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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.
Retailers Using AI: Opportunities and Challenges
Despite the potential benefits, a good number of consumers are concerned about businesses using AI. Before jumping in head first, retailers using AI should consider where their customers are at—and what they’re looking for.
How to Bring the Outdoors Inside
Health and wellness experts have long extolled the value of spending time outside. Now that we’re back to our busy lives, many people are looking for ways to bring the outdoors inside their homes.
Doing More with Less in Smaller Homes
People with smaller homes are looking for ways to maximize their living space, and for housewares with a smaller profile, that can multi-task and help reign in all their stuff.
Unwrapping the Future: Holiday Shopping Forecasts
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping forecasts! Here’s a round-up of some of the latest forecasts, and what they might mean for home and housewares.
Embracing Autumn, a Time to Enjoy the Outdoors
Fall’s cooler temperatures, fun seasonal activities and a feeling of urgency to enjoy the outdoors before snowfall all appeal to consumers this time of year.
The Retro Trend: What’s Old Is New Again
Feeling nostalgic for days gone by, consumers may gravitate to any number of vintage styles, patterns or eras for their homes. Retailers and brands can benefit from the retro trend by offering customers a variety of updated connections to the past.
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.