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Why the VDTA Shut Down: How the Vacuum Industry Changed Right Under Our Feet

The Vacuum & Sewing Dealers Trade Association officially shut down in 2025, closing the book on a decades-long institution in the independent vacuum industry. This article explores what happened—and why the dealer-driven model ultimately gave way to e-commerce, mass retail, and new cleaning technologies.

MOVA Showcases Broad Smart Cleaning Lineup at CES 2026

MOVA's exhibit at CES 2026 in Las Vegas

At CES 2026, MOVA presented a wide range of cleaning products spanning robot vacuums, wet and dry vacuums, and cordless stick vacuums, positioning the booth as a showcase of the company’s expanding approach to automated and specialized floorcare.

Dreame’s Lineup at CES 2026 – Including New Ultra-Thin X60 Max Ultra Robot Vacuum

Dreame CES 2026 Lineup

At CES 2026, Dreame is signaling a shift in how it thinks about robot vacuums — not as incremental upgrades, but as platforms designed to overcome the everyday limitations that still define the category. Its latest robot vacuums sit at the center of that message, highlighting Dreame’s push toward ultra-thin designs, moving and organizing clutter, more specialized mopping systems, and even concept hardware aimed at multi-floor cleaning.

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Amanda Cartwright is a staff writer at Vacuum Wars, where she reports on the latest trends and innovations in robot vacuum technology and the broader home automation industry. She uses her background in writing and education along with her fascination for technology to keep our readers up to date on emerging products and the rapidly evolving world of robot vacuums.

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