The U.S. market is facing a serious shortage of qualified truck drivers. The driver shortage is impacting the carriers’ ability to deliver containers in a timely manner. The shortage is so severe in some U.S. regions that some carriers are refusing to quote new cargo opportunities where door delivery is being requested. There are several factors that have contributed to the…
CONTINUE READINGArchives for February 2018
IHA to Live Stream During 2018 International Home + Housewares Show
The International Housewares Association (IHA) has announced that select events from the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show will be live streamed on the internet. The Show will be held March 10-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago. All of the action from the Cooking Theater stage can be seen live during the Show at TheInspiredHome.com/cooking-theater-2018. See celebrity…
CONTINUE READINGThe State of the Connected Kitchen
IHA reconnected with Mike Wolf, founder of NextMarket Insights, to learn about what’s next in the connected kitchen and home, which he will address 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…
CONTINUE READINGIHA Announces Finalists for Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Product Design
The 65 finalists in the IHA Global Innovations Awards (gia) for product design have been announced by the International Housewares Association (IHA). Global honorees in each of 13 categories will be announced in during the invitation-only gia dinner Saturday, March 10. The finalists and global honorees will be on display in the Hall of Global Innovation in the Lakeside Center…
CONTINUE READINGDo I Even Need to Be Here? A Human’s Role in the Smart Kitchen
IHA reconnected with digital lifestyle expert Carley Knobloch, to learn about the latest trends and products that she will discuss 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 trends. Carley…
CONTINUE READINGIHA Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Created for the purpose of providing a unified trade marketplace for the housewares industry, the International Housewares Association (IHA) celebrates 80 years of bringing manufacturers and buyers together in 2018. Since its incorporation on May 17, 1938, the Association has grown to become the voice of the housewares industry, providing opportunities and programs to assist…
CONTINUE READINGHow a House Becomes a Home, In America
IHA chatted with Jeevak Badve, a designer shaping many products and experiences for tomorrow, about his presentation on the future home 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…
CONTINUE READINGGuide 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…
CONTINUE READINGStats: Chocolate, The Perfect Gift
Even retailers who focus on mostly hard goods, stock at least some specialty chocolate. Whether merchandised as an impulse purchase at the cash register, championed through a much wider display or included as part of a gift basket, retailers know that chocolate sells, and not only on Valentine’s Day. The overall U.S. market for confectionary products boasts sales of $36…
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