Best Buy Readies December Doorbuster Promotion
Starting this Saturday, December 1, Best Buy is kicking off its “20 Days of Doorbusters” promotion.
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Target Readies Cyber Week Deals
Looking beyond Black Friday, Target has revealed its plans for Cyber Week, beginning Sunday, November 25, with offers across Target.com, including the retailer’s lowest prices of the season on items in toys, home, kitchen appliances, and more.
New Products Drive iRobot Q3 Sales Growth
Driven by the launch of two new products, iRobot reported strong sales growth for its fiscal year third quarter.
Ecovacs Rolls Out Winbot X Window Cleaning Robot
Ecovacs Robotics has rolled out its new Winbot X window cleaning robot to the retail market. The robotic window cleaner is said to provide more efficient window cleaning with maximum coverage.
Shark Introduces Two-In-One Robotic Vacuum
Shark has introduced the Shark Ion Robot Cleaning System, which combines two products in one: a robot vacuum and a built-in handheld vacuum.
Miele Launches New Robotic Vacuums
Miele has expanded its floor care offerings to include the new Scout RX2 robot vacuum.
Puppyoo To Launch Vacuum Cleaner Indiegogo Campaign
Puppy Appliance Co. (Puppyoo) is launching a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for its new cordless handheld vacuum, the T10 Home, in October.
iRobot Rolls Out New Roomba Connected Robotic Vacuums
iRobot has rolled out its new Roomba i7+ robotic vacuum with clean base automatic dirt disposal, and the Roomba e5 robotic vacuum.
Neato Unveils New Connected Robotic Vacuums At IFA
Neato has launched two new Botvac Connected robotic vacuum models and expanded the functionality of its Botvac D7 robotic vacuum at the recent IFA show in Berlin.
Electrolux Unveils Cordless Vacuum
Electrolux has unveiled a cordless vacuum cleaner, which the company said combines the performance of a traditional vacuum cleaner with the utility of a stick vacuum.
Sears.com Adds TTI Brands To Marketplace
Sears Holdings is adding to its namesake store’s marketplace operation with branded products including TTI Floor Care labels Hoover, Dirt Devil and Oreck.
iRobot Cleans Up In Q2
iRobot continues to gain momentum in the consumer robotic vacuum market with sales growth reported for its second quarter ended June 30, 2018.
NRF Comes Out Against New Tariffs That Include Housewares Products
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: Patent Infringement Suits Found Valid
iRobot Corp. asserted that its patent infringement suits have been found valid by an International Trade Commission investigation.
Bissell Introduces Pet Pro Vacuum
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 Expands Voice Assistant Capabilities
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 Expands Robotic Vacuum Assortment
iLife has launched its V8s 2-in-1 robotic vacuum, the latest addition to its V Series.
iRobot, Black & Decker Reach Patent Agreement
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.
Ecovacs To Unveil Connected Robotic Vacuums
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 Enters Smart Robotic Vacuum Segment
Shark has expanded its vacuum and steam cleaner portfolio with four new floor care appliances, including its first robotic vacuum.