IHA Global Innovation Award (gia) Retail Winners From 30 Countries To Be Celebrated At The Inspired Home Show® In March
ROSEMONT, IL (February 4, 2026) – The Inspired Home Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the gia program, today announced the national gia winners for Excellence in Retailing 2025-2026: 31 outstanding home and housewares retailers from 30 countries around the globe, including three totally new to the gia program – […]
Home and Housewares Industry Gearing Up For The Inspired Home Show® 2026
Industry leaders, top buyers and global brands mobilize for must-attend industry marketplace ROSEMONT, IL (January 14, 2026)–Key retailers and brands from around the globe are gearing up for The Inspired Home Show® 2026 – the premier marketplace for the home and housewares industry that will take place March 10-12 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. With more […]
IHA Accepting Proposals For The Inspired Home Show® 2026 Education Sessions
Experts in key issues impacting the home and housewares industry are invited to submit speaker proposals for education sessions that will take place at The Inspired Home Show® 2026, the International Housewares Association (IHA) announced today. The Show, which connects suppliers of more than 2,000 brands with buyers from over 100 countries, will be held March 10-12, 2026 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
IHA Announces 2025 Global Honorees For gia Top Window Awards
ROSEMONT, IL (Oct. 29, 2025) – The Inspired Home Show® and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program, announced the Global Honorees for the gia Top Window Awards during the “2025 Visual Merchandising & Display Trends: Big Themes Driving Innovation” webinar featuring gia expert juror Denise […]
Key Brands Set To Exhibit At The Inspired Home Show® 2026
Home and housewares companies note it’s more important than ever to meet face-to-face ROSEMONT, IL (October 9, 2025) – Key brands will exhibit at The Inspired Home Show® when it returns to Chicago’s McCormick Place March 10-12, 2026, underscoring the Show’s value as the premier marketplace for the home and housewares industry. This will mark […]
IHA Creates Tariff Relief Program To Support Exhibiting At The Inspired Home Show® 2026
Discounted rates and payment flexibility are latest efforts to help industry navigate tariff volatility ROSEMONT, ILL. (July 1, 2025)—As part of its mission to maximize the success of the home and housewares industry, the International Housewares Association (IHA) announced today a Tariff Relief Program to provide support and flexibility for companies interested in exhibiting at […]
The Inspired Home Show® 2025 Yields Positive Results
The Inspired Home Show® 2025 wrapped up just last week, but participants are already moving ahead with plans to capitalize on the connections, ideas, products and trends they experienced at the successful event. The industry’s premier home and housewares marketplace showcased 2,000 unique brands and 300,000 products to attendees from 115 countries at Chicago’s McCormick Place during the 125th edition of the Show.
2026 Color Trends Will Say ‘Welcome Home’
As consumers around the world continue their search for balance and beauty in their homes and lives, color expert Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman explained to The Inspired Home Show® 2025 attendees the reasons why “Welcome Home” was selected as the theme of the Pantone® View Home + Interiors 2026 forecast. The seven palettes, which were unveiled at the Show, are on display here in the Pantone ColorWatch display.
2025 Home And Living Survey Reveals Consumer Opportunities And Pain Points
While marketers have leaned heavily into cross-generational consumer research, there’s still merit in the housewares industry examining distinct generational traits when it comes to daily living and wellness goals, said Tom Mirabile, principal and founder of Springboard Futures, in a keynote presentation yesterday at The Inspired Home Show® 2025.
Housewares And Small Appliances Poised For Growth Through 2030
Joe Derochowski, Circana home industry advisor, had an upbeat message in a keynote session at The Inspired Home Show 2025, telling attendees that the housewares industry is poised for steady growth both in units and dollars through 2030 because “there’s no place like home.”
