A year of dramatic changes in consumer needs and behaviors, along with the rapid adoption of voice-activated assistants and digital tools for accessing information, have alerted the home and housewares, food and technology industries that now is the time for...

Keeping spaces clean is more important than ever with many consumers now using their homes as multi-purpose spaces for work, school and everyday household life. From purifying steamers and allergen vacuums to products created to assist in day-to-day cleaning tasks,...

Bed Bath & Beyond President and CEO Mark Tritton, reflecting on a year of pandemic-accelerated change, said the key to the retailer’s successful transformation lies in recommitment to its purpose as a home products destination. Tritton offered a progress report on...

The home + housewares industry thrived during the pandemic as consumers hunkered down in their homes, working remotely, schooling remotely and spending a lot of family togetherness time each day. As housewares sales soared other industries faced challenges brought on...

At-home health and wellness has become more prevalent than ever the past year. The home and housewares industry has responded with a wide range of innovative solutions — from relaxation and therapeutic products to healthy eating and fitness accessories. These products...

The global pandemic has opened the opportunity for the home and housewares business to elevate the creation of trustworthy and trend-leading shopping experiences that inspire consumer emotions. Michelle Lamb, founder and editorial director of The Trend Curve, and...

Stimulus payments provided a bump to U.S. retail in 2020 and early 2021 during a year in which consumer spending shifted to primarily CPG and general merchandise as the country dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Don Unser, chief retail strategist, The NPD...