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Restoration Hardware Turns to Profit in Q3 While Revenues Advance
Although Restoration Hardware third-quarter earnings were a bit below analyst expectations, the retailer turned to profit in the period year over year while revenues beat a Wall Street forecast.
Costco Advances Through Q1 With Help from Home Furnishings, Nonfoods
Costco posted another strong quarter with solid...
Ollie’s Posts Q3 Earnings Beat with CEO Transition Set for Early 2025
Ollie’s recorded a third-quarter earnings gain...
Lowe’s Outlines Plans for More Services, Stores, Online Sales
In anticipation of its 2024 analyst and investor...
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Splurged During Black Friday Weekend
Brigit, a financial company offering an app...
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Let the Real Holiday Shopping Season Begin
The next two months could mark an indelible inflection point retailers and suppliers have long awaited.
Special Reports
The home and housewares industry is stepping into 2025 ready to pop the champagne — or at least set the table — for what promises to be a new era of steady growth and celebration. After years of unpredictable twists and turns, consumers and businesses alike are eager to embrace life’s special moments and year-round celebrations.
2025 Occasions & At-Home Entertaining Reports
The home and housewares industry is stepping into 2025 ready to pop the champagne — or at least set the table — for what promises to be a new era of steady growth and celebration. After years of unpredictable twists and turns, consumers and businesses alike are eager to embrace life’s special moments and year-round celebrations.
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2024 Occasions & At-Home Entertaining Reports
The 2024 IHA Occasions and At-Home Entertaining Surveys (in partnership with market researcher Morning Consult) underscore the product development, marketing and sales opportunities available to the home and housewares industry by serving key life moments and increasing frequency of at-home entertaining for all sorts of get-togethers.
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2023 Occasions Report: Housewares Joins The Celebration
The 2023 International Housewares Association (IHA) Occasions Report provides insight into how consumers are once again embracing key life moments and plan to in the year ahead and beyond.
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HomePage News InSight Trend Index 2024/25: Change Is Brewing
The fifth portfolio in the HomePage News InSight™ Trend Index 2024/25 examines Change Is Brewing: products that reflect the escalation of consumer interest and investment in coffee, tea and home bar/cocktail-related products.
2024/25 InSight™ Trend Index
The HomePage News InSight Trend Index 2024/25 is the second annual series of digital portfolios providing a guide to emerging and enduring housewares trends through the products and innovations that embody them.
This comprehensive series is produced and presented in partnership with Springboard Futures and its founder and industry trend authority Tom Mirabile, along with creative director Dawn Evans, who also serves as director of marketing for the International Housewares Association.
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2023/24 InSight™ Trend Index
The HomePage News InSight™ Trend Index 2023/24 is an exclusive digital guide that explores emerging and enduring home and housewares trends through the products and innovations that embody them.
This comprehensive series is produced and presented by HomePage News in partnership with Springboard Futures and its founder and industry trend authority Tom Mirabile, along with creative director Dawn Evans, who also serves as director of marketing from the International Housewares Association.
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The HomePage News Top 50 Housewares Retailers report demonstrates that while the biggest retailers command the majority of housewares sales, the variety of companies that generate significant revenues in the sector is noteworthy. The HomePage News Top 50 Housewares Retailers report demonstrates that while the biggest retailers command the majority of housewares sales, the variety of companies that generate significant revenues in the sector is noteworthy. Click here to view the full report. The HomePage News Top 50 Housewares Retailers ranking underscores the strength of the top 10 operators in the United States but does indicate that, although the biggest dominate, opportunity exists elsewhere as well. Click here to view the full report. The HomePage News Top 50 Housewares Retailers ranking demonstrates the dominance of the top 10 store runners in the United States. It also reveals the opportunity for those retailers, and anyone working with them, that can develop a niche in the housewares market. Click here to view the full report.HomePage News Ranks Top 50 Housewares Retailers of 2023
2023 Top 50 Housewares Retailers
2022 Top 50 Housewares Retailers
2021 Top 50 Housewares Retailers
The HomePage News 2023 Consumer Outlook Survey, commissioned in partnership with the International Housewares Association, was fielded recently to help suppliers and retailers pinpoint home and housewares opportunities in the coming year. This exclusive report reveals housewares purchase intent across core categories.
