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The Healing Power of Nature – Inside Our Homes
Nature-inspired colors, materials and designs were seen at The Inspired Home Show® and are one of the biggest trends for home and housewares trends in 2025.
Passion for Pets Grows and Evolves
Explore how rising pet ownership trends are reshaping home life and retail, with insights from The Inspired Home Show 2025 and APPA.
The Joy Economy: In Search of Good Vibes at Home
It’s prime time for housewares retailers and suppliers to lean into products, marketing and merchandising that spark positive emotions and delight.
Student Design Competition Inventions Support Happy and Healthy Homes
Six intuitive inventions that support happy and healthy homes secured top prizes at the International Housewares Association’s 31st annual Student Design Competition, the industry’s preeminent student design contest.
Tropical Housewares Even When You Can’t Get Away
Today’s weary consumers are craving escapism. That’s why tropical housewares, designs and flavors are surging in popularity.
gia Award for Retailing Winners to be Celebrated at the Show
The Inspired Home Show and IHA today announced the national gia winners for 2023-2024.
2024 Keynote Sessions: Global Consumer and Color Trends, Housewares and The Hispanic Market and Growth Opportunities for Housewares
Global and color trend forecasters, market data analysts and an executive from the leading Hispanic media network will share their home and housewares industry vision in special keynote presentations during The Inspired Home Show 2024.
The Inspired Home Show 2024 Brings Home + Housewares Community Together for New Inspiration, Trends and Insights
For the 124th time since 1939, the International Housewares Association will bring the home and housewares community together at The Inspired Home Show® 2024, March 17-19 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex.
Inspiring “Super” At-Home Gatherings
The 2024 IHA At-Home Entertaining Survey shows that consumers are looking to host more at-home gatherings in the year ahead.
Renaissance Chicago Downtown
The Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel’s prime Riverwalk location offers easy access to nearby restaurant options and the vibrant theater district.
The Peninsula Chicago – A Five-Star Hotel Experience with Traditional Asian Service
In 2023, The Peninsula Chicago was recognized as the ‘Best City Hotel in the Continental U.S’ in Travel + Leisure’s Worlds’ Best Awards.
Housewares Continues the Celebration of Life Moments According to New Reports Examining Consumers’ Purchasing Plans for Celebrating in 2024
2024 Occasions and 2024 At-Home Entertaining Reports Compare Consumers’ Home + Housewares Spending and Planned Entertaining for 2024 vs 2023