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IHA Joins with Good 360 to Help Natural Disaster Victims

IHA and it's members are partnering with GOOD 360 to aid the victims of the recent natural disasters that devastated families throughout Missouri, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia earlier this year. As the rebuilding of communities in the afflicted areas continues, relief agencies have made it aware that many types of home goods are needed by all. This is where IHA and it's…

HC365 Guide: New Features For A New Experience!

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development With the International Home + Housewares Show featuring 2,000 exhibitors annually, including over 500 NEW home and housewares companies at the 2011 Show, exhibitors need a good “game-plan” to generate interest with buyers, media + consumers. The Show has developed Housewares Connect 365 - a year-round search/planning…

A Seasoned Success Story – Cookware that Lasts

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Cookware that outlasts the kitchen In an industry that’s all about “What’s New?”, how can a housewares company continue to thrive by selling products that last for 100 years? Just ask Lodge Manufacturing Company, a family-owned and operated business based in South Pittsburg, Tennessee since 1896 and the sole U.S. manufacturer…

Inside Discover Design: Jasper + Black

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development This week Marie caught up with first time exhibitor Jeremy Black of Jasper+Black from 2011's Discover Design. Black discussed non-magnetic "magnets", moms as inspiration and how design can take hold of big business over the next ten years. Marie: What is the inspiration behind the design and functionality of your…

CHESS Update: Keynote and Speakers Announced – Step Out of Your Comfort Zone…COME TO CHESS—Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession!

By Judy Colitz, Manager of Special Events & Executive Services IHA’s Strategic & Networking Event of the Year October 4 & 5, 2011 InterContinental Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont Learn from home and housewares industry experts and each other. We’re finalizing an amazing line-up of guest speakers, including… KEYNOTES: PETER SIMS, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur…Little…

Housewares History: Bicentennial Salute to Pfaltzgraff!

By Vicki Matranga, IHA Design Programs Coordinator 200 Years of Tradition and Trends Over the past two centuries, much has changed in how food is prepared and served in America, but what hasn’t changed is how Pfaltzgraff continues to meet the needs of busy families. With a best-selling dinnerware line named Heritage, you wouldn’t expect anything less. In 1833, potter…

A New Partnership Means Discounts For You!

By Wes French, Coordinator of Social Media International Housewares Association is proud to announce a new partnership with UPS! This new partnership will benefit IHA members through specially discounted rates on all types of ground and air shipping. Members can save up to 26% on regular package shipping and up to 70% on freight shipping. Members wanting to sign up for the UPS…

Scandinavia Trade Mission: A Great Success!

By Derek Miller, VP International Business Earlier this month, representatives from the International Housewares Association and nine IHA member companies expanded their international knowledge with a trade mission to Scandinavia – Stockholm in Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark. In both cities, the international knowledge program included individual meetings with key home and…

Inside Discover Design: StoreBound

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development This week's edition of Inside Discover Design features Evan Dash. Evan is a current member of IHA's Board of Directors and has been debuting great products at the Housewares Show for years. This was his first year exhibiting his new company StoreBound, electing to debut along with Discover Design. Marie: What is the…