By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Nordic Ware Celebrates 65th Anniversary of Bakeware Innovations Today’s talented performers dream of winning American Idol or other TV competitions, knowing that success will follow. In 1966, when a woman won the 17th Pillsbury Bake-Off with her recipe for a cake baked in a Nordic Ware Bundt® pan, Pillsbury and Nordic Ware were…
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By Dean Kurtis, VP Finance & Information Technology The International Housewares Association invites credit personnel from all IHA regular member companies in the U.S. to participate in a teleconference of the IHA Credit Group, managed by Riemer Reporting Service. If you haven't already joined the credit group, participate as a guest - free of charge! NEXT MEETING…
CONTINUE READINGInside Discover Design: DEAGOURMET
By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development This edition of Inside Discover Design features Matteo Monni, General Manager of DEAGOURMET, a brand of the Italian company BONTA EXPRESS. Monni discussed how the Discover Design exhibit can help further high end design products, the future of the genre and more. Marie: What is the inspiration behind the design and…
CONTINUE READINGWhat’s Hot in Housewares This Upcoming Holiday Season?
By Wes French, Social Media Coordinator IHA is the leader when it comes to housewares, so it's no surprise that some of the industry's best come out to show off their newest products at our New York press events. Last month's event focused on products that you can expect to see flying off the shelves later this year; some items you might just be receiving come holiday…
CONTINUE READINGCHESS 2011 Keynote Profile: Kip Tindell
By Judy Colitz, IHA Special Events & Exhibitor Services Container Store CEO Tindell will address Organization with Heart Kip Tindell has been at the helm of The Container Store since it first opened its doors in Dallas in 1978—creating the first-ever store devoted solely to storage and organization products. The company has locations from coast to coast, a thriving…
CONTINUE READINGHousewares History: Bissell, A history of inventive problem solving
By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Woman with Broom Sweeps into Housewares Industry Leadership Like many new home and housewares companies emerging today, Bissell, Inc. started with a problem—and the creative collaboration of an ingenious husband-and-wife team. In the 1870s, Anna and Melville Bissell owned a crockery shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ceramic…
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