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…

2011

HECNA Global Forum sneaking up quickly

By Lori Szudarek, International Services Manager Q: How can I increase my home + housewares exports? A: Attend the HECNA Global Forum – September 18 – 22! Working with many of our IHA member companies, the International Department often receives this question…or a more specific version of the same question, with the goal of expanding into a specific global…

Introducing Housewares TV!

Check out some of the great new finds from the 2011 Show, all in one place! By Wes French, Social Media Coordinator IHA is rolling out the newest playlist to hit our Youtube page, Housewares TV. Housewares TV gives an inside look at some of the great new products that were shown at the 2011 International Home + Housewares Show. The companies involved are all market and design…

IHA Kindle Giveaway!

Hi-ya, and you could win this kindle. That's literally all you have to do. The Interntional Home + Housewares Show has made it very easy to enter. No registration needed, once you "Follow HousewaresShow" on Twitter you are automatically entered to win. If you already Follow HouswaresShow you are automatically entered to win. Easy…

Make the Most of Housewares Connect 365

By E-Power The 2011 International Home + Housewares Show has really stacked the deck in terms of events and displays. From the Cooking Theater to Product Expos and the Housewares Design Theater to Education Sessions, there will be so much to do and see! The International Housewares Association is trying to make it a little easier on you to navigate it all this year by rolling…

2011 Design Theater Presents

IHA is proud to bring you the Housewares Design Theater in 2011, showcasing some of the brightest minds in innovation this industry has to offer. Each year attendees are treated to seminars and discussions centered on design, sustainability, trends and many other issues related to new product development and launch. Here are a few of the speakers that will be at this year's…

Discover Design at the 2011 International Home + Housewares Show

Introducing… Discover Design! Composition, formation, inspiration, pattern, perspective, style. Design professionals shape consumer lifestyle and product trends through their creativity and ingenuity. Designers have the ability to forecast and perceive our wants and needs. They take visions and concepts then turn them into hot sellers and customer favorites. The…

Inventor’s Corner: See the future before it reaches store shelves

By Wes French The Inventors Corner pavilion is one of the hot destinations at the Show. Retail buyers and exhibitors know this is where to find the latest, most creative new product concepts. The Inventors Corner hosts 40 inventor exhibitors each year, giving many opportunities to upstart inventors. This pavilion makes it easy for Retailers and marketers to find fresh faces in…

Housewares Connect 365 Tip: Special Events

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development Generate Interest – Tell us about your special event Housewares Connect 365 allows companies to add information regarding special company news, events, celebrations or milestones that you think buyers, media or consumers may be interested in while attending the Home + Housewares Show. Whether you're demonstrating…

A glance at the upcoming year in housewares…

By: Phil Brandl As we look ahead to 2011, the International Housewares Association would like to wish everyone a very prosperous New Year! To fulfill IHA’s mission to connect, inform, support and enable our members to lead in the global marketplace, we are working hard to provide beneficial events and services to more than 1,800 member companies. Here is a brief overview of…

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