Keep Consumer Experience at the Core of Material Choices

by Peter Giannetti | Oct 1, 2021 | Connect FALL

Dr. Gayatri Keskar of Material Connexion urged home and housewares developers to keep consumer experience at the center of design and material choices in the latest episode of “Material Matters.”

Adrienne Weiss: Strong Branding Starts with a Strong Story

by Peter Giannetti | Sep 30, 2021 | Connect FALL

Effective branding in today’s omnichannel marketplace starts with a compelling brand story that stokes an emotional and intellectual response by consumers, branding specialist Adrienne Weiss during a session on “Retail Branding Post-COVID” during IHA’s Connect FALL virtual event.

Consumers Flow Into Simpler, Organic Design Lifestyles

by Peter Giannetti | Sep 28, 2021 | Connect FALL

Consumers are embracing a simpler way of life welcoming natural style influences inside the home, trend analyst Nancy Fire said during a keynote presentation on day two of IHA’s Connect FALL virtual event.

NPD: Experiential Spending Keeps Emphasis on ‘Time’ for Housewares

by Peter Giannetti | Sep 28, 2021 | Connect FALL

Returning to experiential activities this year has been the biggest change in consumers’ behavior and has had the greatest effect on housewares, according to Joe Derochowski, vice president and home...

Keynote: Fireside Chat

by Peter Giannetti | Mar 23, 2021 | Connect SPRING

Bed Bath & Beyond President and CEO Mark Tritton, reflecting on a year of pandemic-accelerated change, said the key to the retailer’s successful transformation lies in recommitment to its...