Daniela Strebl, Regional Director Small Appliances Latin America for GfK Retail and Technology Chile Ltda., tells us about her company and her upcoming presentation on the Latin American Small Appliances Market: Opportunities and Challenges. GfK, founded in 1934 in Germany, is one of the largest global marketing research companies. With more than 13,000 employees in…
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Align Your Brand with the “Well-Luxe” Lifestyle
In an interview with Nancy Trent, Founder & President of Trent & Company, Inc. Marketing Communications, we learn about her company, passion and about the “Well-Luxe” lifestyle. Nancy is a writer and speaker, a lifelong health advocate, a globe-trotting trend watcher and the founder and president of Trent & Company, a New York-based marketing communications firm.…
CONTINUE READINGMartin M. Pegler Retires; Anne Kong to Start as gia Expert Juror
After 16 years as a gia Expert Juror, Martin M. Pegler is retiring from full-time involvement in the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) but will not leave the program entirely, the International Housewares Association (IHA) and the International Home + Housewares Show, the global sponsors and organizers of the gia program, announced today. Pegler, who has been part of the…
CONTINUE READINGHousewares Executives Bullish About 2017
Many housewares executives are bullish about 2017, despite the political and economic uncertainty that characterized 2016 both in the U.S. and around the globe. With a close eye on the incoming administration, industry leaders will also be focusing on the continued transition to seamless retailing, opportunities to connect directly with consumers digitally and keeping the…
CONTINUE READINGGlobal Retail Intelligence – January
To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: January 4 – Future Group partners with Cognizant for FMCG arm FCL IT major Cognizant has entered into a strategic partnership with Kishore Biyani-led Future Group to transform its FMCG arm Future Consumer Ltd (FCL) into a connected enterprise. Under the pact, the New Jersey-based firm will build a platform…
CONTINUE READINGTaiwan Market Visit
IHA Staff recently made a market visit to Taiwan in preparation for a potential trade mission to that island country in 2018. The visit included meeting with key importers and distributors, meeting with relevant key major chain retailers and touring multi-chain retailers and malls to better understand the market. Distributors met with included Farcent Enterprises, a…
CONTINUE READINGRich History & Contemporary Styling at the Renaissance Blackstone Chicago
Book now and enjoy these additional incentives: Low $195 rate for housewares guests Earn Marriott points by booking your stay at the Blackstone Hotel Complimentary access to Fitness Center Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms* Complimentary Signature Sangria Cocktail* *Housewares Incentives offered to guests booking rooms after 1/1/17 Book Your Discounted…
CONTINUE READINGLove the One You’re With – Baby Boomers Spending Big
In an interview with Marsha Everton and Whitney Ryan from the AIMsights Group, we learn about their upcoming presentation at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days covering topics ranging from new product design to the smart home. The AIMsights Group focuses on analysis, insights and…
CONTINUE READINGParenting in the Connected Home of the Future
IHA spent time speaking with Kevin Young from Continuum about his upcoming presentation at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days covering topics ranging from new product design to the smart home. Continuum is a global innovation design firm, whose work is informed by the needs, desires…
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