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experience
home + housewares
Highlights from the 2018 Show
the
Design + Innovation in
Five Great Expos............4
56,000 Attendees From
Around the World ..........8
Generating Media
Interest Globally ..........14
Bringing Buyers and
Sellers Together ............16
www.housewares.org
The International Home
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ens of thousands of innovative Globally renowned speakers discussed
new products from more than all things retail and consumer trend-
2,200 suppliers, assembled from 56 related in five keynote sessions and
countries, made their debut at the 2018 more than 20 programs in the
Show in March at Chicago’s McCormick Innovation Theater.
Place. The Show is the largest
Special displays in the Hall of Global
housewares-only fair in the world, and
Innovation showcased what is new and
56,000 homegoods professionals were
innovative in the world of home and
on hand to explore the 16 miles spread
housewares, including Pantone
across more than 800,000 net sq. ft
ColorWatch, IHA Global Innovation
(74,322 m2) of exhibit space.
Awards (gia) for product innovation
and retail excellence and
the IHA Student Design
Competition. The future of
housewares through smart
and connected products was
Owned and operated by the not-for- featured in an expanded IHA Smart
profit International Housewares Home Pavilion in the Hall of Global
Association, the Show is the premier Innovation, as well as in exhibitors’
housewares marketplace and attracts booths throughout the Show.
professionals from 130 countries. This
The premier destination for design at the
year, 99% of the top 200 key U.S. buyers
Show, the Discover Design Expo,
and 8,000 International attendees from
included well-known brands and global
six continents flocked to Chicago to
market leaders from all Show categories
spot future best sellers and source
and attracted buyer attention in the
products that will make their businesses
North Building. Within the expo, the
successful in 2018 and beyond.
incubator program Design Debut
Popular events included the Cooking allowed 12 new-to-the-Show exhibitors
Theater, which hosted more than two whose product demonstrates high-
dozen great chefs demonstrating their design and innovation to experience
culinary talents, including Rick Bayless, the International Home + Housewares
Will Brown, David Burke, Cat Cora, Alex Show without having to create an
Guarnaschelli, Bernard Guillas, Addie entire display.
Gundry, Ludo Lefebvre, Ming Tsai, Fabio
Viviani, Greg Wade and Geoffrey
Zakarian. The demonstrations were
live-streamed on
TheInspiredHome.com
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+ Housewares Show
The International Home and Housewares Show
is always a great forum for Robinson Home Products to
showcase its entire portfolio of brands for buyers. At the 2018 show,
Robinson launched two new brands “Craft Kitchen” and “Studio Cuisine,” and
buyers had the opportunity to see the entire assortments merchandised as in
a retail environment. There is no better venue to introduce new brands to
buyers and to display your capabilities as a supplier to housewares!
John White
Business Director - Housewares, Robinson Home Products
Other highlights included the exhibitors and the Show’s
Inventors Corner, which featured 60 organizers. The Social Media and
home and housewares inventors Digital Marketing Center provided
with smart new creations, and resources and assistance for the
Global Design Points, which entire supply chain. The Inspired For suppliers who aren’t part of the
spotlighted the best of design- Home, IHA’s consumer International Home + Housewares
driven country pavilions from engagement platform, introduced Show, take the time to check out
around the world. its inaugural issue of The Inspired one of the most important, and
Home Journal magazine. Through inspiring, housewares marketplaces
The burgeoning presence of digital
The Inspired Home, exhibitors can in the world, while also indulging in
media was more obvious than
interact directly with the all that the great city of Chicago
ever. Exciting Twitter streams from
consumer year-round. Key has to offer. Make a Smart Move. n
the Show’s hashtag were
influencers who write for The
continually displayed, and people
Inspired Home walked the Show
directed themselves around the
floors scouting for new
Show according to social media The International Housewares
product.
reports by other attendees,
Association (IHA) is committed to
maximizing the success of the global home
products industry by providing a world-class
2018 Show by
marketplace that facilitates global
the numbers...
commerce between buyers and sellers
2,244 exhibitors from 812,000 net sq. ft
56 countries Thousands
of exhibit space
of new products for
56,000 every room in the home
total attendees over 6,000 brands &
from 130 countries licenses on display
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Explore Fashion-Forward
Innovative Homegoods
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he Dine + Décor Expo, located in n Cook + Bakeware
the South Building, offers hundreds n Cooking Theater
of the newest product innovations
n Tabletop, Kitchen Essentials + Accents
and designed-focused products for the
kitchen and home. More than 1,000 - Giftware - Gourmet Food
companies under one roof - Home Décor - Home Textiles
demonstrating the best of the best for
- Kitchen Tools + Accessories
Dine + Décor Expo
dining and entertaining! n
- Tabletop
The Show continues to be a critical part of our business strategy.
