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IHA’s blog features informative posts written to keep the housewares industry educated and informed about key strategic issues and IHA member services.

Discover Design at the 2011 International Home + Housewares Show

Introducing… Discover Design! Composition, formation, inspiration, pattern, perspective, style. Design professionals shape consumer lifestyle and product trends through their creativity and ingenuity. Designers have the ability to forecast and perceive our wants and needs. They take visions and concepts then turn them into hot sellers and customer favorites. The…

Housewares Connect 365 Tip: Simplifying Show Communication

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development Communicating with buyers + media through your exhibitor message center As part of your Housewares Connect 365 listing, exhibitors have access to a personal message center FREE of charge. Through your message center you can send buyers and media an invitation to your booth before the Show and follow-up with them…

Housewares History: It’s quite the process

What is it? Can you guess what this kitchen tool, from 1875, is? Its advertisements claimed "No housekeeper can afford to be without one, while for hotels, restaurants, boarding houses and bakeries they are absolutely indispensable". Make your guesses on our Facebook page, where you can also find the answer later this afternoon. Housewares Trivia 1973 - At the Housewares…

Inventor’s Corner: See the future before it reaches store shelves

By Wes French The Inventors Corner pavilion is one of the hot destinations at the Show. Retail buyers and exhibitors know this is where to find the latest, most creative new product concepts. The Inventors Corner hosts 40 inventor exhibitors each year, giving many opportunities to upstart inventors. This pavilion makes it easy for Retailers and marketers to find fresh faces in…

Get noticed in the New Product Showcase!

You can submit your product for the New Product Showcase through the IHA website. For more information you can contact Connie Chantos at cchantos@housewares.org.…

Housewares Connect 365 Tip: Special Events

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development Generate Interest – Tell us about your special event Housewares Connect 365 allows companies to add information regarding special company news, events, celebrations or milestones that you think buyers, media or consumers may be interested in while attending the Home + Housewares Show. Whether you're demonstrating…

Housewares History: And wait, there’s more!

What is it? Can you guess what this 1930's era item is and was used for? *HINT* It's a heathier way to cook now, but it was just necessary when it was invented. You can make guesses on our facebook page. The answer will be revealed in the afternoon. Housewares Trivia Ron Popeil made his debut demonstrating products at Woolworth's but didn't get his big break until he did…

A glance at the upcoming year in housewares…

By: Phil Brandl As we look ahead to 2011, the International Housewares Association would like to wish everyone a very prosperous New Year! To fulfill IHA’s mission to connect, inform, support and enable our members to lead in the global marketplace, we are working hard to provide beneficial events and services to more than 1,800 member companies. Here is a brief overview of…

Made for each other: IHA & TGA co-locate for 2011 Shows

By Mia Rampersad, Vice President, Trade Show, IHA March of 2011 will be an exciting time at the International Home + Housewares Show with a strategic alliance taking place with The Travel Goods Show. This co-location will bring together the world’s largest housewares-specific and travel trade fairs for the first time. Bringing more than 200 exhibitors with brand names…