SYDNEY, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Research will be key for Australians heading into Amazon Prime Day this year, hoping to grab a bargain to elevate their cleaning routine to achieve a hygienic home environment. With huge discounts on a range of stick, wet and dry and carpet cleaners, only discerning buyers will score the best value-for-money deals that deliver on time saving, deep cleaning and powerful performance to truly master faster, smarter deep cleaning at home to ultimately enjoy greater weekend freedom.

Tineco, the world’s #1 leader in wet and dry hard floor cleaning, is offering up to $550 OFF their range of performance packed stick vacuums, wet and dry floor and carpet cleaners this Amazon Prime Day (7^th – 13^th July), that feature Tineco’s proprietary HyperSteam, HyperStretch and FlashDry self-cleaning technologies. When combined, these features take the guesswork out of floor cleaning and fast track weekly cleaning to gift time and peace of mind back to Aussie households – making Tineco deals some of the best bang-for-buck this Prime Day!

Available via Amazon Australia from 7^th – 13^th July 2026, Tineco’s Amazon Prime Day deals include:

• ($500 OFF) FLOOR ONE S9 Artist – was $1,199, NOW $659 – 45% OFF
• ($550 OFF) FLOOR ONE Switch S7 Stretch – was $1,199, NOW $649 – 46% OFF
• ($300 OFF) FLOOR ONE S7 Master – was $1,099, NOW $799 – 27% OFF
• ($400 OFF) FLOOR ONE i7 Stretch Steam – was $999, NOW $569 – 43% OFF
• ($240 OFF) PURE ONE Station 5 – was $799, NOW $559 – 30% OFF
• ($503 OFF) CARPET ONE Cruiser – was $1,199, NOW $659 – 45% OFF

What makes Tineco floor cleaners stand out?

• Clean-Water Mopping, Always: MHCBS (Maintain Hygiene Clean Brush System) Technology continuously cleans the brush roller with fresh water while removing dirty water at high speed, helping prevent streaks and deliver a more hygienic, residue-free clean. This makes a significant difference in the effectiveness of the floor clean, with only clean water used at all times of the cleaning process.
• Cleaning That Auto-Adjusts To Dirt: iLoop Smart Sensor Technology automatically detects dirt and adjusts suction power and water flow.
• Ultimate Flexibility: HyperStretchTechnology uses a 180° lay-flat design that fully reclines to make it easy to get into hard-to-reach places – giving dust nowhere to hide.
• Clean Rollers in 5 minutes: With the push of one button the appliance initiates FlashDrySelf-cleaning, washing the rollers while docked.
• Natural Disinfectant with HyperSteam Technology: 140°C steam works to remove stains, bacteria, and naturally disinfect floors – providing a hygienic environment for kids and pets.

Further detail about Tineco’s models on sale via Amazon Australia, along with links to imagery are available below:

Tineco FLOOR ONE S9 Artist I NOW $659 (was $1,199) I Available from 7^th to 13^th July 2026 at Amazon Australia I Imagery

The Tineco Floor One S9 Artist is a next-generation wet and dry floor cleaner designed to elevate everyday home cleaning with intelligent performance and effortless handling. Featuring SmoothDrive Technology, it delivers seamless 360° manoeuvrability, allowing users to glide forward, backward, and around tight corners with minimal effort. Powered by Tineco’s iLoop Smart Sensor Technology, the S9 Artist automatically detects dirt levels and adjusts suction power and water flow in real time for a precise, efficient clean every time. Its advanced all-in-one functionality vacuums and washes simultaneously, tackling everything from fine dust to sticky spills in a single pass. With a sleek, ultra-slim 180° lay-flat design, the S9 Artist easily reaches under furniture and into tight spaces, while its self-cleaning system ensures hygienic maintenance at the touch of a button.