We are able to meet with all business partners; reps, and existing customers
and distributors in the U.S and overseas. Networking with industry peers is
a vital aspect of gaining intelligence and sharing experiences that yield
valuable information. For any brand wishing to launch or prosper
within the housewares market, this Show is a necessity.
Michael Murray
President/CEO, Janus
Celebrity Chefs Light Up the
Cooking Theater
C
elebrity chefs demonstrated their Fabio Viviani, Greg Wade, Andreas Willhoff
culinary talents by cooking up their and Geoffrey Zakarian.
favorite recipes using products
If your product line is associated with a
that could be found throughout the Show.
celebrity chef and you are interested in
Proudly sponsored by KitchenAid and
participating in the 2019 Cooking
WellnessMats, performances were
Theater, please contact Nancy Michael
continuous all four Show days and can be
at nmichael@housewares.org n
viewed at TheInspiredHome.com/
cooking-theater-2018
The line-up included Judson Todd Allen,
Rick Bayless, Lanie Bayless, Will Brown,
David Burke, Cat Cora, Alia Dalal, Tom &
Patty Erd, Eric Greenspan, Alex
Guarnaschelli, Bernard Guillas, Addie
Gundry, Sandra Holl, Christopher Kimball,
Manuela Kjeilen, Ludo Lefebvre, Tess
Masters, Matt McMillin, Billy Parisi, Ming Tsai,
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Award-Winning Design
From Around the World
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ocated in the North Building, the Discover Design Expo is
the premier design destination at the Show and features
some of the world’s finest design and trend leaders, from
Discover Design Expo
all Show categories, offering high-end products and
collections. Exhibitors are selected by a panel of
industry experts comprised of retailers, design
journalists and peers.
Adjacent to Discover Design is The Aisle of Style featuring high-
design focused exhibitors from the Clean + Contain Expo. n
Design Debut
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he Show continues its commitment to develop design innovation
with the incubator program Design Debut, which allows 12 new-to-
the-Show exhibitors whose product demonstrates high-design and
innovation to come and experience the International Home +
Housewares Show without having to create an entire display. n
As a first-time exhibitor and beneficiary of the Design
Debut launch, we were thrilled with the encouragement
and support of the housewares team. With thoughtfully
directed exposure, there were many opportunities for us
to take advantage of and propel Verve Culture into the
marketplace. Looking forward to being back next year
in a grown-up booth!
Jacquie Lewis
President/CEO, Verve Culture
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Uncover the Most Inventive and
Design-Focused Home Solutions
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he Clean+ Contain Expo, located n Bath + Shower Accessories
in the North Building, offers n Cleaning
thousands of environmentally-
n Home Organization + Clothing Care
friendly products that will optimize
space, clean your home, decorate your n Luggage
bath and care for your pets. n n Pet Care
n Inventors Corner
Clean + Contain Expo
Inventors Corner
L
ocated in the Clean + Contain
Expo, the Inventors Corner brings
the raw edge of creativity to the
Show. Here you’ll find 60 clever
inventors showcasing their just-now-
ready inventions, giving you the first look
at some of the most ingenious minds at
work. The Inventors Corner also features
the Inventors Revue, where upstart
marketers present their creations to a
panel of experts and seasoned
inventors offer presentations on how to
succeed in business. Exhibitors are
encouraged to meet these emerging
Edisons and see how their work will help
drive the homegoods business in the
years to come. n
Your Trade Show Sales Professionals
LINDSAY PEARSON WESSELS ALYSSA FULTON LISA KLEMME KATIE THILL RADHA KULKARNI
Manager, Manager, Manager, Manager, Trade Show Sales,
Discover Design Wired + Well Tabletop, Kitchen Clean + Contain, Cook + International Sourcing,
lpearsonwessels afulton@housewares.org Essentials + Accents Bakeware Smart Home
@housewares.org lklemme@housewares.org kthill@housewares.org rkulkarni@housewares.org
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High Tech and Innovation from
Leading Global Industry Brands
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he Wired + Well Expo, located n Household Electrics
in the Lakeside Center, n Kitchen Electrics
showcases the best in
n Floor + Carpet Care
innovative product trends for the
mind, body and home. Join the n Home Environment (air/water)
best suppliers of energy efficiency, n Home Healthcare
personal care, culinary expertise
Wired + Well Expo
n Personal Care
and high-tech interconnected
home products. n
