International Housewares Association

Perfectly Porland

Porland of Turkey, one of the five gia Global Honorees this year, has a long, rich and colorful history. We look into what makes this manufacturer and retailer of porcelain stand out from the rest. by Michelle Hespe Porland’s logo features a ballerina executing a perfect pirouette. This elegant symbol conveys both beauty and strength, reflecting the grounding philosophy of this manufacturer and retailer of porcelain. The word…

CHESS 2019 – Retail’s Seismic Shift: Understanding the Forces Changing Housewares Consumers

Presented by: Michael Dart, Partner, Consumer/Retail Practice, A.T. Kearney Retail specialist and visionary, Michael Dart advises retail and consumer companies on how best to navigate retail’s seismic shifts. He combines his economics and finance training from Oxford University and the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, with more than 25 years of experience consulting with A.T. Kearney and Bain & Co. to provide a unique…

Global Retail Intelligence – April

April 14 – JD.com Creates Offline Catering Supply Chain SolutionJD.com with Juqi, a dinning chain in Beijing, announced a supply chain cooperation, positioning JD.com as the first platform in China capable of providing a one-stop supply chain solution covering both the full category of food and materials supply, and integrated warehousing and distribution services. Through the cooperation, JD will also provide intelligent inventory…

Navigating The Wild West of Ocean Shipping

by Dave Akers, IHSA "Good Judgment comes from experience and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." — Will Rogers Here is how the modern shipping business mirrors the Wild West: 1. The “Gold Rush” Boom and Bust Cycles The Old West was defined by the gold rush with sudden, explosive wealth that created overnight millionaires, followed by devastating busts that left ghost towns behind. Shipping operates on the exact same…

IHA Plans Sourcing Mission to Vietnam

To help members investigate alternatives to sourcing from China, the International Housewares Association will hold a sourcing mission to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, next year. The 2020 Vietnam Sourcing Mission will be offered in two sessions: April 20-22 or April 23-25. Each session is limited to just six companies to provide a high level of service and allow for private meetings and factory tours. The dates were chosen to allow…

Guide to Effective Retail Store Design

by Martin M. Pegler If RETAILING is your chosen path of livelihood, here are some simple guidelines you might like to consider when planning your retail store. 1. Let There Be Light! Without the proper light the merchandise cannot be seen or judged, colors cannot be appreciated, coordinates cannot be assembled, nor buying decisions made. Let your light be the best you can afford to install and use—or, if necessary, skimp on…

IHA Joins with Good 360 to Help Natural Disaster Victims

July 22, 2011

IHA and it's members are partnering with GOOD 360 to aid the victims of the recent natural disasters that devastated families throughout Missouri, Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia earlier this year. As the rebuilding of communities in the afflicted areas continues, relief agencies have made it aware that many types of home goods are needed by all. This is where IHA and it's…

Key Dates for the 2012 International Home + Housewares Show

July 21, 2011

By Wes French, Social Media Coordinator Because it's never to early to start planning your Show experience... The 2012 International Home + Housewares Show is not until March 10-13 of next year, but that doesn't mean that there is nothing to do now. We've compiled a list of some of the upcoming and future deadlines to get you ahead of the game when planning your Show! July…

HC365 Guide: New Features For A New Experience!

July 20, 2011

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development With the International Home + Housewares Show featuring 2,000 exhibitors annually, including over 500 NEW home and housewares companies at the 2011 Show, exhibitors need a good “game-plan” to generate interest with buyers, media + consumers. The Show has developed Housewares Connect 365 - a year-round search/planning…

A Seasoned Success Story – Cookware that Lasts

July 18, 2011

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Cookware that outlasts the kitchen In an industry that’s all about “What’s New?”, how can a housewares company continue to thrive by selling products that last for 100 years? Just ask Lodge Manufacturing Company, a family-owned and operated business based in South Pittsburg, Tennessee since 1896 and the sole U.S. manufacturer…

Inside Discover Design: Jasper + Black

July 14, 2011

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development This week Marie caught up with first time exhibitor Jeremy Black of Jasper+Black from 2011's Discover Design. Black discussed non-magnetic "magnets", moms as inspiration and how design can take hold of big business over the next ten years. Marie: What is the inspiration behind the design and functionality of your…

CHESS Update: Keynote and Speakers Announced – Step Out of Your Comfort Zone…COME TO CHESS—Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession!

July 14, 2011

By Judy Colitz, Manager of Special Events & Executive Services IHA’s Strategic & Networking Event of the Year October 4 & 5, 2011 InterContinental Chicago O’Hare, Rosemont Learn from home and housewares industry experts and each other. We’re finalizing an amazing line-up of guest speakers, including… KEYNOTES: PETER SIMS, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur…Little…

Housewares History: Bicentennial Salute to Pfaltzgraff!

July 11, 2011

By Vicki Matranga, IHA Design Programs Coordinator 200 Years of Tradition and Trends Over the past two centuries, much has changed in how food is prepared and served in America, but what hasn’t changed is how Pfaltzgraff continues to meet the needs of busy families. With a best-selling dinnerware line named Heritage, you wouldn’t expect anything less. In 1833, potter…

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