs towards the end of 2009 of a partial recovery in sales. The big question is, will this recovery be ...
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16th April 2010
Laundry accessories need to look to young buyers and to new concepts that offer convergence or save space. 
16th April 2010
Despite the focus on fashion and style in the home, when it comes to choosing large kitchen appliances saving energy, water and time are much higher priorities. |
When replacing white goods, the key concern for consumers is reducing future household bills: more than two-thirds of adults look for higher energy-efficiency rating when choosing white goods, with 45% looking for appliances that run on less water.
