Leverage challenges
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The warranty industry experienced leverage difficulties in 1999 caused by the falling price points of commodity products such as computers, fax machines and video tape recorders. Warranty providers such as Aon Innovative Solutions, Philips Priority Service Plans and VAC Service Corp received less business from commodity product manufacturers because of the price fall. However, they found a new market in manufacturers of high- technology digital products.
Publication Name: Dealerscope Consumer Electronics Marketplace
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0888-4501
Year: 1999
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Appliance style, tech go global
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Globalization has seeped into the home appliance business as global cultures and markets have begun influencing one another. Culinary exchanges, for one, are fueling demand in the US for fryers and steamers, which are commonly used in Asian cooking. The trend can also be seen in Europe where American-sized refrigerators are becoming popular as status symbols and semi-professional-style ranges are being remade for smaller European kitchens.
Publication Name: Dealerscope Consumer Electronics Marketplace
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0888-4501
Year: 1999
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A powerful year
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Manufacturers of longer-lasting, more powerful batteries enjoyed significant increase in sales in 1999. Duracell's Ultra alkaline battery line was the company's top earner while Sanyo Energy enthused about its success with GE/Sanyo lithium ion batteries. Meanwhile, sales of Saft Again and Again's rechargeable batteries, JBRO's rechargeable NiMH batteries and Duracell's Ultra batteries also rose.
Publication Name: Dealerscope Consumer Electronics Marketplace
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0888-4501
Year: 1999
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