Samsung has introduced a new refrigerator that’s the latest addition to its Family Hub lineup, with artificial intelligence (AI) and features that can plan meals and connect with Samsung devices around the home, according to a report by VentureBeat. The cameras inside are powered by...
Appliance maker GE has introduced new products to its smart home family of C for GE products, which is comprised of smart switches, bulbs and dimmer technologies, according to a report by VentureBeat. A recent Dashbot survey showed that of people who use a smart...
Legacy retailer JCPenney has announced that it won’t sell major appliances after Feb. 28, “in order to better meet customer expectations, improve financial performance and drive profitable growth,” the company said in a blog post. The company also said that furniture will only be available...
Sears Holdings Corp. has been struggling to find a buyer for its Kenmore appliance brand and other business lines, but according to news from The Wall Street Journal, Chief Executive Edward Lampert’s hedge fund is interested in buying multiple units from the embattled retailer. ESL Investments...
January 02, 2018
Fraud is rampant in the furniture, appliance and home improvement industries. The average mid-range chargeback for purchases between $100 and $500 is up from $288 to $336. In this episode of the Global Fraud Index podcast with Karen Webster, Sourabh Kothari, director of merchant advocacy at Signifyd, explains how fraudsters are leveraging vulnerabilities in these spaces — and why eCommerce growth can be a mixed blessing.
July 21, 2017
Contactless payments look strong — if you live in the U.K. — and going cashless is increasingly king in China. Meanwhile, consumer debt may have seen another canary drop in its coal mine this week,...
January 02, 2020
Samsung has introduced a new refrigerator that’s the latest addition to its Family Hub lineup, with artificial intelligence (AI) and features that can plan meals and connect with Samsung devices around the home, according to a report by VentureBeat. The cameras inside are powered by the company’s AI ViewInside technology which scans items, identifies them […]
January 02, 2020
Appliance maker GE has introduced new products to its smart home family of C for GE products, which is comprised of smart switches, bulbs and dimmer technologies, according to a...
February 06, 2019
Legacy retailer JCPenney has announced that it won’t sell major appliances after Feb. 28, “in order to better meet customer expectations, improve financial performance and drive profitable growth,” the company...
April 23, 2018
Sears Holdings Corp. has been struggling to find a buyer for its Kenmore appliance brand and other business lines, but according to news from The Wall Street Journal, Chief Executive Edward...
