The 2018 International Home + Housewares Show sold out in late December, more than 10 weeks before opening day, according to the International Housewares Association (IHA), the Show’s owner and operator. The Show begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 10 and closes at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13. “The high demand to be a part of our world-class marketplace continues for our…
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Retail Profile: The Chopping Block
Retail Profile: The Chopping Block Owner: Shelley Young Location: Chicago Square feet: 12,000, spread over two locations (Lincoln Square and The Merchandise Mart), including six different kitchens Founded: 1997 Twenty years ago, chef Shelley Young opened a small store, more like a cottage, in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood to teach cooking classes and maybe sell…
CONTINUE READINGDiscover Design: Meet Sovaro
IHA gets acquainted with Katie Nisbet, director of marketing at SOVARO, which will feature its products for entertaining in style during its first appearance at the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show in booth N8705 in Discover Design. Katie, tell us about how your company started. Based in Batavia, Ill., a suburb west of Chicago, SOVARO was founded in 2015 with our…
CONTINUE READINGConnected Souls: Housewares Industry Trends by Trend Bible
by Jenna Galley, Insight Editor, Trend Bible Trend Bible is a home and interiors-dedicated forecasting agency working with leading international brands to help them understand the future of their market. They forecast future trends in the behavior of consumers in a two-to-five year timeframe and analyze how this will impact the home environment. A deep connection with the…
CONTINUE READINGInviting Accommodations Await You at the Courtyard Chicago Downtown
Book now and enjoy: A prime location ½ block off the Magnificent Mile Newly Renovated Guestrooms (Spring 2017); IHA Rates Start at $154.00 Complimentary High-Speed Wireless Internet access throughout the Hotel Indoor Pool and Fitness Center Full Service Starbucks and Restaurant, Copper Fox, located in the Lobby Earn Marriott Rewards Points: 10 per $1…
CONTINUE READINGTrending Today: Hydration
by Michelle Hespe At the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, the hydration trend will be spotlighted in a new pre-Show event featuring an innovative range of approaches to water bottles and hydration, created by companies actively helping people to protect the planet by reducing plastic waste. In an era where people are more aware than ever that we need…
CONTINUE READINGAdvocacy Marketing: A Comprehensive Approach to Retail
IHA got acquainted with Nick Stagge of ExpertVoice to learn about influencer marketing and how it is changing the ways brands communicate with their audiences, which he will outline 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…
CONTINUE READING2018 Currency Outlook
In their 2018 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections regarding 2017’s economic events and 2018’s outlook: In Brief The Federal Reserve increased interest rates three times, however USD fell 10% The Euro surged 15% in spate of political unrest in Europe…
CONTINUE READINGHousewares LIVE: How Brand Can Inspire Audiences with Live Video
IHA tracked down Fritz Brumder of Brandlive to learn about how brands can interact with their audiences via new digital platforms, which he will address in his presentation 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,…
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