IHA caught up with Marsha Everton and Whitney Ryan from the AIMsights Group to learn about their latest research that they will present at the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics discussed will include smart home, consumer shopping preferences, branding and global market…
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Export 101: Understanding the International Business Plan
Having a plan is important in all areas of business, but it may be even more important when selling products on an international basis. Conducting international business is complex, and you need to properly plan in order to maximize global success. Creating a plan for each of the following eight topics is essential for success overseas, and the combination of these plans…
CONTINUE READINGGlobal Retail Intelligence – November
To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: November 30 – Miniso Plans to Ramp Up Expansion in Mexico Japanese-Chinese low-cost retailer, Miniso, announced an agreement with Mexican investment consortium Fibra Uno (FUNO) to accelerate the store chain’s expansion in the Mexican market. Miniso, which offers kitchenware and other products for the home,…
CONTINUE READINGGet Social at the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show!
Stay connected with the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show on social media! To get started, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram now! Mention the official Show account, @HousewaresShow, on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to connect with the Show's social team and don't forget to also include the official Show hashtag in all of your posts: #IHHS2018. Before…
CONTINUE READINGRetail Profile: Rhubarb Kitchen Shop
“I still feel like the new kid,” says Ellen Kluge as she celebrates her store’s 25th year in business. “But apparently I’m not.” Even though Kluge has been with the store, Rhubarb Kitchen Shop, since she first welcomed customers as its manager in 1992, the excitement she feels running the store and greeting customers has never waned. “I’ve been happy,” she says. She’s…
CONTINUE READINGPractical Solutions to MAP and Antitrust Pricing Challenges
As IHA members look for solutions to MAP pricing issues, they must be mindful of the U.S. antitrust laws in the sale and resale of products, both online and at brick-and-mortar stores. A paper, based on a live presentation at the 2017 CHESS Conference, explores five antitrust challenges: illegal price agreements, minimum advertised price (“MAP”) policies, non-price…
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