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Recent News from The Inspired Home Show!
Free Event! Mix, Mingle and Network After Dark at the Show
Join us to enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, games and an electrifying live performance by Chicago’s premier cover band, 7th heaven!
Discover What’s Next in Housewares from Expert Insights at the Show
The Inspired Home Show 2025 will feature a robust education program designed to equip industry professionals with cutting-edge insights.
Finalists Announced: 2025 gia Awards for Excellence in Product Design
Seventy new products have been selected as finalists for the 2025 IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design.
Global Buyers Set Their Sights on The Inspired Home Show 2025
Buyer attendees from more than 100 countries are set to join more than 1,600 exhibiting companies at The Inspired Home Show.
Celebrating 25 Years of gia with 31 Top Retailers from 30 Countries
The Inspired Home Show and IHA celebrate 25 years of the gia Awards, honoring 31 top retailers for their innovation and excellence in housewares.
Housewares Industry Aids Southern California Wildfire Victims
Members of the home and housewares community are uniting to help residents affected by the recent wildfires in Southern California.
Free Lunch! A Tasty Perk for Buyers at the Show
Buyers can enjoy complimentary lunches during The Inspired Home Show! Each buyer is entitled to one free lunch per Show day.
Top Brands and New Exhibitors Join The Inspired Home Show
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
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.