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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.

A PICTURE WORTH A FEW HUNDRED WORDS

Have you thought about adding some drama and excitement to your shop? Some surprises? How about some showmanship? Well, how about creating one focal wall in your shop—preferably one visible through your windows or illuminated so that it steps out when a shopper steps in to the store? What would make that focal feature wall so unique and provide that sense of theater that is so…

HAVE DINNER ON US! BOOK YOUR DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOMS NOW!

Book your hotel room in the official Show block between now and February 20, 2015 to be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to one of our partner restaurants. Multiple winners will be rewarded. Book Your Hotel Room Winners will be notified by February 25, 2015. Click here for IHA's promotional terms. No purchase necessary. To participate without booking hotel rooms,…

The P.O.S.H. Approach

Is it an antique shop? No, it isn’t. Is it a tabletop shop? No, it’s not really that either. Is it a gift shop? Perish the thought (even though you’ll find a thousand and more gift ideas here). So what is P.O.S.H.? P.O.S.H. is a remarkable retail store that was born from a marriage of wanderlust and an idea that the shopping experience could be something different than it…

Inspiring Innovation: An Interview with H. David Starr, Nath, Goldberg & Meyer

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Learn how to develop and launch the right products for the right customer—with the right methods! Be sure to attend some of the free executive-level educational sessions at the Innovation Theater. These programs will give you a new perspective as you walk the Show and will inspire, inform and improve your business. The four…

Inspiring Innovation: An Interview with Debra J. Mednick, The NPD Group, Inc.

Inspiring Innovation: An Interview with Cruz del Barrio, Euromonitor International

Inspiring Innovation: An Interview with A.J. Riedel, Riedel Marketing Group

THE C GENERATION

Have you heard of the X and Y Generations? Have you figured out yet who they are, what they are and if they are who your customers are—and if they are, how do you treat them? Well, forget the X and the Y and any other letter in the alphabet except for the letter C. According to some of the retail sages and solons, today’s shoppers are all part of the great new C Generation, and…

THE LANGHAM, Chicago – Number One Chicago Hotel on Trip Advisor

Since its grand opening in September 2013, The Langham, Chicago has quickly become a destination of choice as evident with its recent #1 status for best luxury hotel in Chicago on TripAdvisor. The Langham, Chicago features 316 luxurious guest rooms and suites ranging from the 516 sq. ft. Grand Room to the sprawling Infinity and Regent Suites each spanning 2,700 sq. ft.…