The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show

March 9–11, 2027 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show
March 9—11 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

The Show Blog

What’s New, Next and Moving The Market

Getting in the Game This Football Season

Retailers can help consumers score big with ideas and products for football game-day gatherings, from watch-party entertaining to backyard grilling.

Bringing the Best of Home to Picnics and Summer Outings

Bringing the Best of Home to Picnics and Summer Outings

Picnics and summer outings are a great opportunity for retailers to connect with consumers by providing ideas and inspiration, as well as products that will make their meal planning easier and their excursions more memorable.

Here’s to Informal Gatherings

Here’s to Informal Gatherings

Now and then, even the littlest things are cause for celebration. Though sometimes overlooked, these types of informal gatherings present a real opportunity for sellers of housewares and home goods.

A Universe of Inspiration

A Universe of Inspiration

For anyone Scandinavian, Illums Bolighus is a household name. It is an up-market, meticulously curated department store with minimalist Nordic flair—Scandinavia’s leading department store for design, lifestyle, fashion and home furnishings.

Home Improvement Still Popular

Home Improvement Still Popular

Despite inflation causing consumers to scale back, home improvement projects are currently the overwhelming choice over buying new homes.

Exploring Product Resale and Rental

Exploring Product Resale and Rental

While resale and rental may seem counter-intuitive to new product sales, retailers and product manufacturers who take advantage of this shift may find ways to reach new customers and build brand loyalty.

Living It Up Outdoors

Living It Up Outdoors

Summer is here and even though outdoor entertaining hit new heights during the pandemic, many consumers are looking for new ideas or ways to expand on what they’ve got.

Growing Importance of Social Responsibility

Growing Importance of Social Responsibility

Consumers increasingly are looking for companies to help make their communities and the world a better place through social responsibility, which can include philanthropy, ethical business practices and economic development.

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.