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Retail volume sales fell in 2023, with a boost in sales during COVID-19 leading to fewer buyers during the year. In addition, following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, spending has shifted toward experiences and services, with consumers…
The demand for automatic washer dryers is expected to continue to see notable growth in 2023, driven by an upturn in residential apartments, as well as the removal of pandemic restrictions. As local consumers residing in apartments appreciate…
Throughout 2023, a harmonised trend was being seen across all German home laundry appliance categories, reflecting the country’s unyielding standards and preferences. Driven by uniform consumer demands for durability, innovation and efficiency, this…
In a difficult year for the home laundry category, automatic dryers suffered the most due to growing competition with washer dryers. In addition, in a context of high energy bills, such products are seen as a costly purchase even beyond the…
One of Western Europe's leading home laundry appliance brands, Beko, has introduced an eco-friendly line to promote sustainable living to consumers. Aligned with the brand’s sustainability mission, the range claims to offer reliability, high…
Sales of home laundry appliances have continued to decline in retail volume terms in 2023, after a steep decline in 2022. This is in part due to high interest rates which have made it more difficult for consumers to buy a new home, as well as making…
Demand for home laundry appliances is growing in 2023 following a marginal dip in retail volume sales the previous year. The category’s performance is mainly attributed to a significant increase in demand for automatic dryers, while retail volume…
Home laundry faced a decline in retail volume sales in 2023 as price-sensitive consumers were reluctant to spend on big ticket items. Additionally, sales of home laundry appliances rose during COVID-19; meaning that the need to replace items was low…
In Japan, the front-loading format of washer dryers and washing machines is called the drum type (drum-gata), whereas top-loading products are called the vertical type (tate-gata). Generally speaking, many washer dryers fall under the drum type in…
Remote/hybrid working measures in South Africa since the pandemic have changed consumers’ lifestyles, including placing greater pressure on their time. Busy consumers must juggle work with childcare commitments, including taking or collecting them…