International Housewares Association

2012-2013 gia Winner Contact Information

In 2012-2013, there were 23 gia (Global Innovation Award) winners - representing the very best in housewares and homegoods retailing - from 22 countries on five continents. Contact information for all 23 companies, including key retailers such as Cooking.com, Kookpunt, Matchbox, Coqueluche, Bahne, and ToTT Store can be found on the HECNA Members Only website. Find even more…

Using Online Marketing to Build Branding Part 1: A Strong Website Sets the Foundation for Success

By Larry Stopa, President of E-Power Marketing The International Housewares Association is committed to helping members succeed in the digital marketplace. The Blog posts in the Digital Education Series are designed to help IHA members take advantage of the marketing opportunities that the Internet offers. Larry Stopa, President of E-Power Marketing, opens the series with the…

Discovering Design: Bosign AB

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Get to know the people behind the stylish, thought-provoking designs that will be exhibited in Discover Design. This series of conversations will give you a glimpse of the inspirations, influences and ideas that go into creating the exciting products that you'll see at the 2013 Show. We’re speaking with owner Ulf Bystedt. Ulf…

HECNA Global Forum Preview: Casa Palacio Explains What It Takes To Break Into The Mexican Market

The 2012 HECNA Global Forum is coming up September 19-21 in Scottsdale, AZ. Learn about the annual meeting, which features industry-savvy specialists discussing relevant export topics and providing education on market entry, global product development and marketing strategies. This is the 2012 HECNA Global Forum Preview Series! Casa Palacio If selling to the Mexican…

All New FREE Wednesday Webinar!

Data-driven Decision Making: The Key to New Product Success For IHA Members Presented by A.J. Riedel Riedel Marketing Group, Senior Partner Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM CDT Join IHA for a FREE webinar with AJ Riedel, senior partner with Riedel Marketing Group. A.J. will discuss why products and marketing decisions that are based on data…

Innovative Alternatives to Landfills

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Profit from Sustainability? A Greener Solution Can Offer Some Answers Sustainability is vital to a company’s performance strategy and brand image. At the 2012 International Home + Housewares Show, we learned of many directions and issues in sustainability. We heard from industry insiders at the Innovation Theater and the Going…

Veteran of “Blackhawk Down” highlights CHESS 2012

Keni Thomas, U.S. Army Ranger veteran of the “Blackhawk Down” mission and award-winning country music artist, will give a motivational keynote address, titled “Train as You Fight, Fight as You Train,” at the 2012 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) Oct. 16 - 17 in Rosemont, Ill. The two-day strategic and networking event for industry leaders will be held at The…

Check out what you missed at the 2012 Hot Housewares for the Holidays press event!

Some of Houseware's finest gathered in New York earlier this summer to show off their great gadgets, tableware, appliances and more; all readily available in time for the holiday season coming up! Check out a few of the videos we took right here, and also find the rest on our YouTube page! Enjoy! Bodum Chef'n Corp. Lifetime Brands, Inc. Masterbuilt Manufacturing Storebound…

Creating a New Life for Products with NextLife

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs Coordinator Sustainability is important to any business today. Consumers read labels carefully and question alternatives as they shop for new products. Governments regulate and stimulate. Manufacturers and retailers strive to satisfy their customers. Costs for materials, energy and water are rising and everyone wants to save money.…