TOP 50 VENDORS OF HOME FURNISHINGS FOR 2003.
HFN: The Weekly Newspaper for the Home Furnishing Network, July, 2004
Ranked by home goods revenue ($ in millions)
(2002) Company: 2003; 2002; % Change
1. (1) Whirlpool: $7,875.0; $7,306.0; 7.8%
Products: Major and small appliances
Steady growth includes record business in North America. Whirlpool's chief customer, Sears, has lost a few points, but the manufacturer has preferred status in Lowe's, the fast-growing number-two appliance seller. Whirlpool also agreed to a global strategic alliance with Fisher & Paykel 11 months ago: One result is the New Zealander's DishDrawer coming here with a KitchenAid label. Growth was credited to a transition from product orientation to intensifying customer loyalty.
2. (2) General Electric: $6,051.0; $6,072.0; -0.3%
Products: Major...
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