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The Tortoise Club, Chicago’s Premier Supper Club

By: Keene & Megan Addington, Owners Tortoise Supper Club is one of the rare family-owned restaurants in the River North area of Chicago, founded by lifelong Chicagoans Keene and Megan Addington. In true supper club style, guests can experience classic American dishes like steaks, chops, and seafood with knowledgeable and friendly service. Everything from sauces to syrups…

Experience the Hip & Historic Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel

The Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel is a hotel partner for the 2019 Show! Book now and enjoy these incentives: Rates as low as $149 (early-bird rate expires December 31) Complimentary Guest Room Internet and Fitness Center Access Self-service business center and connectivity station Triple Points Earned 25% discount in Lockwood Restaurant & Bar and Potter's…

PANTONE®VIEW home + interiors 2019: Focusing on the Future

by Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director Pantone Color Institute Films, fashion and design are hugely influential in color trends, as are food, consumer products and social movements. On other fronts, the healthy eating trend and the subsequent culinary culture that has evolved in recent years has also brought with it a movement in natural, earthy colors being used in…

More Capacity Management Expected from the Carriers

Shippers hoping that 2019 will bring some much-needed stability to their rates and supply chains may be disappointed. Carriers have already informed shippers that capacity management will be a major point of emphasis moving into 2019 and 2020. Shippers have been experiencing higher freight costs and disruptions in their supply chains since August 2018. Further cuts in carrier…

IHA Members Explore the Home and Housewares Markets in Spain and France

Five IHA member companies interested in learning about new export markets and increasing sales within Spain and France joined IHA on a recent Trade Mission to Europe. To begin the Mission, attendees visited home and housewares retail stores in Madrid, Spain, during a retail tour. Visiting the stores prior to meeting with buyers allowed the attendees to learn about competition…

Trends: Home Cooking Raises Cookbook Sales

Even though everyone scrolls through internet sites in search of recipes, cookbooks aren’t going away. In fact, retailers who sell cookbooks will be happy to know that cookbook sales are rising at a good clip. According to The NPD Group cookbook sales grew 21 percent in the first half 2018 compared to the same period for the previous year. The reason for that is also…

Blogging the Way to Sales

Goodbye newspaper ads. For many retailers blogging has become the new way to reach consumers. And for good reason. Companies who blog receive 97 percent more links to their websites, according to Hubspot. Blogs have also been rated as the fifth most trusted source for accurate information and (with quality content) help extend a store’s brand with a personal touch. Here are…

Get Free Publicity Through Trade Publications Before the Show

International Product Preview Opportunities International trade publications want information and photos about the new products you will be displaying at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. This is a free editorial placement and a unique opportunity for you to reach international buyers: Ambiente – Poland Ambiente International – Eastern Europe…