The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show
March 10–12, 2026 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
IHA’s 2023 Occasions Report offers a comprehensive analysis of how consumers are once again embracing key life events. Eight occasions are featured: engagements, bridal showers, weddings, home ownership, pet ownership, baby showers, college-bound and retirements.
The Inspired Home Show and the IHA announces the national gia winners for 2022-2023: 27 outstanding home and housewares retailers from 26 countries around the globe.
Katherine Gaylord, a junior at University of Notre Dame, captured first place and $3,500 for Stack, a breast pump drying rack for the breast pump pieces. It helps nursing mothers who pump at work or in public restrooms to safely, easily and discreetly wash, dry and store breast pump equipment.
Consumers are still spending money on smart home, but it’s not enough for a device to simply have an app or additional technology. These days, people are looking for smart products that solve problems and make their home lives happier, healthier and easier.
The mixology trend isn’t reserved for alcoholic drinks only. Consumer focus on wellness has caused many people to look for non-alcoholic options.
Whether it’s all those holiday indulgences or the fresh start of a new year, people always seem to focus on wellness in January. This year, that focus is even more significant as many consumers are making their health a major priority throughout the year. Within the wellness spectrum, consumers are also paying more attention to mental and emotional health.