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Housewares Show 2011: One Tweet at a Time

By Kelly Trush of Cooking with Caitlin IHA Show Partner and Twitter Maven When we arrived in Chicago that first weekend in March, we knew we’d be talking kitchen tools for the next few days ahead. We knew we’d have a lot to report to our hungry friends and followers. And, having prepared for and hyped it to our audience for months and months before, we knew they were…

2010-2011 Global gia Honorees and the Discover Design Winners

The International Home + Housewares Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA) are the primary sponsors of the prestigious Global Innovator Award (gia) program, recognizing innovation and merchandising excellence in housewares retailing around the globe. Since 1999, gia has grown in prestige and distinction, and is now recognized as the leading global award program…

Secure your housing for the 2012 Show now!

Which hotel will "make your stay" in 2012? Good news! Official 2012 hotels have been selected and are available to book on-site at the 2011 show (note: there is no upfront cost to reserve rooms). Since there are so many great hotels to choose from, we thought we’d feature a few options based on the 2011’s Product Expo themes. Remember, official hotels have the lowest…

Use Social Media to your advantage at this year’s Housewares Show!

Twitter @ the #housewares Show By Adrian Schaal, E-Power Marketing The 2011 International Home + Housewares Show is almost here! Get your Twitter accounts ready so that you can stay connected to the Housewares Twitter account, @HousewaresShow, and other Show attendees and exhibitors in real time! Did you know that you don't have to be a Twitter pro to keep an eye on what's…

IHA Kindle Giveaway!

Hi-ya, and you could win this kindle. That's literally all you have to do. The Interntional Home + Housewares Show has made it very easy to enter. No registration needed, once you "Follow HousewaresShow" on Twitter you are automatically entered to win. If you already Follow HouswaresShow you are automatically entered to win. Easy…

Sneak Peek Videos: 2011 IHA Show Preview Media Event

IHA held it's annual Show Sneak Preview media event last month in New York City. Nearly 70 companies showed off products that will debut on the show floor in Chicago next month at the 2011 International Home + Housewares Show, giving the media glimpse of what they can expect. Here are some of those products and the great people that bring them to you. You can see all of these…

Housewares History: Getting a Jolt of Joe

What is it? Can you guess what this old kitchen tool was used for? I'll give you a hint, you're going to get burnt if you don't use it. Make your guesses on our facebook page, where you can find the answer later this afternoon. Housewares Trivia Mr. Coffee made a big splash when they signed this former ball player to represent them in 1972. He helped build brand recognition…

Key Events at the 2011 Housewares Show

By E-Power We've already explained a few of the great ways Housewares Connect 365 can help you organize your 2011 International Home + Housewares Show. Now it's time to start looking at some of the events and displays you'll want to check out! Once you've created your account, it's time to decide how to spend your time at the Show. Some of the hottest events going on at…

Make the Most of Housewares Connect 365

By E-Power The 2011 International Home + Housewares Show has really stacked the deck in terms of events and displays. From the Cooking Theater to Product Expos and the Housewares Design Theater to Education Sessions, there will be so much to do and see! The International Housewares Association is trying to make it a little easier on you to navigate it all this year by rolling…