Value-Driven + Well Designed Products
from Global Suppliers
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he Show features more than 1,200 exhibitors from outside
the U.S., providing opportunities to view value-driven and
well-designed products from around the world. The
International Sourcing Expo, located on Level 1 of the North
Building, offers unlimited sourcing opportunities from China and
Taiwan. The Global Design Points pavilions, located in both the
North and South Buildings, showcase top-design products and
International Sourcing Expo
global trends. Countries represented at
the Show include Brazil, Colombia,
+ Global Design Points
France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,
Italy, Japan, Korea and Turkey
The best-of-the-best from these country
pavilions were highlighted in the Global
Design Points Showcase, located by the International Business
Center in the South Building. n
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Buyers from
Around the
World
The Show attracts 99% of the top 200 U.S. retailers, representation from key retailers in
13 channels and 1,000’s of independent specialty stores throughout the U.S.:
Department/ Catalog/Internet Design Stores Value Home + Hardware
Specialty & Multi Amazon Denver Art Museum 99 Cents Only Ace Hardware
Stores
Cinmar Frontgate Milwaukee Art Museum Big Lots Do It Best
Bed Bath & Beyond
Gilt Museum of Dollar General Gordons Ace
Best Buy Contemporary Art,
Groupon Goods Fred’s Home Depot
BJ’s Wholesale Club Chicago
Hammacher Schlemmer HomeGoods Lowes
Bloomingdales Museum of Science and
Harriet Carter Industry Ross Stores True Value
BonTon
Hayneedle National Building TJX
Cost Plus World Market
Jet.com Museum Tuesday Morning
Costco
King Arthur Flour NY MOMA
Crate & Barrel Company Placewares Thousands of independents including…
Dillard’s Overstock SF MOMA
JC Penney Pampered Chef A Cook’s Companion Kitchen Window
Kmart Princess House Supermarket + Drug (Brooklyn, NY) (Minneapolis, MN)
Kohl’s Ahold USA Cooks Corner Kitchenware on
Publishers Clearing House
(Green Bay, WI) the Square
Macy’s Albertsons/Safeway
Rue La La (McKinney, TX)
Cook’s Warehouse
Meijer CVS
Seventh Avenue (Atlanta, GA) Leon & Lulu
Nebraska Furniture Mart H-E-B (Clausen, MI)
The Grommet Cook’s World
Nordstrom Kroger (Rochester, NY) Marcels Culinary
Vermont Country Store
Pier 1 Imports Rite Aid (Glen Ellyn, IL)
Wayfair Fante’s
QVC Walgreen’s (Philadelphia, PA) Peppercorn
Zulily
(Traverse City, MI)
Sam’s Club Wegmans In The Kitchen
(Pittsburgh, PA) Rolling Pin Kitchen
Sears Independent Specialty Whole Foods
Emporium
Buying Groups Kitchen Collage
Shopko (Barnden, FL)
Both major independent (Des Moines, IA)
Sur La Table specialty buying groups Sign of the Bear
Kitchen Kaboodle
are present… Kitchenware
Target (Portland, OR)
(Sonoma, CA)
The Container Store Gourmet Catalog Kitchen Kapers
Todd & Holland Tea
HTI (Cherry Hill, NJ)
Walmart Merchants
Kitchen Store at JK (Forest Park, IL)
Williams Sonoma
Adams
(Dorset, VA)
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Global Buyers Represented
3.4% Australia/ New Zealand
22.2% Canada
10% Mexico
18.6% Central & South America, Caribbean
2.1% Eastern Europe
17.1% Europe
9.8% Middle East & Africa
16.8% Asia
International key buyers from more than 130 countries. Examples include:
Ace International Hardware (Indonesia, GS Shop (Korea) Ripley (Chile, Peru)
Kuwait, Panama, United Arab Emirates) Harrods (United Kingdom) Robert Dyas (United Kingdom)
Alibaba (China) Harvey Norman (Australia, New Zealand)
Robinsons Handyman (Philippines)
Almacenes Exito (Colombia) Home & Shopping (Korea)
Almacenes Siman (Costa Rica, Royal Design (Sweden)
Home Centre (United Arab Emirates)
El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicagarua) SACO (Saudi Arabia)
Home Depot (Mexico)
Amazon (Brazil, Canada, Mexico,
Homestore & More (Ireland) Sainsbury's (United Kingdom)
United Kingdom)
Hudsons Bay (Canada) Sams Club (Brazil, Mexico)
Bed Bath & Beyond (Canada)
ICA (Sweden) Sears (Mexico)
Best Buy (Canada, Mexico)
Isetan (Malaysia)
Canadian Tire (Canada) Shoppers Stop (India)
JD.com (China)
Carrefour (Taiwan) Smith & Caugheys (New Zealand)
John Lewis (United Kingdom)
Casa Palacio, El Palacio De Hierro
Kop & Kande (Denmark) Spencer's Retail (India)
(Mexico)
Cemaco Nuevos Almacenes (Guatemala) Lakeland (United Kingdom) Steamer Trading (United Kingdom)
Cencosud (Chile, Peru) Liverpool (Mexico) Tchibo (Germany)
City Club Soriana (Mexico) Lulu Hypermarkets (United Arab Emirates)
Technopark (Russia)
COOP (Denmark, Italy) Magasin (Denmark)
Test Rite (Taiwan)
Coppel (Mexico) Manor (Switzerland)
Mercado Libre (Latin America) The Loft (Japan)
Costco Wholesale (Australia, Canada,
Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Metro (Germany) Tia (Ecuador)
United Kingdom) Monoprix (France) TJX (Australia, Canada, Italy,
