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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  

January Promotion for Housewares Guests at Hilton Chicago

January 5, 2016

Upgrade your stay to Business Class accommodations at a $199 rate and receive:

  • 10X Hilton HHONOR Points
  • Complimentary guest room internet
  • Complimentary Athletic Club access, including the indoor running track and pool
  • Limited number of January Promotion rooms available to be sold

Book the $199 January Promotion with Andrew Herrington

You may also book at the standard rate of $169, but won’t receive value-adds listed above. Book Your $169 Discounted Room

Welcome to the Hilton Chicago, where classic meets cool. Where we’ve been honored to welcome International Home + Housewares Show attendees since 1928, shortly after the Hilton Chicago opened its doors in 1927 as the Stevens Hotel. The Hilton Chicago continues to fulfill the vision of its original founder and first namesake – to create an entirely self-sufficient city within a city.  Today, we’ve kept the dream alive with an extensive, $150 million rejuvenation to maintain the hotel’s classic integrity with all the modern conveniences you’ve come to expect to deliver the very best meetings, conventions and accommodations experience. The Hilton Chicago features 1,541 spacious guestrooms, over 234,000 square feet of meeting space including one of the grandest ballrooms in the country.

Location: Located on Michigan Avenue in the South Loop across from Grant Park, the hotel is 1.6 miles to McCormick Place Convention Center and the first stop along the convention bus route. Walking distance to Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Adler Planetarium, Lake Michigan, State Street Shopping, Soldier’s Field and plentiful public transportation.

Unique Accommodations: 13 residentially inspired hospitality suites ideal for entertaining; 203 Executive level accommodations; and 600 guestrooms with 2 double beds and 2 separate bathrooms.

Full-Fill: Herb’n Kitchen is your gourmet grab + go proudly brewing Starbucks; sip & savor at 720 South Bar + Grill; enjoy tap to pint and Irish farm to fork at Kitty O’Sheas.

The Right Space: Easy to navigate through over 234,000 square feet and offering the technology conveniences, branding opportunities and numerous networking spots you expect spanning 7 floors and 50 unique configurable spaces including the Stevens Meeting Center.

Sustainability: Environmental-friendly practices recognized by the IHLA Good Earthkeeping Award and Governor’s Sustainability. From local farm sourcing and plots, recycling programs, donation programs, composting to our in-house sustainability team, we’re committed to keeping the Earth beautiful for generations to come.

Health + Well-Being: Largest hotel Athletic Club in Chicago featuring in-door running track, strength training and cardio equipment, Synergy 360, indoor pool, whirlpool and sundeck with views of the Chicago skyline.

Digital Check-in:  You can sign-in to your HHonors account via your mobile device, tablet or computer to check-in and choose your preferred room via floor plan maps or lists populated from the hotel’s available inventory.

HHonors: Your rewards program that provides you with complimentary internet and a number of redemptions experiences ranging from Live Nations concerts to the Grammy’s with Hilton @Play.

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