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2016 Pre-Show Edition
home + housewares
experience
Show 2016 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Pantone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Dine + Décor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Innovation Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Discover Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cooking Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Clean + Contain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inventors Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wired + Well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
International Sourcing Expo . . . . . . 11
International Business Center. . . . . 19
Student Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Networking After Dark . . . . . . . . . . 20
gia retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chicago Retail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
gia product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Charity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Show Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Social Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Buyers Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Register to Attend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
New Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Badge Registration + Hotels . . . . . . 23
Find Innovation at its Best
at the International Home
+ Housewares Show
T
he latest products from
2,100 suppliers assembled
from around the world will
make their debut at the 2016
International Home +
Housewares Show to be held
March 5 – 8 in Chicago at
McCormick Place. The Show is
the largest housewares-only fair
in the world with 62,000
Opening at 10 a.m. on Saturday,
Again this year, you can begin your
on Tuesday, March 8, the Show gives
the New Exhibitor Preview from 8:30 –
March 5 and concluding at 3 p.m.
buyers nearly four full days to
conduct in-depth strategic meetings
and seek out new supplier partners.
The Power Hour on Saturday through
Monday allows you to extend your
meetings an additional hour after
the 5:30 p.m. close.
Show early on Saturday with a visit to
10 a.m. before the Show floor opens!
See new products from 60 first-time
exhibitors from all Show categories.
The New Exhibitor Preview is conveniently located at the Show’s South
Building entrance in Room S100.
homegoods professionals on
hand to explore thousands of
innovative new products.
The Show is owned and operated by
the not-for-profit International
Housewares Association and
represents professionals from over
125 countries. More than 22,500
buyers will flock to Chicago to spot
future best sellers and source
products that will make their
businesses successful in 2016
and beyond.
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Home + Housewares Experience
The Show is divided into
five product expos:
Dine + Décor Expo
Cook + bakeware, gourmet food +
products, tabletop, kitchen essentials
+ accents and home décor
Clean + Contain Expo
Bath + shower accessories, cleaning
+ hardware, home organization,
clothing care, luggage, pet supplies
and inventors corner
Discover Design Expo –
NEW LOCATION - North Building
Innovative, design-oriented
companies and brands in all Show
categories
Wired + Well Expo
Floor + carpet care, household
electrics, kitchen electrics, home
environment (air/water), home
healthcare and personal care
International Sourcing Expo –
NEW LOCATION - Level 1,
North Building
International
pavilions
See the Future in the Hall
of Global Innovation
Get Trend and Color
Education
says will drive the homegoods
consumer behavior during seminars
Want to know what colors Pantone
business in 2017? How do today’s
design students envision our future?
Which global retailers are leading
the way? What are the Show’s most
Learn the latest trends in color and
by the Show’s leading experts.
Explore the color trends for 2017 and
their impact on housewares in two
programs by color specialist Lee
innovative products?
Eiseman. Tom Mirabile, the Show’s
All these answer are found in four
trends for 2016 at work in the
special exhibits in the Hall of Global
Innovation located in the Level 3
Lobby of the Lakeside Center. While
you are there, visit the Innovation
Theater in Room E350 to learn what
experts have to share regarding the
Internet of Things, global shopping,
retail trends and consumer lifestyles.
trend expert, will discuss the top
consumer marketplace and how
they will change your business. A
panel of suppliers and retailers will
explore millennials and their
purchasing habits. Category experts
and retailers will explain how to turn
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2016 SHOW BY THE NUMBERS
2,10 0 exhibitors from over 40 countries
22,500 buyers from 125 countries
62,000 total attendees
784,000 net sq. ft of exhibit space
Thousands of new products for every
room in the home
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Discover Design—
New Expo, New Location
Adjacent to Discover Design, the
D
Aisle of Style will serve as the
The Show continues its
commitment to develop design
innovation with the incubator
bridge between design-focused
market leaders from Clean +
Contain and Discover Design.
iscover Design, the
program Design Debut. This program
Make Discover Design your first stop
destination at the Show,
demonstrates high-design and
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premier design
breaks out into its own Expo
and moves to a new location in
the front of the North Building.
