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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.

Announcing the 2022 gia Finalists for Product Design

Industrial design students from Western Washington University (WWU) in Bellingham have captured four of six top prizes in the International Housewares Association’s 29th annual Global Innovation Awards (gia) Student Design Competition.

New Report Examines Consumers’ Purchasing Plans for Celebrating Life Moments in 2022

Occasions Report Takes In-depth Look at What Consumers’ Spending Means for Home + Housewares...

Innovation Theater to Feature Successful Post-Pandemic Strategies

The Innovation Theater at The Inspired Home Show will feature successful post-pandemic strategies, omnichannel marketing, sustainability, the smart home and supply chain opportunities.

Letter from IHA President & CEO

In the last two weeks, both the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois have reported ongoing reductions in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

Announcing the 2022 gia Student Design Winners & Honorees!

Epistemix COVID Modeling Shows IHA Mitigation Strategies Ensure Safe 2022 Show

IHA and Epistemix released updated data that projects the risk of COVID transmission at a rate of less than 0.1% of total attendance during The Inspired Home Show, March 5-7, 2022.