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Recent News from The Inspired Home Show!
The Joy Economy: In Search of Good Vibes at Home
It’s prime time for housewares retailers and suppliers to lean into products, marketing and merchandising that spark positive emotions and delight.
Spring Cleaning and Organizing Gets a Boost in 2025
Spring cleaning and organizing projects offer opportunities for retailers and suppliers to connect with consumers.
Influencers at The Inspired Home Show: Highlighting Trends Shaping Consumer Choices
By sharing their experiences, content creators give consumers a firsthand look at new products and emerging trends—driving awareness and demand.
gia Award for Retailing Winners to be Celebrated at the Show
The Inspired Home Show and IHA today announced the national gia winners for 2023-2024.
2024 Keynote Sessions: Global Consumer and Color Trends, Housewares and The Hispanic Market and Growth Opportunities for Housewares
Global and color trend forecasters, market data analysts and an executive from the leading Hispanic media network will share their home and housewares industry vision in special keynote presentations during The Inspired Home Show 2024.
The Inspired Home Show 2024 Brings Home + Housewares Community Together for New Inspiration, Trends and Insights
For the 124th time since 1939, the International Housewares Association will bring the home and housewares community together at The Inspired Home Show® 2024, March 17-19 at Chicago’s McCormick Place Complex.
Inspiring “Super” At-Home Gatherings
The 2024 IHA At-Home Entertaining Survey shows that consumers are looking to host more at-home gatherings in the year ahead.
Renaissance Chicago Downtown
The Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel’s prime Riverwalk location offers easy access to nearby restaurant options and the vibrant theater district.
The Peninsula Chicago – A Five-Star Hotel Experience with Traditional Asian Service
In 2023, The Peninsula Chicago was recognized as the ‘Best City Hotel in the Continental U.S’ in Travel + Leisure’s Worlds’ Best Awards.
Housewares Continues the Celebration of Life Moments According to New Reports Examining Consumers’ Purchasing Plans for Celebrating in 2024
2024 Occasions and 2024 At-Home Entertaining Reports Compare Consumers’ Home + Housewares Spending and Planned Entertaining for 2024 vs 2023
Is Livestream Shopping the Next Selling Frontier?
Many retailers and brands are investing in livestream shopping, but what do consumers think of live digital shopping experiences?
Getting to Know Peach Fuzz: Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024
Peach Fuzz, Pantone’s newly announced Color of the Year 2024, has the ability to promote feelings of warmth and comfort in our homes.