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Recent News from The Inspired Home Show!
Make a Difference—HCF Silent Auction Now Open!
Support worthy causes and win amazing items—bid online now or visit the Silent Auction display at The Inspired Home Show.
Free Event! Mix, Mingle and Network After Dark at the Show
Join us to enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres, games and an electrifying live performance by Chicago’s premier cover band, 7th heaven!
Discover What’s Next in Housewares from Expert Insights at the Show
The Inspired Home Show 2025 will feature a robust education program designed to equip industry professionals with cutting-edge insights.
Making Home Cleaning Less of a Chore
Whether it’s cooking, cleaning or even taking out the trash, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to elevate the everyday and make chores more fun.
London’s Go-To Cookshop Shines
At Divertimenti, London’s original cookshop, its famous cookery school is at the heart of a thriving retail business that is celebrating 60 years.
Inspiring In-Store Purchases
Today’s consumers are buying fewer items when they visit stores. Across general merchandise categories, the number of items per purchase declined.
Housewares Charity Foundation Raises $1 Million at 25th Anniversary Annual Gala
The housewares industry came together to raise $1 million during the 2024 Housewares Cares Charity Gala presented by the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF)
Celebrating the Joys of Life
After 225 years, F.S. Kustermann, a family business in the 7th generation, is an exemplary example of a retail store evolving with its customers.
History and Heart in the House
Maison Empereur offers customers a fascinating journey through a museum-like space that shines a light on myriad artisans and esteemed manufacturers.
Art, Design and Raising the Bar on Kitchenware
ATELIER Potten & Pannen – Staněk’s gia-winning store in Prague is a place where the bar on cooking, baking and dining is well and truly raised.
Helping College-Bound Students Create a Home Away From Home
The 2024 IHA Occasions Survey identified important gifting opportunities for college-bound students in the months ahead.
Opportunities Are Brewing for Tea-Related Products
Continuing attention to health, as well as growing demand for new flavors and beverage styles, appears to be driving the trend.