David Jones (Australia) Morrisongs (United Kingdom) United Kingdom)
Debenhams (United Kingdom) Myer (Australia) Tokyu Hands (Japan)
Ek/servicegroup (Germany) Plaza Style (Japan)
Tugo (Colombia)
El Corte Ingles (Portugal, Spain) PriceSmart (Caribbean, Central America)
Etna (Brazil) Vip.com (China)
QVC (France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United
Falabella (Argentina, Chile, Peru) Kingdom) Walmart (Argentina, Canada,
Gourdo's (Philippines) Rewe (Germany) Central America, Chile, Mexico)
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The Future of Housewares
Connectivity that is here to stay…
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his year saw a growing focus on he Smart Talks stage featured 30-
smart and connected products with minute sessions led by established
the IHA Smart Home Pavilion experts who discussed food trends
expanded to 28 new and current and data security for businesses and
exhibitors displaying products consumers, along with innovators offering
featuring emerging technologies new retail models for reaching consumers
and trends, along with the and strategies for developing and
addition of the Smart Talks stage managing data-driven connected
and the Smart Bar, where products and their services. The sessions
attendees could relax and were live-streamed on IHA’s website and
HOME network with colleagues. can be viewed here:
®
www.housewares.org/show/IHA-smart-
home n
Excellence in Booth Design
E
ight exhibitors were honored with Dine + Design Clean + Contain
Global Innovation Awards (gia) • Corelle Brands • Neatfreak
for Booth Excellence with two Large Booth Large Booth
companies named Global Honoree. Global Honoree
• MadeSmart
Two finalists • Laura Ashley Housewares
were selected (Wegter Small Booth
in each Show Consumenten B.V.)
Wired + Well
expo, one each Small Booth
• SodaStream
for large and Global Honoree
USA, Inc.
small booths. Discover Design Large Booth
A distinguished panel of visual • Kvell (div. of The
• BONECO North
merchandising experts walked the FHE Group Inc.)
America Corp
aisles and reviewed exhibit booths to Large Booth
Small Booth
select the winners. n
• Witloft bv
Small Booth
Congratulations to the 2018 finalists
and Global Honorees!! (at right)
10Finding Design
“The success of the student
design awards is essential to help develop
Throughout the Show
the future design leaders of our industry! The
D
IHA should be commended for providing a
superb platform for design students to learn
more about our industry, and we hope it
esign can be defined in many ways, including becomes a possible career choice.”
cutting-edge, contemporary, form & function, energy
Philippe Trudeau, President
efficient and environmental. One constant, however, is Trudeau Corporation
the central role design plays in the innovation and creation of
housewares products.
The International Home + Housewares Show recognizes design’s
critical importance in the housewares industry. We celebrate the
idea that well-designed products bring vitality to the market,
IHA Student Design
offer better value to consumers and increase sales.
Find design throughout the entire Show, and don’t miss
Competition
these innovative displays in the Hall of Global
Innovation that emphasize its importance. n
F
Energy, Passion, The Future of Housewares
or 25 years, IHA’s Student Design Competition has
celebrated the future of design through promotion
of young, creative talent. This is a favorite spot for
Pantone
exhibitors to recruit new designers and find potential
best-sellers. IHA’s program has become known as the
ColorWatch
gold standard for college-level competitions. Many U.S.
T
professors assign the program annually to industrial
design students because it is a real-world exercise and
every entry receives
he housewares industry understands the feedback from two industry
importance of color. The Pantone ColorWatch professionals. Since the
display reveals Pantone’s forecast for the colors competition began in 1993,
that will drive consumer purchases for the following more than 5,400 college
year. Through IHA’s long-standing relationship with students have entered and
th
Pantone, this is a no-cost opportunity for your 163 winners have launched anniversary
company to showcase your products that illustrate their careers at the Show. n
Pantone’s palettes. n
11IHA Global Innovation Awards
– Product Design
T
he IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for product
Information on design honor exhibitors’ latest creations and cutting-
entering the gia edge innovations with award recognition. At the
awards and the New 2018 Show, 13 Global Honorees were selected from 65
Product Showcase product finalists in 13 housewares categories.
will be in the
Exhibitor Marketing How do I enter a product for a gia award?
