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Housewares History: White or Wheat? We’re Talking Toast

Toast may not seem like an intergral part of any meal, but people sure do eat a lot of it. Breakfast wouldn't be the same without a side of toast, sandwiches are that much better on toasted bread and where would we be without made-for-the-toaster items like frozen waffles? Then & Now Early toasters, like this 1929 model pictured below, were very small and compact with…

Housewares History: All Aboard, Corning Express!

Due to the availability of wood for fuel, many glass factories were located around Pittsburg. In 1864, Amory Houghton, Sr. purchased the Brooklyn Flint Glass Manufactory. The company name was changed to Corning Flint Glass Works when, in 1868, Amory moved to be closer to the rail line in Corning, New York. The railroad now provided the coal for the glass furnace and Corning…

Plan ahead – Register for the Show and book your hotel room now!

By Sharon Janota, Manager of Trade Show Operations November 23, 2010 Want to get ahead of the game? Register now to avoid the $100 on-site registration fee. Registrations made after March 5th will be $100 per badge. By registering early, you will receive your badge packet in advance of the Show which includes your show badge and holder, a show informational brochure…

Housewares History: A little steam goes a long way

Ironing is probably something you do often, a chore that goes without much thought as to how it's process has evolved and continues to evolve (into a sport?). Well ironing was not always as simple as it is today, especially when they thought weight, not heat, was the key to better ironing. Now & Then This 1919 model clothes iron had a hose to connect to the stove and used…

HECNA Trade Mission: Destination India

HECNA is leading a group of members, sponsored by the IHA, on a new trade mission to India. The week long excursion will focus on building relationships between IHA members and key business retailers and distributors in India. This mission presents a great opportunity for businesses to learn and grow on a global scale and to begin export programs in one of the biggest…

Housewares History: Italian Anyone?

Let us introduce to you a new blog series exclusively from the IHA: Housewares History: An Homage to Innovations of the Past! Every Monday we'll be showing off some of the greatest(and goofiest) inventions that have shaped our kitchens and what we use in them today. Here is your first housewares history lesson, enjoy! What is it? Can you guess what this old kitchen tool was…

2011 Housewares Design Awards right around the corner

Design is fast becoming the driving force behind new products introduced each year at the Home+Housewares Show. The annual Housewares Design Awards give strong insight as to how design is impacting the industry year to year. A product can't just look or feel good, it needs to catch the consumer's eye while being pracitcal and functional within the home, functional being the…

Strategic Alliance: International Home + Housewares Show and The Travel Goods Show Co-Location

Author: Mia Rampersad, Vice President, Trade Show, IHA March of 2011 will be an exciting time at the International Home + Housewares Show with a strategic alliance taking place with The Travel Goods Show. This co-location will bring together the world’s largest housewares-specific and travel trade fairs together for the first time. Founded in 1938, the Travel Goods…

Housewares Charity Foundation: Uniting the Industry, Honoring Its Leaders

Author: Judy Colitz, Manager, Special Events & Executive Services, IHA If you have never attended the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) Gala on Monday evening of the International Home + Housewares Show, you are missing not only the opportunity to make a difference for breast cancer research, but also an extremely enjoyable charity event and dinner. Nowhere else will…