Porland of Turkey, one of the five gia Global Honorees this year, has a long, rich and colorful history. We look into what makes this manufacturer and retailer of porcelain stand out from the rest. by Michelle Hespe Porland’s logo features a ballerina executing a perfect pirouette. This elegant symbol conveys both beauty and strength, reflecting the grounding philosophy of this manufacturer and retailer of porcelain. The word…

CHESS 2019 – Retail’s Seismic Shift: Understanding the Forces Changing Housewares Consumers

Presented by: Michael Dart, Partner, Consumer/Retail Practice, A.T. Kearney Retail specialist and visionary, Michael Dart advises retail and consumer companies on how best to navigate retail’s seismic shifts. He combines his economics and finance training from Oxford University and the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, with more than 25 years of experience consulting with A.T. Kearney and Bain & Co. to provide a unique…

Global Retail Intelligence – April

April 14 – JD.com Creates Offline Catering Supply Chain SolutionJD.com with Juqi, a dinning chain in Beijing, announced a supply chain cooperation, positioning JD.com as the first platform in China capable of providing a one-stop supply chain solution covering both the full category of food and materials supply, and integrated warehousing and distribution services. Through the cooperation, JD will also provide intelligent inventory…

Navigating The Wild West of Ocean Shipping

by Dave Akers, IHSA "Good Judgment comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." — Will Rogers Here is how the modern shipping business mirrors the Wild West: 1. The “Gold Rush” Boom and Bust Cycles The Old West was defined by the gold rush with sudden, explosive wealth that created overnight millionaires, followed by devastating busts that left ghost towns behind. Shipping operates on the exact same…

IHA Plans Sourcing Mission to Vietnam

To help members investigate alternatives to sourcing from China, the International Housewares Association will hold a sourcing mission to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, next year. The 2020 Vietnam Sourcing Mission will be offered in two sessions: April 20-22 or April 23-25. Each session is limited to just six companies to provide a high level of service and allow for private meetings and factory tours. The dates were chosen to allow…

Guide 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 afford to install and use—or, if necessary, skimp on…

Discover Design

Discover Design, the premier design destination at The Inspired Home Show, features 200 of the world’s finest design and trend leaders. The Discover Design Expo features products from all Show categories from suppliers who make design their priority. Companies are selected to participate by a panel of industry experts comprised of retailers, design journalists and peers.

Discovering Design: Meet Thumbs Up

IHA speaks with Sergio Anna, head of product, at UK-based Thumbs Up, which will present its novelty home and gift items at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. Thumbs Up brings fun, quality and value to the technology, home and lifestyle marketplace. An award-winning product development company with innovation running through its DNA – Thumbs…

Discovering Design: Meet KMN Home

IHA speaks with Keith M. Nielson, co-founder of KMN Home, based in Traverse City, Michigan to hear about the genesis of the company and their latest innovations. KMN will present their latest kitchen accessories alongside other design-driven companies at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. A passion for creativity, design, innovation and…

Discovering Design: Meet Monkey Business

IHA speaks with Oded Friedland, founder of Monkey Business, based in Tel Aviv, Israel, known for clever kitchen and home accessories. Monkey Business and their stylish companies will appear at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. Monkey Business has been “adding the extra to the ordinary” since 1994, providing fresh perspectives on the little…

Discovering Design: Meet Brooklyn Brew Shop

IHA chats with Brooklyn Brew Shop co-founders Erica Shea and Stephen Valand, to hear about how they conceive their business and their DIY food kits for experimenting at home with brewing, baking and personalizing your food creations. Brooklyn Brew Shop and their stylish products will take part in the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. We’ll be…

Discovering Design: Meet GEFU Kuchenboss

Get acquainted with the people behind GEFU Kuchenboss and their stylish products that will appear at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. With nearly 70 years of experience, GEFU specializes in high-quality kitchen tools. The line of products is characterized by a harmony of functionality, quality and design. GEFU tools make everybody a culinary…

Discovering Design: Meet Epare

IHA spoke with Eugene Khayman, president of New York-based Epare, a young specialty manufacturer of kitchen accessories and lifestyle goods with a focus on functional design. Epare will exhibit alongside other design-focused companies at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. Attracted to entrepreneurship at a young age, Eugene Khayman began…

Discovering Design: Meet Sophistiplate

IHA chatted with Daniel Seehoff, CEO and Gary Seehoff, Chairman and co-founders of Sophistiplate, a fresh new company that offers sophisticated disposable paper tableware products for home entertaining. Sophistiplate will exhibit at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design alongside other designs and trend leaders. In 2016, Sophistiplate was founded…

Discovering Design: Meet Black + Blum

Get acquainted with the people behind Black + Blum and their stylish products that will appear at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. We are speaking today with Dan Black, co-founder and lead designer for London-based Black + Blum, a respected brand that is one of the headliners in Discover Design. Dan, where do you find inspiration when…

Discovering Design: Meet W&P Design

IHA chatted with Josh Williams and Eric Prum, founders of W&P Design, to learn more about their approach to developing their business and their elegant line of barware and products for home entertaining. Get acquainted with the people behind the stylish products that will appear at the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show in Discover Design. We’ll be posting…

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