SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study by global technology firm Dyson, analyzing data from approximately 2.5 million of its air purifiers installed across 39 countries and 44 cities, has revealed that January experiences the most severe indoor fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution in South Korea. The findings, part of Dyson’s “Global Air Quality Connected [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The Asia-Pacific chief of British home appliance maker Dyson Ltd. on Wednesday issued an apology to South Korean consumers amid growing complaints over the company’s reportedly poor handling of customer service in the country. Rob Webster, head of Dyson’s Asia-Pacific division, said in a Korean-language statement that he “deeply [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Consumer grievances regarding Dyson, a renowned British brand positioned as a “premium” home appliance provider, have seen a substantial surge. Individuals who were drawn to Dyson products for their distinctive design, convenience, and exceptional features are encountering challenges with post-purchase services. Numerous instances have emerged where consumers, even months after [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Police have opened an investigation into an influencer with about 200,000 followers on Instagram who is alleged to have sold fake Dyson hair dryers online, officials said Thursday. The Seoul Jungbu Police Station said it is investigating an influencer surnamed Kim, who was accused of violating trademark laws by [...]
SEOUL, May 25 (Korea Bizwire) — British home appliance maker Dyson Ltd. on Tuesday launched two new brands of vacuum cleaners equipped with dust-detecting laser technology as the company tries to expand sales here amid the pandemic-induced stay-at-home trend. Dyson’s V15 Detect and V12 Detect Slim cordless vacuum cleaners will be sold in South Korea [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — British home appliance maker Dyson Ltd. said Thursday it will open its first flagship store in South Korea this week as the company eyes to expand its sales amid the pandemic. Dyson Demo Store will open at IFC Mall in western Seoul on Friday, featuring all of Dyson’s products [...]
SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) — British home appliance maker Dyson Ltd. on Thursday launched its new vacuum cleaner with an omnidirectional head for the first time in the world in South Korea as it aims to boost sales here. The Omni-glide features an omnidirectional head that allows consumers to remove dust easily in tight [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — A court has dismissed Dyson’s bid to stop LG from advertising a cordless vacuum, rejecting a claim of false advertising. According to sources close to the case, the Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday struck down the British home appliance maker’s claim that LG exaggerated the performance of its cordless vacuum [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — When shopping for home appliances via overseas direct purchasing — ordering products from online stores abroad and having the goods shipped to one’s personal address via a third party — stick to vacuum cleaners and avoid coffee machines, an overview of the market of has found. The Korea Consumer [...]
SEOUL, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) – According to representatives from the home appliance industry, the market for electric vacuum cleaners is rapidly declining, to the tune of 2 million units annually. But amidst the decline, sales of robot and stick vacuum cleaners are on the rise. Since 2014, cordless vacuums have accounted for half of [...]