By Vicki Matranga, H/IDSA, Design Programs + Services While exhibitors are busy preparing the products they will introduce at the 2014 International Home + Housewares Show they also are considering the many promotional opportunities IHA offers. Entering the 3rd Annual IHA Innovation Awards, which celebrate the importance of design and innovation in our industry, should…
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Hardware on the Rise in Australia
The hardware and building supplies retailing industry is expected to grow by 2.2 per cent in 2013-14 to $13.0 billion, stemming from improved spending on home renovation and growth in household construction, according to analyst, IbisWorld. The hardware and building supplies retailing industry is characterised by a moderate level of market share concentration. Hardware retail…
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By Vicki Matranga, H/IDSA, Design Programs + Services Innovation + Design = Success Innovation and design drive the housewares industry today. Consumers and retailers are always looking for unique new products to brighten their homes and lighten their work. To add excitement to the International Home + Housewares Show and to recognize current design and innovation in…
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John Lewis sees strong sales of baking products The popular BBC2 television series “The Great British Bake Off” is helping to drive sales on baking products at John Lewis. Measuring cups and spoons, palette knives, rolling pins, stand mixers and blowtorches are among the top sellers, according to Rebecca Fletcher, the department store group’s assistant buyer for…
CONTINUE READINGIHA Trade Event Recap – Japan
From September 29-30, the International Housewares Association led a trade mission in Tokyo to introduce members to the Japanese market. This two-day event started with a retail tour to offer a competitive benchmarking review of the following retailers: Isetan, Takashimaya, Tokyu Hands, Loft, and Actus. The group also made cultural stops along the way with brief visits to…
CONTINUE READINGIHA Pavilion Recap – Interior Lifestyle China
The International Housewares Association hosted a pavilion at the Interior Lifestyle China trade fair from September 25 – 27. Six IHA-member companies – Wilton, MadeSmart, InterDesign, Smith’s / KitchenIQ, Hampton Forge and Trudeau – took part in this exhibition, focused on selling within the Chinese market. According to Messe Frankfurt, the fair had a total of 282 exhibitors…
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3D RETAILING: Retail Opportunities for Today & Tomorrow In this insightful session, Marshal Cohen will share his perspectives on winning in the real-time retailing game of thrones. In this era of “more,” the pendulum is swinging in the opposite direction and you need to be prepared with information and insights to create a winning game plan. How do you keep your customer…
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With deep sadness, the International Housewares Association announces the passing of Jennifer Lamberg on Sunday, Sept. 29 after a brief illness. Jennifer was executive assistant to IHA President & CEO Phil Brandl and Judy Colitz, manager, special events & executive services. She joined IHA in 2001. Jennifer touched many lives in the industry through her…
CONTINUE READINGCHESS Speaker Profile: Brian Zueg
KEYNOTE: RETHINKING THE SHOPPER’S PATH TO PURCHASE Technology has dramatically changed shoppers’ path to purchase—and your opportunity to reach them. Google data can help you better understand how consumers research, compare and shop for housewares. In this keynote presentation, Brian Zeug will feature Google search data and new custom consumer housewares research that will…
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