by Chandler Harvey | Feb 24, 2026 | The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026
This article originally appeared in the 2025–2026 edition of Inspired Magazine, the official publication of The Inspired Home Show. No doubt you’ve heard the term “retail theater” to describe engaging shopping experiences. But theater sometimes has...
by Chandler Harvey | Feb 19, 2026 | The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026, Trade Shows & Associations
The International Housewares Association (IHA) revealed 60 new products have been selected as finalists for the 2026 IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design. The annual awards program recognizes and promotes distinction in the home and...
by Peter Giannetti | Feb 11, 2026 | HomePage Views, The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026
The calendar flipped to 2026 with some positive momentum for the home and housewares industry after a holiday retail season that finished stronger than many had expected when business uncertainty was peaking midway through 2025. A dexterous industry persevered after...
by Chandler Harvey | Feb 4, 2026 | The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026, Trade Shows & Associations
Thirty-one home and housewares retailers from 30 countries were named 2025-2026 national winners of the Global Innovation Award (gia) for retailing excellence by The Inspired Home Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA). The winners, including the...
by Chandler Harvey | Jan 23, 2026 | Featured News, The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026, Trade Shows & Associations
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...
