SEOUL, March 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Washing machine and dryer sets of LG Electronics Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. have received top ratings in a recent U.S. consumer performance study. LG Electronics’ washer and dryer set was ranked No. 1 in both the front-load and high-efficiency (HE) top-load categories in the Best Matching Washer and [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Eight out of 10 customers who purchased a washing machine or dryer from LG Electronics’ retail stores in South Korea this year opted for combination washer-dryer units, the company announced on April 8. The popularity of the all-in-one laundry appliances, which handle both washing and drying cycles, reflects their space [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is running its domestic production lines for the Bespoke AI Combo at full capacity to keep up with robust consumer demand, aiming to ensure smooth delivery of the innovative laundry solution. Samsung announced on March 19 that the Bespoke AI Combo had an impressive start, selling 1,000 units [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – With Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics unveiling their new flagship TV lineups and premium all-in-one washer-dryer combos for 2024, the fierce rivals have engaged in an increasingly acrimonious marketing battle, taking thinly veiled shots at each other’s claims of superiority. The dispute began when Han Jong-hee, the CEO of Samsung’s [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it will launch its latest Bespoke AI Combo washer-dryer globally within the second quarter of this year. The Bespoke AI Combo, which combines a 25 kilogram washing capacity with a 15 kg heat-pump drying capability, debuted in South Korea late last month. Within just [...]