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Forbes
4 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Haier's Sporty TV Push Highlights Lofty Ambitions
Haier Europe CEO Neil Tunstall speaking recently at Roland Garos. Chinese brand Haier, which started life back in the 1980s as a provincial refrigerator manufacturer, has established itself - in terms of market share at least - as one of the biggest brands in consumer tech. In fact, Haier Europe - which is part of the recently re-branded Haier Smart Home - is the No. 1 company globally in major appliances, and has been for more than 15 years now. But the brand still suffers somewhat from an identity problem. And that problem is that a lot of people can't identify it at all. While other brands in the overall Haier Group - think Hoover in the UK and GE Appliances in the US - are well-known entities, the Haier name itself is one that (outside of China, at least) has nowhere near the recognition of more mainstream established appliance brands it outsells, such as LG and Samsung, as well as fast-emerging neighbors like Hisense and TCL. But that's a situation that is likely to change, given the brand's recent push into major sporting sponsorship (the likes of the Australian Open and French Open tennis majors) as well as its expansion into markets outside of appliances. I recently covered Haier's global partnership with KEF. The deal will see KEF co-engineer the sound systems for Haier's upcoming Mini LED and QLED TV lines - including the likes of the M96, M92, M80, and S90 series - which are all set to roll out across 2025. KEF, if you're unaware, make seriously high-end speakers. We're talking five or even six figure price-tags on some of the range, so it's safe to assume that Haier is going after the top-end of the TV market. That was very much the message that Haier Europe CEO Neil Tunstall gave to me, at the launch of the brand's new tennis-based web-series Road to Number One. 'We're not interesting in selling cheap, LCD, HD TVs,' he told me. "That's useless for us and there's no point in going there. 'We're doing it for two reasons. Firstly we should, of course, make money in the TV market. I think also, when you talk about the smart home then it's probably the most visible thing. 'It sits in your lounge, so let's get in there. Let's make sure it has all the apps and everything's working and complete the circle of all the products.' The high-end approach mirrors what Haier has done with its moniker on the likes of washing machines, refrigerators and cooking appliances. But the brand is well aware it needs to make much more of a dent into consumer consciousness before it's widely considered a premium brand; hence the high-profile sports partnerships. 'In the premium market, it's rare that someone will buy something that they haven't heard of,' Tunstall explained to me. 'You have to have the brand awareness and the desirability or you're not going to succeed.' Haier's clearly in this for the long game. It may already be number one in appliance sales, but in a market where perception is everything, the real match is just getting started.
CNET
2 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Best Memorial Day Appliance Sales Still Available: Last Chance to Wash, Dry and Freeze at a Discount
Memorial Day may have come and gone, but it didn't take all the discounts with it. We're still seeing many reductions in their final hours, so if you want to save money on home appliances, now is a great time to do it. These post-Memorial Day deals are likely to expire tonight, so if you see any bargains you like, grab them now. Our favorite Memorial Day appliance deals include stovetops, washers, refrigerators and dryers -- with discounts as high as 51% off. To save you the work, CNET's shopping experts have compiled the best deals from LG, Samsung and GE. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Best overall Memorial Day appliance sales Best Memorial Day kitchen appliance deals Best Memorial Day laundry appliance deals Samsung/CNET Samsung 5.2-cubic-foot top-load washer: $648 Save $301 $648 at Lowes Save money and energy with more than $350 off this high-efficiency Samsung washing machine. It has a 5.2-cubic-foot capacity and can complete a full load of laundry in just 28 minutes. Plus, it supports Wi-Fi connectivity so you can start, stop and monitor the cycle from anywhere. The device is automatically $301 off, and you'll save an extra $50 at checkout. $648 at Lowes Best Memorial Day home cleaning appliance deals When is the best time to buy appliances? Major holidays (Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.) are the best times to snag savings on appliances. Memorial Day sales are competitive and companies are motivated to sell at deep discounts before the start of summer for those who can't wait for sales later in the year. If you didn't get a chance to shop on Memorial Day and don't want to wait for the next major holiday, you can still snag some extended appliance deals now. When is Memorial Day 2025? On the last Monday of May each year, we celebrate Memorial Day, a holiday that honors US military service members who have died serving their country. This year's Memorial Day fell on Monday, May 26. What are the best Memorial Day sales? As is the case with other major holiday-based shopping events, Memorial Day sales are usually fairly wide-ranging, covering top brands and retailers. Appliances and mattresses tend to see the largest discounts, making it a great time to invest in those big-ticket home items. We saw a variety of deals on 4K TVs, furniture and decor, outdoor tools and more during the holiday weekend, and many of those deals are still live today after Memorial Day. How does CNET select the best Memorial Day appliance deals? Our team of expert shoppers and deal-hunters has spent years helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. We become very good at weeding out scams and superficial deals on appliances of every kind, so you get only the best offers. At CNET, we look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you. Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is. Quality reviews are important for any product but especially for deeply discounted items. An appliance is a big investment and if you don't get enough mileage out of it, the discount isn't really worthwhile. Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it'll be around for only a short while or will be available only for remaining stock, we'll let you know up front so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
35 Best Memorial Day Appliance Sales Still Available: Save Big to Wash, Dry and Freeze Your Way to a Better Kitchen
While Memorial Day has passed, there is still time to score a deep discount when you upgrade your home appliances. But these post-Memorial Day deals won't last much longer. We've found some still-available online Memorial Day appliance sales exploding with big bargains on stovetops, refrigerators, washers and dryers — some now up to 51% off. Our experts have rounded up the top picks from popular brands like LG, Samsung and GE to ensure you get the best value. Though you may need to act quickly to secure these deals, as many of the top sales are in their final hours. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. Best overall Memorial Day appliance sales Best Memorial Day kitchen appliance deals Best Memorial Day laundry appliance deals Samsung/CNET Samsung 5.2-cubic-foot top-load washer: $648 Save $301 $648 at Lowes Save money and energy with more than $350 off this high-efficiency Samsung washing machine. It has a 5.2-cubic-foot capacity and can complete a full load of laundry in just 28 minutes. Plus, it supports Wi-Fi connectivity so you can start, stop and monitor the cycle from anywhere. The device is automatically $301 off, and you'll save an extra $50 at checkout. $648 at Lowes Best Memorial Day home cleaning appliance deals When is the best time to buy appliances? Major holidays (Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.) are the best times to snag savings on appliances. Memorial Day sales are competitive and companies are motivated to sell at deep discounts before the start of summer for those who can't wait for sales later in the year. If you didn't get a chance to shop on Memorial Day and don't want to wait for the next major holiday, you can still snag some extended appliance deals now/ When is Memorial Day 2025? On the last Monday of May each year, we celebrate Memorial Day, a holiday that honors US military service members who have died serving their country. This year's Memorial Day fell on Monday, May 26. What are the best Memorial Day sales? As is the case with other major holiday-based shopping events, Memorial Day sales are usually fairly wide-ranging, covering top brands and retailers. Appliances and mattresses tend to see the largest discounts, making it a great time to invest in those big-ticket home items. We saw a variety of deals on 4K TVs, furniture and decor, outdoor tools and more during the holiday weekend, and many of those deals are still live today after Memorial Day. How does CNET select the best Memorial Day appliance deals? Our team of expert shoppers and deal-hunters has spent years helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other shopping events. We become very good at weeding out scams and superficial deals on appliances of every kind, so you get only the best offers. At CNET, we look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you. Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for that product to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is. Quality reviews are important for any product but especially for deeply discounted items. An appliance is a big investment and if you don't get enough mileage out of it, the discount isn't really worthwhile. Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a deal seems like it'll be around for only a short while or will be available only for remaining stock, we'll let you know up front so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Nintendo's SF Store Opened and I Was There, Obvious Skill Issue Ep. 4
Ending May 27 Live Memorial Day Deals Our shopping experts have sifted through thousands of offers to bring you the best Memorial Day deals, from everyday essentials to new appliances at deep discounts and top tech finds.
CNET
3 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Obvious Skill Issue, Episode 4
Ending May 27 Live Memorial Day Deals Our shopping experts have sifted through thousands of offers to bring you the best Memorial Day deals, from everyday essentials to new appliances at deep discounts and top tech finds.
