by Mike Duff | Mar 19, 2026 | Cutlery, Home + Housewares, Kitchenware, The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026
Cangshan introduced three new knife series at The Inspired Home Show as it continues to expand its lineup under parent company Austin Cutlery & Tool. At the show, the company rolled out the Akka, Aira and Elko series as additions to its cutlery assortment: Akka...
by Chandler Harvey | Mar 19, 2026 | Beverageware, Home + Housewares, Tableware, The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026
Drinkware is extending beyond the home as consumers carry beverages for hydration, convenience and enjoyment, with housewares producers developing products suited to more active lifestyles. Hydration has become central to wellness, while portable drinkware has grown...
by Chandler Harvey | Mar 18, 2026 | Cleaning Tools, Cookware, Cutlery, Home + Housewares, Kitchen Tools & Gadgets, Kitchenware, Organization & Cleaning, The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026
With much of the industry focused on Millennial and Gen Z consumers, ergonomics can sometimes take a back seat in product development. However, a number of housewares companies continue to emphasize ease of use and handling as a key design consideration. Demographics...
by Chandler Harvey | Mar 17, 2026 | Appliances, Cleaning Tools, Cutlery, Home + Housewares, Home Environment, Kitchenware, Organization & Cleaning, The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026
Sustainability is becoming a more prominent factor in homewares product development, with companies increasingly incorporating eco-friendly elements into design, materials and production. Consumer demand is helping drive the shift. Among Gen Z consumers,...
by Chandler Harvey | Mar 17, 2026 | The Inspired Home Show, The Inspired Home Show 2026, Trade Shows & Associations
KC Lapiana, CEO of HTI Buying Group, which serves independent housewares retailer members, submitted the following letter on behalf of her team to HTI vendor partners after The Inspired Home Show 2026, which ran March 10-12 in Chicago. Dear HTI Vendor Partners, ...