FLOOR ONE Switch S7 Stretch I NOW $649 (was $1,199) I Available from 7^th to 13^th July 2026 at Amazon Australia

Tineco’s FLOOR ONE Switch S7 Stretch is a 5-in-1 multi-function cleaner that features a SwitchPro Motor to switch between floor washer and vacuum for whole-house cleaning on the go. DualBlock Anti-Tangle design and ZeroTangle Brush design targets hair messes and pet fur with ease and prevents tangling. An upgraded FlashDry self-cleaning system uses fresh water heated to 85°C to effectively dissolve stains from the pipe to the brush roller after use and the 85°C hot air effectively dries every part of the machine.

FLOOR ONE S7 Master I NOW $799 (was $1,099) I Available from 7^th to 13^th July 2026 at Amazon Australia I Imagery

The Tineco Floor One S7 Master combines powerful performance with smart, effortless cleaning. Delivering up to 23,000Pa suction, it easily lifts dirt, debris and hair across hard floors, while the 180° lay-flat design and ultra-slim 9.9cm body reach under low furniture with ease. A 45° swivel head ensures smooth manoeuvrability, and the DustReveal green headlight highlights hidden dust for a more thorough clean. Its FlashDry self-cleaning system uses heated water and 85°C hot air to automatically wash and dry the brush, with quick and quiet modes to suit your routine. Complete with an anti-tangle design and HEPA filtration, it’s a smarter, more hygienic way to clean your home.

FLOOR ONE i7 Stretch Steam I NOW $569 (was $999) I Available from 7^th to 13^th July 2026 at Amazon Australia I Imagery

Featuring Tineco’s premium HyperSteam Technology, the FLOOR ONE i7 Stretch Steam uses super-heated steam (up to 140℃  and reaching the floor at no less than 99℃ ) to dissolve stubborn grease, stains and sticky residue from floor surfaces. The 180° lay-flat design effortlessly reaches low areas, enabling the cleaning of hidden dust at heights as low as 13 cm. An 80-min run time allows for whole-house cleaning on a single charge and FlashDry self-cleaning makes post-use clean up quick and easy.

PURE ONE Station 5 I NOW $559 (was $799) I Available from 7^th to 13^th July 2026 at Amazon Australia I Imagery

The PURE ONE Station 5 is an intelligent stick vacuum designed to deliver long-lasting performance, simplified use, and optimal hygiene, thanks to its all-in-one smart station. At the core of the device is the Full-Path Self-Cleaning System, which automatically cleans the entire air pathway—from brush head to motor—each time the vacuum is docked. This ensures the vacuum maintains peak suction power without the need for complicated manual cleaning.

Combined with a 12-stage filtration system built into the smart station, this technology not only keeps your floors clean but also keeps your vacuum hygienic and running at its best. The 3-in-1 Smart Station goes beyond simply charging the vacuum – it stores and deep-cleans the device after every use and with 70 minutes of runtime and 175W of suction power powered by PureCyclone Technology, the PURE ONE Station 5 is optimised for large areas and all floor types. The built-in iLoop Smart Sensor automatically adjusts suction based on detected dirt levels for consistently optimal results.

CARPET ONE Cruiser I NOW $659 (was $1,199) I Available from 7^th to 13^th July 2026 at Amazon Australia I Imagery

The CARPET ONE Cruiser integrates SmoothPower Technology and bi-directional assist-wheels which improve maneuverability across carpeted surfaces. Combined with a repositioned water tank, less effort is required by the user to push and pull the appliance during the carpet cleaning process. It also incorporates clever high temperature PowerDry Technology that extracts water powerfully and dries washed carpets with 75°C heated air to accelerate the drying process. It reduces drying time by 50% or more compared to traditional models, helping to prevent mould and mildew and allowing carpeted areas to be used sooner. The CARPET ONE Cruiser includes additional cleaning tools for spot cleaning. For hands-free maintenance, the CARPET ONE Cruiser features FlashDry Technology – an automatic, two-minute self-cleaning cycle that flushes the brush, suction inlet, and roller cover, followed by a five-minute 55°C flash drying cycle that completely dries each component, preventing odours. Plus, iLoop Smart Sensors to automatically adjust water flow and suction power based on the level of dirt and debris detected.

