By Nathan Weber
NEW YORK–Men may be cooking at home more these days, but four out of five tend not to do much food shopping, let alone kitchenware buying. They are far more likely, however, to get involved in shopping and buying when it comes to major appliances.
These are among the findings of a new study by the Reidel Marketing Group, a Phoenix-based research firm specializing in population segments considered to be bellwethers or predictors of consumer trends, especially in household goods and home-based activities.

By Michael Rudnick
Over the past few years, energy-efficiency concerns have been largely associated with electricity-sapping major appliances. But as energy costs continue to soar, these concerns have trickled down to the air purifier segment.
While air purifiers run on considerably less electricity than large appliances, consumers are becoming more conscious of their energy efficiency because they tend to be used on a 24-hour, year-round basis. Manufacturers are responding to this with a focus on Energy Star-qualified units.

By David Gill
An early start to the holiday shopping season fueled Remington to a strong quarterly performance--and has provided momentum to the high-profile shaver brand as it prepares for a difficult consumer environment.

By Michael Rudnick
Consumer concern over indoor air quality and allergy prevention is making an impact on the vacuum industry as manufacturers incorporate technologies to trap harmful particles and filter the air while vacuuming.