2023 Consumer Outlook Report
The HomePage News 2023 Consumer Outlook Survey, commissioned in partnership with the International Housewares Association, was fielded recently to help suppliers and retailers pinpoint home and housewares opportunities in the coming year. This exclusive report reveals housewares purchase intent across core categories.
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2022 Consumer Outlook Report
Sizing Up Housewares Purchase Intent Category By Category
The first annual HomePage News Consumer Outlook Survey, commissioned in partnership with the International Housewares Association, was fielded recently to help suppliers and retailers pinpoint home and housewares opportunities in the coming year.
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In this episode of RapidFire, Joe Derochowski, vice president and home industry advisor for Circana, provides a revealing look into what the home and housewares business can expect during the 2024 holiday season. HomePage News presents RapidFire with Circana, an exclusive video series spotlighting data-driven insights on key home + housewares trends and... HomePage News presents RapidFire with Circana, an exclusive video series spotlighting data-driven insights on key home + housewares trends and... This post has been updated to report Phase VII of the Lacey Act Declaration was implemented May 30, 2024, the Federal Notice was published May 31,... HomePage News presents RapidFire with Circana, an exclusive video series spotlighting data-driven insights on key home + housewares trends and...
RapidFire | A Happy Holiday for Housewares
RapidFire | Clearing an Effective Path To Purchase
RapidFire | The Impact of Pricing on the 2024 Housewares Consumer
UPDATE: IHA Webinar Details Lacey Act Requirements for Importers of Wood Products
RapidFire | Q1 Winners & What’s Next For Housewares
In this episode of RapidFire, Joe Derochowski, vice president and home industry advisor for Circana, provides a revealing look into what the home and housewares business can expect during the 2024 holiday season. HomePage News presents RapidFire with Circana, an exclusive video series spotlighting data-driven insights on key home + housewares trends and... HomePage News presents RapidFire with Circana, an exclusive video series spotlighting data-driven insights on key home + housewares trends and... HomePage News presents RapidFire with Circana, an exclusive video series spotlighting data-driven insights on key home + housewares trends and... HomePage News presents RapidFire with Circana, an exclusive video series spotlighting data-driven insights on key home + housewares trends and...
RapidFire | A Happy Holiday for Housewares
RapidFire | Clearing an Effective Path To Purchase
RapidFire | The Impact of Pricing on the 2024 Housewares Consumer
RapidFire | Q1 Winners & What’s Next For Housewares
RapidFire | What To Look for at The Inspired Home Show 2024
Nancy Fire of Nancy Fire Design joins the Truth On Trend team for part two of a lively discussion on the current industry landscape on environmentally responsible behavior, and the importance of “walking the talk” when serving a consumer who is more informed (and demanding) than ever before. Truth on Trend is an exclusive HomePage News video series that examines the evolving connection between consumer behavior and the home + housewares... Truth on Trend is an exclusive HomePage News video series that examines the evolving connection between consumer behavior and the home + housewares... Truth on Trend is an exclusive HomePage News video series that examines the evolving connection between consumer behavior and the home + housewares... HomePage News introduces Truth On Trend, an exclusive video series examining the evolving connection between consumer behavior and the home and...
Truth on Trend | Nancy Fire: The New Language of Sustainability, Part 2
Truth on Trend | Nancy Fire: The New Language of Sustainability, Part 1
Truth on Trend: The Expanding Influence of Branding & Licensing
The Future is Now for Home + Housewares
The Real Truth About Trend Forecasting
In this episode of Design Driven, Tom Mirabile talks to industrial designers Steve Cozzolino and Scott Henderson about how generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is being used increasingly in design applications. HomePage News presents Design Driven, a video series hosted by Tom Mirabile, founder of Springboard Futures and consumer trend analyst for the... HomePage News presents Design Driven, a video series hosted by Tom Mirabile, founder of Springboard Futures and consumer trend analyst for the... HomePage News presents Design Driven, a new video series hosted by Tom Mirabile, founder of Springboard Futures and consumer trend analyst for the... HomePage News presents Design Driven, a new video series hosted by Tom Mirabile, founder of Springboard Futures and consumer trend analyst for the...
