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Analysis & Insights

Industry shifts, company strategy, original research and market observations from across the global cleaning industry.

14 analysis articles
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Floorcare

iRobot’s Uncertain Future

iRobot’s uncertain future reflects the pressure facing the original robot vacuum leader as Chinese brands accelerate product cycles and global competition tightens.

2026-06-096 min read
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Floorcare

Roborock at the Crossroads

A new translation analyzing Roborock’s early rise, the shift in competition after 2020, and the strategic pressure it faced in floorcare.

2026-06-097 min read
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iRobot at the Crossroads cover
Floorcare

iRobot at the Crossroads

A new translation on iRobot’s 2021 performance, product gaps, Chinese competition and why the former robot vacuum leader faced a crossroads.

2026-06-097 min read
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Roborock’s 2019 Annual Report: The Breakout Year cover
Floorcare

Roborock’s 2019 Annual Report: The Breakout Year

Roborock’s 2019 annual report captures the breakout year when the company moved from Xiaomi-ecosystem supplier to a more independent robot vacuum brand.

2026-06-095 min read
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