Featuring more than 200 of the
world’s finest design and trend
leaders, this expo offers high-
end products and collections
from all Show categories.
allows new exhibitors whose product
innovation to come and experience
to view all the innovation in this
the International Home +
Housewares Show without having to
create an entire display. Come and
see what these new-to-the-Show
exhibitors have to offer in product
design and differentiate yourself in
the marketplace.
Experience Everything for the Home Under One Roof
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“Over the past several years, the Discover Design Expo has become the
most significant part of the International Home + Housewares Show. I
have found many new, emerging and on-trend products from the design
industry perfect for my customer. Whether it be a full collection from one
vendor or a selected single item, the product offerings have been an
important addition to my assortment planning. Each year, it is designdriven products such as these that drive my business and provide our
consumers with items that fit their tastes and interests.”
Michael Higdon
National Building Museum
List of Exhibitors in Discover Design
ADAMO S.r.l.
Dreamfarm
Kohler Co.
Sagaform Inc.
Artelegno S.N.C. Del F.LLI
Fazzini G.G.P.
Eva Solo A/S
Ladelle International Pty.
Ltd.
Serene House
Alessi USA, Inc.
Bedol International
Group Inc.
Bestar Wooden Industrial
Corp.
Epare
Finum by Riensch & Held
French Bull, LLC
Fusionbrands
Gabriel-Glas
Bigso Box of Sweden
GEFU (USA)
Bitters Co.
govino, LLC
Big Arrow Ceramics
Black + Blum
Blomus - SKS USA Corp.
Bob's Your Uncle
Bosign AB
Bruer LLC
BRZ Brands
Casa Vigar S.L.
Charles Viancin Group
Chilewich / Sultan LLC
Corkcicle
Cose Nuove
David Rasmussen Design
Deagourmet
Koziol GmbH
Larch Wood Enterprises Inc.
Lifefactory, Inc.
Magisso North America
Maia Ming Designs
GIR: Get It Right
Maxwell & Williams Designer Homewares
Harman
Modern-twist
Hester & Cook
Design Group
Highwave, Inc.
HYDAWAY
IDEAS Denmark A/S
Immanuel
Industrial Co., Ltd.
Joseph Joseph Inc.
JIA, Inc.
Midnight Scoop
Monkey Business
Design Israel Ltd.
Nambe
Neolid
New Soda
Orrefors Kosta Boda
Parallax Horizon Inc.
Poppin
Keck + Lang GmBH
Productos de Plastico
Carcal, S.A. de C.V.
Kinto Co., Ltd.
Retap ApS
Kikkerland Design Inc.
Kitchen Innovations Inc.
Scojo New York
Sparq Home
The Japan External Trade
Organization (JETRO)
Three by Three, Inc.
Victor & Victoria /
Midec Brands LLC
W & P Design
Waechtersbach USA, Inc.
Wild and Wolf
Wine Lovers Meet Here
Winestor LLC
Wolf Designs, Inc.
YAMAZAKI
ZAQ
Zoku, LLC
Puj
Rolser, S.A.
www.housewares.org/show/discover-design
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Dine + Décor Expo:
Explore Fashion-Forward
Homegoods
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he Dine + Décor Expo, located
in the South Building, offers
hundreds of the newest product
innovations and design-focused
products for the kitchen and home.
Dine + Décor Expo
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Nearly 1,000 companies will be
demonstrating the best of the best
for dining and entertaining – all
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Cook + Bakeware
Cooking Theater
Tabletop, Kitchen
Essentials + Accents
- Giftware
- Gourmet Food +
Specialty Products
- Home Décor
- Home Textiles
- Kitchen Tools +
Accessories
- Tabletop
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Entertain and Entice….
