Porland of Turkey, one of the five gia Global Honorees this year, has a long, rich and colorful history. We look into what makes this manufacturer and retailer of porcelain stand out from the rest. by Michelle Hespe Porland’s logo features a ballerina executing a perfect pirouette. This elegant symbol conveys both beauty and strength, reflecting the grounding philosophy of this manufacturer and retailer of porcelain. The word…

CHESS 2019 – Retail’s Seismic Shift: Understanding the Forces Changing Housewares Consumers

Presented by: Michael Dart, Partner, Consumer/Retail Practice, A.T. Kearney Retail specialist and visionary, Michael Dart advises retail and consumer companies on how best to navigate retail’s seismic shifts. He combines his economics and finance training from Oxford University and the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, with more than 25 years of experience consulting with A.T. Kearney and Bain & Co. to provide a unique…

Global Retail Intelligence – April

April 14 – JD.com Creates Offline Catering Supply Chain SolutionJD.com with Juqi, a dinning chain in Beijing, announced a supply chain cooperation, positioning JD.com as the first platform in China capable of providing a one-stop supply chain solution covering both the full category of food and materials supply, and integrated warehousing and distribution services. Through the cooperation, JD will also provide intelligent inventory…

Navigating The Wild West of Ocean Shipping

by Dave Akers, IHSA "Good Judgment comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." — Will Rogers Here is how the modern shipping business mirrors the Wild West: 1. The “Gold Rush” Boom and Bust Cycles The Old West was defined by the gold rush with sudden, explosive wealth that created overnight millionaires, followed by devastating busts that left ghost towns behind. Shipping operates on the exact same…

IHA Plans Sourcing Mission to Vietnam

To help members investigate alternatives to sourcing from China, the International Housewares Association will hold a sourcing mission to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, next year. The 2020 Vietnam Sourcing Mission will be offered in two sessions: April 20-22 or April 23-25. Each session is limited to just six companies to provide a high level of service and allow for private meetings and factory tours. The dates were chosen to allow…

Guide to Effective Retail Store Design

by Martin M. Pegler If RETAILING is your chosen path of livelihood, here are some simple guidelines you might like to consider when planning your retail store. 1. Let There Be Light! Without the proper light the merchandise cannot be seen or judged, colors cannot be appreciated, coordinates cannot be assembled, nor buying decisions made. Let your light be the best you can afford to install and use—or, if necessary, skimp on…

Archives for February 2012

New For 2012 @ the Show: Exhibitor Education!

In response to requests from exhibitors, IHA announce is please to sponsor the first Exhibitor Education Seminar. Featuring experts on three very hot topics in the industry, the seminar begins at and exhibitors can attend all three presentations or just the ones of interest. Exhibitor Education: Saturday morning, March 10, 9 a.m. before the Show opens at 12:30 p.m. Room…

Knowing Innovation: Perry James, NPD

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show next month, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday afternoon and ending Tuesday afternoon. The Theater is set in Room E350, near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby and the Hall of Innovation. Experts in new product…

2012 Cooking Theater Lineup is Here!

Celebrity chefs including Charm City Cakes' Duff Goldman and Iron Chefs Cat Cora and Michael Symon will top the line-up of stars appearing in the Cooking Theater at the 2012 International Home + Housewares Show, March 10-13 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The Cooking Theater is the focal point of the Gourmet Food + Home District in the Dine + Design Expo in the South Building.…

Announcing the IH+HS 2012 Mobile App!

The International Housewares Association (IHA), sponsor of the International Home + Housewares Show, has announced the release of its first-ever mobile app to help attendees make their Show visit more productive. The new app, named “ih+hs 2012,” is available for iPhone and iPad in the iTunes Store or for Android devices in the Android Market. “This new app will allow buyers…

Knowing Innovation: Adam Kustin, Shelton Group

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show next month, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday afternoon and ending Tuesday afternoon. The Theater, formerly located in the Level 3 Lobby, moves to Room E350 (near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby) where…

Free Consulting at 2012 International Home + Housewares Show!

On-site Specialty Retailer Consulting Sessions Provided by IHA Sponsored by the International Housewares Association these sessions, normally costing thousands of dollars, are free to you as a Show attendee. There is no-charge for these 45-minute sessions that feature experts in many business areas. Saturday (1/2 day), Sunday, Monday + Tuesday March 10-13 South Building…

Knowing Innovation: Mallory McConnell, Intertek

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show next month, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday afternoon and ending Tuesday afternoon. The Theater, formerly located in the Level 3 Lobby, moves to Room E350 (near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby) where…

New IHA Giveaway: Tervis!

This week's giveaway comes from Tervis, makers of wonderful water bottles and drinkware that are made right here in the USA!Tervis has graciously put up one (1) Clear Water Bottle and one (1) 16oz tumbler in Fiesta Americana paisley print for one lucky commenter on our Facebook page! To enter, all you have to do is go to the IHA Facebook page and answer this question: How…

Knowing Innovation: Louise Kern, Managing Director, GloBIS

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show next month, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday afternoon and ending Tuesday afternoon. The Theater, formerly located in the Level 3 Lobby, moves to Room E350 (near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby) where…

Perfectly Porland

CHESS 2019 – Retail’s Seismic Shift: Understanding the Forces Changing Housewares Consumers

Global Retail Intelligence – April

Navigating The Wild West of Ocean Shipping

IHA Plans Sourcing Mission to Vietnam

Guide to Effective Retail Store Design

New For 2012 @ the Show: Exhibitor Education!

Knowing Innovation: Perry James, NPD

2012 Cooking Theater Lineup is Here!

Announcing the IH+HS 2012 Mobile App!

Knowing Innovation: Adam Kustin, Shelton Group

Free Consulting at 2012 International Home + Housewares Show!

Knowing Innovation: Mallory McConnell, Intertek

New IHA Giveaway: Tervis!

Knowing Innovation: Louise Kern, Managing Director, GloBIS

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