Unwrapping the Future: Holiday Shopping Forecasts
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping forecasts. Yes, it seems everywhere you look lately, there’s a new report predicting the upcoming holiday shopping season. Will consumers start shopping earlier...
View ArticleDoing More with Less in Smaller Homes
Yes, there are tiny houses. But after a pandemic-era boom, it turns out that “regular” houses are getting tinier too. With smaller homes, more people are looking for ways to maximize their living...
View ArticleHow to Bring the Outdoors Inside
Health and wellness experts have long extolled the value of spending time outside. But it might have taken a global pandemic to make many people get out and truly appreciate the physical and mental...
View ArticleRetailers Using AI: Opportunities and Challenges
Thanks in large part to ChatGPT, there’s been a lot of buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) in the last year. But the technology is quickly changing—and new options and updates appear literally...
View ArticleIHA Accepting Proposals for The Inspired Home Show Education
The International Housewares Association (IHA) is accepting topic proposals for education sessions during The Inspired Home Show 2024, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market. Retailers, trend...
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IHA Announces 2023 Global Honorees for gia Top Window Awards
The Inspired Home Show® and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program, announced the Global Honorees for the...
View ArticleSelling and Spreading Joy in a Down Economy
We’re supposed to be heading into “the most wonderful time of the year,” but many consumers aren’t feeling too joyful. Retailers looking to engage with shoppers in the coming months—and especially...
View ArticleA Taste for Soup Season
Anyone who’s been sick this fall knows the power of a hot bowl of soup. But you don’t have to be under the weather to appreciate soup season. A big pot of soup is comforting and convenient, and it...
View ArticleRaise a Glass to Holiday Home Decor
Bring on the turkey, the neighborhood cookie exchange, the Christmas dinner. As consumers prepare to host at-home gatherings for Thanksgiving and the December holidays, interest in home decorating and...
View ArticleResourceful Living: Empowering Consumers to Maximize Their Resources
When times are tight, it’s natural to want to get the most of what we’ve got. Who wants to throw out fresh food they paid good money for? Or put down hard-earned money on clothing or furniture just...
View ArticleHousewares Growth Opportunities in Challenging Times
No doubt, the economic landscape is challenging right now. But the market for home and housewares has historically been pretty resilient during difficult economic times. (After all, our homes are...
View ArticleWinning Sales in Home Stretch of Holiday Shopping Season
After a highly unusual few years, many retailers might have been hoping for a more “typical” holiday shopping season. But there might not be such a thing anymore. As we approach the home stretch in...
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Fresh off of a $102M Renovation—Stay at Hyatt Regency Chicago
Overview Don’t miss the opportunity to experience a $102M renovation at Chicago’s largest hotel! Located in the heart of downtown, Hyatt Regency Chicago is settled along the Chicago River and Lake...
View ArticleGetting to Know Peach Fuzz: Pantone’s Color of the Year 2024
Just last week, global color authority Pantone announced Peach Fuzz as its Color of the Year 2024. Since then designers, home and housewares companies and retailers around the world have been...
View ArticleIs Livestream Shopping the Next Selling Frontier?
Many retailers and brands are investing in livestream shopping, but what do consumers think of live digital shopping experiences? Will these events attract new customers, build brand awareness or...
View ArticleHousewares Continues the Celebration of Life Moments According to New Reports...
After a wild ride of unpredictable life- and business-altering ups and downs over the past several years, the home and housewares industry is primed for market stability and is eager to celebrate the...
View ArticleProtected: Messermeister, Inc.
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View ArticleLeaning into Lazy Cooking
Being lazy usually gets a bad rap. But the recent popularity of lazy cooking (#lazycooking and #lazygirldinners) tells a different story. In our busy post-pandemic lives, consumers are embracing quick...
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The Peninsula Chicago – A Five-Star Hotel Experience with Traditional Asian...
Reserve a Room at The Peninsula Chicago > Enjoy the following when you book at The Peninsula Chicago: An extended early-bird rate of $299 now available through January 31st (Limited Time Only)....
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Renaissance Chicago Downtown
The Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel’s prime Riverwalk location offers easy access to a variety of nearby restaurant options and easy access to the vibrant theater district. Enjoy Premium Amenities...
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