Tineco’s ongoing commitment to provide feature-rich and value-for-money cleaning solutions for consumers has led the company to be recognised as the #1 global leader in the household wet & dry floor cleaner category* for the fourth consecutive year by Euromonitor International, the world’s leading independent provider of strategic market research.

To learn more about Tineco’s Amazon range of intelligent stick vacuums, floor washers, and carpet cleaners, visit https://www.amazon.com.au/tineco

ABOUT TINECO

Tineco (“tin-co”) was founded in 1998 with its first product launch as a vacuum cleaner and, in 2019, pioneered the first-ever smart vacuum. Today, the brand has evolved into a global leader in intelligent appliances spanning floor care, kitchen, and personal care categories. With a growing user base of over 23 million households and availability in approximately 30 countries worldwide, Tineco remains committed to its brand vision of making life easier through smart technology and continuous innovation. For more information, visit https://au.tineco.com/  

*Source: Euromonitor International (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.; measured in terms of the brand & global retail sales volume (in units) of household wet & dry vacuum cleaners in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. Household wet & dry vacuum cleaners are defined as household cleaners that dispense clean water (or cleaning solution) to wash hard floors and vacuum the dirty water and debris thereafter. Based on research completed in March 2026.

LOVELAND, Colo., July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Hach unveils the DR4900 Spectrophotometer to meet laboratories’ demand for accurate, efficient, and user-friendly water analysis. Built on Hach’s legacy of trusted spectrophotometry technology since 1955, the DR4900 is a next-generation instrument engineered to empower lab professionals in municipal and industrial facilities to achieve precise results.

The DR4900 maintains the trusted core of previous Hach models, while introducing a large 10-inch (25.4 cm) touchscreen and built-in temperature and turbidity diagnostics, which represents the most common source of measurement error. This feature provides an extra layer of confidence in every measurement taken for anyone using Hach’s reliable TNTplus or LCK vial chemistries and prevents the need for rework. With access to over 200 pre-programmed methods, labs can streamline their testing on a single, reliable platform. For customers in Europe, The Hach Environmental Center is dedicated to supporting the circular economy through its innovative recycling service for cuvette tests.

“Our customers rely on precise data to make important decisions, where mistakes, rework, or operational interruptions are not acceptable. The DR4900 builds upon Hach’s trusted spectrophotometer platform and introduces advanced diagnostics along with an updated user interface,” Nicole Puhl, Vice President of Product & Strategy at Hach, stated. “This ensures that laboratory professionals can confidently obtain accurate results on the first attempt, allowing them to concentrate on delivering safe and dependable water analysis, every time.”

Available now, globally, the DR4900 Spectrophotometer sets a new standard for benchtop spectrophotometry, supporting both existing Hach customers and laboratories seeking to modernize their water testing capabilities. Learn more by visiting https://bit.ly/3QytNmw.

About Hach

Hach, a global water analysis and innovation company, develops reliable, accurate instrumentation and chemistries that ensure water quality for people around the world. Hach makes water analysis better through products that provide our customers with solutions across a variety of industries like municipal, food, power and production. An operating company of Veralto, which became publicly traded in October 2023, Hach offers a broad portfolio of water analytics and differentiated water treatment solutions that safeguard the quality of our world’s most important resource. Visit www.Hach.com to learn more.

TAIPEI, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sports technology innovator VITBIO has announced the launch of OmniGmot AI Golfer, the world’s first integrated golf biomechanics system to combine full-body AI motion capture with comprehensive plantar pressure analysis in a single wearable solution. Developed entirely with VITBIO’s proprietary patented technologies, the system delivers laboratory-grade biomechanics insights directly on the golf course.

