by Peter Giannetti | Jun 25, 2026 | Trade Shows & Associations
The Cookware & Bakeware Alliance (CBA) confirmed its new board leadership during its 104th Annual Spring Meeting in May. Chris Bauman of Le Creuset was named CBA board president, and Nancy McHebnry of Widgeteer was named board vice president. Other confirmed CBA...
by Peter Giannetti | Jun 23, 2026 | Featured News, Retail Articles, Trade Shows & Associations
The International Housewares Association (IHA) announced that Target’s top home merchant, Mara Sirhal, will present the retail keynote at the 2026 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) conference this fall. CHESS 2026 is set for September 29-30, 2026, at the...
by Peter Giannetti | Jun 18, 2026 | Décor & More, Home + Housewares, Kitchen Textiles
Textile suppliers required to comply with California’s new extended producer (EPR) law for textiles must register with Landbell USA, the program’s designated producer responsibility organization, by July 1, 2026. The Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 (S.B. 707)...
by Peter Giannetti | Jun 15, 2026 | Retail Articles
U.S. consumers continued to spend in May, demonstrating purchasing resilience and evolving spending priorities despite mounting economic pressures, according to market research and analytics company Circana. Overall retail spending rose 1.3% year over year, while unit...
by Peter Giannetti | Jun 9, 2026 | Trade Shows & Associations
NY Now, the New York-based gift, home and lifestyle trade show, is unveiling a new brand identity and an expanded management team following its recent acquisition by a group led by veteran gift and home trade show executives. NY Now was recently acquired by Rockview...
