2019 International Home + Housewares Show

Retailers Search for Trends

As market season peaks with the upcoming International Home + Housewares Show, buyers are putting on their forecasting glasses and searching for the trends that will let them stock stores with merchandise consumers won’t be able to resist. It is a tall task, from finding the right gadget to deciding whether to add a small electric appliance to the mix to wondering whether…

A Smarter Tomorrow: Designing a Connected Home with Meaning

IHA got acquainted with Kelly Clark and Edward Laganis of Smart Design to learn about how designers create connected devices that best fit the needs of people as they live in their homes, which they will describe at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics discussed will include…

Breaking Down the Walls of Innovation: Secrets to Meaningful Product Development

IHA chatted with designer Rob Van Varick of the noted Michael Graves design firm to learn about how to discover opportunities for true innovation in new products, which he will discuss at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics discussed will include design innovation, smart home,…

Creating SEO-Focused Content for Brands

IHA recently caught up with Jenny Guy and Stephie Predmore from Mediavine, speakers at our upcoming event, The Inspired Home Influencer Conference, which will kick off the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. Mediavine offers full service ad management including display ad optimization, video monetization and sponsored influencer marketing for 4,300 + publishers with a…

How to Pitch Brands and Accurately Price Your Work

IHA recently caught up with Anne Sage, a speaker at our upcoming event, The Inspired Home Influencer Conference, which will kick off the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. Anne has been blogging since 2008 with her signature smart yet stylish approach to fashion, interiors, entertaining and more. Be sure to check out her site: annsage.com What do you look for in…

Understanding & Refining Your Niche

IHA recently caught up with Beth Le Manach, a speaker at our upcoming event, The Inspired Home Influencer Conference, which will kick off the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. Beth has been cooking and entertaining for over 25 years, and runs a successful site, Entertaining with Beth. Her cooking philosophy is “minimal effort for maximum impact”, which translates into…

Health and Wellness in the Age of Instagram

IHA chatted with registered dietician and certified personal trainer Kim Kirchherr to get a taste of her multi-layered perspectives about food and healthy lifestyles that she will present at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics will include design innovation, smart home, digital…

The American Living Survey: Five Years of Design and Lifestyle Trends

IHA chatted with Rick Babick and Janine Michalek of Design Research, LLC to learn about their research on kitchen design trends, which they will analyze at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics discussed will include design innovation, smart home, digital commerce, and global…

Specialty Shop Retailing: How You Can Succeed in Today’s Market

IHA visited with Carol Schroeder, author and co-owner of Orange Tree Imports, to learn about her tips for specialty shop success, which she will discuss at the 2019 International Home + Housewares Show. At the Show, the Innovation Theater will feature 21 presentations over four days. Topics discussed will include design innovation, smart home, digital commerce, and global…