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IHA’s blog features informative posts written to keep the housewares industry educated and informed about key strategic issues and IHA member services.

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,…

Housewares Connect 365 Tip: Tell Your Story

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development Tell Your Story - Add a Company Description As part of your Housewares Connect 365 listing companies can add a company description FREE of charge. Why not generate interest by telling them in your own words who you are and why they should do business with your company? Company descriptions can be as simple or as…

gia: Recognizing Global Innovation for 11 years, and counting

gia is responsible for identifying companies from around the globe that stand out each year in innovation and merchandising excellence. Sponsored by the IHA & International Home + Housewares Show, the Global Innovator Awards program identifies housewares retailers from more than 20 countries spanning five continents. The winners are showcased in Chicago at the annual…

Quick Recipes to Make Your Holiday Dinner Table Shine

Guest Blogger: Cooking with Caitlan The holidays are the one time of year when everyone gets a chance to flex their culinary muscle. And whether it’s the simple cookies you present your host or the multi-course feast you prepare for the people you love the most, you want what you create to be the best thing people eat all season. I'm blessed to have cooking in my blood, but…

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…

Invention Home Spotlight: Pet Christmas Tree Saver

The family cats use it as a hideout/battle ground every year. The dogs? They can't contain themselves from finding out how every ornament tastes. Theres also the chance that Fido decides the christmas tree is an alternate indoor urinal. This is the annual struggle many families face this time of year. The family pets vs. the christmas tree. Or should we say the family's war to…