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Housewares History: Ever Think of Coffee Drinking as Romantic? Savor a Sip of 1930s Glamour

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator This elegant chrome-plated Maxwelton Braes Sunbeam COFFEEMASTER set, with brewer/server, table stove, circular tray, creamer and sugar, is a classic of Depression-era streamlined design. It was promoted by the Chicago Flexible Shaft Company in the late 1930s as one of the company’s glamorous tableside cooking appliances. The…

Get the latest credit info from IHA!

By Dean Kurtis, VP Finance & Information Technology The International Housewares Association invites credit personnel from all IHA regular member companies in the U.S. to participate in a teleconference of the IHA Credit Group, managed by Riemer Reporting Service. If you haven't already joined the credit group, participate as a guest - free of charge! NEXT MEETING…

CHESS 2011 Keynote Profile: Kip Tindell

By Judy Colitz, IHA Special Events & Exhibitor Services Container Store CEO Tindell will address Organization with Heart Kip Tindell has been at the helm of The Container Store since it first opened its doors in Dallas in 1978—creating the first-ever store devoted solely to storage and organization products. The company has locations from coast to coast, a thriving…

Register now and save time AND money!

By Wes French, Social Media Coordinator Registration and Housing now available online! IHA is pleased to announce that online registration for the 2012 International Home + Housewares Show is now open for both attendees and exhibitors! If you know you'll be attending the Show this coming March, register yourself and your group to assure your badges arrive before you leave for…

A Seasoned Success Story – Cookware that Lasts

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Cookware that outlasts the kitchen In an industry that’s all about “What’s New?”, how can a housewares company continue to thrive by selling products that last for 100 years? Just ask Lodge Manufacturing Company, a family-owned and operated business based in South Pittsburg, Tennessee since 1896 and the sole U.S. manufacturer…

Scandinavia Trade Mission: A Great Success!

By Derek Miller, VP International Business Earlier this month, representatives from the International Housewares Association and nine IHA member companies expanded their international knowledge with a trade mission to Scandinavia – Stockholm in Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark. In both cities, the international knowledge program included individual meetings with key home and…

Housewares 2011: A visual experience

By Wes French, Social Media Coordinator Miss the 2011 Housewares Show? Catch up with all our videos and pics from YouTube and Facebook! Check out all the videos from this past Show and other events from past years including old shows and press events on our YouTube page! See photos from the 2011 Show floor as well as some of the great events that took place in Chicago this…

HECNA Global Forum: Looking back at 2010 and ahead to 2011

By Lori Szudarek, Manager of International Services The 2010 HECNA Global Forum brought together members of the international business community in Miami, chock-full of opportunities geared towards helping attendees increase exports, international business development and networking with housewares buyers and industry professionals. Attendees to the 2010 Global Forum…

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