Neato Advances Robotic Vacuum Lineup
Neato Robotics recently launched its newest models for its premium lineup— the Neato D10, D9 and D8— at IFA Berlin 2020.
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Black+Decker Introduces Spill & Spot Cleaner
Black+Decker has introduced the Spillbuster Cordless Spill + Spot Cleaner. The cleaner is said to provide performance for untouchable messes by picking up wet and chunky messes.
Ecovacs Unveils New Technology For Deebot Robotic Vacuum
Ecovacs Robotics is launching the Deebot Ozmo T8 and T8+, the company’s first robotic vacuum cleaners powered by its TrueDetect 3D Technology.
Skadu Power Scrubber Launches On Kickstarter
Start-up Hyper Lychee is launching its first product on Kickstarter. Skadu is a hand-held power scrubber with a unique approach to scrubbing, making removing even the most stuck up grime fast and effortless, the company said.
Sqwishful Debuts Sustainable Sponges
Sqwishful, a brand of sustainable sponges, is now available nationwide at Whole Foods Stores.
iTouchless Rolls Out New Hands-Free Soap Dispenser
As sales of soap, hand sanitizers and other personal disinfectants continues due to the coronavirus pandemic, iTouchless has launched a new hands-free soap dispenser ahead of schedule.
Joseph Joseph Spotlights Kitchen Cleaning, Organization
Joseph Joseph is casting a spotlight on its latest solutions to help consumers keep the kitchen clean and organized.
Full Circle Home Adds Coconut-Based Sponges
Full Circle Home has added the Cleaña Colada and Beachy Clean sponges to its cleaning tool assortment, which are both made with coconut husks.
Kärcher Introduces Cordless Hard Floor Cleaners
Kärcher has introduced two new floor care and cleaning products to the American market: the new FC 3 Cordless Hard Floor Cleaner and FC 5 Cordless Hard Floor Cleaner.
Mark Feldstein Introduces Hy-Genie No Touch Hand Tool
The new Hy-Genie No Touch Hand Tool from Mark Feldstein & Associates allows users to keep their hands safe from coming into direct contact with pathogens found on surfaces including those on store checkouts, ATMs, touch screens and gas pumps.
Casabella Infuse Cleaning System Rolls Out At Target
Casabella, a division of Bradshaw Home, is launching its new Infuse concentrated cleaning system.
Housewares Helping Virus-Wary Consumers Shelter At Home
A swift restoration of lagging supply chains could loosen the flow of top-selling and new products in several housewares categories expected to become more important with more people confined to their homes during the health crisis.
Tacony Boosts Simplicity Vacuum Assortment
Tacony is showcasing its new Simplicity vacuum assortment, including several new bagless, cordless and canister vacuum models.
Retailers Respond To Coronavirus Outbreak
Retailers across a range of channels are addressing the coronavirus outbreak in stores and online, responding with measures to address consumer and employee safety and health concerns, ramping up the cleaning of stores and boosting cleaning tool and supply assortments to meet increased consumer needs.
NPD: Lifestyle Trends Drive 2019 Housewares Sales Gains
According to The NPD Group, U.S. dollar sales of small appliances grew 4% in 2019, and sales of non-electric housewares increased 2% versus 2018, with the combined growth amounting to an additional $952 million in sales across the industry.
iRobot Appoints Zeiler Chief Financial Officer
iRobot is appointing current vp/finance Julie Zeiler as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective May 4, 2020. She will succeed Alison Dean, the company’s CFO since 2013, who will be stepping down to spend more time with her family before pursuing other personal and professional interests.
iRobot Partners With IFTTT Smart Home Platform
iRobot is partnering with IFTTT, the integration and discovery platform, to enable new embedded smart home integrations. The companies will work to let customers more easily integrate devices and services, like smart thermostats, lighting and home security, directly within the iRobot Home app.
Molly’s Marvelous Cloth Comes To Market
Molly’s Marvelous Cloth, distributed by Northern Response International, is now available at retail. The cloth is a reusable microfiber cleaning cloth.
Black + Decker Rolls Out PowerSeries Extreme Cordless Stick Vacuum
Black + Decker recently rolled out the PowerSeries Extreme Cordless Removable Battery Stick Vacuum.
Scrub Daddy Recognized By London Business School Award
The London Business School held its annual dinner and awards ceremony, The Real Innovation Awards, and Scrub Daddy received the Judge’s Choice for the Alexander Fleming Serendipity Award.