Key Exhibitors, Retailers Set for The Inspired Home Show 2022
IHA management said more than 80% of exhibit space from the scheduled 2020 Show is reserved for the 2022 Show encompassing the McCormick Place South, North and Lakeside buildings.
Department Stores Get Another Chance to Prove Staying Power
The surging results by department stores lately have surprised a lot of observers and delighted retailers in the channel. But can they keep the surge going? The question arises often.
Kroger Drives Initiatives, Earnings Through Q3
The Kroger Co. in its third quarter beat Wall Street sales and earnings estimates while launching initiatives including a partnership with Bed Bath & Beyond.
NRF: Earlier Shopping Season Cut Into Thanksgiving Weekend Sales
According to an annual survey conducted by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, close to 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, .
Helen Of Troy To Acquire Osprey Packs
Osprey markets a range of backpacks and daypacks for hiking, mountaineering, skiing, climbing, mountain biking, trail running, commuting, and school, as well adventure travel packs, wheeled luggage and travel accessories.
Wayfair Opening Physical Stores Across All Its Retail Brands
Wayfair will go the brick-and-mortar route again with three stores featuring its specialty brands AllModern and Joss & Main, each located in its home state of Massachusetts and featuring furniture, home furnishings and housewares.
Miniso Store Expansion Includes NYC Pop-Up
Lifestyle retailer Miniso opened six stores...
Walmart Adds High-Tech Fulfillment Center
Walmart will open a 925,000 square-foot...
ISM: Retail Gains as Services Sector Enjoys November Growth
Economic activity in the services sector grew in...
Angi: Smart Home More Prominent Among Home Improvement Projects
On average, householders spent an average of...
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The Surprising Home Depot Holiday Catalog
The Home Depot might still have work to do to build widespread consumer awareness that it is a more complete resource for better home goods and housewares.
RapidFire: Forecasting the 2021 Holiday Consumer
HomePage News presents RapidFire with NPD, an exclusive video series spotlighting data-driven...
The Real Truth About Trend Forecasting
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RapidFire: Sizing Up the Second-Half Consumer
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Ankarsrum Website Adds Augmented Reality
Ankarsrum, known for its stand mixers, has introduced augmented reality on its website to allow consumers to pick their preferred color choice and see how a product will look in their kitchens.
Jura Names New Product, Brand Operations Managers
Jura, Inc. has named housewares veteran Hyung Choi product manager for its Capresso brand. Geraldine Pian, formerly Capresso product manager, has...
Home Environment Still Surging from Health & Comfort Needs
As the world continues to face the COVID-19 pandemic, with new surges arising across Europe and in some parts of the U.S., consumers remain focused...
Hoover Opens Online Holiday Pop-Up Store
Hoover has launched its first online holiday pop-up store to feature new, exclusive deals on floor care products weekly through the end of the...
Nutribullet Expands Into Food Processors
Nutribullet, known widely for single-serve blenders, has introduced a food processor as part of the brand's expansion across the kitchen.The 7-cup...
Robinson Home Launches Pro-Inspired CraftKitchen Collection
Robinson Home Products has announced the CraftKitchen Professional Collection, a new line of kitchen tools designed for the serious home chef.
The Cookware Company Acquires Italy’s Lumenflon
The Cookware Company has acquired Lumenflon, an Italian manufacturer of aluminum nonstick cookware.The Cookware Company CEO Wim de Veirman said the...
Kitchen Window Independent Store Closing After 37 Years
Kitchen Window, the influential independent kitchen and housewares store in Minneapolis, announced today it will close its doors January 15 after 37...
Joseph Joseph Names Shannon U.S. Sales VP
Joseph Joseph, designer and marketer of kitchen, bathroom and other household accessories, named Sherry Shannon vice president of U.S. sales. Sherry...
Microban, Calphalon Develop Antimicrobial Knives
Microban and Calphalon have collaborated on kitchen knives with built-in antimicrobial protection.Calphalon and Microban said they have addressed...
Igloo Adds Drinkware To Licensed NFL Collection
Igloo has released an officially licensed NFL Drinkware Collection that includes stainless steel...
S’well Partners with Fashion Brand Zuri for Limited Edition Bottle
S'well has teamed up with ethical fashion brand, Zuri, for a limited edition printed S'well bottle and a matching dress made in Kenya. S'well...
Qterra Craft Travel Mug Features On-the-Go Brewing
The Qterra Craft Travel Brewer allows on-the-go brewing in a temperature-controlled mug. The craft travel mug has a built-in brew basket for coffee...
Walmart Expands Gap Home Collaboration
Walmart is expanding its relationship with Gap, announced in June, with a new home products lineup including decor and housewares, Anthony Soohoo,...
At Home, Laila Ali Collaborate on Housewares & Decor
In a housewares and décor initiative, At Home has launched an exclusive collection with the athlete, wellness advocate, author and TV personality...
New Collections, New Directions for The Container Store
The Container Store said it made the additions to support small businesses, intrigue consumers, encourage store visits and generate repeat purchases.
Helen Of Troy To Acquire Osprey Packs
Helen of Troy has agreed to acquire Osprey Packs, Inc., a developer of daypacks and backpacks.Founded in 1974 and based in Cortez, Colo., Osprey...
Joseph Joseph Names Shannon U.S. Sales VP
Joseph Joseph, designer and marketer of kitchen, bathroom and other household accessories, named Sherry Shannon vice president of U.S. sales. Sherry...
Private-Equity Firm Arbor Reacquires Bradshaw Home
Arbor investments, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has reacquired Bradshaw Home from Onex Corporation.Arbor previously owned Bradshaw from 2008...
Connect FALL Virtual Product Demos: Cleaning
Companies featured cleaning products during the virtual product demonstrations at the International Housewares Association’s Connect FALL event in...
HoMedics Debuts Sandscape Table Promoting Wellness
Wellness and home health innovations company, HoMedics, has announced the launch of a sandscape table promoting mental health and wellness.
Restoration Hardware Advances Key Management
Restoration Hardware named Stefan Duban chief gallery and customer officer, and it also announced the retirement of DeMonty Price, president, chief...
Umbra Releases Decorative Classic Games
Canadian home decor company Umbra has introduced decor-forward versions of the classic games chess, checkers and four-in-a-row.ROLZ Chess and...
Walmart Expands Gap Home Collaboration
Walmart is expanding its relationship with Gap, announced in June, with a new home products lineup including decor and housewares, Anthony Soohoo,...
Staples Targets Home Office Workers with New Assortment
In its strategy to evolve into what the company calls a working and learning store, Staples has launched a product assortment through its U.S....
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Key Exhibitors, Retailers Set for The Inspired Home Show 2022
IHA management said more than 80% of exhibit space from the scheduled 2020 Show is reserved for the 2022 Show encompassing the McCormick Place South, North and Lakeside buildings.
Messe Frankfurt Outlines Ambiente Return in February 2022
With Messe Frankfurt set for the in-person return of Ambiente, February 11-15, 2022, Thomas Kastl, director of Ambiente’s Dining sector, detailed in a recent interview what to expect from the global home products show in Germany.
Winter Dallas Market to Spotlight Housewares
Dallas Market Center is prepping for a winter Total Home & Gift Market, January 5-11, 2022, with more than 50 new and expanding permanent showrooms, additions to its temporary exhibit and new special events.