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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.
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.
Consumers Want to Support Companies That Treat Employees Well
For the second year in a row, consumers have deemed employee working conditions the aspect of responsibility they most consider when buying.
Exclusive HomePage News InSight™ Trend Index Explores Home + Housewares Trends
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.
Helping Make Summer Eats Fresh and Easy
Lazy days of summer? Well, maybe a few. But the need for meal prep and cooking doesn’t take a...