July 12, 2022
The gfu innovation forum is back in 2022: focus on sustainability
In the run-up to IFA 2022, on 13 July at the City Cube Berlin, the gfu innovation forum will take a close-up look at the sustainable use and disposal of...
July 12, 2022
Conferences
Announcing SHIFT Mobility: the 2022 mobility event 'without limits'
With top international speakers including Nakul Duggal (Qualcomm), SHIFT Mobility aims to be THE conference on trends at the interface of mobility,...
July 6, 2022
Household Appliances
Miele partners with Impact Hub Berlin 'for a better world'
Miele has begun participating as a new partner in the “Impact Hub Berlin” Circular Economy Ecosystem – working to develop innovative solutions for...
July 5, 2022
Communication & Connectivity
Market for mobile device power banks growing at over 11% CAGR
According to ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global market for power banks, estimated at US$8.5bn (€8.14bn) in the year 2020, is projected to reach a size...
July 1, 2022
Trade talk
IFA 2022: Over 80% of Berlin Exhibition Grounds already booked
From 2 to 6 September at IFA 2022, a massive selection of world renowned consumer and home electronics brands will be presenting their innovations and...
June 30, 2022
Flexible display market set to grow at over 33% CAGR through 2031
According to a new study released by Transparency Market Research, the value of the global flexible display market stood at US$14.9bn (€14.17bn) in 2021,...
June 28, 2022
Imaging
Photo printing and merchandise market growing at over 5% through 2026
The photo printing and merchandise market size is expected to increase to US$5.8bn (€5.48bn) from 2021 to 2026, with market growth of CAGR of...
June 17, 2022
Strategic technology trends that can boost digital business and innovation
Management consulting company Gartner has released its annual overview of key technology trends that can benefit digital business. There are a range of...
June 15, 2022
Household Appliances
My beautiful laundry' global market growth continues
According to the Business Research company, the global household laundry equipment market size is expected to grow from $101.43 billion (€96.76bn) in 2021 to...
June 15, 2022
Streaming is booming, making up 80% of home entertainment spending
According to the Business Research company, the global household laundry equipment market size is expected to grow from $101.43 billion (€96.76bn) in 2021 to...
June 9, 2022
HEMIX REPORT: Germany's home electronics market up 7.5% in the first quarter of 2022
A new report just published by gfu indicates that the market for home electronics products, represented in the HEMIX, Home Electronics Market Index, was up...
June 7, 2022
Communication & Connectivity
Mobile phone accessories market set to grow at 6.1% CAGR through 2027
According to ResearchAndMarkets, the global mobile phone accessories market reached a value of US$80.44 billion (approx. €75bn) in 2021. In a newly...
June 1, 2022
Household Appliances
Smart Home
12.65% CAGR forecast for smart kitchen appliance sales
According to a new report by Technavio, the global smart kitchen appliance market size is expected to increase by USD9.4bn (approx. €8.75bn) between 2020...
May 30, 2022
Fitness
Digital Health & Wearables
Report reveals virtual workouts will make exercise accessible long-term
The Covid-19 pandemic led to a boom in demand for digital and virtual reality fitness products and services. And such services are unlikely to be just a...
May 26, 2022
Household Appliances
Whirlpool study highlights how energy efficient appliances can help lower utility bills
Whirlpool Corporation has collaborated with Habitat for Humanity International to produce a study that demonstrates the potential savings low-income households...
May 25, 2022
Trade talk
IFA under new dual leadership: David Ruetz and Kai Mangelberger take over IFA 2022
One hundred days before IFA 2022 opens its doors, Messe Berlin has appointed David Ruetz and Kai Mangelberger as the new dual heads of IFA 2022. This team...
May 24, 2022
Fitness
Digital Health & Wearables
The futuristic features that can take wearable tech to the next level
Smartwatches and wearable technology have sharply increased in popularity in recent years. That said, which features should developers look out for to maximise...
May 20, 2022
Trade talk
Identify growth potential' secure margins ' timely advice from GfK
With a slowing market following the Covid “boom, it is now “even more important for retailers and manufacturers to identify growth potential and secure...
May 19, 2022
Computing
Gaming
Global gaming headset market growing at 7.5% CAGR
New research has revealed that the global gaming headset market, estimated at €1 billion in 2021, is forecast to grow to €3bn by 2030, at a compound annual...
May 19, 2022
IFA 2022 launches Early Bird ticket offer
IFA Berlin is making a large-scale and real-life return this year, from 2-6 September 2022. And to make trade visitors the return to IFA Berlin as easy as...