Cooking
E
xperience the epicurean charm of celebrity chefs as they
demonstrate their culinary talents by cooking up their
favorite recipes using products that can be found
throughout the Show. Proudly sponsored by KitchenAid, Oneida
and WellnessMats, 25 performances are offered over all four Show
days. The Cooking Theater is a popular destination for buyers and
all Show attendees. For schedules and participating chefs, please
visit www.housewares.org/show/cooking-theater
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Clean + Contain Expo:
Uncover the Most Inventive and
Design-Focused Home Solutions
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Clean + Contain Expo:
thousands of environmentally-
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space, clean your home,
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he Clean + Contain Expo
is located in the North
Building and offers
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friendly products to optimize
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Bath + Shower Accessories
Cleaning
Home Organization and Clothes Care
Luggage
Pet Care
Inventors Corner/Inventors Revue
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Home + Housewares Experience
Inventors Corner:
Located in the Clean + Contain
Expo in the North Building, 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 our most ingenious minds at
work. Come meet these emerging
inventors and see how their work will
help drive the homegoods business
in the years to come.
Adjacent to the Inventors Corner is
the Inventors Revue, which presents
a combination of educational
sessions and product review panels
for Inventors Corner
participants. Seasoned
inventors and direct response
professionals explain how to
succeed as an inventor and offer
valuable feedback during the
“Pitch to the Pros” panels.
Both the Inventors Corner and
Inventors Revue are co-sponsored by
Invention Home, Inventors Digest
and Inventorz Network. n
www.housewares.org/show/
inventors-revue
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Wired + Well Expo: Experience
High-Tech and Innovation from
Leading Global Industry Brands
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he Wired + Well
Expo is located in
the Lakeside Center
and showcases the best
Wired + Well Expo
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the mind, body and home. Be
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experience the best in energy
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efficiency, personal care and
culinary expertise. n
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Floor + Carpet Care
Household Electrics
Kitchen Electrics
Home Environment (air/water)
Home Healthcare
Personal Care
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Home + Housewares Experience
Experience Global Opportunities
in the International Sourcing Expo
T
our the world in four days! With
more than 800 international
exhibitors displaying
innovative and design-focused
products, the Show brings the
world to you.
The newly renamed International
Sourcing Expo (formerly Global
Crossroads) moves to Level 1 of the
North Building and provides unlimited
sourcing opportunities from China and
Taiwan, while the Global Design Points
pavilions, located in both the North and
South Buildings, showcase top design
products and global trends. Countries
represented at the Show include Brazil,
India, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and
Turkey.
See the best-of-the-best from these
country pavilions highlighted in the
Global Design Points Showcase, located
by the International Business Center, in
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See the Best and
the Latest in the
Hall of Global Innovation
lways known as a
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Pantone ColorWatch
innovation, the Show
importance of color. Research
Hall of Global Innovation. In one
consumers and is a key factor in
destination for
makes it easy to visit several
powerful learning tools with the
The housewares industry knows the
2016 IHA Student Design
Competition
indicates that product color evokes
Design Competition, sponsored by
a strong emotional response from
location, you can preview color
more than 60 percent of purchases.
global retailers, see the future
exhibit designed by Pantone, Inc.,
trends, view award-winning
from the fertile minds of student
designers and get a design
education and view the winners
of the IHA Global Innovation
Awards (gia) for product
design.
Pantone ColorWatch is a special
and focuses on the palettes
representing the strongest home
furnishings color trends for 2017. Each
story includes the individual Pantone
colors, philosophy behind the color
palettes and actual Show
products illustrating each
palette. The display also
complements Monday’s
color trends seminar by
Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman.
Now in its 23rd year, the Student
the International Housewares
Association, is recognized by the
design profession for its contribution
to education. This rigorous
competition is judged by designers
and managers at housewares
companies who select the winning
projects from an international field of
submissions.
The winners demonstrate their
concepts for current or future
housewares products in the exhibit in
Lakeside Center. Meet the future
leaders of our industry—get inspired
by their energy and vision! n
www.housewares.org/show/displays
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Get Inspired at the
Innovation Theater
L
ocated in Room E350, just
steps from the Lakeside
Center Lobby, the
Innovation Theater is the Show’s
destination for learning. Zero in
on trends and invigorate your
new products. Each presentation
is FREE to all attendees.
Speakers will share their knowledge
of important issues in our industry
such as the Internet of Things, global
shopping, retail and consumer
lifestyle trends.
