The Show Blog
What’s New, Next and Moving The Market
Connecting with Gen X
Though often overlooked, Gen X now wields the most purchasing power of any generation.
Celebrating Life Through Joyful Retailing
For 25 years, Casa Cuesta has been inspiring its customers to turn their day-to-day lives into a series of extraordinary moments.
Eating Your Vegetables… and Displaying Them Too
As consumers embrace healthy eating, produce is becoming a design influence, with veggie motifs providing a whimsical touch to home + housewares.
2027 Show To Feature Reimagined Configuration That Unites Industry’s Core Categories
2027 Show enhancements involve a new Show configuration to maximize McCormick Place’s South Hall and create stronger connections across categories.
Building the Heart of the Home
Kitchen Center presents inspiring solutions to its customers by inviting them to step inside fully realized kitchen environments.
The Best of Home During Summer Travel Season
It may seem counter-intuitive that summer travel will be up this year, but people are prioritizing experiences, wellness and quality time with loved ones.
Retail That Enriches the Soul
In a love letter to curiosity and discovery, Kabinett – a Global Honoree in the 2026 IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) – merges retail and hospitality with art, history and design.
The Many Wonderlands of Schäffer
German retailer Schäffer, a 2026 gia Award winner, has been delighting customers since 1891 by making enjoyment a pivotal part of the retail experience.
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.
