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Recent News from The Inspired Home Show!
Have a Taste of Mocha Mousse
Earlier this month, global color authority Pantone announced Mocha Mousse as its 26th Color of the Year.
At the River North Hotel Collection, You Can Choose from 5 Unique Hotel Brands
Choose from 5 unique hotel brands, each offering a distinct vibe tailored to your style—whether it’s sleek and modern, bold and playful, or warm and welcoming.
Renewed Interest in Reusable Bags
Many consumers are choosing to bypass single-use plastic and bring their own reusable bags out of growing environmental concerns.
Beyond Executives Discuss New Strategic Direction and Supplier Relationship Building
Marcus Lemonis and Chandra Holt appear in final keynote session of the Show, offering a candid look at the company’s bold strategic plans and how they hope to partner with home and housewares suppliers for mutual success.
Up-and-Coming Home Color Trends All About Creating Harmony
Color expert Lee Eiseman shares insights on Pantone® View Home + Interiors 2025 forecast at The Inspired Home Show 2024.
Innovation in Product, Marketing and Path to Purchase Will Be Key To Industry Success
While typical product replacement cycles may start to buoy the home and housewares industry next year, Joe Derochowski, Circana home industry advisor, outlined opportunities for brands to proactively drive growth and position themselves for success in the short-, mid- and long-term in a keynote session at The Inspired Home Show 2024.
U.S. Hispanic Market Offers Growth Opportunities For Home and Housewares Industry
The U.S. Hispanic market represents a growing opportunity to increase home and housewares sales, but the best way to do this is to take the time to learn about these consumers, what they’re looking for, and the best ways to engage with them, said Roberto Ruiz, executive vice president, research, insights and analytics for Televisa/Univision, in a keynote address today at The Inspired Home Show 2024.
Consumers Seeking Stability, Balance and Creative Expression
Consumers are looking to cope by creating stability and balance in their lives and creatively expressing their deeply held values and styles, said Anna Ward, consultancy innovation lead at TrendBible in a keynote session today at The Inspired Home Show 2024.
2024 gia Global Honorees for Retail Excellence Announced
The Inspired Home Show and IHA announced the 2024 gia Global Honorees for Retail Excellence.
Fourteen Companies Honored with IHA Global Innovation Awards For Excellence in Product Design
Fourteen housewares suppliers ranging from well-established brands to first-time exhibitors were honored as Global Honorees of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design today.
Inspiration Theater Programs Focus on Strategic Business Insights
The direction of the tableware industry in 2024, an update on PFAS regulations in housewares, how The Lacey Act affects the housewares supply chain and why retailer replenishment systems don’t work are strategic business topics that will be discussed in the Inspiration Theater.
Spotlight on Branding During Inspiration Theater Programs
Storytelling through branding, reinventing the retail experience and telling a company’s story in a changing media landscape are presentations that will focus on branding in the Inspiration Theater at the Show.