To showcase its real-world performance, VITBIO will welcome Spanish professional golfer Juan Salama, a former No. 1 ranked golfer in Spain, for live demonstrations during SPORTEC Tokyo from July 8–10 at Tokyo Big Sight. Salama will demonstrate how OmniGmot AI Golfer enables elite players to rapidly adapt to unfamiliar courses, optimize swing mechanics, and improve competitive performance using real-time AI-driven analysis.

Traditionally, golfers have relied on separate indoor motion capture systems and stationary force plates, making comprehensive biomechanics analysis impractical during actual play. OmniGmot AI Golfer eliminates this limitation by seamlessly integrating wearable AI smart insoles with full-body motion sensing, synchronizing ground reaction force, movement patterns, and swing mechanics through VITBIO’s proprietary AI algorithms.

The system has been recognized by the Global Sports Innovation Center (GSIC), powered by Microsoft, and received the prestigious 2025 ISPO Product & Service Award, highlighting its innovation and impact on sports technology.

“OmniGmot AI Golfer gives my coach and me a completely new level of performance insight,” said Juan Salama. “By combining foot pressure, movement patterns, and full-body motion analysis in real time, we can quickly understand how subtle weight shifts influence ball contact and make immediate adjustments when competing on unfamiliar courses.”

Key innovations include:

• The world’s first integrated AI system combining full-body motion capture with dynamic plantar pressure tracking.
• Outdoor-ready wearable technology that delivers accurate biomechanics data in real playing conditions.
• AI-powered pre-round analysis that builds a course-specific swing optimization model within minutes, helping golfers adapt quickly before competition.

VITBIO’s integrated AI platform represents a significant advancement in wearable sports biomechanics and has already been invited for technical evaluation in international professional tournaments.

Visit VITBIO at Booth E1-6-5 during SPORTEC Tokyo, July 8–10, to experience the next generation of AI-powered golf performance technology.

About VITBIO

VITBIO is a pioneer in wearable sports technology, specializing in AI-powered biomechanics solutions developed through proprietary patented innovations. The company is dedicated to advancing athletic performance with intelligent wearable technologies that empower golfers and athletes worldwide.

In the news release, Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 5.74 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $11.1 Billion, issued 06-Jul-2026 by Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that an edit has been made. The complete, corrected release follows:

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 5.74 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $11.1 Billion

Bitmine owns 4.8% of the total ETH coin supply of 120.7 million

Bitmine is 95% of the way to the ‘Alchemy of 5%’ in just 12 months

Bitmine was added to the Russell 1000 Large-cap index on June 26, 2026

Bitmine’s Series A Preferred Stock is trading on the NYSE under the symbol BMNP

Bitmine has 4,879,157 staked ETH, representing $8.8 billion at $1,800 per ETH. MAVAN (Made in America VAlidator Network) is a premier Ethereum staking destination for BMNR and institutional investors

Bitmine owns $71 million of Eightco (NASDAQ: ORBS), now one of the only publicly listed equities in the world to provide investors indirect exposure to OpenAI

Bitmine Crypto + Total Cash Holdings & Marketable Securities + “Moonshots” total $11.1 billion, including 5.74 million ETH tokens, total cash & marketable securities of $527 million, and other crypto holdings

Bitmine remains supported by a premier group of institutional investors including ARK’s Cathie Wood, MOZAYYX, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, DCG, Galaxy Digital and personal investor Thomas “Tom” Lee to support Bitmine’s goal of acquiring 5% of ETH

NORWALK, Conn., July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — (NYSE: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (“Bitmine” or the “Company”) a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash & marketable securities + “moonshots” holdings totaling $11.1 billion. 

As of July 5, 2026 at 6:30pm ET, the Company’s crypto holdings are comprised of 5,742,237 ETH at $1,800 per ETH (per Coinbase NASDAQ: COIN), 206 Bitcoin (BTC), $180 million stake in Beast Industries, $71 million stake in Eightco Holdings (NASDAQ: ORBS) (“moonshots”) and total cash & marketable securities of $527 million. Bitmine’s ETH holdings are 4.8% of the ETH supply (of 120.7 million ETH).