A sample of this year’s topics is listed
below. Be sure to mark your
calendar so you’re in the audience!
No Reservation Necessaryy. n
Saturday, March 5
Internet of Things? Internet of
Thinks!
Building an Exciting Shopping
Experience with Your Assortment
and Store Design
Designing the Future of Food
International Home and Interior
Design Trends 2017
Sunday, March 6
Future Food 2050: How Scientific
Solutions Will Impact Everyday
Decisions for the Home
Four Years of Kitchen Design
Trends—Styles, Colors and
Kitchen Appliances That Delight
Consumers
Boomer Delight: Creating
Unique and Ownable Consumer
Brand Experiences
Small Appliances – Opportunities
for Growth Around the World
The Smart Kitchen: From Trend
to Reality
Monday, March 7
The Forever Home
Work, Love, Play: Millennials
Reshaping Your Business
Brand Licensing in the
Housewares Market
Bigger Than You Thought and In
Your Own House: The Real
Disruption of Connected
Products
Master Your Brand and Attract
the Optimal Customer
Designers Panel Discussion
Tuesday, March 8
Coatings for Cookware and
Small Appliances
Women 45+: Head of
Housewares
For a complete list of speakers,
visit www.housewares.org/
show/innovation-theater
Factors & Disrupters: The
Changing Retail Landscape
Preparing American Small
Businesses for World Markets
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Celebrating
Excellence in Home
and Housewares
Retailing
ince its inception in 2000,
At the 2016 International Home +
Awards (gia) have grown
practices from the world’s most
the IHA Global Innovation
into the world’s most prestigious
awards program in housewares
retailing. Including this year’s
25 national gia award winning
stores from 23 countries, there
have been more than 320 gia
retail award winners, from
40 countries on six continents.
Housewares Show, learn best
bestowed by a distinguished panel
of international retail experts. Stop
by the gia display on Sunday,
innovative home and housewares
March 6, to learn which retailers
showcase in the Hall of Global
gia Global Honorees.
retailers by visiting the gia retail
Innovation, in the Lakeside
Center Lobby.
The display will feature all of this
year’s gia retail award winners –
discover unique store design and
branding ideas, examples of
beautiful visual merchandising and
creative displays as well as highlights
have been named the 2015-2016
More information on gia, including
introductions and images of previous
years’ gia winner stores and
instructions on how to participate,
is available at
www.housewares.org/show/
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of innovative retail practices.
Current-year national gia retail
winners from around the world will
be honored at the Show, and five
among them will earn the special
distinction of gia Global Honoree
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2015-2016 National gia winners
Country
Store name
Australia
Pigeonhole
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
China
Colombia
Denmark
Eastern Europe
Claudia Adorno
Etna Home Store
Lakehouse Home Store
Wu Ben Liu He
TBD
Illums Bolighus
TBD
France
La Trésorerie
Ireland
J&B Hope
Germany
Italy
Japan
Malaysia
Middle East
Netherlands
Poland
Russia
Spain
Turkey
UK
Uruguay
USA - Gourmet Retailer
USA - Gourmet Business
USA - Gift & Dec
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Homann Schenken-Kochen-Wohnen
puesme home
TBD
Kitchen Shop
Home Centre
K’OOK!
BBHome
TBD
Cooking the Kitchen Company
Keramika
Lords
Siñeríz Shopping
Whisk
TBD
Leon & Lulu
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Global Innovation
Awards for Housewares
Products
T
he IHA Innovation Awards
The IHA Global Innovation Awards
joins the 16th annual gia
and cutting-edge product
honoring product design
retail awards to create one,
industry-wide awards program
to honor the very best in product
design and retail excellence.
will honor exhibitors’ latest creations
innovations. The finalists are
spotlighted in the New Product
Showcases, located in the Buyers
Clubs in each Show building and
feature more than 500 new
products.
A panel of expert judges, including
seasoned designers, retailers and
industry experts, will select up to five
search for those new items that will
drive your sales in 2016 and beyond.
