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HECNA Global Forum Presented Attendees with Avenues for Increasing Exports

October 9, 2012

The 2012 HECNA Global Forum, hosted last month in Scottsdale, AZ, came to a close with one clear idea – IHA’s suppliers are keen to export and they are investigating methods to enter key markets and focusing on emerging markets. With the BRIC countries top of mind, the HECNA Global Forum presented two speakers who focused on entering the Chinese consumer market. Kristina…

Slash Your Trash: Dig into Your Waste to Find Profits

September 18, 2012

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Sustainability is vital to a company’s strategic positions, performance and brand image. At the 2012 International Home + Housewares Show, we learned about many directions and issues in sustainability. We heard from industry insiders at the Innovation Theater and the Going Green display about environmentally sustainable…

gia Global Honorees: Sweden

September 10, 2012

Every year, the International Housewares Association (IHA) welcomes retailers deemed the best in their country to Chicago, where they compete on a global stage for the coveted Global Innovation Awards (gia). This year, one of the outstanding gia Global Honorees was NK Glas, Porslin & Kök of Sweden – a homewares store within the famed NK (Nordic Company) Stockholm department…

Protect Against Greenwashing: The Importance of Testing

September 4, 2012

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Environmental claims: What does green really mean? Sustainability is vital to a company’s performance strategy and brand image. At the 2012 International Home + Housewares Show, we heard from industry insiders at the Innovation Theater and the Going Green display about environmentally sustainable materials, reduced use of…

HECNA Global Forum Preview: Casa Palacio Explains What It Takes To Break Into The Mexican Market

August 30, 2012

The 2012 HECNA Global Forum is coming up September 19-21 in Scottsdale, AZ. Learn about the annual meeting, which features industry-savvy specialists discussing relevant export topics and providing education on market entry, global product development and marketing strategies. This is the 2012 HECNA Global Forum Preview Series! Casa Palacio If selling to the Mexican…

PALMER HOUSE HILTON: Central Location, Exceptional Service & A Stylist Setting

August 29, 2012

Because it's never too early to book your stay for Housewares 2013... Attendees of the International Home + Housewares Show will appreciate the value adds of the Palmer House Hilton such as complimentary Wifi access in the lobby, self-service business center offering use of computer with complimentary internet access, grabbing a quick beverage at the on-site Starbucks,…

HECNA Global Forum Presented Attendees with Avenues for Increasing Exports

Slash Your Trash: Dig into Your Waste to Find Profits

gia Global Honorees: Sweden

Protect Against Greenwashing: The Importance of Testing

HECNA Global Forum Preview: Casa Palacio Explains What It Takes To Break Into The Mexican Market

PALMER HOUSE HILTON: Central Location, Exceptional Service & A Stylist Setting

HECNA Global Forum Preview: Thunderbird’s Drs. Ram and Ettenson Discuss Globalization and Branding

HECNA Global Forum Preview: Klako Presents Strategic Plans for Selling in China

HECNA Global Forum Preview: Lakeland talks UK Retailers

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