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…

2012 international home + housewares show

Innovation Insights: An Interview with Richard Babick and Janine Michalek, Design Research

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs + Services Learn how to develop and launch the right products for the right customer—with the right methods! The four days of the 2014 International Home + Housewares Show will be packed with events as well as educational sessions. To help you plan your time at the Show, we give you a preview of the presentations that will take place in the…

Innovation Awards: Winning with a Clean Lunchbox and a Clean Tabletop

by Vicki Matranga Design Programs + Services The 2014 International Home + Housewares Show will feature the winners of the 3rd annual IHA Innovation Awards. From thousands of new products on view at the Show, 13 products are named the Best in their categories. Products selected as winners can be entered by large companies or startups. The innovation and design is what…

Protect Against Greenwashing: The Importance of Testing

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…

Housewares TV 2012!

Housewares TV is back for the second year, bringing you an experience of the Show floor that you can't get anywhere else! You can see a sampling of the videos here and then check them all out in the 2012 Housewares TV playlist on our YouTube channel!…

2011-2012 gia GLOBAL HONOREES ANNOUNCED AT THE INTERNATIONAL HOME + HOUSEWARES SHOW

CHICAGO (March 11, 2012) – The International Home + Housewares Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the Global Innovation Award (gia) program, today announced the five 2011-2012 gia Global Honorees. The Global Honorees are: Morandin Regali Italy De Bijenkorf…

TWELVE COMPANIES HONORED WITH FIRST ANNUAL IHA INNOVATION AWARDS

CHICAGO (March 10, 2012)—Twelve housewares suppliers ranging from name brands to small entrepreneurs were honored as winners of the first annual IHA Innovation Awards today. The winners in each of 12 categories were announced on the first day of the 2012 International Home + Housewares Show, now taking place through Tuesday, March 13 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Winners…

JAPAN PAVILION RETURNS TO INTERNATIONAL HOME + HOUSEWARES SHOW WITH TSUNAMI-AFFECTED COMPANIES

Companies from the region in Japan that was the worst affected by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami will be featured in a pavilion at the upcoming 2012 International Home + Housewares Show. Organized by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), the Japan Pavilion, located in the Dine + Design Expo in the South Building, includes 10 exhibitors from the Iwate, Miyagi and…

Knowing Innovation: Designers’ Panel Discussion: Marianne Grisdale, TEAMS Design USA; Tania Aldous, World Kitchen, LLC; Alice Jandrisits, RedFusion Studios and Doris Wells-Papanek, Tailored Learning Tools

Coming soon at the International Home + Housewares Show, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday afternoon and ending Tuesday afternoon. The Theater is set in Room E350, near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby and the Hall of Innovation. Experts in new product development and launch will discuss critical and…

Housewares Cares: James Beard Chefs highlight Gala dinner

Five award-winning James Beard celebrity chefs from around the nation will be preparing their signature specialties for a once-in-a-lifetime dinner during the 15th Annual Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) Gala, Monday, March 12, at the Hilton Chicago. Participating in this unique culinary experience will be Michelle Bernstein, host of the PBS weekly TV series, “Check Please!…

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