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Managing Uncertainty Will Likely Be Name of Game Again in 2020
A strong economy has helped the housewares industry make new investments, despite continued uncertainty surrounding tariffs and cost pressures from the top and bottom. Many housewares suppliers in 2020 will be introducing new products that differentiate themselves...
Redesigned Special Displays Help Buyers Focus on Consumer Trends, Retail & Product Innovation at The Inspired Home Show 2020
Keeping in line with the new, more consumer lifestyle-focus of the event, The Inspired Home Show (formerly the International Home and Housewares Show) has reimagined all of its display areas to better align with the needs of retailers seeking to meet the emerging...
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago-Downtown
Welcome to the Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown! Established in 1998, our hotel was the first Hampton to break ground in Downtown Chicago. With its exciting location in the heart of the River North neighborhood, this hotel is the best place to stay and enjoy:...
Epic Views and Urban Energy Thrive at W Chicago Lakeshore
Enjoy the following when you reserve a room at W Chicago Lakeshore: Rates as low as $189 Complimentary Health Club Complimentary WiFi Complimentary “Sip” Ticket (for a drink) W CHICAGO - LAKESHORE invites you to experience our fantastic location, near renowned...
Insider Tips and Tricks for Creating Attention-Getting, Sales-Driving Displays
IHA got acquainted with visual merchandiser and marketing strategist Amy Meadows, president of Windows Matter, to learn about the value of display design that she will illustrate at the 2020 Show. The Inspired Home Show’s Innovation Theater will feature 21...
Tabletop 20/20: What It Takes to Increase Sales and Profits in a New Decade
IHA talked with tabletop industry expert Laurie Burns and HFN editor Allison Zisko to ask about what they will discuss at the 2020 Show regarding challenges and opportunities for the tableware industry. The Inspired Home Show’s Innovation Theater will feature 21...
The Limitless Opportunity of Seasonal Trends
IHA chatted with trend experts Michelle Lamb and Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf of The Trend Curve, based in Rancho Mission Viejo, Calif., to learn about how they study consumers and markets to understand the trends they will discuss at the 2020 Show. The Inspired Home Show’s...
How Authentic Health and Wellness Efforts Help Build Trust and Relationships with Customers
IHA talked with health and food expert Kim Kirchherr to learn about the many aspects of the food journey from farm to table, such as consumer food choices and the business of promoting health and well-being, that she will discuss at the 2020 Show. The Inspired Home...
Millennials—Look Who’s Turning Forty—and Taking Control!
IHA reconnected with industry veteran Marsha Everton, principal of the AIMsights Group, to learn what she will discuss at the 2020 Show about Millennials and their attitudes on about spending, technology and healthy living. The Inspired Home Show’s Innovation...
Winning the Name Game: What’s the Story Behind a Great Name?
IHA got acquainted with Mollie Young of Minneapolis-based Nametag International, Inc., and Stacey Kalamaras, a trademark and intellectual property attorney, to learn about how to craft a market-effective and memorable brand name, which they will explain in their...