by Peter Giannetti | Sep 9, 2026 | Appliances, Home + Housewares, Vacuum Cleaners
Robotic floorcare company iRobot unveiled the Roomba Duo, the brand’s first dual-unit robot vacuum and mop, at the recent IFA 2026 trade show in Berlin. The Roomba Duo pairs a main robot that vacuums and steam-mops with a compact companion robot. The pair use a shared...
by Mike Duff | Dec 15, 2025 | Appliances, Home + Housewares, Retail Articles, Vacuum Cleaners
As it enters a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, iRobot Corp. announced its acquisition by the company’s secured lender and its primary contract manufacturer, Shenzhen Picea Robotics Co. and Santrum Hong Kong Co. As part of a Restructuring Support Agreement...
by Mike Duff | Nov 7, 2025 | Appliances, Home + Housewares, Vacuum Cleaners
Headwinds and disruptions impacted iRobot’s first quarter, although the loss by the maker of robotic cleaning appliances was less than Wall Street expected. Net loss was $21.5 million, or 62 cents per diluted share, versus a net loss of $6.4 million, or 21 cents...
by Mike Duff | Oct 6, 2025 | Retail Articles
Amazon Prime Big Deal Day kicks off on October 7, and the retailer is offering a sneak peek at its deals, including a range of products and brands across the home category. The company has also announced a new shopping feature that makes it easier for consumers to...
by Chandler Harvey | Jul 31, 2025 | Appliances, Home + Housewares, Kitchen Electrics
Robotic appliance maker iRobot Corp. has launched the Roomba Max 705 Combo Robot + AutoWash Dock, described by the company as its most powerful and intelligent two-in-one floor cleaner to date. Designed for busy homes, the Roomba Max 705 Combo delivers a deep,...
