The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show
March 2–4, 2025 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL
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.
For anyone Scandinavian, Illums Bolighus is a household name. It is an up-market, meticulously curated department store with minimalist Nordic flair—Scandinavia’s leading department store for design, lifestyle, fashion and home furnishings.
Despite inflation causing consumers to scale back, home improvement projects are currently the overwhelming choice over buying new homes.
While resale and rental may seem counter-intuitive to new product sales, retailers and product manufacturers who take advantage of this shift may find ways to reach new customers and build brand loyalty.