Design Driven | Generative AI: Design’s Rising Reality
Design Driven | Sustainability 2.0: Expanding Definitions, Forecasting New Realities
Design Driven | Objective Development: The Role of External Design Resources in Home & Housewares Development
Design Driven | The Power of Reinvention: Growth Through Consumer-Centric Development
Design Driven | Speaking in Color: Messaging, Motivating and the Power of the Palette
The week’s Housewares TrendHive spotlights Face Forward: obvious or obscured, fanciful or flirty, faces are taking the stage as an evolving and expanding focal point across home and décor categories. Housewares TrendHive is an exclusive video series created for HomePage News by Tom Mirabile, founder of Springboard Futures and consumer trend... Housewares TrendHive is an exclusive video series created for HomePage News by Tom Mirabile, founder of Springboard Futures and consumer trend... Housewares TrendHive is an exclusive video series created for HomePage News by Tom Mirabile, founder of Springboard Futures and consumer trend... Housewares TrendHive is an exclusive video series created for HomePage News by Tom Mirabile, founder of Springboard Futures and consumer trend...
Housewares TrendHive | Face Forward
Housewares TrendHive | Neo-Primitive Nexus
Housewares TrendHive | Into the Woods
Housewares TrendHive: Gold Rush
Housewares TrendHive: Hot Tropics
As stores and services continue to evolve, so must retail design and its techniques, visual merchandising expert Anne Kong said during her Connect FALL session, “Enhancing Your Visual Toolbox.” The final session of Connect FALL 2022 featured an overview of the IHA Occasions Report 2023, offering key findings, conclusions and changes from... Trend forecasters like to talk about things that influence an industry including lifestyle, food & beverage, economy, cohorts and generations,... "If your product comes into contact with food, you're part of this," said Fran Groesbeck, managing director of the Cookware and Bakeware Alliance,... A tote bag with the saying "Nobody's Normal" was the inspiration for Tom Mirabile's Connect FALL session on Tuesday. "Everyone who saw the bag said,...
Enhancing Your Visual Toolbox
IHA Occasions and At-Home Entertaining Surveys: Housewares Joins the Celebration
Growth at the Intersection of Food, Housewares and Lifestyle Trends
PFAS Chemicals and Housewares: Answering the Critical Questions
Never Say Normal: Navigating Change and Enabling Growth in the Modern Marketplace
Home + Housewares
Gourmia Releases Indoor Grill/Panini Press at Target
Gourmia has released the 4-Slice Health Grill, a multifunctional electric grill for making entrees, pressing paninis and cooking a quick breakfast.
Ventray’s Cold Press Juicer Designed for Nutrient-Rich Convienience
Ventray has introduced the 905 Cold Press Juicer, a masticating juicer designed for convenience, high yield and nutrient-rich results.The Ventray...
Housewares Highlighted in 2024 ‘Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards’
Each year, Forbes selects top products across nine categories — including kitchen, beauty, fashion, tech and travel — with many housewares products...
De’Longhi’s New Espresso Machines Serve More Customization, Control
De’Longhi North America has launched three new espresso machines: the Magnifica Plus, La Specialista Opera with Cold Brew and Dedica Maestro.The...
Helen of Troy Eyes Beauty Extension with Olive & June Nail Care Purchase
Helen of Troy Limited agreed to acquire nail care business Olive & June, LLC, for a total purchase price of $240 million.Olive & June,...
Meyer Introduces Rachael Ray Ceramic Nonstick Cookware
Meyer Corp. has introduced the Rachael Ray Cucina Ceramic Nonstick Cookware collection. It marks the brand’s foray into cookware with a ceramic nonstick coating made without PTFE, PFAS, lead or cadmium.
Housewares Highlighted in 2024 ‘Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards’
Each year, Forbes selects top products across nine categories — including kitchen, beauty, fashion, tech and travel — with many housewares products...
Mud Australia Introduces Festive Green Colorway
Mud Australia has introduced its Pie Dish and Candle Four in a festive Bottle Green color.The Mud Australia Pie Dish was designed for baking and...
