World Radio Day 2026
A Medium Reinvents Itself Again and Again
On February 13, World Radio Day is celebrated around the globe – an occasion to look at a medium that has entertained, informed, and accompanied people for over a century
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A Medium Reinvents Itself Again and Again
On February 13, World Radio Day is celebrated around the globe – an occasion to look at a medium that has entertained, informed, and accompanied people for over a century
Ulf Schreurs, Christian Gerwens und Enrico Hoffmann
The shareholders of GFU Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH elected the Supervisory Board at their shareholders' meeting
Earlier Momentum and Strategic Changes
The 2025 holiday season not only generated revenue, but also revealed a fundamental shift in consumer timing and priorities.
Current survey study by GFU Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH
Consumers in Germany are already frequently using AI-based chatbots today for obtaining information, guidance, and support in a wide range of areas of life
The Proactive Tech Revolution
Health in home and consumer tech has long been more than a short-term trend topic – the field is undergoing a fundamental transformation.
The triple disruption reshaping global retail
Global retail is undergoing a fundamental transformation – driven by rapidly rising consumer expectations
Environmental solutions and affordability as key factors
The global economy may be in turbulent waters, but one trend clearly stands out: health is at the top of the agenda, and wellness is becoming a guiding principle.
Here to stay?
An interview with Sascha Pallenberg
End of the parallel broadcasting of SD and HD TV by public-service broadcasters
November 21 is World Television Day - an occasion to take a look at the role of the TV set in the digitally equipped home
As of November 1, 2025, Carine Chardon has taken over as sole Managing Director
She succeeds Dr. Sara Warneke, who left the company at her own request. With the change at the top, GFU is strategically repositioning itself to further strengthen its role as a source of inspiration and platform for the consumer and home electronics industry.
Home electronics market shows stable development – growth momentum from IT, photography, and gaming
The market for home electronics (HE) products, as represented in the HEMIX, Home Electronics Market Index, continued to stabilize in the first three quarters of 2025.
Evolving from a promise of the future into an integral part of everyday life
But what about the perception of AI-optimized hardware designed to make everyday life easier?
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