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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

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! Executive Education Providing…

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…

Check out what you missed at the 2012 Hot Housewares for the Holidays press event!

Some of Houseware's finest gathered in New York earlier this summer to show off their great gadgets, tableware, appliances and more; all readily available in time for the holiday season coming up! Check out a few of the videos we took right here, and also find the rest on our YouTube page! Enjoy! Bodum Chef'n Corp. Lifetime Brands, Inc. Masterbuilt Manufacturing Storebound…

Creating a New Life for Products with NextLife

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Sustainability is important to any business today. Consumers read labels carefully and question alternatives as they shop for new products. Governments regulate and stimulate. Manufacturers and retailers strive to satisfy their customers. Costs for materials, energy and water are rising and everyone wants to save money.…

Find Out What Online Shoppers Really Want!

Join us for Another Free Webinar! Presented by Dan O’Connor UPS, New Product Development For IHA Members & Specialty Retailers Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM CDT REGISTER > Find Out What Online Shoppers Really Want Join IHA for a FREE webinar with Dan O’Connor, new product development manager with UPS. Dan will…