Consumers Flow Into Simpler, Organic Design Lifestyles

by Peter Giannetti | Sep 28, 2021 | Connect FALL

Consumers are embracing a simpler way of life welcoming natural style influences inside the home, trend analyst Nancy Fire said during a keynote presentation on day two of IHA’s Connect FALL virtual event.

Connect FALL Virtual Product Demos: Kitchen Gadgets

by Chandler Harvey | Sep 28, 2021 | Connect FALL

Companies featured their kitchen gadgets during the virtual product demonstrations at the International Housewares Association’s Connect FALL event in September.

NPD: Experiential Spending Keeps Emphasis on ‘Time’ for Housewares

by Peter Giannetti | Sep 28, 2021 | Connect FALL

Returning to experiential activities this year has been the biggest change in consumers’ behavior and has had the greatest effect on housewares, according to Joe Derochowski, vice president and home...

Independent Housewares Retailers Look Beyond the Pandemic

by Chandler Harvey | Sep 27, 2021 | Connect FALL

Independent housewares distributors were among the first to pivot to innovative, safe, and effective ways of serving their communities with necessary products and services during the pandemic. Two...

Connect FALL Virtual Demos: Cook + Bakeware

by Chandler Harvey | Sep 27, 2021 | Connect FALL

Companies featured their cook and bakeware products during the virtual product demonstrations at the International Housewares Association’s Connect FALL event in September.

Connect DIGITAL: Day 2 Explores Content Advances, Micro Fulfillment, Global Marketplaces

by Chandler Harvey | Sep 22, 2021 | Connect FALL

Connect DIGITAL, a two-day International Housewares Association virtual event exploring digital and e-commerce strategy, concluded Wednesday with sessions on content optimization; micro fulfillment; global marketplace expansion; and a direct-to-consumer holiday forecast.