(AOF) – Whirlpool advances by more than 10% in pre-market trading. The stock is in demand as, according to a Reuters report, the Bosch group is considering launching a bid for the American appliance maker whose brands include Ariston, Hotpoint, Ignis and Privileg. This would considerably strengthen the activities of the German giant in the field of household appliances.
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In France, financial aid aimed at encouraging consumers to repair rather than throw away objects now also applies to clothing and shoes.
The principle remains the same for clothing and shoes as for the selection of electronic products: the consumer must go to an approved repairer to benefit from assistance which cannot exceed 60% of the cost of the repair. The approved organization, “Refashion”, aims to increase the number of repairs by 35% by 2028. The Repair Fund, fueled by “eco-contributions” from brands, finances the operation. However, the question is whether this bonus will have to face the same difficulties as that for household appliances, which has not met with the expected success, in particular due to complex labeling procedures.