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Housewares Charity Foundation Raises $2 Million at 20th Annual Gala

The housewares industry came together for “A Purpose. A Plan. A Promise,” to raise $2 million during the Housewares Charity Foundation’s (HCF) 20th annual gala on Monday, March 20. Proceeds from the event, held at Chicago’s Navy Pier, benefited the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the HCF’s legacy charity, and No Kid Hungry, a campaign by Share Our Strength that works…

Smart Homes Bringing Unprecedented Change to Housewares Industry

Smart Home thought leaders discuss challenges and opportunities at 2017 International Home + Housewares Show What’s working in the world of smart home products, where are we going and what is needed to get there? These are just some of the questions addressed today at a lunchtime panel discussion entitled “How the Smart Home is Disrupting Housewares (and What to Do…

What Millennials Want: Focus Group Speaks Out at 2017 Housewares Show

Millennials’ Opinions on Housewares, Shopping and What They’re Looking for May Surprise You! No holds were barred at a focus group discussion with millennial consumers this morning at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show. The Show’s first keynote, “Millennials Have a Lot to Say About Housewares,” was moderated by Maureen Azzato, HFN editor in chief, and Warren…

Sold-Out 2017 Housewares Show Brims with Innovation

The just-concluded 2017 International Home + Housewares Show is garnering rave reviews from buyers and sellers. The Show was sold-out with 2,204 exhibitors from 47 countries and featured a focus on the smart home and connected products. We are very pleased with buyer attendance, which was nearly on par with last year’s record numbers, particularly international, which was very…

2017 gia Global Honorees for Retail Excellence Announced

The International Home + Housewares Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program, today announced the 2017 gia Global Honorees for Retail Excellence. The Global Honorees are: Potten & Pannen – Staněk - Czech Republic (KitchenAid Concept Store & Gourmet…

Thirteen Companies Honored at IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Product Design

Thirteen housewares suppliers ranging from well-established brands to first-time exhibitors were honored as Global Honorees of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for product design today. The Global Honorees in each of 13 categories were announced during the invitation-only gia dinner on the first evening of the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show, now taking place…

Discovering Design: Meet Cookut

IHA checks in with Gregory Maitre, CEO of Cookut. Based in France, Cookut offers a wide range of products—including kitchenware, bakeware, tabletop items, novelties and even some accessories for electronics. Cookut introduces its latest items at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in booth N8737 along the perimeter of Discover Design near the Design Debut.…

Discovering Design: Meet Alessi

IHA chats with Paolo Cravedi, Alessi's Managing Director of North America, about the company’s approach to design. Legendary design leader Alessi introduces its most recent product lines in booth N7908 at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show and anchors Discover Design at the front of the expo hall. Established in 1921, Alessi continues the founders’ commitment to…

Discover Design: Meet Hydaway

IHA follows up with designer Niki Singlaub, founder and president of Bend, Ore.-based Hydaway. Niki created a foldable water bottle that created a buzz in the crowded hydration market with his introduction at last year’s Show. Hydaway returns to the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design booth N8719. Niki, where do you find inspiration when designing…