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Innovation Insights: An Interview with David Spann, Memphis U.S. Export Assistance Center

By Vicki Matranga, Design Programs + Services Learn how to develop and launch the right products for the right customer—with the right methods! The four days of the 2014 International Home + Housewares Show will be packed with events and activities, as well as educational sessions. To help you plan your time at the Show, we’ll give you a preview of the presentations…

Introducing…Asko Ahokas

Asko Ahokas is a trend analyst from Finland who has led a New York-based agency and consulting firm for 17 years. He is one of our ongoing columnists, helping to ensure that you’re on the right wave, at the right time. It’s been a steady climb for Asko Ahokas to reach a point where he is analyzing and advising the retail world and beyond about trends from his New York-based…

Free Webinar: Trends in Cookware & Bakeware

Join us this Wednesday for "What's Cooking...trends and techniques in cookware and bakeware" For IHA Members & Specialty Retailers Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Time: 1:00PM - 2:00PM CDT REGISTER > TRENDS IN COOKWARE & BAKEWARE Join IHA for this free webinar with Hugh Rushing, leader in the cookware industry. He has served as executive vice president of…

Free Consulting at 2012 International Home + Housewares Show!

On-site Specialty Retailer Consulting Sessions Provided by IHA Sponsored by the International Housewares Association these sessions, normally costing thousands of dollars, are free to you as a Show attendee. There is no-charge for these 45-minute sessions that feature experts in many business areas. Saturday (1/2 day), Sunday, Monday + Tuesday March 10-13 South Building…

Webinar: Trends in Cookware & Bakeware

“What’s Cooking…trends and techniques in cookware and bakeware" When: Wednesday, October 26 at 1 p.m. (CDT), one week from today. Free Webinar for IHA Members and Specialty Retailers Presented by IHA's Gourmet Home Specialty Retailer University Point, click and join IHA for this free webinar with Hugh Rushing, leader in the cookware industry. He has served as executive vice…

HIPster Trends: What’s Hot in Housewares for 2011, part 2

Each year the International Housewares Association and Riedel Marketing Group partner together and go to the source to find out what is trending up, down and sideways in the housewares industry. IHA brought the HIPsters together in mid-October to learn about housewares trends for the coming year and this is a breakdown of the hot items they discussed. If you missed part 1, be…

HIPster Trends: What’s Hot in Housewares for 2011, Part 1

Each year the International Housewares Association and Riedel Marketing Group partner together and go to the source to find out what is trending up, down and sideways in the housewares industry. Consumers that make up RMG's HomeTrend Influentials Panel, or HIPsters, give invaluable insights as to what products/services everyday folks from all different walks of life are buzzing…

How to Get an Education in Housewares and Skip the Tuition

Author: Perry Reynolds, IHA VP of Marketing & Trade Development Are you looking for a single resource to learn more about the housewares industry? Your first stop should be The Knowledge Center tab on IHA website at www.housewares.org. There you will find five separate areas of learning: IHA University, Data and Information, TrendWatch, IHA Gourmet Home and Latest New…

Carriers Will Decide Stability of Shipping Market

Author: Jeff Bergmann, International Housewares Shippers Association (IHSA) On June 4th, I wrote a blog titled “Container Space and Equipment Challenges Persist in Asia”. Almost four months have passed and many of the same challenges persist within the Asia - United States market. No doubt, the chaos experienced by shippers during the months of May, June, and July has…