Household appliance production in the United States is projected to increase 7 percent in 2013, 4 percent in 2014, and 4 percent in 2015, according to the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation. Overall, U.S. production was at a strong pace in the first quarter of 2013, decreased slightly in the second quarter, but is expected to accelerate in the coming months.
The International Housewares Association (IHA), responding to a call from the housewares industry, has created a template for social responsibility issues.
Seasonally adjusted sales at U.S. electronics and appliance stores were $8.215bn in April 2013, up from $8.180 in April 2012 and up from $8.152 in March 2013.