CHESS Conference

Attend the annual CHESS conference to network with senior housewares executives and to learn from dynamic professionals presenting on topics relevant to the growth of the housewares industry.

Disruption in Retail: Implications for the Housewares Industry

Given the significant store closures and dislocation in the world of retail, Dana Telsey and Joe Feldman will review the current state of the industry and how companies are adapting to the new retail paradigm where customer engagement through creating experiences, fostering loyalty and leveraging technology is paramount. 9:45 am Wednesday, October 4,…

Practical Solutions for Antitrust Pricing Challenges in Housewares

Five antitrust challenges in selling housewares in stores and on the Internet: illegal price agreements, MAP, non-price restrictions, price/promotion discrimination and unauthorized resellers. Emphasis will be on understandable antitrust guidance and practical solutions for Internet business. 11:00 am Wednesday, October 4, 2017 Presenter: Wendelynne J.…

The Tax and Budget World Under Trump

Not since 1986 has the U.S. Tax Code undergone fundamental reform. But now, with Republicans controlling both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, and President Trump anxious for a win on one of his biggest promises from last year’s campaign, major efforts are underway to redefine our nation’s outdated and overly complex tax code to make the United States more…

Expert Panel: How are Consumers Behaving Online?

Who is your customer, how do they shop for your products and what path are they taking to purchase, especially in a multi-screen world? Google will provide a high-level view of online consumer behavior with specific focus on the housewares consumer. Gain a better understanding of your customer’s behaviors, how to better target your customer online and how to measure success.…

CHESS 2017 Offers Robust Exploration of Disruption, Evolution in Housewares Marketplace

Wayfair CEO Narij Shah, Futurist David Houle Lead Keynote Sessions The agenda for the 2017 Chief Housewares Executives SuperSession (CHESS) is shaping up as a robust exploration of disruption and evolution in the housewares marketplace, varying consumer lifestyle demographics and the changes suppliers must embrace to grow their business. Recently added to the schedule are…

Consumer Alignment and Embracing Changes for Growth is Focus of CHESS 2017

Marketplace disruption and evolution, a new retail paradigm, channel management challenges, Millennials vs Boomers and lifestyle demographic changes continue to affect the way housewares are marketed and sold. How suppliers can use these challenges to grow their business will be explored in “Consumer Alignment…Embracing Change for Growth” during the 2017 Chief Housewares…

2017 CHESS: Consumer Alignment…Embracing Change for Growth

CHESS—Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession—is IHA’s annual senior-level conference for industry leaders. This strategic education and networking event of the year allows attendees to access high-profile industry experts directly and share information and ideas with other housewares and home goods decision-makers. Held every fall, CHESS attracts more than 150 chief officers…

2016 CHESS: The Future of Omnichannel Fulfillment

Rick Blasgen is responsible for the overall business operations and strategic planning for CSCMP, an organization whose mission is to deliver leading-edge education and research for the supply chain management profession. He was recently designated Chair of the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Blasgen is a member of…

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