The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show

March 10–12, 2026 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show
March 10—12 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

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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.

Focusing on Customer Service

Focusing on Customer Service

Consumers around the world are feeling especially frustrated with customer service, and they’re not afraid to act on it. Many shoppers won’t hesitate to take their business elsewhere after just one negative customer experience.

Bringing the Best of Home to Picnics and Summer Outings

Bringing the Best of Home to Picnics and Summer Outings

Picnics and summer outings are a great opportunity for retailers to connect with consumers by providing ideas and inspiration, as well as products that will make their meal planning easier and their excursions more memorable.

Here’s to Informal Gatherings

Here’s to Informal Gatherings

Now and then, even the littlest things are cause for celebration. Though sometimes overlooked, these types of informal gatherings present a real opportunity for sellers of housewares and home goods.

A Universe of Inspiration

A Universe of Inspiration

For anyone Scandinavian, Illums Bolighus is a household name. It is an up-market, meticulously curated department store with minimalist Nordic flair—Scandinavia’s leading department store for design, lifestyle, fashion and home furnishings.

Home Improvement Still Popular

Home Improvement Still Popular

Despite inflation causing consumers to scale back, home improvement projects are currently the overwhelming choice over buying new homes.

Exploring Product Resale and Rental

Exploring Product Resale and Rental

While resale and rental may seem counter-intuitive to new product sales, retailers and product manufacturers who take advantage of this shift may find ways to reach new customers and build brand loyalty.

Living It Up Outdoors

Living It Up Outdoors

Summer is here and even though outdoor entertaining hit new heights during the pandemic, many consumers are looking for new ideas or ways to expand on what they’ve got.

Growing Importance of Social Responsibility

Growing Importance of Social Responsibility

Consumers increasingly are looking for companies to help make their communities and the world a better place through social responsibility, which can include philanthropy, ethical business practices and economic development.