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Announcing the 2023 gia Finalists for Product Design
The 70 finalists in the IHA Global Innovations Awards (gia) for product design have been announced by the International Housewares Association. Global honorees in each of 14 categories will be announced in during the invitation-only gia dinner Saturday, March 4 during The Inspired Home Show 2023.
Housewares Charity Foundation to Honor Three Industry Philanthropists During the 2023 Annual Housewares Cares Charity Gala
Bloomingdale’s Daniel Leppo, Select Brands’ William Endres and The Home Edit’s Clea Shearerto Receive Honors
What’s Next for Home and Housewares: Connecting with Consumers Around Life Moments
IHA’s 2023 Occasions Report offers a comprehensive analysis of how consumers are once again embracing key life events. Eight occasions are featured: engagements, bridal showers, weddings, home ownership, pet ownership, baby showers, college-bound and retirements.
gia 2022-2023—IHA Global Innovation Award Winners from 26 Countries Celebrated for Retail Excellence at the Inspired Home Show in March
The Inspired Home Show and the IHA announces the national gia winners for 2022-2023: 27 outstanding home and housewares retailers from 26 countries around the globe.
Announcing the 2023 gia Student Design Winners & Honorees!
Katherine Gaylord, a junior at University of Notre Dame, captured first place and $3,500 for Stack, a breast pump drying rack for the breast pump pieces. It helps nursing mothers who pump at work or in public restrooms to safely, easily and discreetly wash, dry and store breast pump equipment.
Solving Consumer Problems with Smart Home
Consumers are still spending money on smart home, but it’s not enough for a device to simply have an app or additional technology. These days, people are looking for smart products that solve problems and make their home lives happier, healthier and easier.
Mixing It Up with Specialty Drinks
The mixology trend isn’t reserved for alcoholic drinks only. Consumer focus on wellness has caused many people to look for non-alcoholic options.
Feeling Good More Important Than Looking Good
Whether it’s all those holiday indulgences or the fresh start of a new year, people always seem to focus on wellness in January. This year, that focus is even more significant as many consumers are making their health a major priority throughout the year. Within the wellness spectrum, consumers are also paying more attention to mental and emotional health.
In The News
The Inspired Home Show attracts a wide variety of top-tier consumer, trade, internet and social media professionals each year. Whether you’re an exhibitor, buyer or media professional, check out a sample of recent coverage to see how forward-thinkers are making headlines at the Show – and how you can be part of it all next year.
