The International Housewares Association (IHA) reported Wednesday that key retailers and brands from around the world are gearing up for The Inspired Home Show 2026, March 10-12, at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
More than 2,000 brands and 300,000 products are set to be presented during the show organized annually by the IHA. The Inspired Home Show is North America’s largest event for the home and housewares industry, according to IHA.
“Especially in today’s competitive market, the show is a critical platform for discovering innovative new items, building partnerships and getting ahead of the curve,” said IHA president and CEO Derek Miller. “It’s an incredible way to meet so many people and discover so many opportunities all under one roof and in just three days.”
“My company has been exhibiting at The Inspired Home Show for over 20 years and it’s always been successful for us,” said Solomon Elyakim, vice president of Euro-Ware, Inc. “It’s one of the only shows around that offers an eclectic mix of exhibitors and customers, allowing my team to connect with companies from all over the world. The show has opened many opportunities for us and continues to do so every year.”
“We at the Tricol Clean Team are excited to be participating in this year’s show,” said Rich Cronin, president USA-Canada-Latin America at Tricol Clean, Inc. “We’re looking forward to continuing on our path of Inspired Home Show success and sharing our new innovations, eco-friendly cleaning tools and legacy-branded bathware products with a diverse international audience.”
“We are excited to return for our second year to exhibit in the Pet Pavilion at The Inspired Home Show,” said Kevin Davis, vp of sales, Huxley & Kent. “We secured multiple new partnerships in our first year and are looking forward to expanding on that success in 2026.”
“We’re excited to bring our Korean-manufactured brand to the U.S. market at The Inspired Home Show,” said Yehyun Shin, president, Silipot. “The show gives us a chance to share our story, connect directly with retailers and showcase the innovation behind what we do. We look forward to building new partnerships and introducing our products to more homes across America.”
“Making our first appearance at IHA Chicago reflects Made In’s commitment to growth, collaboration, and elevating the future of kitchen products. We’re here to listen, lead, and build lasting relationships across the industry,” said Kyle Koenig, associate director, wholesale at Made In Cookware.
Sample of Key Brands Exhibiting
Continued exhibitor commitments from leading brands underscore the Show’s value and demonstrate their resilience and long-term vision in a complex market and global landscape, according to IHA. An expanded sample of exhibitors includes the following:
| 10 Strawberry Street | Telebrands Corporation |
| 1880 Retail – Snapware, Pyrex | The Libman Company |
| AeroPress | Imusa, USA |
| Aerolatte, Ltd. | Iris, USA, Inc. |
| American Plastics | John Ritzenthaler Company |
| Anova Culinary | Jokari U.S., Inc. |
| Aramco Imports, Inc. – Hamilton Beach | Jura Inc. |
| Armaly Brands – Brillo | Kay Dee Designs |
| Aroma Housewares Co. | Kikkerland Design |
| Bartesian | KitchenSupply – Escali, Joyce Chen, Maverick |
| BIA Cordon Bleu | Kitterich Corporation – Con-Tact Brand |
| Blueoco | Koolatron |
| Brabantia USA | Kuhn Rikon Corp. |
| Brio Water Technology, Inc. | Kuvings (NUC Group) |
| Brod & Taylor | L’Chef |
| Cangshan Cutlery Company | Lenox Corporation – Hampton Forge, Cambridge Silversmiths, Oneida |
| CE North America LLC | Lifetime Brands, Inc. – Chef’n, Farberware, KitchenAid |
| Clipper Corporation – Viking | Lodge Mfg. – Lodge Cast Iron |
| Conimar Group LLC | Lotus |
| Core Home | Made In Cookware |
| Cuckoo | Madesmart |
| Cuisine::Pro – The Custom Chef | Maspion Group |
| Danica | Mastercook Houseware LLP |
| Design Ideas | MDC Housewares Inc. |
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DK Household Brands – Zyliss, Cole & Mason, AdHoc, Swissmar, Culinare
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MUkitchen |
| Dial Industries, Inc. | Nordic Ware – Bundt |
| Eko | Nostalgia Products LLC |
| Euro Ceramica Inc. | NuWave, LLC |
| Europlast | Oggi Corporation |
| Euro-Ware, Inc. | Opinel |
| Evriholder Products, LLC | Peugeot |
| F & H Group USA Inc. | Picnic Time Family of Brands |
| Frieling USA | Prepara |
| Genicook | R Squared/Zrike Brands |
| Gibson Homewares – Calphalon, Martha Stewart, Sur La Table | Regent Products Corp. |
| Gleener Inc. | Riedel Crystal of America |
| Godinger Silver Art Co., Ltd. | Robely Inc. |
| Gourmet Settings Inc. | Rolser, S.A. |
| Gurok Turizm Ve Madencilik AS/LAV | Salton |
| Handi-Foil Corp. | Schmidt Bros. |
| Hestan Culinary | Scrub Daddy |
| HIC, Harold Import Co. | Select Brands, Inc. – Toastmaster |
| HORL | Serene House |
| Housewares International Inc. | Seville Classics Inc. |
| Hutzler Mfg. Co., Inc. | Signature Housewares, Inc. |
| iDesign | Thermomix |
| Sophistiplate, LLC | Totally Bamboo |
| Sourhouse | Tramontina USA, Inc. |
| Storebound – Dash | Trinity International Industries |
| Sully Innovations Inc. | Umbra LLC |
| Summit Brands | USA Pan |
| Sutton Home Fashions | Volume Brands Int’l. – Glad, Clorox, Pine-Sol |
| SynergyOps, a Manufacturing Division of Regal Ware, Inc. | Westinghouse |
| Tablecraft Products Co. | W.J. Hagerty & Sons Ltd., Inc. |
| Tabletops Unlimited, Inc. | Whitmor, Inc. |
| Tag | Widgeteer, Inc. |
| Talisman Designs | Willert Home Products |
| Talus – High Road Organizers | YouCopia |
| Teakhaus LLC | Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co. |
More complete information on exhibitors, brands, products and booth numbers can be found online on The Inspired Home Show’s Connect 365 website. Content is being updated and added daily, with full details available shortly before the Show opens on March 10.
