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Housewares History: Seasonal Foods/Local Foods

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator It’s the season for farmers markets and gardening! Even in the chilly Midwest, backyard gardeners are tending their vegetable plants. But how to savor the bountiful harvests ahead? Unless camping or dealing with a power outage, rarely do we think about how people preserved food before refrigerators and freezers. Especially…

Inside Discover Design: ALEX Bottles

By Marie Kulik, Manager of Exhibitor Business Development This week Marie caught up with Chris Hotell of ALEX Bottles to discuss sustainability and how it works in the world of housewares and high design. Marie: What is the inspiration behind the design and functionality of your products? CH: Reusable water bottles are an amazing and necessary alternative to the toxic single…

Summer Trade Mission: Scandinavia

By Lori Szudarek, Manager of IHA International Services Scandinavia Trade Mission June 12-17 The Scandinavia Trade Mission will focus on introducing International Housewares Association member companies to this key market. Attendees will learn the retail landscape of the home and housewares retail market in Sweden and Denmark through retail tours in both Stockholm and…

2010-2011 Global gia Honorees and the Discover Design Winners

The International Home + Housewares Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA) are the primary sponsors of the prestigious Global Innovator Award (gia) program, recognizing innovation and merchandising excellence in housewares retailing around the globe. Since 1999, gia has grown in prestige and distinction, and is now recognized as the leading global award program…

Secure your housing for the 2012 Show now!

Which hotel will "make your stay" in 2012? Good news! Official 2012 hotels have been selected and are available to book on-site at the 2011 show (note: there is no upfront cost to reserve rooms). Since there are so many great hotels to choose from, we thought we’d feature a few options based on the 2011’s Product Expo themes. Remember, official hotels have the lowest…

Use Social Media to your advantage at this year’s Housewares Show!

Twitter @ the #housewares Show By Adrian Schaal, E-Power Marketing The 2011 International Home + Housewares Show is almost here! Get your Twitter accounts ready so that you can stay connected to the Housewares Twitter account, @HousewaresShow, and other Show attendees and exhibitors in real time! Did you know that you don't have to be a Twitter pro to keep an eye on what's…

IHA Kindle Giveaway!

Hi-ya, and you could win this kindle. That's literally all you have to do. The Interntional Home + Housewares Show has made it very easy to enter. No registration needed, once you "Follow HousewaresShow" on Twitter you are automatically entered to win. If you already Follow HouswaresShow you are automatically entered to win. Easy…

Housewares History: Get a Good Grip

What is it? Can you guess what this kitchen tool was used for? Leave your guesses/comments on our facebook page and check there for the answer later today. Housewares Trivia The product above might have slipped out of your hand quite easily. Sam Farber and Smart Design put an end to the problem of poorly gripped handles on kitchen tools when he invented this line of products…

IHA at Ambiente!

Please join the International Housewares Association for a reception at Ambiente Frankfurt 2011 Switzerland Restaurant - Hall 4, Level 1 Friday, February 11, 2011 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. You can also find IHA on the floor at Ambiente, located in booth 6.0 D22. For more information on IHA at Ambiente and our other International programs please contact Lori Szudarek at…