Channel Metrics: UK Extended Warranties (for Electronic Appliances) - Consumer Distribution Trends

This IDC Manufacturing Insights Perspective explores the benefits of implementing the Warranty Capability Maturity Model and the outputs of three companies' assessments — Case New Holland, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, and Volvo  |  more...

In 2011, retail volume sales of dishwashers declined by 5% to reach 953,000 units, while current value sales decreased by 3%. This is mainly because government incentives were heavily focused on sales of high energy-efficient  |  more...

The negative sales results of home laundry appliances in 2011 were determined mainly by the recession. These appliances have long replacement cycles and Italian consumers, even if they do not have energy-efficient models, tend to  |  more...

The end of the government’s incentives to purchase high energy-efficient kitchen and other consumer appliances in 2010 weakened the sales performance of large cooking appliances in Italy in 2011. The recession also dampened demand because  |  more...

As for other small appliances and microwaves, the decline in dining out because of the recession and the popularity of home cooked food, which is considered healthier than restaurant or take-away food, are the main  |  more...