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Non-Traditional Registries Gaining Traction
Drive traffic to your store with registries—especially with new, non-traditional-registries that are growing in popularity for celebrating life events.
Promoting Freedom All Year Long
Retailers looking to connect with consumers are wise to incorporate themes involving freedom and choice, and promoting how they offer flexibility.
Make Room for Food Storage
Suppliers have taken this opportunity to get creative with portable food storage options, which is a good area to emphasize in marketing and merchandising.
Helping Consumers Ready Their “Nests” for Winter
The temperature is dropping and the sun is setting earlier. Depending on where you live, the...
Baking Remains Popular
Consumers may not be baking as much sourdough bread these days, but baking remains a popular pastime throughout the year and especially during the winter holidays.
What Butter Boards Tell Us About Consumers Today
All of a sudden, social media was blowing up with images of creative and colorful butter boards complete with herbs, spices and flavored infusions.
Holiday Shopping Season Underway
Inflation and early season promotions have had many wondering what shape this holiday shopping season will take. But there’s ample time for savvy home and housewares sellers to capitalize on holiday spending.
International Housewares Association Welcomes Travel Goods Association to The Inspired Home Show 2023
The International Housewares Association (IHA) and the Travel Goods Association (TGA) today announced a collaboration that will bring TGA’s 2023 live event to The Inspired Home Show 2023, March 4-7 in Chicago.
Holiday Décor Trends Tap into Magic and Joy of the Season
It’s no secret: It hasn’t been an easy few years. That’s why many consumers are looking to lean into the magic and joy of Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s in 2022. What does this mean for holiday décor trends? The sky’s the limit, especially when creativity, comfort and culture are the themes.
Holiday Celebrations Staged for Comeback
At-home entertaining is staging a major comeback overall. As COVID-19 fears subside in many parts of the world, people are looking to reconnect with family and friends in person. In addition, inflation is driving more consumers to entertain at home, where many are eager to use cooking skills they learned during the pandemic.
IHA Announces 2022 Global Honorees for gia Top Window Awards
The Inspired Home Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program, announced the Global Honorees for the gia Top Window Awards during the “Enhance Your Visual Toolbox / gia Top Window Award” presentation by gia expert juror Anne Kong earlier today during Connect FALL.
Connect FALL, IHA’s Virtual Industry Event, Features Sessions on Shifting Lifestyle Trends, Critical Business Developments
Connect FALL, an IHA virtual event, is set for Oct. 11-13 with exclusive, in-depth content designed to bring the housewares industry together around critical industry education.