“Over the past few days, investors have become more optimistic about the passage of the Clarity Act with prediction markets now seeing approximately 50% probability, the highest odds in two weeks. We believe regulatory clarity is an important milestone, enabling crypto, particularly smart contract platforms like ethereum to benefit, as crypto becomes part of our everyday life. Already, ethereum L2 run in the background processing USDC transactions for Shopify and even Visa. Therefore, the rise in the ETH/BTC ratio in the past few days make sense as markets start to see greater chances of Clarity Act passage,” stated Thomas “Tom” Lee, Chairman of Bitmine.

On June 26, Bitmine was added to the Russell 1000 Large-cap Index, in conjunction with the annual reconstitution of this index. The Investment Company Institute, or ICI, estimates that passive investment funds and ETFs typically represent 18-20% of the shares of a company.

“Being added to the Russell 1000 is expected to add hundreds and possibly thousands of additional institutional investors as equity owners of Bitmine,” continued Lee.

On June 10, Bitmine closed its offering (the “offering”) registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of 3,500,000 shares of 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), at a public offering price of $80.00 per share.

The Company received net proceeds from the offering of approximately $273.8 million, after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and the Company’s estimated offering expenses. The Series A Preferred Stock is trading on the NYSE under the symbol BMNP. The dividends for BMNP are scheduled to be paid weekly, subject to the terms of the applicable Certificate of Designations.

On May 11, 2026, Bitmine released the latest Chairman’s Message (link here) for May 2026.

“Over the past week, we acquired 42,197 ETH, increasing our pace from the prior week. We continue to maintain a steady pace of accumulation throughout 2026. We believe we are in the early stages of crypto spring. Bitmine is expected to reach the ‘alchemy of 5%’ sometime in 2026,” stated Lee.

Earlier in 2026, Bitmine launched MAVAN (the Made in American VAlidator Network), the institutional grade staking platform. While MAVAN was originally developed to support Bitmine’s own Ethereum treasury, MAVAN intends to expand to serve institutional investors, custodians, and ecosystem partners seeking best-in-class staking infrastructure. A portion of Bitmine’s ETH is already staked on the MAVAN platform.

As of July 5, 2026, Bitmine total staked ETH stands at 4,879,157 ($8.8 billion at $1,800 per ETH). “Bitmine has staked more ETH than other entities in the world. At scale (when Bitmine’s ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners), the projected ETH staking reward is $277 million on an annualized basis (using 2.68% 7-day BMNR yield),” stated Lee.

“Annualized staking revenues are now projected at $235 million. And this 4.9 million ETH is 85% of the 5.74 million ETH held by Bitmine. Bitmine’s own staking operations generated a 7-day yield of 2.68% (annualized),” continued Lee.

Bitmine’s crypto holdings reign as the #1 Ethereum treasury and #2 global treasury, behind Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR), which reportedly owns 847,363 BTC valued at approximately $54 billion. Bitmine remains the largest ETH treasury in the world. 

Bitmine is one of the most widely traded stocks in the US. According to data from Fundstrat, the stock has traded average daily dollar volume of $543 million (4-day average, as of July 2, 2026), ranking #233 in the US, behind Semtech (rank #232) and ahead of TTM Technologies (rank #234) among 5,704 US-listed stocks (statista.com and Fundstrat research).

Bitmine management believes the GENIUS Act and Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services in 2025 as US action on August 15, 1971 ending Bretton Woods and the USD on the gold standard 54 years ago. This 1971 event was the catalyst for the modernization of Wall Street, creating the iconic Wall Street titans and financial and payment rails of today. These proved to be better investments than gold.

