The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show

March 2–4, 2025 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show
March 2—4 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

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Recent News from The Inspired Home Show!

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.

Baking Remains Popular

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.

Holiday Shopping Season Underway

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.

Holiday Décor Trends Tap into Magic and Joy of the Season

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

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

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.