LG and Hotpoint Honored at the 2024 Kenya e-Commerce Awards

Hotpoint Appliances, a leading distributor of LG electronics, received a silver award in the Best Home Appliances (Brands) eCommerce Website category at the sixth Kenya e-Commerce Awards. This recognition highlights Hotpoint’s exceptional performance in developing and managing a user-friendly and effective eCommerce platform for home appliances.

Longstanding Partnership and Sales

Since 1984, Hotpoint has been a key distributor of LG appliances, including LG TVs, home entertainment units, refrigerators, microwaves, and washing machines. The company is currently running a sale, offering discounts of up to 20% on a range of products. For example, the 86-inch LG UHD TV with WebOS and Magic Remote is now available for KSh349,940, down from KSh439,995, representing a significant discount of KSh90,005. The sale includes many other products at reduced prices.

Statements from Leadership

Shailesh Kanani, Hotpoint’s Managing Director, expressed his excitement about the award, praising his team’s commitment to enhancing customer convenience through improved eCommerce capabilities. “We are always looking for ways to ensure our customers can easily access products, and our continuous investment in eCommerce reflects this. It’s rewarding to see our efforts recognized, and we aim to sustain our momentum in innovation,” he said.

Dongwon Lee, Managing Director of LG, congratulated Hotpoint on the accolade, acknowledging the longstanding partnership between the two companies. “Hotpoint is our oldest distribution partner in Kenya, and our collaboration has significantly impacted the electronics market in the region. We celebrate this achievement with them,” Lee remarked.

About the Awards

The Kenya e-Commerce Awards honor teams and individuals who drive change in the eCommerce sector through innovative software, digital campaigns, and creative website technology.