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Global Home and Interior Trends 2020

IHA reconnected with global trendspotter Naomi Pollard to catch up on the latest directions in home décor that she will discuss at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics will include design innovation, smart home, digital commerce and global market trends. Trend Bible, a UK-based…

Think About Drink: Beverage Trends in Retail

At the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago, the Trending Today Preview features the specialty beverage movement– highlighting the various types of craft beverage trends, including coffee, beer, cocktails and water, along with specialty glassware and accessories, craft beer & cocktail kits and more. We chat with store owners, retail experts, wholesalers and…

Designing for Relevance in the Attention Economy

IHA spoke with digital marketing experts Tod Szewczyk and Jeff Mauto hear about the personal and economic impacts of constant connectivity, which they will discuss at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics will include design innovation, smart home, digital commerce and global…

Meet the Parents: Millennials!

IHA checked in with AIMsights marketing analysts Marsha Everton and Whitney Ryan to hear about their latest research on the needs and behaviors of Millennials and Boomers that they will discuss at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics will include design innovation, smart home,…

Cultivating Your Concept

We chat with Wolfgang Gruschwitz about how to create a successful concept retail store. by Michelle Hespe “What is your story?” That would be the first question that Wolfgang Gruschwitz would ask if you engaged his team to develop a successful retail store. Wolfgang is a consultant in the field of retail design, as well as juror for the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia), and…

Stats: Moving From Cash

Americans are growing less reliant on cash currency, with 1-in-3 Americans last year opting out of using cash for spending during a typical week, according to a recent Pew Research Center study. Those who made more than $75,000 a year were more likely to eschew cash for their typical weekly purchases, compared with people who made less than $30,000. Which means that…

Mintel 2019 Household Trend: Healthy Happy Home

IHA spoke with Mintel household care analyst Rebecca Cullen to learn about how the health movement impacts how consumers interact with home and household products, which she will discuss at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics will include design innovation, smart home, digital…

Is it Time to Bring Manufacturing Back to the U.S.?

IHA got acquainted with reshoring advocate Rosemary Coates, who will explain the latest in tariff policies that can move a company to bring production back to the U.S. in her presentation at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics will include design innovation, smart home, digital…

Sofitel Chicago: Showcasing High Design and International Brand

Take Advantage of Special International Home + Housewares Show Amenities: Waived $15.00 Amenity Fee Which Includes: Premium WiFi in Guestroom with up to 5 mbps of bandwidth Unlimited local and long distance calls within the continental USA Complimentary Morning Coffee & Tea Station until 10:30 AM in Café des Architectes 10% discount in all Food and Beverage…