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2011 Design Theater Presents

IHA is proud to bring you the Housewares Design Theater in 2011, showcasing some of the brightest minds in innovation this industry has to offer. Each year attendees are treated to seminars and discussions centered on design, sustainability, trends and many other issues related to new product development and launch. Here are a few of the speakers that will be at this year's…

Discover Design at the 2011 International Home + Housewares Show

Introducing… Discover Design! Composition, formation, inspiration, pattern, perspective, style. Design professionals shape consumer lifestyle and product trends through their creativity and ingenuity. Designers have the ability to forecast and perceive our wants and needs. They take visions and concepts then turn them into hot sellers and customer favorites. The…

Housewares Connect 365 Tip: Simplifying Show Communication

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development Communicating with buyers + media through your exhibitor message center As part of your Housewares Connect 365 listing, exhibitors have access to a personal message center FREE of charge. Through your message center you can send buyers and media an invitation to your booth before the Show and follow-up with them…

Inventor’s Corner: See the future before it reaches store shelves

By Wes French The Inventors Corner pavilion is one of the hot destinations at the Show. Retail buyers and exhibitors know this is where to find the latest, most creative new product concepts. The Inventors Corner hosts 40 inventor exhibitors each year, giving many opportunities to upstart inventors. This pavilion makes it easy for Retailers and marketers to find fresh faces in…

Housewares Connect 365 Tip: Special Events

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development Generate Interest – Tell us about your special event Housewares Connect 365 allows companies to add information regarding special company news, events, celebrations or milestones that you think buyers, media or consumers may be interested in while attending the Home + Housewares Show. Whether you're demonstrating…

A glance at the upcoming year in housewares…

By: Phil Brandl As we look ahead to 2011, the International Housewares Association would like to wish everyone a very prosperous New Year! To fulfill IHA’s mission to connect, inform, support and enable our members to lead in the global marketplace, we are working hard to provide beneficial events and services to more than 1,800 member companies. Here is a brief overview of…

Housewares Connect 365 Tip: Leave Your Mark With Visuals

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development Get noticed - Add catalogs and product images As part of your Housewares Connect 365 listing companies can add catalogs and/or product images FREE of charge. Show the media and housewares buyers what you have to offer by adding product photos or catalog sheets to your listing. In 2010, listings with images were…

Invention Home Spotlight: Hideaway Cutting Board

By Wes French, Courtesy of Invention Home Cutting Boards. We use them in just about any meal prep, regardless of breakfast, lunch or dinner. They're a must in any kitchen and usually people have a few different sizes. They are obviously an integral part of any kitchen, but they are not the easiest item to store. Should you leave them on the counter? Sure, if you have enough…

A Little Help From Housewares…

By Wes French The Housewares Charity Foundation is proud to announce the 14th annual Charity Gala Dinner, set for Monday March 7, 2011. The Foundation has raised over $20 million since it's inception and continues to unite and promote the philanthropic image of the housewares industry. Charities & Honorees This year's event will benefit the Breast Cancer Foundation,…