2018 International Home + Housewares Show

2018 Global Honoree – Harrods

By Michelle Hespe Harrods needs no introduction, however, many people might not realize how progressive and innovative Harrods Home has become in recent years. No words are minced when it comes to the mission statement of Harrods. The iconic store’s goal is “to be the number one department store in the world for luxury branded merchandise, maintaining an unprecedented…

Lifestyle Guru Tom Mirabile Shares Insights for Thriving in Today’s Retail Renaissance

“We succeed by embracing change” is his theme at 2018 International Home + Housewares Show It’s no secret the marketplace is experiencing unprecedented and rapid changes in how consumers gather information, shop and buy products. But these changes represent tremendous opportunities for the housewares industry, said Tom Mirabile, consumer trend forecaster for the International…

Eight Companies Honored with Global Innovation Awards for Booth Excellence

Eight International Home + Housewares Show exhibitors were honored with Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Booth Excellence on Monday, March 12, with two companies named Global Honoree. Two finalists were selected in each Show expo, one each for large and small booths. The winners were announced during special presentations at the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show at…

Sold-Out 2018 International Home + Housewares Show Brims with Innovation, Vibrant Buzz on Show Floor

The just-concluded 2018 International Home + Housewares Show is garnering rave reviews from the industry with an overall sentiment that the quality of top-to-top buyer and seller attendees was the strongest in years. The Show was sold-out with 2,244 exhibitors from 47 countries and featured a focus on the smart home and connected products. “Even with the impact of the East…

Software is the Heart of the Smart Kitchen Experts Tell Housewares Audience

Seven years ago, Groupon and LinkedIn investor Marc Andreessen said something incredibly important – something that, at the time, few people really understood the gravity of. Andreesen claimed: “Software is eating the world.” Fast forward to 2018, listening to talk about the future of smart kitchens, his comment certainly rings true; however, now one could probably take the…

2018 Gia Global Honorees for Retail Excellence Announced at International Home + Housewares Show

The International Home + Housewares Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program, today announced the 2018 gia Global Honorees for Retail Excellence. The Global Honorees are: Tugó - Colombia Manufactum - Germany Pollmann sinds 1890 - Netherlands Harrods - United…

Meet with Social Media & Digital Marketing Professionals at #IHHS2018!

Navigating today's marketplace is no easy feat, and the digital landscape can be especially confusing. Whether you're looking for a fresh perspective on your digital marketing strategy, insight on how to successfully take on live video, or just have questions you haven't gotten a straight answer to, the Social Media & Digital Marketing Center is the place for you at…

Connecting the Smart Home to the Homeowner

IHA connected with session moderator, designer Paul Hatch of TEAMS Design, and panelists Richard Hughes of Whirlpool Corp., Rajat Shail of Honeywell and John Kennelly of b8ta to talk about the rapidly evolving smart home environment that they will discuss at the at the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations…

IHA to Live Stream During 2018 International Home + Housewares Show

The International Housewares Association (IHA) has announced that select events from the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show will be live streamed on the internet. The Show will be held March 10-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago. All of the action from the Cooking Theater stage can be seen live during the Show at TheInspiredHome.com/cooking-theater-2018. See celebrity…