Quality and trust continue to anchor purchase decisions in the home and housewares industry, even as consumers weigh a broader mix of value drivers across categories and life stages.
At The Inspired Home Show 2026, Springboard Futures principal and founder Tom Mirabile shared new findings from the 2026 Value Equation Index, underscoring how factors such as durability, performance, pricing incentives and social proof all play a role, but that quality and trust remain the most influential across generations.
“Customers are not just price sensitive, they are value driven.”
For more, read a full recap of the session.
