Asko Ahokas is a trend analyst from Finland who has led a New York-based agency and consulting firm for 17 years. He is one of our ongoing columnists, helping to ensure that you’re on the right wave, at the right time. It’s been a steady climb for Asko Ahokas to reach a point where he is analyzing and advising the retail world and beyond about trends from his New York-based…
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Simplify Your Open Innovation Initiative in 2013!
Free Webinar: Simplify your Open Innovation Initiative in 2013! Date: Wednesday, March 27 Time: 10:00AM - 11:00AM CDT SIGN UP FOR THE WEBINAR > Webinar Details Companies are quickly realizing the need to stay ahead of the competition by reaching outside of their internal development to find the…
CONTINUE READINGInside Discover Design: Joseph Joseph
Twin brothers Richard and Antony Joseph founded Joseph Joseph in 2003, combining their experience in product design and business. Specializing in contemporary kitchenware, Joseph Joseph is now internationally recognized for producing some of the most stylish and innovative products available. Their unique ability to match form and function has earned them global recognition for…
CONTINUE READING2012-2013 gia GLOBAL HONOREES ANNOUNCED!
CHICAGO (March 3, 2013) – The International Home + Housewares Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the Global Innovation Award (gia) program, today announced the five 2013 gia Global Honorees. The gia Global Honorees are: Linen Chest Canada Quality Living …
CONTINUE READINGWelcome to the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show!
The International Home + Housewares Show is the largest show of its kind. Every March, 2000+ manufactures from all over the globe descend on Chicago to exhibit their new products, as buyers and retailers attend looking for the next hot item to fill the shelves. Here are some facts about the 2013 Show: The 2013 International Home + Housewares Show is expecting more than 60,000…
CONTINUE READINGIH+HS 2013 Innovation Award Winners Announced!
Chicago, IL - Congratulations to the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show Innovation Award Winners! These 13 winners were chosen from 65 finalists, all picked from nearly 500 submissions of products throughout the Show. Click on each winner to see a photo of the award-winner products! And the award goes to... Bath + Personal Care simplehuman - Sensor Mirror Cleaning…
CONTINUE READINGElevated Design: Winners of the 2013 gia Design Awards
Since 2011, exhibitors in Discover Design have had the opportunity to be considered for a select number of gia design awards. Here are the 2013 gia design awards for Best Product Design, Best Collection Design, and the Martin M. Pegler Award for Excellence in Visual Merchandising for the best booth design. These are best-in-class examples, providing physical proof of what the…
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