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The Myths of E-Commerce Design

IHA speaks with Bryce G. Rutter Ph.D, founder and CEO Metaphase Design Group, Inc., to learn about his upcoming presentation at the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show about how to design products and experiences for omni-channel shoppers and how to advise retailers challenged by the merging of physical and digital spaces. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature…

UPS Releases Pulse of the Online Shopper Survey

UPS has released the 2017 UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper survey, the sixth annual study conducted by UPS and fielded by comScore, Inc., revealing a changing retail landscape where online shoppers purchase more from international retailers, shop more on mobile devices and rely more on marketplaces. The survey is presented as a five-volume series covering consumer profiles,…

Smart Home Mass-Market Adoption: Are We There Yet?

IHA connected with designer Lou Lenzi, a professor who prepares future managers for the Internet of Things market, to talk about consumer acceptance of smart home products that he will discuss at the at the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics discussed will include smart home,…

IHA Members Explore the Southeast Asia Home and Housewares Markets

In November, five IHA members interested in learning more about the home and housewares markets in Indonesia and the Philippines participated in the Southeast Asia Trade Mission in Jakarta and Manila. During the Trade Mission, suppliers with products in categories spanning kitchenware, kitchen tools and gadgets, home organization, storage, laundry care, bar ware, glassware,…

November Currency Outlook

In their November 2017 Currency Outlook report, Tempus, an exchange rate and global payments company, provides a detailed report including the following topics and sections: In Brief The Euro hit its lowest level since July 2017 as a result of European Central Bank retaining easing measures US GDP grew at 3% pace for Q3, outperforming the 2.6% estimate The GBP…

Global Growth Trends in Small Appliance Markets

IHA spoke with Udo Jansen of GfK’s Retail and Technology office in Nuremberg, Germany, to learn about the global trends in the market for small appliances. He will discuss these developments in his presentation at the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show at the Innovation Theater. During the four days of the Show, 21 presentations in the Innovation Theater will address…

Trade Publications for Hotel Distribution at the 2018 Show

Six trade publications have been approved for distribution at official Show hotels during the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show. The publications are: Gourmet Insider, HFN, HomeWorld Business, Health & Beauty Care Executive, Housewares Executive and Kitchenware News & Housewares Review. Contact information and advertising deadlines for these publications is…

Global Retail Intelligence – December

To follow is a brief review of retail news from around the world: December 28 – New Shopping Mall Developments Planned for 2018 in Mexico Mexican developers are completing at least five large scale shopping mall projects set to open in 2018. The major new retail and entertainment complexes are under construction in cities including Puebla, Mérida and Mexico City via…

Pantone Announces Color of the Year 2018

Pantone announced that Ultra Violet is Color of the Year 2018. "A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future." Historically, Ultra Violet has had a long standing as a powerful yet calming color, bringing to mind the mysteries of the night skies…