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Recent News from The Inspired Home Show!
Making Homes Warm and Cozy
Whether it involves well-loved items like candles or incorporating the recent trend of textured walls, shoppers are sure to appreciate inspiration.
Warming Up to Hot Beverages
Home and housewares retailers can help encourage shoppers with in-store tastings, clever recipes and tips for trying out new products or techniques.
At-Home Holiday Baking: Joyful Ideas for Retailers
The holiday season is steeped in nostalgia, drawing people to baked goods and baking tools that evoke memories of childhood and Grandma.
Consumers Still Drinking More Coffee at Home
As more people are drinking coffee at home than before the pandemic, it’s important to keep up with the latest java trends, preferences and product innovations.
Eco-Friendly Materials Matter
As technology propels innovation, the use of new eco-friendly materials in housewares is expected to attract attention and drive purchases.
Housewares Charity Foundation Supports Maui Wildfire Relief
To help support the people of Maui after the recent wildfire tragedy, the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) has established a fund for donations and will match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000 in total. Donations will go to support the Maui Strong Fund and Team Rubicon Disaster Relief.
Mustard-Flavored Skittles? The Power of Partnerships
In a time when resources are stretched, time is money and consumers have more choices (and shorter attention spans), partnerships make good business sense.
Connecting with Shoppers on Back-to-School
School is almost back in session—for an estimated 50 million U.S. schoolchildren in grades K-12 alone. This back-to-school time of year is a terrific opportunity for those in home and housewares to connect with shoppers.
Raising Visibility with Timely Tie-Ins
Taking advantage of a timely tie-in is a solid strategy for retailers. It can help attract attention and spur purchases. It’s also a way to connect with current and potential customers and demonstrate your relevance.
Splurging on Some Little Indulgences
Read any number of headlines, and you’ll see many consumers are hesitant to spend on non-essential items. But there’s also growing evidence that those same consumers are looking for little indulgences.
Taking a Deeper Look at Generation Z
As Generation Z (anyone born 1997-2012) gains more purchasing power, it’s important to learn more about what this group of consumers value in products, brands and shopping experiences.
Opportunities in Wellness and Personal Care
Calling wellness a trend is a bit of an understatement. “Movement” might be better, but “way of life” seems more appropriate.