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Perfectly Porland

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. […]

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 […]

December 14 – Auchan Declares No Discussions about Tie-Up with Carrefour Previously reported discussions between France’s Auchan and Carrefour to tie-up the two retailers are now reported to be over, with Auchan declaring that there is no contact between the two families that control Auchan (AUCH.UL) and Carrefour (CARR.PA).  From Reuters December 14 – UK’s […]

We spent time with Brendan Bauer, co-president and co-founder, to hear about how Grand Fusion Housewares was established. This first-time exhibitor will premier its varied product lines at the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show in booth N8533 in Discover Design. Brendan, tell us about how/year your company was founded.  Grand Fusion Housewares, Inc. was founded in […]

Sustainability is on the minds of many consumers and they are bringing the topic to both retailers’ attention and product assortments. Sustainability—the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance, according to research firm The NPD Group’s Health Aspirations & Behavioral Tracking Service—also is used in a broader sense […]

For complete information about IHA and the International Home + Housewares Show visit: www.housewares.org To access IHA’s Consumer site, visit: www.TheInspiredHome.com  

MILENORTH HOTEL – A Stylish, Contemporary Hotel with an Upscale Residential Vibe

December 20, 2013

MileNorth (formerly Affinia Chicago) is located in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Situated between Michigan Avenue and Lakeshore Drive, this hotel is just steps away from renowned shops, restaurants and attractions. MileNorth features oversized guestrooms, starting at a recently reduced rate of $129 a night for International Home + Housewares Show attendees. Guest rooms showcase comforting attributes such as a mini-refrigerator, a business desk complete with ergonomic chair and complimentary wireless internet.

Their Ferris & Jack Marketplace is a new concept on the Chicago hotel scene, featuring a signature deluxe buffet breakfast, followed by small bites and sharable plates throughout the day. If you’re looking for more of a one-of-a-kind experience, elevate to the famed C-View rooftop bar located on the 29th floor, making it one of the highest rooftop bars in the city! C-View is an indoor/outdoor space which features craft cocktails, opulent small plates and is open nightly starting at 5pm.

Featured amenities are ideal for conference attendees:

  • Lobby “Living Room” is the perfect place to gather and relax.
    • Complimentary wireless internet
    • Starbucks Barista Bar
    • Lobby Bar featuring small plates & local Chicago craft microbrews
    • Market pantry, featuring a wide variety of packaged snacks and beverages, including beer & wine
  • Deluxe breakfast buffet which includes both hot and cold items
  • Iconic Rooftop Bar, one of Chicago’s hottest new venues. (Re-launched by March)
  • Large Guestrooms, starting at 350 sq. ft., include the following conveniences:
  • A mini-refrigerator available to hold your favorite beverages or snacks
  • 32-inch LCD high-definition flat screen television mounted on the wall with swivel capability, to be viewed from any vantage point in the guestroom
  • Headboards feature LCD reading lamps
  • Desk with ergonomic chair
  • Choose between room types featuring a large walk-in shower or traditional bathtub-shower combination
  • Vanity with make-up mirror

Explore MileNorth through the snap shots below:

Entrance

Lobby Living Room

Front Desk

Marketplace

Guest Room (King)

Guest Room (Double)

C-View (Inside)

C-View (Outside)

Ferris & Jack (Bar)

Ferris & Jack (Wheel)

Ferris & Jack (Patio)

If you would like to experience MileNorth during the 2014 International Home + Housewares Show, you can book your hotel reservations now!

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