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Discovering Design: Monbento

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Get to know the people behind the stylish, thought-provoking designs that will be exhibited in Discover Design. This series of conversations will give you a glimpse of the inspirations, influences and ideas that go into creating the exciting products that you'll see at the 2013 Show. The appealing monbento® lunch boxes blend…

Discovering Design: Artelegno S.N.C.

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Italian-based Artelegno S.n.c. specializes in the production of wooden kitchen accessories, centering on knife blocks and cutting boards. The wood used in their products is harvested in sustainably managed forests and the company’s environmentally responsible production process reduces waste and sawdust is recycled for…

Discover Design: Urbio, LLC

Knowing Innovation: Martin M. Pegler, Retail Design International, Professor, Author

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show in March, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday morning and ending Tuesday afternoon. At the Theater, located in Room E350 (near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby), experts in new product development and launch will…

Knowing Innovation Executive Panel Discussion: U.S. Innovation + Manufacturing = Global Demand

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday morning and ending Tuesday afternoon. At the Theater, located in Room E350 (near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby), experts in new product development and launch will…

JAMES BEARD AWARD-WINNING CELEBRITY CHEFS MAKE IT SWEET AT HOUSEWARES CHARITY FOUNDATION GALA

By Debbie Teschke, Media Relations & Communications Manager Six award-winning James Beard celebrity chefs from around the nation will be preparing their signature specialties for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner during the 16th Annual Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) Gala, Monday, March 4, at the Hilton Chicago. Participating in this unique culinary experience will be Hugh…

Discovering Design: Casa Vigar S.L.

E-Power Marketing to Guide IHA Members How to Boost Search Visibility through Organic SEO

E-Power Marketing, a full service Online Marketing firm, will be back at International Home + Housewares Show offering free consultations from the Social Media Booth (located across from the entrance to the International Business Center in the Grand Concourse Lobby). Schedule your consultation with the E-Power team for advice and recommendations on improving your Website's…

Introducing the 2013 gia Global Honorees

The five top stores declared gia Global Honorees 2013 were: Linen Chest from Canada, Quality Living from Italy, Kookpunt from the Netherlands, Taylor Road Homewares from New Zealand and Cooks of Crocus Hill from the United States. Quality Living also won the Martin M. Pegler Award for Excellence in Visual Merchandising. Quality and Service, Guaranteed Around 50 years ago,…