IHA Press Releases

The International Housewares Association delivers timely news and event announcements about the International Home & Housewares Show as well as crucial Association updates.

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- 2009 International Home + Housewares Show
- 2009 Press Kit - International Home + Housewares Show
- 2009 gia Press Kit - International Home + Housewares Show
- 2007/2008 International Housewares Association
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2009 INTERNATIONAL HOME & HOUSEWARES SHOW (back to top)
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Travel Good Show to Co-Locate with International Home + Housewares Show in 2011 June 11, 2009
In the Most Challenging of Times, Houseares Charity Foundation Raises Record, More Than $2.3 Million at the 2009 Gala June 2, 2009
27 Products Named 2009 Design Defined Honorees at International Home + Housewares Show April 22, 2009
Housewares Show Gets Down to Business Buyers Aggressive, Exhibitors Busy, Confidence Evident April 1, 2009
Panel Unveils Top trends for Housewares industry at International home + Housewares Show March 24, 2009
Leatrice Eiseman Reveals Color Trends, 2010 Palettes at International Home + Housewares Show March 24, 2009
High-Quality Products, Value, and Trust are the Keys to Loyal Customers, Says Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence March 23, 2009
As Housewares Show Nears, Suppliers Bring Positive Attitude to Chicago March 16, 2009
Lifetime’s Mirabile to Discuss Top Trends for 2010 at International Home + Housewares Show March 16, 2009
Award-Winning James Beard Celebrity Chefs Take Center Stage at Housewares Charity Foundation Gala March 4, 2009
Cleaning, Home Organization Exhibitors See Cost-Effectiveness in Show Participation February 26, 2009
Freakonomics Author Takes Unique Look at the Economic Downturn at the International Home + Housewares Show's Annual Industry Breakfast February 19, 2009
Kitchen Tools & Accessories Suppliers Bring Positive Attitude to the 2009 International Home + Housewares Show February 19, 2009
Student Design Competition Showcases Creative Product Concepts at 2009 International Home + Housewares Show February 18, 2009
Small Appliance Exhibitors Upbeat About 2009 International Home + Housewares Show February 10, 2009
International Home + Housewares Exhibitors, Buyer Attendees Take Aggressive Path to Business Growth February 3, 2009
Sizzling Line-up of Celebrity Chefs Headlines GOHO Cooking Theater at 2009 International Home + Housewares Show January 22, 2009
U.S. and Canadian Buyer Registration Up Nearly 10% For March Housewares Show January 20, 2009
Key Suppliers participate in The 2009 International Home + Housewares Show December 18, 2008
Housewares Charity Foundation To Honor Macy's Adams and Ulta's Kirby at Charity Gala November 18, 2008

PRESS KIT -
2009 INTERNATIONAL HOME & HOUSEWARES SHOW		 (back to top)
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Housewares Industry Sees Bright Spot In Slow Economy As Consumers Focus On Home Dining, Entertaining January 2009
Consumers Increase Time Spent Dining At Home; Sales of New Food Prep Purchases May Rise January 2009
Remodeling, Home Organization Continue to Be Slow But Steady Projects for Many Consumers January 2009
Cost-Savings, Energy-Efficient Appliances Highlight Consumers Focus on "Green" January 2009
Consumers Stay Home, Buy Up Housewares Industry January 2009
Global Innovator Award - The Academy Awards of Housewares January 2009
Housewares Manufacturers Coming to Grips with 'Green' Products January 2009
Design Drives Development, Innovation in Housewares Industry January 2009
Industry Breakfast: Freakonomics Author Takes Unique Look at the Economic Downturn January 2009
Stand Out Exhibits and Events Showcase Housewares Show Highlights January 2009
Cover Letter (PDF) January 2009
Schedule at a Glance (PDF) January 2009
Show Policy Note (PDF) January 2009
Show Fact Sheet (PDF) January 2009
Show Shopping Form (PDF) January 2009

2009 gia Press Kit (back to top)
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2008-2009 Global gia Honorees Announced at the International Home + Housewares Show March 23, 2009
World’s Best Retailers Honored With  Global Innovator Awards In Chicago March 23, 2009
2008-2009 Global Innovator Awards Global gia Jury March 23, 2009
Twenty Top Retailers From Around the World Honored with National Global Innovator Awards March 23, 2009

IHA - INTERNATIONAL HOUSEWARES ASSOCIATION (back to top)
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IHA Council Extends Support for Independent Retailers April 29, 2009
"Made in China" or Not? Peter Navarro Discusses Manufacturing in China at CHESS 2008 November 12, 2008
IHA Board of Directors Welcomes Two New Members September 5, 2008
Sears/KMart Featured Speaker at Housewares Vendor Compliance Event September 4, 2008
IHA Website Offers Critical Information on Asian Sourcing, An Industry August 7, 2008
Prominent Retailers To Lead Panel at 2008 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession July 24, 2008
Housewares Industry Battles It Out For Consumers’ Discretionary Income July 23, 2008
China Expert Peter Navarro to Keynote 2008 Chief Housewares Executives SuperSession May 2, 2008
Siliconezone USA's Karyo Elected to IHA Board of Directors January 18, 2008
Housewares Remain Buoyant In Stormy Economic Seas December 20, 2007
Housewares Shippers Association Continues to Achieve Success for Members December 18, 2007
IHA Board of Directors Welcomes Four New Members August 6, 2007
Housewares Charity Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members August 5, 2007
New Service Offers Streamlined, Innovative Approach to Patented Product Opportunities June 3, 2007
IHA HomeStats™ To Provide Industry Category Data February 21, 2007
Housewares Industry Buoyed by 2006 Growth as Cost Pressures Stabilize Into 2007 January, 2007
KitchenAid’s Armstrong Elected to IHA Board Of Directors January 18, 2007
2006 IHA State-of-the-Industry Report Examines Global Housewares Market December 21, 2006