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.
At CES 2020, LG Electronics introduced new cord-free cleaning products with new mopping capabilities: the LG CordZero ThinQ A9 Stick Vacuum and the CordZero ThinQ Robotic Mop.
Bissell is promoting its new CrossWave Cordless Max multi-surface floor cleaner as a holiday helper, given that it can simultaneously vacuum and wash up seasonal messes at the same time.
Black + Decker recently rolled out the PowerSeries Extreme Cordless Removable Battery Stick Vacuum.
iRobot reported strong third quarter results, with international sales driving revenue growth while tariffs impacted growth in the U.S. market.
Shark has expanded its assortment of robotic vacuums with the debut of the IQ Robot Self-Empty unit.
Neato Robotics has named Thomas Nedder as the company’s new CEO.
Bissell is expanding its assortment of floor care products with the launch of its ICONpet high-powered cordless vacuum.
Best Buy continues to be lauded for its assortment of floor care and home environment products due largely to the retailer’s on-going commitment to carry items that showcase new technology as part of an effort to help consumers easily maintain a clean and healthy home.
iRobot has added Eva Manolis to its board of directors. Manolis brings more than 30 years of product development and global e-commerce experience within the consumer technology space to iRobot as the company focuses on growing digital capabilities for its ecosystem of home robots.
LG Electronics USA is launching a new line of CordZero stick vacuums, a line of cordless models.
Neato Robotics has appointed Bruce McAllister as chief financial officer, and Avril Murphy has been promoted to general manager of EMEA.
TTI Floor Care North America has launched the new Hoover OnePwr cordless cleaning system, which features nine cord-free, high-performance cleaning products that share the same lithium-ion battery.
Electric floor care continues to see solid growth with the stick and robotic segments driving the category, according to figures from The NPD Group.
iRobot has reported solid financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2019, with what the company termed strong global demand for its robotic vacuums.
Tacony Corporation is rebranding Fuller Vacuums to Simplicity Vacuums and will make its assortment of floor care products available to mass retailers for the first time in the company’s 30-year history.
Winners of the 2019 Housewares Design Awards were presented during a ceremony at the Las Vegas Market.
Cleva North America gave participants at the International Housewares Association 2019 Show Preview an advance look at its new licensed Kenmore electric floor care product line that will be featured at the International Home + Housewares Show in March.
Small home appliances ranging from food prep electrics to robotic vacuums and home environment appliances were among the top-selling products during the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, according to The NPD Group.
Kärcher is working with the Aurora Economic Development Council as it plans to move to a new regional North America headquarter facility in Aurora, Colorado, slated for opening in September 2019.