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…

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

November 23, 2010

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

November 22, 2010

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

November 18, 2010

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…

Making Certain Buyers and Sellers Find Each Other at the 2011 International Home + Housewares Show

November 16, 2010

By Perry Reynolds, VP Marketing & Trade Development Buyers and sellers making each other successful – that’s exactly what trade shows are supposed to do. And the International Home + Housewares Show has the perfect tool kit for exhibitors who want reach out to buyers. The Show’s Exhibitor Marketing Kit is mailed to all exhibitors in mid-November and is always available on…

Housewares History: Italian Anyone?

November 15, 2010

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…

HIPster Trends: What’s Hot in Housewares for 2011, part 2

November 9, 2010

Each year the International Housewares Association and Riedel Marketing Group partner together and go to the source to find out what is trending up, down and sideways in the housewares industry. IHA brought the HIPsters together in mid-October to learn about housewares trends for the coming year and this is a breakdown of the hot items they discussed. If you missed part 1, be…

HIPster Trends: What’s Hot in Housewares for 2011, Part 1

November 2, 2010

Each year the International Housewares Association and Riedel Marketing Group partner together and go to the source to find out what is trending up, down and sideways in the housewares industry. Consumers that make up RMG's HomeTrend Influentials Panel, or HIPsters, give invaluable insights as to what products/services everyday folks from all different walks of life are buzzing…

CHESS Equals Success for Supersession Attendees

October 27, 2010

The 2010 CHESS event is responsible for educating new and returning members alike on the ever-changing landscape of the housewares industry. The two day event gave business executives the chance to meet with, and learn from, housewares industry leaders about a myriad of topics that affect the housewares market both now and heading into the future. Attendees spoke very highly…

2011 Housewares Design Awards right around the corner

October 20, 2010

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…