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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.
The Joy Economy: In Search of Good Vibes at Home
It’s prime time for housewares retailers and suppliers to lean into products, marketing and merchandising that spark positive emotions and delight.
Housewares Brands Still Important in 2024
Brand plays a key role in helping consumers determine where they shop and what they buy, and it’s becoming increasingly important in home and housewares.
Making Home Cleaning Less of a Chore
Whether it’s cooking, cleaning or even taking out the trash, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to elevate the everyday and make chores more fun.
London’s Go-To Cookshop Shines
At Divertimenti, London’s original cookshop, its famous cookery school is at the heart of a thriving retail business that is celebrating 60 years.
Inspiring In-Store Purchases
Today’s consumers are buying fewer items when they visit stores. Across general merchandise categories, the number of items per purchase declined.
Housewares Charity Foundation Raises $1 Million at 25th Anniversary Annual Gala
The housewares industry came together to raise $1 million during the 2024 Housewares Cares Charity Gala presented by the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF)
Celebrating the Joys of Life
After 225 years, F.S. Kustermann, a family business in the 7th generation, is an exemplary example of a retail store evolving with its customers.
History and Heart in the House
Maison Empereur offers customers a fascinating journey through a museum-like space that shines a light on myriad artisans and esteemed manufacturers.
Art, Design and Raising the Bar on Kitchenware
ATELIER Potten & Pannen – Staněk’s gia-winning store in Prague is a place where the bar on cooking, baking and dining is well and truly raised.
Helping College-Bound Students Create a Home Away From Home
The 2024 IHA Occasions Survey identified important gifting opportunities for college-bound students in the months ahead.