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IHA’s blog features informative posts written to keep the housewares industry educated and informed about key strategic issues and IHA member services.

Brand Licensing in the Housewares Market

By Vicki Matranga Design Programs Coordinator Informing Innovation: An Interview with Jessica Blue, Advanstar and Stu Seltzer, Seltzer Licensing Jessica Blue is vice president of Licensing Expo, which is owned by UBM Advanstar. She is responsible for the strategic planning, growth, sales and day-to-day management of the annual Licensing Expo. Now in its 35th year, Licensing…

JW Marriott Chicago Makes Its Debut in Housewares’ Official Housing Block

- A low, introductory rate of $194 + tax for the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show. - Earn Marriott points by booking your stay at the JW Marriott Chicago. - Located in the heart of the Historical Theatre District, walking distance to famous State Street shopping and restaurants. - Enjoy $5 appetizers and cocktails Monday - Friday from 5-7 pm in the Lobby…

It’s Smart to Have Heart at Housewares Charity Foundation 2016 Gala

Industry Leaders Terry Lundgren and Lester Gribetz to Receive Honors Terry Lundgren, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Macy’s, Inc., and Lester Gribetz, president of Lenox Corporation, will be honored by the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) during its 19th Annual Housewares Charity Foundation Gala on Monday evening, March 7, during the 2016 International Home +…

Work, Love, Play: Millennials Reshaping Your Business

By Vicki Matranga Design Programs Coordinator Informing Innovation: An Interview with Marsha Everton, The AIMsights Group The AIMsights Group focuses on analysis, insights and targeted marketing strategies to help companies "get smart" about Millennials and Boomers – and how they influence each other. AIMsights products and services include custom research and analysis for…

Introducing the 2016 gia Global Honorees

Of the 25 national gia Global Innovation Award winners of 2015-2016, five stores were selected the most innovative, outstanding retailers on the planet. We check out what makes them so unique and outstanding. The top five stores declared gia Global Innovation Honorees in 2016 were: Lakehouse from Canada, Illums Bolighus from Denmark, Kitchen Shop from Malaysia, K’OOK! from…

Retail Profile: Whisk

Retailer: Whisk Location: Cary, N.C. Owner: Dan and Diana Saklad Founded: 2013 Square footage: 4,000 sq. ft. Dan and Diana Saklad put their respective business and retail savvy to good use when they founded Whisk, in the heart of North Carolina’s industry-heavy Research Triangle. Dan, who has a background in brand marketing, and Diana, who grew up in a retail family,…

Chilewich Greets the Housewares Market

Chilewich/Sultan LLC will exhibit at the Show for the first time in 2016. Long recognized in the contract interiors market, Chilewich is an authority on color and texture for table and floor. Chilewich original designs have been selected by leading hotels, restaurants and properties around the world for their distinctive design, durability and ease of care. Gracing a table with…

Informing Innovation: An Interview with Fran Groesbeck and Suzie Eberhardt, Whitford Corporation

By Vicki Matranga Design Programs Coordinator Fran Groesbeck is the worldwide retail marketing manager and Suzie Eberhardt is the associate retail marketing manager at Whitford Corporation. Together they educate retailers, importers and others who develop, buy or source nonstick coated products about how Whitford coatings can be applied to their private label and direct…

RATE REDUCED AND FOOD & BEVERAGE DISCOUNT ANNOUNCED AT HYATT CHICAGO MAGNIFICENT MILE, A LUXURY HOTEL

Book now and enjoy these additional incentives: Rate recently reduced to $179 for all housewares guests. Enjoy a 15% discount on Food and Beverages at the hotel’s restaurant and lounge. Complimentary WiFi and StayFit Gym. Book You Discounted Room at Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile features 419 beautifully renovated Chicago hotel rooms,…