ROSEMONT, ILL. (Jan. 22, 2025)—When The Inspired Home Show opens in just six weeks, attendees will be greeted by over 1,600 exhibitors including more than 250 new and returning exhibitors and a diverse array of long-time market leaders, up-and-coming companies and entrepreneurs. The Show brings the home and housewares industry together in a dynamic environment to explore new products, new insights and countless opportunities to strengthen partnerships and build connections.
“As we celebrate this 125th edition of The Inspired Home Show, our focus continues to be on the future,” said Derek Miller, president & CEO of the International Housewares Association (IHA), which hosts the Show. “We’re constantly working with exhibitors, buyers and retailers to evolve and shape a Show that suits their changing needs and helps set them up for success.”
New and Returning Brands and Exhibitors
Brands and exhibitors that are new to the Show or returning after a brief absence include:
- Pyrex and Snapware brands (exhibiting in the 1880 booth)
- Corelle and Corningware (exhibiting in the Anchor Hocking Co. booth, doubling its footprint)
- Anova Culinary
- Arovo
- Bodum USA, Inc.
- Bormioli Luigi Corporation
- iDesign
- Hampton Forge, Cambridge Silversmiths and Oneida brands (exhibiting in the Lenox booth)
- Regal Ware Inc.
- Trudeau Corporation
- Wilton Brands, Inc.
- Cirkul Inc.
- Peugeot Smart Living
- Dualit
- Fresco
- Nuwave
- Vacane Home Concepts
- Azzure Home
- WeatherTech
“Anchor Hocking will be showcasing our newly acquired brands, Corelle and Corningware, at the upcoming Inspired Home Show,” said Mark Eichhorn, CEO of Anchor Hocking Co. “Our customers’ Show participation these last two years has been outstanding, and we are anticipating the 2025 Show to be another great event.”
“We are thrilled to be back at this year’s Show,” said Declan O’Leary, president of Wilton. “This year marks so many exciting new endeavors that Wilton will showcase to attendees, including a redesign of our branding, a lineup of innovative new products and the introduction of our Wilton Sweet Studio that features world-class baking and decorating classes. From novice beginners to culinary artists, we intend to partner with our retail customers to inspire a new generation of bakers and decorators through trusted products, creative ideas and education.”
“We are excited to be back in Chicago after our last appearance in 2019,” said David Sereni, president & CEO of Bormioli Luigi Corporation. “For us, this Show had always been very productive, with many customers attending. Then we had COVID, and it was not clear the trend for trade shows. After walking The Inspired Home Show last year, as well as seeing the long list of attendees, we decided to come back in 2025. Our impression is that buyers and business executives are back to the shows to see novelties and products, and we are looking forward to many meaningful meetings.”
“The Inspired Home Show is the optimal platform to showcase our iconic and category leading brands and to excite and delight our customers with the innovative products we plan to bring into the market,” said Klara Pithyou, VP of brand & product development at 1880 Retail, the makers of the Pyrex and Snapware brands.
Other Returning Market Leaders
Other exhibitors returning this year include market leaders such as:
- madesmart
- Brillo/Armaly Brands
- Sterilite Corporation
- Umbra
- Whitmor
- Scrub Daddy
- Dash
- Handi-Foil
- Le Creuset of America
- Lodge Mfg.
- Newell Brands
- Core Home
- Brabantia
- Prepara
- CE North America
- Nordic Ware
- The Cookware Company
- Progressive International Corp.
- Evriholder Products, LLC
- Vasconia/Ekco
- Gibson Homewares
- Lifetime Brands
- Cuisinart
- Gourmia
- Select Brands
- Telebrands
A sampling of familiar brands and products that will be found in manufacturer and/or licensee booths include:
- Hamilton Beach in Aramco Imports, Inc. and Curtis International
- Betty Crocker and Black + Decker in Equity Brands
- Kenmore and Mr. Coffee in Gibson Homewares
- Chef’n, Farberware, KitchenAid and S’well in Lifetime Brands
- Calphalon and Rubbermaid in Newell Brands
- Baker’s Secret in RL Industry Company
- Toastmaster in Select Brands
- GreenPan in The Cookware Company
- Bundt in Nordic Ware
- Guzzini and Crushgrind in Ossipee Management Group
- Zyliss, Cole & Mason, Ad Hoc and Ken Hom in DKB
New Expos and Pavilions
Additions to the 2025 Show include the debut of the Travel Gear + Luggage Expo, highlighting an array of travel-related exhibitors, including the following market-leading companies:
- Bugatti Group Inc with brands: Reebok, Swiss Mobility, Rolling Stones
- Dejuno
- Heritage Travelware with brands: Kenneth Cole Reaction, Ben Sherman
- Olympia International
- Ricardo Beverly Hills
- Travelers Club Luggage
- Travelon
The Show will also feature the new Candle Pavilion—created in partnership with the National Candle Association, and the Pet Product Pavilion—created in partnership with the American Pet Products Association.
The Debut incubator area, which features emerging home and housewares companies and smaller new-to-the-Show exhibitors, will double in size. Global Design Points will feature country-specific pavilions that offer a look into emerging trends; Hong Kong, Turkey and Brazil are among the countries that will be represented.
More complete information on exhibitors, brands and products can be found online at the Show’s Connect 365 website. Content is being updated and added daily with full details available shortly before the Show opens on March 2.
Recent efforts to accommodate the evolving needs of participants include adjusting the Show’s footprint in 2024 so attendees can more easily navigate the McCormick Place Complex, as well as consolidating Show hours into three full days.
For more information about the 2025 Show and to register for a Show badge, please visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com.
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The International Housewares Association is the 86-year-old voice of the housewares industry. The not-for-profit, full-service association sponsors the world’s premier exposition of products for the home, The Inspired Home Show, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market (TheInspiredHomeShow.com) which celebrates its 125th Show in 2025, and offers its member companies a wide range of services, including industry and government advocacy; export assistance; industry and consumer trends through various industry reports; executive management peer groups; group buying discounts on business solutions services; and an independent news and information platform through HomePageNews.com.
