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Weather (Yes, Weather) Fueling Home and Housewares Growth
Changes in U.S. weather patterns are affecting what consumers want in 2025, helping fuel home and housewares growth.
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.
Sable at Navy Pier—A New Hotel Offering an Elevated, Sophisticated and Unforgettable Experience
There’s an exciting new reason why Navy Pier is Chicago’s ultimate destination: Sable.
gia 2021-2022—IHA Global Innovation Award Winners from 32 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 2021-2022: 33 outstanding home and housewares retailers from 32 countries around the globe.
With Three Great Hotels to Choose From, You Can Find the Perfect Stay at the Hiltons at McCormick Place
With a stay at the Hiltons at McCormick Place in Chicago, you’ll be steps from Wintrust Arena and minutes from McCormick Place, Soldier Field and Guaranteed Rate Field.
IHA Announces On-Site COVID-19 Protocols, Shortened Schedule, and Responds to Search Engine Inaccuracies for The Inspired Home Show 2022
Association clarifies policies, mandates, and overall Show status.Following the January Board of...
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile Provides Chic Comfort in a Vibrant City-Center Location
Trendy and trendsetting, Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile provides chic comfort in a vibrant city-center location.
Housewares Companies Look to Strengthen Their Futures In 2022 Despite Housewares Industry Trends
Housewares industry trends to watch: Supply chain, hiring/retention, inflation, shifts in consumer...
Show Keynote Features Food52 Founder and CEO Amanda Hesser, Omni-Channel Industry Expert
Amanda Hesser, founder and CEO of Food52, a first-of-its kind, next-generation cooking and home...
The Inspired Home Show 2022 Is On!
It has come to our attention that due to a search engine issue, some people are receiving Show...
Steeped in History, Anchored in Style–Meet Chicago’s Newest Luxury Hotel, the Pendry Chicago
Pendry Chicago is Chicago’s newest luxury hotel that pays homage to both the past and present with contemporary, comfortable interiors, signature culinary and cocktail concepts, and inspired gathering spaces throughout that embody the spirit of Chicago.