The Show Blog
What’s New, Next and Moving The Market
Finalists Announced: 2025 gia Awards for Excellence in Product Design
Seventy new products have been selected as finalists for the 2025 IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design.
Global Buyers Set Their Sights on The Inspired Home Show 2025
Buyer attendees from more than 100 countries are set to join more than 1,600 exhibiting companies at The Inspired Home Show.
Celebrating 25 Years of gia with 31 Top Retailers from 30 Countries
The Inspired Home Show and IHA celebrate 25 years of the gia Awards, honoring 31 top retailers for their innovation and excellence in housewares.
Housewares Industry Aids Southern California Wildfire Victims
Members of the home and housewares community are uniting to help residents affected by the recent wildfires in Southern California.
Free Lunch! A Tasty Perk for Buyers at the Show
Buyers can enjoy complimentary lunches during The Inspired Home Show! Each buyer is entitled to one free lunch per Show day.
Top Brands and New Exhibitors Join The Inspired Home Show
The Show will feature over 1,600 exhibitors, including 250+ new and returning participants, alongside market leaders, rising brands, and entrepreneurs.
The Inspired Home Show to Shift to Mid-Week Tuesday-Thursday Pattern in 2026
The Inspired Home Show 2025 will keep the Sunday–Tuesday pattern, running Sunday, March 2–Tuesday, March 4.
Make Unforgettable Memories on Chicago’s Iconic Magnificent Mile!
Embark on an unforgettable stay at Courtyard Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile, situated in the heart of the iconic Magnificent Mile.
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.
