Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Saw an article mentioning TTI was downsizing the Hoover operation. Closing down Hoover stores and maybe service centers. "Disposable Vacuums", more than just a joke, it may be a reality!

Lucky,
Can you link (post) the article?

DIB

I work for TTI / HOOVER at a Service Center. The rumors are true, we are closing all stores as of December 31, 2008.  The Hoover brand may not even exist after remaining stock is sold. It is quite possible the Hoover DNA will be eaten by dirt devil. If Hoover does exist it will be a different animal all together ( We doubt it will ). New products such as the Platinum and the Diamond line, as well as some extentions of the aniversery models will be pushed back if ever produced. So Merry Christmas and God speed to all of us at what once was a great company formerly known as Hoover.

Unfortunately, HOOVER is a victim of the economic sunami of 2008.  Others will most likely follow too. 

Carmine D.

Your right Carmine, . The Service Centers were not really a drain on Hoover (a drop in the bucket), we did have a bad year, but in the grand scheme of things the amount of money we lost was in no way comparible to general big box retail dropping 30-40%. I hope all you independents get your shot now. The consumer is wise to some extent, alot of the "old school" still want quality, with a place to work on them when they do break. Simple economics says this $40 vacuum year after year makes more money than a 279$ Hoover which lasts 7 -15 years.. find a cleaner in that range and explain this simple issue. Bagless machines suck, they are dirty and if proper filter maintance is not followed the motors give out.. Even Dysons have motor prefilters. Yes you have to buy bags, small price to pay for a vacuum that works.  New is not always better, it's hype.

Hoover grover sorry you are loosing your job, I was at the fire sale at out local service center yesterday but only going to buy some of the good commercial units as most parts still available but yes Hoover is now a disposable vacuum thank God Riccar and Sebo, Miele still make us a great product and I know Riccar had a banner year this year so not everyone supports the local boxmart conglomerates

Sadly, the sales fate of many of the big box store vacuum brands rise and fall with the fortunes of the big box retailers who sell their products.  Some of these retailers no doubt will fall out in the future due to the bad economic conditions.  And the vacuum makers who supply them will follow. 

Carmine D.