by Peter Giannetti | Aug 6, 2026 | Beverageware, Décor & More, Decorative Accessories, Featured News, Kitchenware, Tableware
Longtime houseware industry leader Terry Crawford, founder and CEO of Conimar Group, passed away on July 27. He was 80. Crawford founded Conimar in July of 1976, launching the Ocala, FL-based supplier of gift-oriented housewares, tabletop, and home décor at the...
by Chandler Harvey | Jun 3, 2026 | Featured News, 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,...
by Peter Giannetti | Apr 1, 2026 | HomePage Views
The first quarter of 2026 has turned to the second quarter. And on this day when tomfoolery is celebrated, there is little margin for trickery for the home and housewares business as it takes stock of how the first three months have primed planning for the rest of the...
by Chandler Harvey | Mar 31, 2026 | The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026, Trade Shows & Associations
Inspiration Theater sessions at The Inspired Home Show 2026 explored a range of forces shaping the home and housewares industry, from AI-driven intellectual property concerns and social commerce growth to global food trends and regulatory developments impacting...
by Chandler Harvey | Mar 27, 2026 | Home + Housewares, The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026, Videos
From artificial intelligence and innovation to consumer value and color direction, keynote sessions at The Inspired Home Show 2026 explored the forces shaping the future of the home and housewares industry. Across presentations from NetElixir, Circana, Springboard...
