The National Retail Federation has responded to a list of $200 billion of Chinese imports targeted for new tariffs that was released by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, emphasizing that those taxes will hurt families across the U.S.
iRobot Corp. asserted that its patent infringement suits have been found valid by an International Trade Commission investigation.
Bissell has introduced the CrossWave Pet Pro vacuum designed specifically for homes with pets. The vacuum washes floors at the same time while switching between cleaning sealed hard floors and area rugs, the company said.
LG Electronics USA’s portfolio of Wi-Fi connected smart appliances is now compatible with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The company’s range of Wi-Fi enabled appliances includes air conditioners, air purifiers, vacuums and major appliances.
iLife has launched its V8s 2-in-1 robotic vacuum, the latest addition to its V Series.
iRobot Corp. said it has reached a confidential agreement with Black & Decker regarding a patent infringement suit. In April, the company took legal action against five floor care suppliers, claiming that each of the companies had used its patented technology without permission.
During CES 2018, to be held in Las Vegas January 9 through 12, Ecovacs will unveil its latest connected robotic vacuum models, the Ozmo 610 and 930.
Shark has expanded its vacuum and steam cleaner portfolio with four new floor care appliances, including its first robotic vacuum.
iRobot continues to gain in 2017, reporting revenue growth of $205.4 million for the third quarter ended September 30, compared with $168.6 million for the third quarter of 2016.
Samsung has introduced new limited edition “Star Wars” versions of its Powerbot robotic vacuum cleaner, model VR7000. The result of a collaboration between Samsung and Star Wars fans, the vacuum designs are intended to captivate fans in anticipation of the December release of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”
In an effort to expand its global operations, iRobot has acquired Robopolis, its largest European distributor, based in Lyon, France, for a preliminary purchase price of $141 million.
Neato Robotics has been acquired by Germany-based Vorwerk Group in an effort to further expand into the home robotic vacuum market. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
CDH Fund V, L.P., a private equity fund managed by CDH Investments, has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a “significant equity interest” in SharkNinja.
Electrolux has launched the ProSwivel upright vacuum, which features an updated design with orange accented touch points on a pearl white and gray frame, a slim profile and a brushroll view window for usability, the company said.
Electrolux is expanding its investment in its Springfield, Tennessee, manufacturing facility. The $20 million capital investment follows a $25 million investment announced last year.
LG Electronics has launched an informative online video featuring “The Jetsons,” aimed at showcasing the company’s present and future line of connected home appliances powered by its LG SmartThinQ technology.
Electrolux has rolled out a pet-focused, 2-in-1 cordless vacuum cleaner, the Ergorapido PetCare.
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain robotic vacuum cleaning devices and components based on a complaint filed by iRobot Corporation, according to the company. The complaint, filed April 18 by iRobot, alleges infringement of six U.S. patents against several robotic vacuum manufacturers.
The “For Sale” sign may be up at housewares supplier SharkNinja, according to a report from Reuters.
iRobot has extended the availability of its cloud-connected cleaning with the launch of the Roomba 890 and Roomba 690 WiFi connected vacuuming robots. The company has also launched an Amazon Alexa skill for U.S. customers of WiFi connected Roomba robotic vacuums.