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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...
Inspire Customer Engagement Through Creative In-Store Events and Activities
IHA talked with author Carol Schroeder, co-owner of the Wisconsin specialty store Orange Tree Imports, to learn about successful retail strategies that she will discuss at the 2020 Show. The Inspired Home Show’s Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over...
Social Standing
We speak to Melissa Maker – cleaning expert, business owner and the star of YouTube channel Clean My Space – about recent developments in social media, how retailers can work with influencers and new approaches to marketing. by Michelle Hespe “When it comes to...
Keeping it Real Online
We chat with gia Expert Juror Henrik Peter Reisby Nielsen about how to create a successful online store, and why you should now think of your brick and mortar store and your online store as one thing. by Michelle Hespe Henrik, in solidarity with many other...