The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show
March 10–12, 2026 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
HomePage News introduces the InSight™ Trend Index, an exclusive digital guide that explores emerging and enduring home and housewares trends through the products and innovations that embody them.
Consumers around the world are feeling especially frustrated with customer service, and they’re not afraid to act on it. Many shoppers won’t hesitate to take their business elsewhere after just one negative customer experience.
Picnics and summer outings are a great opportunity for retailers to connect with consumers by providing ideas and inspiration, as well as products that will make their meal planning easier and their excursions more memorable.
Now and then, even the littlest things are cause for celebration. Though sometimes overlooked, these types of informal gatherings present a real opportunity for sellers of housewares and home goods.
Despite inflation causing consumers to scale back, home improvement projects are currently the overwhelming choice over buying new homes.