A wide array of senior-level retail executives, DMMs, GMMs and buyers from the U.S. and around the world are also registered to attend, IHA reported. These attendees represent some of the largest retailers in the world, as well as mid-size retail groups and hundreds of independent specialty stores, according to IHA.
Sample of Key Retailers Attending
A sample of key U.S. retailers – from categories including mass merchandisers, home/housewares, department stores, grocery stores, warehouse clubs, drug/convenience, hardware, craft/hobby and off-price – that are registered to attending the Show include the following:
| Ahold Group | Kohl’s Department Stores |
| Albertsons/Safeway | Kroger/Fred Meyer |
| Aldi, Inc. | Lowe’s |
| Amazon.com | Macy’s |
| At Home Stores | Meijer |
| Bealls Department Store | Michaels |
| Bed Bath & Beyond/Brand House Collective | Nordstrom |
| Belk | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet |
| Best Buy | Pampered Chef |
| Big Lots | pOpShelf |
| BJ’s Wholesale Club | Publix Supermarkets |
| Burilington Coat Factory | QVC |
| Costco Wholesale | Ross Stores |
| Crate & Barrel | Sam’s Club |
| CVS/Caremark | Sur La Table |
| DD’s Discount | Target |
| Dollar General Corp | TJX |
| Hobby Lobby | Walgreens |
| HomeGoods | Walmart |
| Home Depot | Wayfair |
| HSN | Wegmans |
| Hy-Vee | Williams Sonoma |
| Imperial Distributors |
Sample of Registered International Representatives
A sample of registered international representatives from global companies and buyers from market-leading retailers includes the following:
| Interspar (Austria) | Shopper Stop (India) |
| Hipermaxi (Bolivia) | Coppel (Mexico) |
| Sam’s Club (Brazil) | El Palacio De Hierro (Mexico) |
| Amazon (Canada, India, Mexico, Saudi Arabia) | Sodimac (Mexico) |
| Canadian Tire (Canada) | Do It Center (Panama) |
| Costco (Canada, Mexico) | Rustan’s (Philippines) |
| TJX (Canada, Europe) | Home Centre (Saudi Arabia) |
| Walmart (Canada, Central America) | Shoprite Checkers (South Africa) |
| PriceSmart (Caribbean, Central America) | Coupang (South Korea) |
| Almacenes Siman (Central America) | Shinsegae (South Korea) |
| Ripley (Chile) | El Corte Inglés (Spain) |
| QVC (Germany, United Kingdom) | Manor (Switzerland) |
| Rewe (Germany) | Lulu Group (United Arab Emirates) |
| Nuevos Almacenes (Guatemala) | Dunelm (United Kingdom) |
| Diunsa (Honduras) | Robert Dyas (United Kingdom) |
| Pepperfry (India) |
The Inspired Home Show 2026 will include four expos in two halls located conveniently across the Grand Concourse from each other: Clean + Contain, Dine + Décor, Wired + Well, and International Sourcing. It will also feature attractions including the Debut incubator, Global Design Points pavilions from Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Turkey, and the Inventors Corner.
New to the 2026 Show will be the SPLiCE Licensing Hub — a destination produced in partnership with the Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence — that will connect retailers and product suppliers with brands interested in licensing deals.
In addition, both the Pet Products Pavilion and the Candle Pavilion, which made their debuts at the 2025 Show, will return. Other popular destinations include the Pantone ColorWatch Display, New Product Showcases, and galleries featuring finalists and winners of IHA’s Global Innovation Awards (gia) in Product, Retail and Student Design.
The Inspired Home Show also offers a comprehensive education program on consumer trends, market opportunities and specific subjects affecting the home and housewares industry. Education programming and product discovery are supplemented by networking events and award ceremonies, IHA noted.
The forthcoming Inspired Home Show will mark the first year of the event’s new Tuesday-through-Thursday pattern. IHA reported extensive industry and retailer feedback determined that the shift to midweek best aligns the Show with the industry’s evolving needs and expectations.
For more information or to register, visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com.
