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…
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Knowing Innovation: Jim Klar
By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show in March, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center (formerly called the Housewares Design Theater) will present 20 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday afternoon and ending Tuesday afternoon. The Theater, which was located in the Level 3 Lobby, moves to Room E350…
CONTINUE READINGInside Discover Design: Natural Home Products
Inside Discover Design returns with a look at Natural Home Products, a company that puts the environment ahead of all else and it shows with the design of their products. Bill Mitchell was kind enough to share some of her thoughts about the concept of design moving forward in the housewares industry and how making sustainability of the utmost importance impacts the…
CONTINUE READING2012 Housewares Charity Gala – Honorees
The Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) has announced its honorees for 2012. John Tighe, senior vice president, jcpenney, will receive the Lifetime Humanitarian Award; Vincent Naccarato, chairman, Molto Capital LLC, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award; and Jane and Neil Golub, owners of Price Chopper supermarkets, will receive the Lifetime Philanthropy Award. The four…
CONTINUE READINGIHA Giveaway: Envision Home Cleaning Line!
IHA's newest giveaway features the Envision Home Cleaning line of products! Envision Home sets itself apart from normal cleaning supplies with its microfiber material, durable and re-washable to cut down on the consumption of one use only products like paper towels. To enter the contest, head to our Facebook page here and answer this simple question: "Tell us what everyday…
CONTINUE READINGGlobal Innovation Award Finalist Announced!
gia was created with the objective of fostering innovation and excellence in housewares retailing throughout the world. The competition is structured on a two-tier level, national and global. Co-sponsoring the country-specific gia award programs with IHA are over 25 housewares trade publications worldwide, which sponsor national gia programs in their respective…
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