Playful Kitchenware Brand Ototo To Launch at Target
Ototo Design, a kitchenware brand with playful and whimsical designs, has expanded nationwide into Target. Beginning December 1, Ototo products will...
Good Housekeeping Releases 2024 Kitchen Gear, Coffee & Tea Award Winners
Good Housekeeping has announced its 2024 Kitchen Gear, Coffee & Tea Award winners after evaluating hundreds of kitchen products.For the 2024...
Stanley Recalls 2.6 Million Travel Mugs Because of Possible Burn Hazard
Stanley is recalling about 2.6 million of its double-wall travel mugs because of a potential burn hazard related to the mug lids.
Lifetime, Darbie Angell Partner To Redefine Tabletop Elegance with a Social Mission
In a strategic move that merges design with philanthropy, Lifetime Brands has licensed the Darbie Angell tabletop brand.Known for its bold feminine...
Mud Australia Introduces Festive Green Colorway
Mud Australia has introduced its Pie Dish and Candle Four in a festive Bottle Green color.The Mud Australia Pie Dish was designed for baking and...
Yeti Exceeds Q3 Expectations with Boost from New Products, Global Growth
Yeti exceeded expectations in the third quarter as sales increased in each of its divisions and earnings gained on a reported and adjusted basis.Net...
Dreamfarm Introduces ‘Champop’ Cork Catcher
Dreamfarm has introduced Champop, a champagne cork remover that safely pops and catches a cork or lets its fly as each user chooses.Champop has an...
Housewares Highlighted in 2024 ‘Forbes Vetted Best Product Awards’
Each year, Forbes selects top products across nine categories — including kitchen, beauty, fashion, tech and travel — with many housewares products highlighted among them.
Ikea Presents 2024 Fall and Holiday Collections
Ikea has announced the 2024 iteration of its holiday collection Vinterfint + Stråla, a new line of New Year's Eve-inspired products, Fröjda, and a...
Designer Jeremiah Brent Children’s Collection Rolls Out at Crate & Kids
Crate & Kids is launching its first collection with interior designer and TV personality Jeremiah Brent, offering some 80 pieces inspired by the...
Mid-Year Gallery: Home Storage, Organization, Non-Electric Cleaning
HomePage News presents a mid-year gallery of key product introductions from the first half of 2024. This gallery looks at home storage, organization...
Umbra Presents Black Wood Functional Decor with Curved, Sustainable Designs
Umbra has unveiled its latest collection, showcasing modern furniture made from renewable sources in black wood designed to combine soft curves with...
Mud Australia Introduces Festive Green Colorway
Mud Australia has introduced its Pie Dish and Candle Four in a festive Bottle Green color.
Circana: Home Entertaining Lift Renews Kitchen, Dining Furniture Growth
While many segments of the furniture market are currently seeing flat or declining sales, kitchen and dining furniture sales are experiencing...
Yankee Candle Introduces Festive Holiday Collections
Yankee Candle Company, part of the Newell Brands portfolio, has introduced two new holiday collections: Passport to the Holidays, inspired by global...
Birch Lane Partners with Social Media Personality ‘Brunch with Babs’
Wayfair's Birch Lane brand has partnered with content creator, author and social media personality Barbara "Babs" Costello of the TikTok and...
Ikea Presents 2024 Fall and Holiday Collections
Ikea has announced the 2024 iteration of its holiday collection Vinterfint + Stråla, a new line of New Year's Eve-inspired products, Fröjda, and a...
Dallas Market Center Chairman Emeritus Winsor Passes Away
Dallas Market Center Chairman Emeritus, Bill Winsor, passed away Thursday, December 13, following a brief illness, Dallas Market Center announced.
Housewares Charity Foundation Launches ‘Rising Star’ Awards
The Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) is launching a new award category — “Rising Star” — recognizing up-and-coming professionals who are bringing innovation to the industry and are committed to making a positive difference in the world.
IHA in Coalition Urging Completion of New Labor Contract at East, Gulf Coast Ports
A coalition of 267 federal, state and local trade associations is urging leadership of the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance to reach a new labor contract before the January 15, 2025, contract expiration date.