regular membership

If your housewares annual sales are under $10million:

Regular Member $400

• A manufacturer/supplier of consumer home and housewares product.
• A manufacturer’s exclusive distribution/marketer in North America of consumer home + housewares products.

If your housewares annual sales are over $10 million:

Regular Member $700

• A manufacturer/supplier of consumer home and housewares product.
• A manufacturer’s exclusive distribution/marketer in North America of consumer home + housewares products.

Membership Year
April 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009
Inclusive of the 2009 International Home & Housewares Show

Existing members learn more about membership renewal.

Take a look at the variety of services and benefits that help Regular members operate and market more effectively.

International Home & Housewares Show
Save substantially on booth space fees at the 2009

 Show and reach the $301 billion world of housewares retailing. Members pay $12.50 per square foot; non-members pay $17.00. For exhibitors with booths of 100 square feet (10'x10') or more, the savings on booth space fees will more than pay your dues!

Member Benefits:

IHA Credit Group — protect your bottom line.
Monitor the creditworthiness of your customers by joining the IHA Credit Group, an industry-specific network of credit professionals, managed by Riemer Reporting Service.*

Vendor Compliance Federation (VCF) — reduce chargebacks and improve supply chain efficiencies. Deductions and post-audits represent significant areas of risk that can affect bottom line results. Find out how VCF may improve your financial performance.*

LTL Freight Services — save a minimum of 76% with LTL carriers. Take advantage of IHA’s partnership with TPA, a full-service strategic transportation solution provider.

FedEx Delivery & Kinko's Office and Printing Services — Save up to 25% on shipping and 15% on printing services. Discounts available on a number of popular services through the IHA/FedEx Alliance program.

International Housewares Shippers Association (IHSA) — reduce your international container shipping costs by joining this exclusive program.*

IHA BusinessWatch — receive up-to-date developments in key issues for top executives. Read quarterly issues that cover a range of topics including leadership, operations, technology, marketing, sales, distribution and finance.

Global Opportunities

HECNA— globalize your business, increase export profitability, learn from your peers. Enhance your ability to compete and grow in the global marketplace by joining the Housewares Export Council.*

International Pavilions — test the global markets cost effectively. Participate in leading industry shows in Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

International Offices — reach buyers around the world. Get assistance from IHA’s offices in the U.K., Germany, Canada and Mexico.

International Consultants — get a basic legal perspective on trade and tariff issues and informed strategic direction.

HECNA Global Forum — This annual event features industry-savvy specialists discussing relevant export topics and providing education on market entry, global product development and marketing strategies.

Publications, Education & Research

State of the Industry Report — purchase a broadtrend analysis of the housewares industry.Learn details of U.S. housewares sales by category and channel and the distribution of the worldwide housewares market.

Housewares MarketWatch — receive free sales and consumer data formajor housewares categories . Learn about consumer buying habits by receiving this quarterly report.

IHA Reports — keep up with the Association, member companies, the industry. Enjoy IHA’s online monthly newsletter.

Educational Programs — learn about color/design, the retail environment, today’s consumer. Experience value-added sessions during the International Home & Housewares Show. Recordings are available as part of IHA’s industry education library.

Peer Groups

CORE — share experience with other industry decision-makers for growth.
Join a networking peer group in your area, designed exclusively for CEOs and held in key cities around the country.*

Association Initiatives, Industry Support

Government Affairs Program — influence policies & programs for positive economic impact. Join the IHA Grassroots program today and help shape legislative issues critical to the housewares industry.

Housewares Charity Foundation — be part of an industry that gives back. Participate in the 11th Annual Housewares Charity Foundation Gala, scheduled during the 2008 International Home & Housewares Show. The event raises funds for critical charities, unites our industry and honors its leaders.

* There is an extra fee to participate in CORE, IHA Credit Group, VCF, HECNA and IHSA.