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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…

Make the Sheraton Grand Chicago Your Stylish Home Base in Downtown Chicago

Take Advantage of Special International Home + Housewares Show Amenities: Power Up Savings by December 31, 2018 with Early-Bird Rates: $139 Traditional/$159 Premium/$199 Club Lounge Take Advantage of 15% Discount in Food & Beverage Venues, Excluding Alcohol Enjoy Complimentary Access to the Sheraton Fitness center Book Your Discounted Room at the…

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…

The Waldorf Astoria Chicago: An Icon of Exceptional Accommodations

The Waldorf Astoria Chicago is a new hotel partner for the 2019 Show! Book now and enjoy these incentives: Rates as low as $259 (early-bird rate) Complimentary WiFi, Fitness Center and Spa Access Local and National Calls, No Shipping and Handling Fees Complimentary Macaroon Book Your Discounted Room at the Waldorf Astoria > The Waldorf Astoria Chicago…

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…

Global Retail Intelligence – November

To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: November 15 – Australia’s Coles Opens Small Format Stores Coles has unveiled its answer to competitor, Woolworths’ Metro small-format store, Coles Local. The first outlet is about half of the size of a full supermarket and will offer gourmet local produce, specialty ranges, an in-store chef, barista and a…

November Currency Outlook

In their November 2018 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections: In Brief The USD was boosted as a safe-haven due to concerns over “tit-for-tat” tariffs After the cancellation of a $13 BN airport project was cancelled the Mexican Peso fell 8% The revised…