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Big Lots Plans Canadian Departure As Losses Grow As part of its third quarter earnings announcement, Big Lots revealed that it is pulling out of Canada after two years of effort didn't produce the traction the retailer expected. In its earnings announcement, Big Lots posted a consolidated loss from continuing operations of $9.5 million, or 17 cents per diluted share, versus a…

What’s Your Impression? The Importance of the Right Booth Presentation

The first impression that a show attendee receives about your company comes from your booth display. Presentation is not only the booth design and display; it’s also showcasing your brand and representing yourself with a professional staff. You have seconds to grab a buyer's attention to introduce your brand and products. (For additional recommendations, consult this…

Discovering Design: Finell

By Vicki Matranga Design Programs + Services Get to know the people behind the stylish products that will appear at the 2014 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. We’ll be posting conversations with exhibitors to give you a glimpse of the inspirations, influences and ideas that go into creating the exciting products that you’ll see in March at McCormick…

Discover Design: Meet the Judges

LinYee Yuan, editor, MOLD By Vicki Matranga Design Programs + Services Retailers and media looking for trend-setting, high-design products at the 2014 International Home + Housewares Show head for Discover Design in South Building. The inspiring Discover Design Gallery, accessible to buyers and media, features products submitted for the Global Innovation Award (gia) for…

Discovering Design: ASD Living

By Vicki Matranga Design Programs + Services Get to know the people behind the stylish products that will appear at the 2014 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. We introduce exhibitors to give you a glimpse of the inspirations, influences and ideas that go into creating the exciting products that you’ll see in March at McCormick Place. Today we get…

Innovation Insights: An Interview with David C. Aaronson, Digital Inbound

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs + Services Learn how to develop and launch the best products for your business. Educational sessions during the four days of the 2014 International Home + Housewares Show offer FREE executive-level seminars. To help you plan your time at the Show, we give you a preview of the presentations at the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside…

Discovering Design: Tweet Tweet Home, LLC

By Vicki Matranga Design Programs +Services Get to know the people behind the stylish products that will appear at the 2014 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. We’ll be posting conversations with exhibitors to give you a glimpse of the inspirations, influences and ideas that go into creating the exciting products that you’ll see in March at McCormick…

HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO – Everything you expect. More than you imagined.

The new Hyatt Regency Chicago. Located in the heart of downtown just steps from the Magnificent Mile, come experience the new Hyatt Regency Chicago. The hotel dedicated over $168 million to enhancing all aspects of their guest experience, including a welcoming lobby, engaging check-in pods and new restaurant concepts and menus. Come experience the dramatic transformation. If…

2014 International Home + Housewares Show Sold Out

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Jan. 7, 2014)—The 2014 International Home + Housewares Show is sold out less than 10 weeks before opening day, according to the International Housewares Association, the Show’s owner and operator. The show begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 15 and closes at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18. “This is the earliest the Show has been sold out on exhibit space and is a…