Kit, available
Entries for the gia awards are taken directly from New Product Showcase entries and
Fall 2018.
must be submitted by the New Product Showcase deadline date for consideration.
www.housewares.org/ Don’t miss this opportunity to be honored for your product design and innovation!
show/marketing-kit
To view all of the 2018 Global Honorees and finalists, visit
www.housewares.org/show/gia-product. n
IHA Global Innovation Awards
– Retail Excellence
T
he IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Retail
Excellence honor retailers from around the world.
At the 2018 Show, five best-of-the-best Global
Honorees were selected from 27 national winners. Two
other retailers were honored with the Martin M. Pegler
Award for Excellence in Visual Merchandising and the
gia Digital Commerce Award for Excellence in Online Retailing.
During the Show, see how retailers around the world are merchandising housewares
by visiting the display in the Hall of Global Innovation.
To view all of this year’s honorees and national winners, visit
www.housewares.org/show/gia-retail. n
12Pre-Show Events: New Exhibitor Preview,
Trending Today Preview
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he Show offered buyers and
news media two opportunities
to see 150 exhibitors and
hundreds of new products on
Saturday morning before the Show
floor opened.
The New Exhibitor Preview featured
90 first-time exhibitors from all Show
categories. The inaugural Trending
Today Preview focused on a trending
category, this year highlighting
hydration. Trending Today featured
trending
60 current and new exhibitors with
hydration-related products. The TODAY
events ran concurrently on Saturday
from 8 -10 a.m., drawing more than preview
700 buyer and media attendees.
13The Show: A Media Magnet
T
he Show generates intense interest
among consumers. The global
Learn Tips on Attracting
media covering the Show share
Media at the Show
insights about exhibitors and their latest
products while creating more than 375 Join IHA’s live or recorded webinar
million consumer impressions in the U.S. series “Getting the Most From Your
alone. Some of the most energetic Show Experience” starting
Show coverage is coming from the in the fall.
large group of bloggers and YouTube Visit www.housewares.org/education
Press + Media
influencers who eagerly
share their discoveries with
their ever-growing
audiences. Below left are
a few examples of the
headlines that helped get the message
out to information-hungry consumers. n
A Sampling of the U.S. Consumer Media in Attendance:
Allrecipes Magazine EatingWell Magazine Reviewed.com/USA Today
America’s Test Kitchen Fine Cooking Taste of Home
Better Homes & Gardens Gate House Media The Epoch Times
BOTTOMLINE Gluten Free & More The Kitchn/Apartment
BRIDES Therapy
Good Housekeeping
CBS MarketWatch The Talk (CBS)
Hearst Design Group
Chicago Sun-Times The Times Media Co
Hearst Lifestyle Group
Chicago Tribune Today Show (NBC)
HouseSmarts TV
CNET Traditional Home
Mergermarket
Consumer Reports Wirecutter/New York Times
O-The Oprah Magazine
Xinhua News Agency
Cook’s Illustrated QVC
Country Living Rachael Ray Every Day
14Connecting
With Consumers
T
he Inspired Home, IHA’s consumer-focused digital
platform, spotlights IHA’s mission to help our
exhibiting members reach the consumer through
lifestyle-oriented content to ultimately increase sales of
home and housewares products.
The Consumer Voice for Our Industry
Each month, up to 30 original articles and videos are
n Powerful Influencer Network
curated and produced by an extensive network of key
bloggers and influencers, many of whom attended the n Robust Website
2018 Show to scout for new products and ideas to
n Engaging Social Channels
include for the The Inspired Home. All products included
in the articles feature “shop” links for direct purchase. n Shareable Content
At the 2018 Show, The Inspired Home expanded its n Media Relations
brand with the launch of the inaugural issue of The
Inspired Home Journal magazine. This print publication n Print Magazine
will reach consumers through online and retail
distribution. n
For more information and to view the editorial calendar,
go to www.housewares.org/theinspiredhome
• More than 5 million
annual pageviews Follow The Inspired Home:
• 3 million annual users
• 200K social connections
www.The InspiredHome.com
Key Influencers Thirty key experts were at the Show to scout for new products and ideas for
At The Show
The Inspired Home, as well as for their own websites, blogs, YouTube
channels and other social media outlets.
Colleen Jeffers Manuela Kjeilen Carley Knobloch Billy Parisi Jeffrey Phillip Elizabeth van Lierde
thegooddrink.com passionforbaking.com carleyk.com billyparisi.com jeffreyphillip.com thecollegehousewife.com
15Bringing Buyers and
Sellers Together
T
he International Home + Housewares Show is your opportunity to join the world’s
largest audience of home goods and housewares professionals.
