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gia Global Honorees: Sweden

Every year, the International Housewares Association (IHA) welcomes retailers deemed the best in their country to Chicago, where they compete on a global stage for the coveted Global Innovation Awards (gia). This year, one of the outstanding gia Global Honorees was NK Glas, Porslin & Kök of Sweden – a homewares store within the famed NK (Nordic Company) Stockholm department…

Protect Against Greenwashing: The Importance of Testing

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Environmental claims: What does green really mean? Sustainability is vital to a company’s performance strategy and brand image. At the 2012 International Home + Housewares Show, we heard from industry insiders at the Innovation Theater and the Going Green display about environmentally sustainable materials, reduced use of…

HECNA Global Forum Preview: Casa Palacio Explains What It Takes To Break Into The Mexican Market

The 2012 HECNA Global Forum is coming up September 19-21 in Scottsdale, AZ. Learn about the annual meeting, which features industry-savvy specialists discussing relevant export topics and providing education on market entry, global product development and marketing strategies. This is the 2012 HECNA Global Forum Preview Series! Casa Palacio If selling to the Mexican…

PALMER HOUSE HILTON: Central Location, Exceptional Service & A Stylist Setting

Because it's never too early to book your stay for Housewares 2013... Attendees of the International Home + Housewares Show will appreciate the value adds of the Palmer House Hilton such as complimentary Wifi access in the lobby, self-service business center offering use of computer with complimentary internet access, grabbing a quick beverage at the on-site Starbucks,…

HECNA Global Forum Preview: Thunderbird’s Drs. Ram and Ettenson Discuss Globalization and Branding

HECNA Global Forum Preview: Klako Presents Strategic Plans for Selling in China

HECNA Global Forum Preview: Lakeland talks UK Retailers

Innovative Alternatives to Landfills

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Profit from Sustainability? A Greener Solution Can Offer Some Answers Sustainability is vital to a company’s performance strategy and brand image. At the 2012 International Home + Housewares Show, we learned of many directions and issues in sustainability. We heard from industry insiders at the Innovation Theater and the Going…

Veteran of “Blackhawk Down” highlights CHESS 2012

Keni Thomas, U.S. Army Ranger veteran of the “Blackhawk Down” mission and award-winning country music artist, will give a motivational keynote address, titled “Train as You Fight, Fight as You Train,” at the 2012 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) Oct. 16 - 17 in Rosemont, Ill. The two-day strategic and networking event for industry leaders will be held at The…