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International Home + Housewares Show to Become The Inspired Home Show® in 2020
ROSEMONT, IL (Feb. 21, 2019)—The International Housewares Association (IHA) today announced it is changing the name of the International Home + Housewares Show to The Inspired Home Show®, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market in 2020. The change is part of the Association’s expansion of The Inspired Home platform, which was created to align with consumer trends shifting from functional home design to aspirational lifestyle development.
IHA Announces Finalists for Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Product Design
ROSEMONT, IL (Feb. 7, 2019)—The 65 finalists in the IHA Global Innovations Awards (gia) for product design have been announced by the International Housewares Association. Global honorees in each of 13 categories will be announced in during the invitation-only gia dinner Saturday, March 2.
Student Design Competition Recognizes Universal Design Concepts Addressing Safety of Young, Old or Impaired at Home
ROSEMONT, IL (Feb. 5, 2019)—The safety and security of seniors, children and the disabled in their homes were key issues addressed by winning entries in the International Housewares Association’s 26th annual Student Design Competition.
2019 International Home + Housewares Show is Sold Out
ROSEMONT, Ill. (Jan. 31, 2019)—The 2019 International Home + Housewares Show is sold out with more than 2,200 exhibitors, according to the International Housewares Association, the Show’s owner and operator. The Show begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 2 and closes at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5.
Housewares Charity Foundation to Honor Four Industry Veterans During the 2019 Annual Housewares Cares Charity Gala in March
ROSEMONT, IL (Jan. 31, 2019)—Wayfair co-founders Niraj Shah and Steve Conine, Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon and William A. Foley, chairman & CEO, Libbey, will be honored for their philanthropic endeavors by the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) during its annual Housewares Cares Charity Gala on Monday, March 4 during the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago.
Personalized, Specialty Products Highlight Housewares Trends for 2019
ROSEMONT, IL (Jan. 28, 2019)—American consumers are searching for ways to customize their homes with housewares products that let them create personalized items, décor and dining experiences. Many are interested in products that help them express their own individuality, such as specialty craft beverages, smart home appliances that can be customized to their personal needs, and specialty cookware that allows them to re-create restaurant-quality meals or ethnic foods and flavors.
Housewares Executives Prepared for Whatever Comes Their Way in 2019
ROSEMONT, IL (Jan. 7, 2019)–Coming off another successful year, many housewares executives say the industry is in a good position to weather whatever challenges come its way in 2019. While the possibility for substantial new tariffs on goods from China continues to loom large, many top executives plan to continue to innovate, develop direct relationships with consumers and invest in supply chain management to benefit their companies in 2019 and beyond.
IHA Announces Trade Publication Distribution for 2019 International Home + Housewares Show
ROSEMONT, Ill. (Jan. 2, 2019)—Six trade publications have been approved for distribution at official Show hotels during the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show, the International Housewares Association announced today. The publications are: Gourmet Insider, HFN, HomeWorld Business, Health & Beauty Care Executive, Housewares Executive and Kitchenware News & Housewares Review.
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.
