Roborock has launched the Dyad Air, a handheld vacuum that cleans wet and dry messes simultaneously.

“A wet-dry vacuum remains a relatively new product concept in the home cleaning category. We understand customers’ dire need of finding new ways to hack their cleaning routines to save time and effort,” said Richard Chang, founder and CEO of Roborock. “With the ability to vacuum and mop in one go, Dyad Air aims to bring the core benefits of a simple yet powerful one-stop cleaning solution to the mass consumer. Equipped with Roborock’s most innovative wet-dry cleaning technology at a mid-tier price point that resonates with the market, Dyad Air serves as the perfect entry point for someone looking to simplify cleaning.”

The Dyad Air features:

• Powerful Cleaning Performance: The Dyad Air vacuums and mops at the same time with 17,000Pa of suction power and the ability to clean as close as 3mm away from edges and corners.
• Enhanced Intelligence: The vacuum features DirTect Smart Sensors that adapt cleaning power and water flow based on floor conditions. It is supported by the Roborock App, allowing consumers to receive real-time alerts and maintain full control.
• Ease of Use: The Dyad Air’s RevoBrush self-cleaning and drying system automatically cleans the roller brush and dries it with hot air. It has up to 50 minutes of run time and is designed for prolonged use, both short- and long-term.

The Dyad Air is now available for purchase in the United States on Amazon and the Roborock official online store for an MSRP of $429.99.

Soft trends in consumer and stylist demand contributed to Sally Beauty Holdings falling short of Wall Street estimates in the fourth quarter.

Net earnings in the quarter were $42.6 million, or 39 cents per diluted share, versus $21.3 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, in the prior-year period. Adjusted for one-time events, net earnings were $45.7 million, 42 cents per diluted share, versus $54.4 million, or 50 cents per diluted share, in the year-earlier period, the company indicated.

Sally Beauty came up short of a MarketBeat-published fourth-quarter analyst consensus estimate of 46 cents per adjusted diluted share and $930.35 million.

Consolidated comparable sales slipped 1.6% in the quarter year over year, driven primarily by lower traffic and inflationary pressures that continued to impact consumer behavior at Sally Beauty and the continuation of professional stylist demand trends seen during the past several quarters at Beauty Systems Group, the company pointed out. Consolidated net sales were $921.4 million, down 4.3% from the year before. Operating earnings were $76.9 million versus $39.2 million in the year-past quarter, while adjusted operating earnings were $79.3 million versus $83.9 million.

Sally Beauty operated 308 fewer stores at the end of the quarter compared to the year-previous period.

Sally Beauty Supply segment net sales were $524.6 million in the quarter, down 5.3% year over year as comps declined 1.2%. Beauty Systems Group segment net sales were $396.8 million in the period, down 2.9% year over year as comps declined 2.3%, the company indicated.

For the full fiscal year, Sally Beauty’s net earnings were $184.6 million, or $1.69 per diluted share, versus $183.6 million, or $1.66 per diluted share, in the quarter a year prior. Adjusted net earnings were $200.4 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, versus $237.9 million, or $2.16 per diluted share in the year-earlier period, the company maintained.

Consolidated comps increased 1.4% year over year. Net sales were $3.73 billion versus $3.82 billion in the year earlier. Operating earnings were $325 million versus $337.6 million in the year past, while adjusted operating earnings were $340.8 million versus $391.3 million.

“We are pleased to report full-year financial results in line with the expectations we laid out at the beginning of fiscal 2023,” said Denise Paulonis, Sally Beauty president and CEO. “We drove a comparable sales gain, maintained healthy gross margins and generated strong cash flow from operations against a rapidly shifting backdrop. We also advanced our consumer-centric strategies during the year, launching new concepts and bringing new services to the market while delivering unparalleled product innovation to both our Sally and BSG customers. Our teams are executing well on our strategic initiatives designed to reignite top-line growth and improve profitability, enhancing our customer centricity, growing our high-margin own brands and amplifying innovation, and increasing the efficiency of our operations. Building on our strong foundation, we are focused on the future and remain committed to creating value for our shareholders.”

ResearchAndMarkets.com, in a report forecasting the U.S. small appliance market from 2022-2027, predicts a 5.02% compound annual growth rate for the forecast period.

ResearchAndMarkets.com is a global market research company based in Dublin, Ireland.

The rapid adoption of IoT technology driving smart small household appliances, as well as increased consumer knowledge regarding the evolution and use of technology, will enhance the prospects of items such as humidifiers and should have an influence on demand for small household appliances market in the coming years, ReseachandMarkets.com stated. 

In addition, increasing wealth and gains in disposable incomes will likely lead to an increase in the number of single-person households in the U.S., according to the report. With the rise in income, consumers will be able to afford more expenses on their own, so the firm expects an increasing number of people will choose to live alone. The young generation is focusing on education and career, which ResearchandMarkets.com expects to delay marriage and increase the number of adults living alone, which should exert great influence on the advanced household appliances industry. Because busy single people have less time for cooking, they will look for appliances that make the task easier. At the same time, the evolution of cloud technology will support and enrich smart home technology.

One challenge to the small household appliance sector could be tariffs on raw materials such as steel and aluminum, which can drive up costs and retail prices.

ResearchandMarkets.com added while the COVID-19 outbreak harmed the U.S. small household appliance sector in 2020, the dip was not as severe as in some other businesses. The market recovered in 2021 as a result of factors including increased consumer spending, additional single-person households and the launch of new businesses, the report concluded. The market is likely to grow in the future based on companies introducing novel, mini household appliances and the sector making extensive use of artificial intelligence and cloud computing to enhance convenience.