The International Home + Housewares Show is a great mix of big
brands and smaller innovators. It allows us to see a broad scope of
what is out there in a well organised environment. This Show has
opened up new opportunities that other fairs do not provide.
I'll definitely be back.
Samm Swain, Buying and Merchandising Director
Lakeland
United Kingdom
Visit us at www.housewares.org
16How to Apply
“Sometimes it is truly New to the Show?
amazing when you realize that the Complete a corporate profile for category approval review.
International Home + Housewares Show Once approved you will receive your official space application!
has been at the forefront of bringing the You can find the corporate profile at:
www.housewares.org/show/corporateprofile
latest designs and new product launches from
Please contact Radha Kulkarni for more information
the industry to retailers for over 80 years. The
rkulkarni@housewares.org
excitement that began at the beginning
continues to live on, and with each discovery Returning to the Show?
of new products every year there is If you have not exhibited in the Show for three years or more, please
confirmation that the Show continues contact IHA to receive an official space application contract.
to be the most important trade show Please contact Radha Kulkarni for more information
rkulkarni@housewares.org
for buyers to attend.”
Michael Higdon
Buyer Booth Information & Rates
National Building Museum –
Washington, DC 2019 Dates: March 2-5, McCormick Place, Chicago
2019 Booth Space Cost
The International Cost to Exhibit: Standard Size
Home + Housewares Show Member: $16.50/sq. ft. 10’w x 10’d or 10’w x 15’d
in Chicago is a fantastic opportunity to Non-Member: $22.00/sq. ft. * 10’ x 10’ booth (100 sq.ft.) /3mx3m
get a truly holistic grasp of the latest trends Corner fees: $350 per corner (9 sq. m)
and innovations from not only US brands but also • The booth space cost covers the
Membership Annual Dues: raw square footage only. Booth
global suppliers. We loved the focus on creativity structures and services are not
Housewares annual sales
and were particularly impressed with the large under $10 million: $450
included in the cost. Exhibitors must
number of brilliant startups and emerging brands make their own booth
Housewares annual sales arrangements, including back wall,
demonstrating unique products. The IHA team's over $10 million: $750. carpet and furnishings.
meticulous attention to detail resonates through *Membership is non-refundable • The use of pipe & drape is
every organizational level of the event. prohibited and is not provided.
Matt Ryan, Partner Success Manager
citiesocial
Taiwan
Early Bird Rates
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY BIRD COST SAVINGS!
• Save 50 cents per square foot with Early Bird rates for members
and non-members.
• Early Bird rates apply only to applications that are received with
full payment by July 2, 2018.
For additional information or questions, please contact
Radha Kulkarni at rkulkarni@housewares.org
Member: $16.00/sq. ft.
Non-Member: $21.50/sq. ft.
Housing: Reserve your rooms for the
2019 Show!
View our special low hotel rates and “Housewares only" incentives for
your stay in Chicago. IHA negotiates the lowest rates in the city!
Early Bird special rates expire on December 31, 2018, so be sure to book
your hotel accommodations now at www.housewares.org/show/hotels.
17Exhibitor Services &
Marketing Opportunities:
I
HA offers marketing, promotion and New Product Information
public relations opportunities to make
Exhibitors are encouraged to continually
the most of your time at the world’s update their new product information in
largest housewares marketplace. their Housewares Connect 365 listing. Buyers
and Media search this tool year-round.
2018 Show Buyers List
Exhibitors can create a mailing list of Special Events/Product
potential U.S. and Non-U.S. customers Demonstrations
by downloading this free list of registered
Promote your designers, celebrities, special
buyers from the 2018 Show.
media events and product demonstrations
to attendees via Housewares Connect 365!
myLeads Lead Listings can be searched online and through
Retrieval Program the Show Mobile App. Don’t miss an
Exhibitors can double their effectiveness in opportunity to draw attention to your booth.
following up on sales leads with a free lead
retrieval unit, compliments of IHA. Marketing Webinars
IHA offers a plethora of services and
New Product Showcases programs to help exhibitors reach buyers
These showcases, featuring the newest and and news media. Most of these programs
most inventive products of the Show, are are free. Beginning in November, IHA will
located in the Buyers Clubs in each building. hold a series of webinars explaining in detail
All New Product Showcase submissions the services offered in the Exhibitor
have a chance at winning an IHA Global Marketing Kit. Don’t miss this informative
Innovation Award (gia). Ten days before hour to make the most of your Show ROI.
the Show, all registered buyers receive an
Innovation Alert email directing them
to a list of innovative, new products in
all categories.