The Chairman’s message can be found here:
https://www.Bitminetech.io/chairmans-message

The Fiscal Full Year 2025 Earnings presentation and corporate presentation can be found here: https://Bitminetech.io/investor-relations/

To stay informed, please sign up at: https://Bitminetech.io/contact-us/

About Bitmine
Bitmine (NYSE: BMNR) is a Bitcoin miner with operations in the US. The company is deploying its excess capital to be the leading Ethereum Treasury company in the world, implementing an innovative digital asset strategy for institutional investors and public market participants. Guided by its philosophy of “the alchemy of 5%,” the Company is committed to ETH as its primary treasury reserve asset, leveraging native protocol-level activities including staking and decentralized finance mechanisms. The Company launched MAVAN (Made-in America VAlidator Network), a dedicated staking infrastructure for Bitmine assets, in 2026.

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https://x.com/bitmnr
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Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “expects,” “projects,” “projected,” “intends,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” and similar expressions. This document specifically contains forward-looking statements regarding: (i) the Company’s goals regarding ETH acquisition, including the “Alchemy of 5%” initiative and the expectation that Bitmine will reach this goal sometime in 2026; (ii) the Company’s beliefs and expectations regarding the cryptocurrency market, including the belief that the Company is in the early stages of “crypto spring” and that Bitmine will maintain a steady pace of ETH accumulation throughout 2026; (iii) expectations regarding passage of the Clarity Act and the Company’s belief that regulatory clarity is an important milestone enabling crypto, particularly smart contract platforms like Ethereum, to benefit as crypto becomes part of everyday life; (iv) the expectation that being added to the Russell 1000 will add hundreds and possibly thousands of additional institutional investors as equity owners of Bitmine, including expectations regarding passive investment fund ownership; (v) the Company’s digital asset accumulation strategy and staking operations, including projected annualized ETH staking rewards of approximately $277 million (when Bitmine’s ETH is fully staked by MAVAN and its staking partners) and current projected annualized staking revenues of approximately $235 million; (vi) MAVAN’s intended expansion to serve institutional investors, custodians, and ecosystem partners seeking best-in-class staking infrastructure; (vii) management’s belief that the GENIUS Act and SEC Project Crypto are as transformational to financial services as US action on August 15, 1971 ending Bretton Woods and the USD gold standard; and (viii) the future growth and advancement of the Company’s Ethereum treasury strategy. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: Bitmine’s ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; Bitmine’s ability to finance its current business, Ethereum treasury operations, and proposed future business; the competitive environment of Bitmine’s business; market conditions affecting the trading price of the Company’s common stock and Series A Preferred Stock; regulatory developments affecting digital assets, including the ultimate enactment and implementation of the Clarity Act, the GENIUS Act, and other pending legislation and SEC initiatives; the volatility and unpredictability of digital asset prices; the performance, reliability, and security of the Company’s staking operations; risks related to AI systems and their impact on cryptocurrency markets; and the future value of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Actual future performance outcomes and results may differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond Bitmine’s control, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of Bitmine’s Form 10-K filed with the SEC on November 21, 2025, as well as all other SEC filings, as amended or updated from time to time. Copies of Bitmine’s filings with the SEC are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Bitmine undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

In the news release, New Beko Research Reveals Eight in Ten Fans Miss Key Sporting Moments on Matchday, issued July 6, 2026 by Beko over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that there was a typo in the headline. The complete, corrected release follows:

New Beko Research Reveals Eight in Ten Fans Miss Key Sporting Moments on Matchday

Summer sport is turning the kitchen into the heart of home hosting, with fridges, ovens and freezers helping to prep food and drinks while guests stay focused on the game.

ISTANBUL, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Beko, Europe’s leading home appliances company, has announced a new study showing that as more fans gather at home to watch live sport, appliances are doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes. From kick-off to clean up, the right appliances make hosting feel easier, less stressful and more enjoyable.

The study found that 77% of fans across 10 markets* regularly or occasionally watch sport at home, drawn by the comfort and atmosphere of hosting friends and family in their own space. But there is a generational divide; younger fans are more than twice as likely to make watching sport at home a regular social event. 44% of 25-34-year-olds say they regularly host, compared to 21% of those aged over 55. The research highlights the pressure this puts on the kitchen, with 82% of fans having missed a crucial sporting moment while grabbing food or drinks for guests.

