Large domestic appliances
Article Abstract:
This report surveys the market for large domestic appliancesuwashing machines and clothes dryers, refrigerators and freezers, gas and electric cookers, and dishwashers. In 1998/99 the sales totaled 7.8mn units, valued at [pounds sterling]2.4bn. Growing consumer confidence, a brisk housing market, new design and colour ranges, and various technological advances are predicted to have a spurring effect on sales.
Publication Name: Consumer Goods UK
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 1464-1852
Year: 1999
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Unilever
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As the worldEs third-largest supplier of fast-moving consumer goods and ranking 43rd in the 1999 Fortune Global 500 list, UnileverEs global turnover in 1998 amounted to [pounds sterling]29.7bn. This multinationalEs worldwide structure and strategies, financial performance and prospects are analyzed alongside an overview of the different product categories: food, home care and personal care.
Publication Name: Consumer Goods UK
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 1464-1852
Year: 1999
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Electrolux
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One of the worldEs leading domestic appliance manufacturers, the Swedish company, Electrolux is a supplier of refrigerators, freezers, vacuum cleaners and outdoor appliances for domestic use, in UK. The companyEs global operations as well as UK operations are examined.
Publication Name: Consumer Goods UK
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 1464-1852
Year: 2000
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