“I’d like to thank you for all of
your precious help during the IHHS Show 2018.
I followed closely most of your webinars on how
to attract buyers and media to your booth. As a first-time
exhibitor, I couldn’t tell you how helpful they were to us. We really
appreciate your hard work at making sure exhibitors like us have
the best knowledge and tools in hand to have a successful show!
We relied a lot on your webinars to reach out to US retailers and
invite them to our booth.”
Pierre Taillandier,
Tarrerias Bonjean
18ih+hs Mobile App
IHA offers a Mobile App that puts the
power of Housewares Connect 365–
and all its valuable information–in the
palm of your hand. Designed for iPhone,
Android and Blackberry, the mobile app
IHA Press Events allows attendees to:
Exhibitors can add to their PR efforts 2019 International Home + • Search companies, products,
by participating in these New York- Housewares Show Preview categories, brands and events
based events, which attract
• View product images, catalogs and
housewares-focused consumer and January 17, 2019, New York City
link to YouTube videos
trade editors. IHA offers two events,
Open to Show exhibitors only
including a Show Preview in January. • Download Show floor maps
The press events are a wonderful • Utilize all
The Inspired Home
opportunity to show off new forms of
Presents Housewares
products to media focused social
for the Holidays
June 14, 2018, 2-6 p.m.
specifically on housewares. media,
ih+h 2019 Mobile App
Metropolitan Pavilion, NYC
Open to IHA members only and more
The mobile app puts the power of the
Show and Housewares Connect 365
right in the palm of your hand.
Download the mobile app now!
www.housewares.org.members/consumers
Visit m.housewares.org
Then use it to:
• Learn about the Show including
onsite events.
• Search for exhibitors by name
or product.
• View exhibitors/products
• Find exhibitors’ booth locations on
the Show floor!
• Enter notes about product
discoveries.
• Link to IHA’s social media platforms.
With a Housewares Connect 365 listing, exhibitors
More than 300,000 searches attract Buyers, News Media and Consumers FREE!
were conducted on Housewares • Feature your products and latest innovations
Connect 365 by buyers, • Use words, pictures, catalogs and videos
consumers and news media for • Generate interest in your company – tell them who you are
the 2018 Show. This number will • Easy to update, as often as you like – listing is year-round
grow throughout the year.
• Plan for the Show. Identify specials, new products, product demos and
in-booth appearances for attendees
www.housewares.org/
housewaresconnect365 • Include on-site contacts
• Searchable by company, product, booth number and more!
19Meaningful Member Services
from IHA
Networking Groups: Where Programs to support your
Members Help Members business fundamentals
COrE
CORE is a unique
resource of repCONNECT
networking peer RepConnect is a resource for
groups designed housewares manufacturers who are
CHIEF OFFICERS REACHING EXCELLENCE
exclusively for industry decisionmakers. seeking U.S.-based sales reps. The
Since 1998, CEOs in the housewares list catalogs all reps who attend the
industry have been using CORE groups International Home + Housewares
as a sounding board and a special Show and is sortable by state, products
resource to help meet professional and retailer types.
challenges. Meetings are held quarterly www.housewares.org/RepConnect
in Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Ft. Lee
(NJ), Los Angeles, Seattle, San The IHSA is a not-
Francisco, Toronto, and Weston (FL). for-profit
www.housewares.org/members/core association
formed to benefit
CHESS is IHA’s companies
annual strategic, belonging to the International
senior-level Housewares Association. Through the
conference for combined leverage of members, IHSA
industry leaders. Held every fall, CHESS negotiates freight contracts and
attracts more than 150 chief officers partners with other logistics providers to
from IHA’s most prominent member lower supply chain costs. Enrollment is
companies. The program includes complimentary for IHA members.
keynotes, panel discussions, www.housewares.org/members/freight
general sessions and networking
opportunities—the most valuable Contact Ginny Costello for more
CHESS 2018 part of the two-day event
according to past participants.
information on all member services and
benefits. gcostello@housewares.org
October 2-3 www.housewares.org/chess
Hilton Rosemont
Rosemont, IL
20Global Trade – Helping Members Succeed
in International Markets
The
IBC International
Business
Council is a
INTERNATIONAL special interest IHA-IBC Trade Missions offer a solid COLOMBIA
TRADE MISSION
BUS INE S S COUNCIL
group of IHA introduction to international
members, dedicated to helping its markets through buyer meetings
membership market and sell their and home and housewares retail Bogota, Colombia
products internationally by sharing tours, allowing for extensive June 10-15, 2018
information, providing networking networking with other industry
participants who share common Targeted Retailer Meetings:
opportunities and offering programs
interests and goals. IHA handles the Almacenes Éxito, Cachivaches,
to assist, support and educate.
