DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR gia AWARDS
Submissions for the New Product Showcase by January 24 will
automatically be considered for the IHA Global Innovation Award
(gia) for Product Design.
New Travel Gear + Luggage Expo in 2025
Travel is a high priority for consumers, and so are stylish and functional travel solutions.
THE INSPIRED HOME SHOW 2025
MARCH 2-4 | MCCORMICK PLACE | CHICAGO, IL
Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (CT) |
Monday, March 3, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (CT) |
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (CT) |
Recent News
Top Brands and New Exhibitors Join The Inspired Home Show
Jan 22, 2025 | Announcements, Featured, Industry News, News, Press Releases
The Show will feature over 1,600 exhibitors, including 250+ new and returning participants, alongside market leaders, rising brands, and entrepreneurs.
Steeped in History, Anchored in Style–Meet Chicago’s Newest Luxury Hotel, the Pendry Chicago
Jan 17, 2025 | Travel & Hotel
Pendry Chicago is Chicago’s newest luxury hotel that pays homage to both the past and present with contemporary, comfortable interiors, signature culinary and cocktail concepts, and inspired gathering spaces throughout that embody the spirit of Chicago.
Using Humor to Create Emotional Connections
Jan 15, 2025 | Featured, Industry News, Inspiration, Trending
Incorporating humor is an excellent way for retailers to spark joy, create positive brand connections and drive sales.
The Inspired Home Show to Shift to Mid-Week Tuesday-Thursday Pattern in 2026
Jan 8, 2025 | Announcements, Featured, Industry News, News, Press Releases
The Inspired Home Show 2025 will keep the Sunday–Tuesday pattern, running Sunday, March 2–Tuesday, March 4.
Top Brands and New Exhibitors Join The Inspired Home Show
Jan 22, 2025 | Announcements, Featured, Industry News, News, Press Releases
The Show will feature over 1,600 exhibitors, including 250+ new and returning participants, alongside market leaders, rising brands, and entrepreneurs.
Steeped in History, Anchored in Style–Meet Chicago’s Newest Luxury Hotel, the Pendry Chicago
Jan 17, 2025 | Travel & Hotel
Pendry Chicago is Chicago’s newest luxury hotel that pays homage to both the past and present with contemporary, comfortable interiors, signature culinary and cocktail concepts, and inspired gathering spaces throughout that embody the spirit of Chicago.
Using Humor to Create Emotional Connections
Jan 15, 2025 | Featured, Industry News, Inspiration, Trending
Incorporating humor is an excellent way for retailers to spark joy, create positive brand connections and drive sales.
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IHA’s Digital Home + Housewares Marketplace
Prepare for your brands and products to be discovered by home + housewares buyers and media through the International Housewares Association’s year-round digital marketplace.
gia Excellence in Retailing
gia – the IHA Global Innovation Awards program – is the world’s leading awards program honoring overall excellence, business innovation and creative merchandising in home goods retailing.
gia Excellence in Product Design
The IHA Global Innovation Award (gia) for Product Design honors exhibitors’ latest creations and cutting-edge innovations with award recognition, distinguishing five finalists in 14 categories.
gia Excellence in Student Design
For over 30 years, IHA’s Student Design Competition has been unique in the U.S. as the longest-running, industry-sponsored, merit-recognition program for industrial design students.
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