Trade Shows & Associations

IHA Webinar on October 28 To Examine Retail Opportunities in AI, Visual Merchandising

The International Housewares Association is bringing together two Global Innovation Awards (gia) expert jurors for an October 28 webinar examining how artificial intelligence and visual merchandising trends are creating new opportunities for retailers.

CHESS 2026 In Photos: Two Days of Housewares Industry Connections

The International Housewares Association’s 2026 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) brought home and housewares leaders together September 29-30 in Rosemont, IL, for two days of discussion centered on how the industry can embrace advancing technology without losing the human connection that has driven its businesses. 

October 8 Webinar To Discuss IHA/Andmore Partnership on The Inspired Home Show

Management of trade market operator Andmore will host a webinar Thursday, October 8, to discuss the recently announced partnership between the International Housewares Association (IHA) and Andmore that will co-locate The Inspired Home Show with the Winter Atlanta Market beginning in January 2028.