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…
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gia Global Honorees: Sweden
Every year, the International Housewares Association (IHA) welcomes retailers deemed the best in their country to Chicago, where they compete on a global stage for the coveted Global Innovation Awards (gia). This year, one of the outstanding gia Global Honorees was NK Glas, Porslin & Kök of Sweden – a homewares store within the famed NK (Nordic Company) Stockholm department…
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CHICAGO (March 11, 2012) – The International Home + Housewares Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the Global Innovation Award (gia) program, today announced the five 2011-2012 gia Global Honorees. The Global Honorees are: Morandin Regali Italy De Bijenkorf…
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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…
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