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RETAILOBSERVER.COM MARCH 2017 28 To provide further upcoming choices for food delivery and cooking, location-based safety and home security services, and entertainment offerings, Samsung is also collaborating closely with partners including Grubhub, Nomiku, Glympse, Ring, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. With the addition of new local partners, Family Hub is also winning adoption among consumers globally. For example, E-Commerce grocery shopping capabilities from grocers like EATALY and LiDL are bringing more convenience to European consumers, and Morning Brief news content provides relevant news from upday for users in Europe, NPR for users in the U.S., and Kakao for those in Korea. The Family Hub is a two time CES Innovation Award honoree; first with Family Hub 1.0 in 2016 and again this year in the home appliances and software/UI categories. SAMSUNG BRINGS INNOVATION TO THE BUILT-IN APPLIANCE CATEGORY Signaling the company's commitment to investing in categories in which its expertise and innovation can enrich and empower the lives of consumers, Samsung also introduced its new smart built-in cooking line at CES 2017. The new product line includes various models of Built-in Double and Single Wall Ovens, Built-in Gas Cooktops, Built-in Induction Cooktops, Built-in Electric Cooktops, and Built-in Range Hoods, all of which seamlessly merge into any new kitchen design or remodel. The Built-in Double Wall Oven incorporates Samsung's popular Flex Duo ™ technology, enabling three distinct oven spaces that can be individually controlled with the Samsung Smart Divider. The Built-in Ovens also utilize SteamBake and SteamRoast functions for better control of taste and texture, and the new Built-in Cooktops feature some of the most powerful burners and customizable configurations on the market. The Built-in Cooktops' new Magnetic Knob feature and Virtual Flame Technology ™ also deliver precise cooking control and simplicity when it comes to cleaning. All a user needs to do is remove the knob and wipe down the surface – overcoming the tedious, and time-consuming painpoint of having to scrub away to remove grime on cooktops. All of Samsung's built-in appliances are smart and equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity 2 , so users can remotely start, control and turn off their ovens, as well as monitor their cooktop and range hood from their smartphone. Finally, Bluetooth connectivity syncs the cooktop with Samsung's range hood to automatically start the hood's fans or lights when using the cooktop. For more information visit www.samsung.com/us. 1 Compatible with Android and iOS devices. 2 Internet or carrier connection required. DACOR DEBUTS EPA AWARD-WINNING COLUMN REFRIGERATION FOR LUXURY MARKET Heritage ™ collection features built-in camera, auto-open doors and best-in-class storage Dacor ® moves to the forefront of the ultra-premium kitchen appliances category with the debut of its all-new Heritage ™ Column Refrigeration Collection of refrigerators and freezers. The ENERGY STAR ® certified refrigerators in the collection have received the prestigious 2017 E-Star Emerging Technology Award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for utilizing environmentally safer refrigerant, and each model showcases industry-leading features including best-in-class storage capacity and an exclusive auto-open door that requires only a light touch to operate. "This unmatched column refrigeration collection is modern, technologically advanced, and gives customers what they need in terms of flexibility and convenience," said Dacor President and CEO Chuck Huebner. "The auto-open door provides virtually hands-free access, and each refrigerator includes a built-in camera I N D U S T R Y [ N E W S ]

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