In response to ongoing online sales demand, The Appliance Guys has revamped its website to present a fresh appearance and improved functionality.  Scheduled to go live on 20 May 2024, the overhaul includes enhanced information and streamlined navigation, designed to enhance the online shopping journey for customers.  “Our e-commerce team collaborated with a top user experience expert from Europe to completely overhaul the website. This involved conducting tailored market research, rigorous UX testing, and optimising the display for an enhanced user experience,” The Appliance G ..read more

Smeg introduced an innovative approach to grilling and barbecuing at this year’s Eurocucina in Milan with the debut of new electric built-in barbecues. Confirmed for launch in Australia, with timing yet to be announced, the barbecue collection will be available in 60cm with single element, 90cm with double element and 120cm with triple element. “With barbecue culture so entrenched in Australian lifestyle, we are excited to bring a new, innovative, and sustainable offering to the outdoor cooking category. This type of product development allows Smeg to have meaningful presence in the outdoor c ..read more

The 2024-25 Federal Budget includes measures to address cost-of-living pressures, such as energy bill relief of $300 and an extension of superannuation on government-funded parental leave, but more needs to be done to support small business, according to peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). “We welcome measures that provide cost-of-living relief and boost confidence during these challenging times, which will have a flow on impact on the retail,” ARA CEO, Paul Zahra said.  “However, while the cost-of-living measures, as well as the stage three tax cuts, will provi ..read more

Artusi, renowned for its kitchen, laundry and outdoor appliances, has become part of the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival. This year, the Sunshine Coast will host the event with Artusi as the appliance partner for the first time, marking a significant shift in brand activations for distributors, Eurolinx and Worldwide Appliances. Longstanding event partner, Eurolinx, welcomed Artusi into the fold with marketing manager, Daniel Bertuccio commenting, “Noosa Eat & Drink has always been an important event on our calendar. The opportunity to expose our brand to an affluent audience with a passio ..read more

Hansgrohe has launched the Aquno Select M81 kitchen mixer available in chrome, stainless steel and matt black. A new design incorporates a monolithic body, round arch shaped outlet, and clean cuboid and circle with precise edges. An ergonomic button on the side of the base features a green border for identification that the spray is on, in addition to precise water control via the lever handle. There are three spray modes – laminar spray for filling large objects at speed at 7 litres per minute, shower spray for gentle rinsing and cleaning at 3.8 litres per minute and a new SatinFlow wide sp ..read more

Built-in refrigeration is the fastest growing segment in the refrigeration market in Australia. However, most models are only 55cm wide which can create limitations for larger dishes. At this year’s Eurocucina in Milan, Whirlpool showcased built-in refrigerators measuring 75cm wide – making them the widest on the market with the largest capacity. The refrigerators feature full grey stainless steel interiors for a premium aesthetic complemented by LED lighting. The FreshBox controls the humidity levels and Multi FreshBox is ideal for soft freezing foods such as fish. A handleless design incorp ..read more

This Australian Fashion Week (AFW), Shark Beauty is partnering with fashion designers and hair stylists as the event’s official hair tool partner. Shark Beauty hair styling tools include the Shark FlexStyle, Shark SpeedStyle and newly launched Shark SmoothStyle Heated Comb Straightener and Smoother, an all-in-one smoothing and straightening hot brush, which made its debut at AFW. In its first year as an AFW partner, Shark Beauty has partnered with Australian fashion designers including Albus Lumen, Beare Park and Alix Higgins. The hair tools are also being used to create runway looks for Thir ..read more

Australians are using their tablets more than ever, with 40% suggesting that tablets have the potential to replace laptops, according to new research conducted by PureProfile on behalf of Samsung Electronics Australia. Three in five (60%) Australians surveyed use their tablets daily, especially in the evening for leisure and relaxation to browse the web (70%), watch videos (62%) and read content like recipes, ebooks and news (57%). The number one reason Australians reach for their tablets is due to the larger screen size compared to their smartphones (75%). From browsing on planes (38%), catc ..read more

Leading 4K security brand, Lorex Technology has expanded into Australia with the launch of a smart security range available at Officeworks. The range incorporates traditional wired security systems, Wi-Fi cameras, smart video doorbells and floodlights. Founded in Canada, Lorex has 30 years of experience protecting homes and businesses, becoming the market leader in 4K security in the US over the last year, according to Circana data. With clear image quality and a user-friendly experience, customers can mix and match cameras and accessories to suit their security needs through Lorex’s recent i ..read more

Ooni Pizza Ovens has unveiled the Koda 2 Max, the company’s largest pizza oven, set to launch in time for spring 2024. The 24-inch gas-powered pizza oven features an innovative dual-zone cookingfunction made possible with the introduction of two independently controlled gas burners. The burners allow for multiple pizza styles or foods such as meats and vegetables to be cooked simultaneously at a range of temperatures. It can cook a 20-inch New York-style pizza, the largest pizza size for an Ooni oven yet. “This oven is what pizza party dreams are made of but between the large cooking space an ..read more