Wahl has introduced the Pro Series High Visibility Trimmer, partnering with actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan to promote the launch.

The trimmer is designed to provide precision and visibility to deliver superior lines and the flexibility to trim, shave and detail.

“There’s a brotherhood of men who take honor in their craft, be it refurbishing a car, developing a rye whiskey — or sculpting a beard,” said Morgan (pictured above), best known for his role as the neatly bearded Negan in AMC’s “The Walking Dead” franchise. “Whatever your passion, if you want to level up, you’ll need the right tools to get you there. And when I first held this trimmer, I thought, ‘Woah, this is a serious piece of kit.'”

The Wahl Pro Series High Visibility Trimmer includes:

• Visibility: The trimmer is engineered to provide a five-times clearer line of sight (compared to Wahl’s standard trimmers and several competing trimmers) from every angle for sharper and straighter beard lines, said the company.
• No-Slip Grip: Built with zinc-alloy metal, the no-slip rubber grip offers comfort and control.
• Precision: The diamond-hard-coated “Forever Blade” is made to cut closer and smoother than a standard blade for less skin irritation.
• Multi-Purpose Grooming: The trimmer’s all-in-one design includes three easy-change heads: a trimmer, a foil shaver and a detailer.
• Long Run-Time: The grooming tool can last months between charges with a powerful lithium-ion battery, said Wahl, and if needed, there is a three-minute quick charge feature.

The Wahl Pro Series High Visibility Trimmer has an MSRP of $149.99 and is currently available on Amazon.

Kuhn Rikon USA, marketer of Swiss cookware and kitchen tools, opened its first U.S. outlet store October 27 in Nashville.

The 1,938-square-foot store at the Tanger Outlet Mall in Nashville showcases a full range of Kuhn Rikon pressure cookers, cookware, fondue pots, raclettes, cutlery and kitchen tools. It will host a regular schedule of product demonstrations.

Mark Adkison, president of Kuhn Rikon USA, noted the new store is near the new Kuhn Rikon USA headquarters. “Tanger is working to make this new location a destination for not only shopping but also entertainment and dining,” he said. “We hope to embrace this message by offering a unique experience in-store and bringing a taste of Switzerland to middle Tennessee.

Gourmia has introduced the Fry ‘N Fold Digital Air Fryer, an air fryer that nests within itself to take up less space and fit inside a cabinet when not in use.

The Fry ‘N Fold features a square 7-quart glass basket and ten one-touch cooking presets, including air fry, roast, broil and dehydrate, among others. The glass basket is shatterproof and has a built-in light that allows user to keep an eye on their food as it cooks, according to Gourmet. In three steps, the lid can be stored within the glass basket for storage.

The air fryer uses the company’s FryForce 360° Technology designed to ensure food comes out juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside with up to 80% less fat. The technology rapidly distributes even and consistent heated air around the air fryer basket with no oil required, according to the company.

Gourmia founder Heshy Biegeleisen said the Fry ‘N Fold Air Fryer is “designed with various popular cooking features that deliver a high standard of innovation, performance, and value. The Gourmia Fry ‘N Fold Air Fryer is perfect for everyday meal cooking and preparing goodies for entertaining family and friends.”

The Fry ‘N Fold Digital Air Fryer is available now at Target stores nationwide and online with an MSRP of $79.99.

Drinkmate, a manufacturer and marketer of home beverage carbonators, has expanded its sales team with the appointments of Deborah Minger as global sales director and Vincent Cox as general sales manager.

Minger joins Drinkmate with more than 12 years of housewares sales management experience. Her previous positions include sales manager of DeLonghi, national sales manager of J.K. Adams, national sales manager of Philips Saeco and director of sales at E-Cloth. Minger most recently was advertising sales manager for HomePage News.

Cox, who will lead Drinkmate’s domestic sales efforts, has more than a decade of expertise as a territory manager and sales director.

“We are excited to welcome Deborah and Vincent to the Drinkmate team as we expand our sales team to meet increasing demand and growth opportunities in the United States and internationally,” said Drinkmate CEO Douglas Wang. “By investing in the right people and reinforcing our sales capabilities, we are poised to continue to provide our retailers and consumers with quality products to address their beverage carbonation needs.”

HomePage News presents a Year in Review, a gallery of key product introductions from 2023. This gallery looks at electric coffee and tea makers.

Scroll through the slideshow below to view:

Compiled by Elizabeth Dempsey, Contributing Editor.

Zavor America has released a pair of portable digital induction cooktops designed to enable energy-efficient, faster cooking times compared to traditional cooking surfaces.

The Onyx single and G2 double cooktops from Zavor utilize induction cooking technology designed to heat induction-capable cookware evenly and precisely without heating the cooktop surface. The induction burners enable cooking as much as twice as fast as traditional cooking surfaces, according to Zavor.

The 1800-watt Onyx induction cooktop offers a temperature range of 110°F to 465°F and cooking times up to 180 minutes. The cooktop with a slanted panel offers eight quick-launch buttons: melt, warm, simmer, rapid boil, sauté, brown, sear and stir-fry. The single cooktop retails for $129.95.

The G2 Double Induction Cooktop features two power-sharing burners with nine power/temperature levels from 110°F to 465°F or 300 watts to 1800 watts. Featuring a built-in timer and a safety lock, the double induction cooktop retails for $239.99.

Home fragrance startup Below 60° has launched its flagship collection featuring a proprietary plug-in diffuser for 100% natural scents.