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Knowing Innovation: Larry Popelka

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show in March, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center (formerly called the Housewares Design Theater) will present 20 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday afternoon and ending Tuesday afternoon. The Theater, which was located in the Level 3 Lobby, moves to Room E350…

Knowing Innovation: Susan Yashinsky

Previewing the speakers at the 2012 IHA Innovation Theater By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show in March, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center (formerly called the Housewares Design Theater) will present 20 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday afternoon and ending Tuesday afternoon. The Theater,…

IHA Trade Mission: India!

You can find out more information on our website at http://www.housewares.org/iha/global/exportTM.aspx…

Housewares History: Bissell, A history of inventive problem solving

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Woman with Broom Sweeps into Housewares Industry Leadership Like many new home and housewares companies emerging today, Bissell, Inc. started with a problem—and the creative collaboration of an ingenious husband-and-wife team. In the 1870s, Anna and Melville Bissell owned a crockery shop in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ceramic…

Housewares History: Getting a Jolt of Joe

What is it? Can you guess what this old kitchen tool was used for? I'll give you a hint, you're going to get burnt if you don't use it. Make your guesses on our facebook page, where you can find the answer later this afternoon. Housewares Trivia Mr. Coffee made a big splash when they signed this former ball player to represent them in 1972. He helped build brand recognition…

Key Events at the 2011 Housewares Show

By E-Power We've already explained a few of the great ways Housewares Connect 365 can help you organize your 2011 International Home + Housewares Show. Now it's time to start looking at some of the events and displays you'll want to check out! Once you've created your account, it's time to decide how to spend your time at the Show. Some of the hottest events going on at…

Housewares History: Get a Good Grip

What is it? Can you guess what this kitchen tool was used for? Leave your guesses/comments on our facebook page and check there for the answer later today. Housewares Trivia The product above might have slipped out of your hand quite easily. Sam Farber and Smart Design put an end to the problem of poorly gripped handles on kitchen tools when he invented this line of products…

IHSA to hold webinar tomorrow!

International Housewares Shippers Association Webinar The International Housewares Shippers Association would like to invite your company to participate in a webinar: IHSA Webinar: When: Thursday / February 10th Time: 2:00 pm (Eastern) Cost: FREE of Charge Webinar topics include: Dynamics of a Shippers Association Reduced ocean container freight rates…

Housewares History: It’s quite the process

What is it? Can you guess what this kitchen tool, from 1875, is? Its advertisements claimed "No housekeeper can afford to be without one, while for hotels, restaurants, boarding houses and bakeries they are absolutely indispensable". Make your guesses on our Facebook page, where you can also find the answer later this afternoon. Housewares Trivia 1973 - At the Housewares…