Missing the key moments

While home may now be the preferred place to watch for many, hosting does not come without its challenges. The research shows that preparing food on time and cleaning up afterwards are joint top kitchen pressures during sporting events, both cited by 22% of respondents. Keeping drinks cold follows closely behind at 21%, while 17% say finding enough fridge space adds to the pressure and 16% struggle with cooking multiple things at once.

Together, the findings highlight how kitchen duties can pull hosts away from the action, turning what should be a shared sporting moment into a balancing act between keeping guests happy and keeping up with the game.

The kitchen MVP

Refrigerators are earning Player of the Match status on gamedays, with 42% of fans naming them as their most-used appliance when hosting. And yet hosts rely heavily on workarounds to keep drinks cold with 27% having rearranged fridge space to squeeze everything in. In addition, more than half (51%) say they have put drinks in the freezer to chill them faster. Ovens and stoves ranked as the second most used appliances at 29%, showing that food preparation remains a key part of the at-home matchday experience.

Planning starts before kick-off

With more sporting events bringing people together at home, nearly three quarters of fans say they begin preparing either days before or on the morning of an event. The findings suggest that matchday entertaining is becoming more planned and deliberate, highlighting the growing role appliances play before guests even arrive. From making sure there is enough fridge space to chilling drinks in time and preparing food with less last-minute pressure, appliances help hosts get organised earlier and feel more in control when the game begins.

“Home has become the preferred venue for major sporting events. Our research shows that fans want to spend less time managing food and drinks and more time enjoying the match with their guests,” says Ragıp Balcıoğlu, Global Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at Beko. “That’s exactly where intelligent appliances can make a difference. Beko’s AI Adaptive Cool technology learns household usage patterns and automatically optimises cooling, helping keep food fresh and beverages ready throughout the event whilst saving energy.”

Key findings:

• 77% of fans globally say they host friends or family at home regularly or occasionally to watch major sporting events.
• 44% of 25–34-year-olds regularly invite friends or family round, compared to 21% of those aged 55+.
• 25% say watching at home is more comfortable, while 27% say it creates a better atmosphere.
• 82% have missed a crucial sporting moment because they went to get food or drinks.
• Preparing food on time is the biggest source of kitchen stress globally at 22%, followed by cleaning up afterwards at 22% and keeping drinks cold at 21%.
• Refrigerators are the most-used appliance during matchday hosting globally at 42%, ahead of ovens and stoves at 29%.
• Nearly three quarters of fans globally say they start preparing food and drinks either days before or on the morning of an event.

*JL Partners polled 5,139 people from ten markets: UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Romania, Poland, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

ABOUT BEKO

Beko is an international home appliance company with a strong global presence, operating through subsidiaries in more than 55 countries with a workforce of around 45,000 employees and production facilities spanning multiple regions—including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Beko has 22 brands owned or used with a limited license (Arçelik, Beko, Whirlpool*, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston*, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Defy, Dawlance, Hitachi*, Voltas Beko, Singer*, ElektraBregenz, Flavel, Bauknecht, Privileg, Altus, Ignis, Polar). Beko is the largest white goods company in Europe with its market share (based on volumes) and reached a consolidated turnover of 10.7 billion Euros in 2025. Beko’s 28 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe are home to over 2,000 R&D employees and hold more than 4,500 international registered patent applications to date. The company has achieved the highest score in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in the DHP Household Durables industry for the seventh consecutive year (based on the results dated 16 October 2025).** The company has been recognized as the 89^th most sustainable company on TIME Magazine and Statista’s 2026 list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies and has been the sector leader for three consecutive years. Beko’s vision is ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.’

www.bekocorporate.com

*Licensee limited to certain jurisdictions.  
**The data presented belongs to Arçelik A.Ş., a parent company of Beko.