Trade Shows & Associations

The International Housewares Association has opened space applications for The Inspired Home Show 2027, to be held March 9-11 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, with a reimagined exhibit floor said by IHA to unite its core product categories for a more “dynamic, discovery-driven and engaging marketplace experience for both buyers and exhibitors.”

The Cookware & Bakeware Alliance (CBA) has released an updated edition of its “Engineering Standards for Cookware and Bakeware,” a technical reference for product safety, performance testing and materials compliance.

Gift and home trade show operator Andmore announced the retirement of CEO Jon Pertchik and several corresponding executive leadership moves.