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.

A Taste for Soup Season

A Taste for Soup Season

During this winter’s persistent frigid temperatures, retailers can connect with consumers by leading with products that come in handy during soup season, as well as creative recipes and hacks.

Renaissance Chicago Downtown

Renaissance Chicago Downtown

The Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel’s prime Riverwalk location offers easy access to nearby restaurant options and the vibrant theater district.

Leaning into Lazy Cooking

Leaning into Lazy Cooking

There’s plenty of lazy cooking recipes and hacks on social media these days, and the online trend is a good opportunity to spotlight housewares products that can help lighten the load for at-home chefs.