2013

Discovering Design: ABBIAMO TUTTO

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Get to know the people behind the progressive, thought provoking designs from our fabulous Discover Design exhibit. We’ll be bringing you the inspirations, influences and ideas that go into creating the wonderful products that you’ll see in our newest exhibit at the 2013 Show! Get to know them before you see them with our…

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel:Unrivaled Luxury in Downtown Chicago

By: Erin Magee, Meeting Coordinator, Trade Show Operations The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, one of Chicago’s most recently constructed downtown properties, is the contemporary debut of Radisson Blu in North America. From the exquisite architecture to the stunning gold-plated wall and 50-foot fireplace in the lobby, this hotel is true representation of the high-class brand. The…

Housewares Charity Foundation Celebrates its Sweet 16 Ann

Two Industry Veterans, Bufano and Jaffee, to Receive Honors Kathy Bufano, president and chief merchandising officer of Belk, and Keith Jaffee of O2 Cool, will be honored by the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) during its 16th Annual Housewares Charity Foundation Gala on Monday evening, March 4, during the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. Bufano will…

Discovering Design: Sagaform

Get to know the people behind the progressive, thought provoking designs from our fabulous Discover Design exhibit. We'll be bringing you the inspirations, influences and ideas that go into creating the wonderful products that you'll see in our newest exhibit at the 2013 Show! Get to know them before you see them with our Discovering Design series! Meet Ms. Ingerid Mohn, VP…

Knowing Innovation: Howard Lim, HOWCreative

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the International Home + Housewares Show in March, the Innovation Theater in the Lakeside Center will present 21 educational programs, every hour beginning Saturday morning and ending Tuesday afternoon. At the Theater, located in Room E350 (near the entry to the Level 3 Lobby), experts in new product development and launch will…

PUBLIC CHICAGO (Formerly the Ambassador East): A New, Modern Hotel that Embraces its Past

By Sharon Janota, Trade Show Operations Manager In October of 2011, Hotelier Ian Schrager premiered his new hotel brand, Public Hotels, in Chicago. Being the first hotel to open under the new brand, Public Chicago has taken residence in the former Ambassador East Hotel located in Chicago’s exclusive Gold Coast neighborhood. The hotel is walking distance to some of the…

Going Green Display: Focus on Sustainability

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator At the 2013 International Home + Housewares Show, programs in our Innovation Theater and at our Going Green display will present the latest thinking in how our industry is innovating new approaches in sustainable practices. The Going Green display, located in the Hall of Global Innovation in the Lakeside Center Level 3 Lobby, will…

Help us choose the 2013 Industry Breakfast Speaker!

The 2013 International Home + Housewares Show is just FIVE months away! In preparation for the 2013 Show we're asking for help in deciding who should be chosen for our annual Industry Breakfast Speaker. Would you like to see a political figure like Rahm Emanuel or Colin Powell from years past? What about an industry-specific celeb like Martha Stewart? Or maybe a business leader…