meeting, travel and housing Cencosud, Falabella, Home Center
www.housewares.org/members/IBC
logistics so attendees can focus on (Sodimac), Home Sentry, INDEX
the business meetings. Organiza-lo, Pepe Ganga, Tugó
FRANCE & SPAIN
Attendees will:
TRADE MISSION
• Visit home and housewares retail
Joining the International
stores during retail tours to learn
Business Council is about the competitive and Paris, France & Madrid, Spain
complimentary to all complementary products offered November 3 - 10, 2018
IHA members upon by key retailers in the targeted
markets. Targeted Buyer Meetings France:
completion of a Alice Delice, Auchan,
membership survey. • Meet one-on-one with targeted EK/servicegroup France, Galeries
retail buyers to take advantage Lafayette, Leroy Merlin, Monoprix,
of sales opportunities within the Printemps, Zôdio
targeted markets.
Targeted Buyer Meetings Spain:
Contact Lori Szudarek for • Learn from networking with other Alcampo, Casa Viva, Carrefour,
information on all housewares suppliers attending Conforama, Culinarium, El Corte
International Services the missions. Ingles, Eroski
lszudarek@housewares.org www.housewares.org/
members/IBC
21Housewares Charity Foundation Raises
$1.8 Million at 21st Annual Gala
T
he housewares industry came together to “Unite, Celebrate, Support” and
raised $1.8 million during the Housewares Charity Foundation’s (HCF) 21st
annual gala on Monday, March 12. The 2018 theme, “Unite, Celebrate,
Support,” reflected the philosophy and mission of the HCF, which brings the
housewares industry together to unite and promote its philanthropic image,
raise fund for charities and celebrate the honorees who are selected for their
humanitarian support and exceptional leadership.
Proceeds benefited the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the HCF’s
legacy charity. Since the first gala in 1998, HCF has raised more than $50 million
and has been credited with donating more than $28 million to BCRF.
Held annually in conjunction with the International Home +
Housewares Show, the gala honors retailers, manufacturers and
others in the industry for their philanthropic efforts. This year’s honorees were:
2018 Lifetime Humanitarian 2018 Humanitarian of the Year 2018 Lifetime Achievement
Shelley Salomon Bill Dillard III Georg J. Riedel
Vice President Home, Pets and Toys Senior Vice President Owner
Amazon Dillard’s Riedel
The event was co-chaired by Phil Brandl, president & CEO of the International
Housewares Association, and Herb Landsman, executive vice president of
merchandising at TJX Companies. Nearly 1,000 attendees enjoyed a cocktail
reception featuring eight tasting stations hosted by James Beard Foundation
chefs including Jimmy Bannos Jr., Rick Bayless, Abraham Conlon, Gale Gand,
Sarah Grueneberg, Beverly Kim & Johnny Clark, Bruce Sherman and Lee Wolen.
Dinner featured a three-course meal designed by Tony Mantuano,
chef/partner, Spiaggia Restaurant.
The evening also included silent and live auctions, where guests bid on an
extraordinary collection of relaxing get-aways, dinners, unparalleled culinary
experiences, sports and entertainment happenings. Offerings included a trip to
Anguilla, British West Indies; tickets to the James Beard Awards in Chicago;
dinner at the James Beard House in New York; a private dinner at Fat Rice in
Chicago with Herb Landsman of TJX Companies; a barbeque extravaganza
with the Williams Sonoma executive team; and a private dinner with Shelley
Salomon at Willmott’s Ghost in Seattle. The Cache for a Cause auction featured
gift packages with 19 products valued at more than $4,000.
The 22nd HCF gala will be held March 4, 2019. To become involved in HCF or for
more information about the Foundation, its honorees and its charities, please
visit http://www.housewares.org/show/charity.Be Inspired By Chicago
• Do a benchmarking tour and go shopping
at innovative Chicago home and
housewares retailers. To plan your visit to Chicago and for information on
• Enjoy live music at a blues or jazz club. Chicago home and housewares retailers, download the:
• Experience a Chicago sporting event. • Experience Design + Inspiration in Chicago brochure
• Explore top-choice museums.
• Chicago Retail brochure
• See world-renowned architecture and
spectacular attractions. www.housewares.org/show/register-plan
• Visit some of the exciting neighborhoods... www.choosechicago.com
all full of life and character.
• Have an excellent dinner… Chicago is one
of the world’s culinary epicenters offering endless
options from inspirational fine dining to great steaks,
traditional American fare, Italian favorites and Mexican
and Nuevo Latin cuisines. Bon Appetit! n
23SAVE THE DATE!
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