Winners for each category will be
announced at the invitation-only
gia gala. Finalists will gather on
Saturday night, March 5 for an
exciting evening honoring the best
in product innovation. All finalists
will be displayed in the Hall of
Global Innovation in the Lakeside
Center Lobby. n
products that represent the best in
each of the 12 product categories.
What better place to begin your
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Education
One-of-a-Kind Programs Offer Fresh
Consumer Perceptions and Color Trends
W
ith nearly two dozen
education sessions
and Innovation
Theater programs, all at no
Color & Design: Directions
and Emotions
How Millennials Make
Themselves at Home
color/design
Millennials in the home
Join IHA’s renowned
charge, the 2016 International
forecaster, Leatrice
preeminent place for retailers
demonstrates the
the industry’s crystal ball. Here
emotional pull of color during two
Home + Housewares Show is the
and manufacturers to look into
you’ll learn from the widest
range of expert perspectives on
the competitive marketplace
and the trends that are
affecting consumers’ willingness
to spend on household items
now and in the near future. At
the same time, buyers get
practical information that can
guide their purchases to
harmonize with what consumers
are drawn to in our
complicated, ever-shifting
marketplace. These world-class
experts see what’s coming, and
they will share it with you in an
enjoyable style.
There are now more
and housewares
(Lee) Eiseman, as she
consuming marketplace
direction of color trends and the
seminars on Monday, March 7 and
Tuesday, March 8. Both programs
take place at 12 noon in Room S100.
than Baby Boomers.
Using brand new
exclusive consumer
research, HFN editors
Maureen Azzato and
Warren Shoulberg will
present insights and
Top Trends for 2016
upsets about how the
vice president,
this new consumer in select product
Tom Mirabile, senior
industry needs to change to address
classifications in this noontime session
Global Trend &
on Sunday, March 6 in Room S100.
Design, Lifetime
Brands, will discuss
2016 at 7:30 a.m.
Food Shopper =
Housewares Buyer
Mirabile serves as IHA’s trend expert
interest in cooking,
the top trends for
Monday, March 7, in Room S100.
and has held senior merchant and
Through a renewed
kitchenware has
product development positions with
emerged as a
Neiman Marcus Group and
shopping. Todd Hale of
several top retailers including
complement to food
Bloomingdale’s. Learn
Nielsen and a panel of category
that will have an impact
major shopper segments of
about the looming trends
on your business in the
next two years.
experts and retailers will explore the
kitchenware and how slightly
changing your view can capture
more sales. Their program begins at
7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 6 in
Room S100.
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New Exhibitor Preview
Buyers Clubs
before the Show floor opens – with a
Show floor, lounges are available in
Get an early start to the 2016 Show –
visit to the New Exhibitor Preview on
If you need to take a break from the
International Business
Center – New Location
each building for all registered
the International Business Center,
Saturday, March 5. Open from 8:30
buyers. Take advantage of the
first-time exhibitors displaying their
beverages, concierge service,
to 10 a.m., the Preview will feature 60
new products. Companies will
complimentary food and
internet hookup, charging stations
represent most Show categories.
and Housewares Connect 365 kiosk.
new suppliers and products making
exhibitors in the New Product
Don’t miss this opportunity to find
their debut at the Show.
The New Exhibitor Preview is
conveniently located at the Show’s
South Building entrance in Room
S100.
www.housewares.org
View the latest products from
Showcase located in each Buyers
Club.
All international visitors have respite in
which moves to a new location in
the South Building (near booth
S3474). The International Business
Center provides general Show
information, Housewares Connect
365 access, computers with printing
capability, WiFi, refreshments,
general assistance about the city of
Chicago and a hospitality area. In
addition, international visitors may
book complimentary meeting rooms
within the International Business
Center with the host. n
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Networking After Dark Reception
Monday, March 7 • 5:30-7:30 pm
Vista Ballroom/Room S406/South Building
All U.S. and International Buyers
and News Media
are invited to end their day at the International Home +
Housewares Show by joining in a tribute to rock ‘n roll
favorites at the Networking After Dark reception. Guests
are welcomed to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while
being entertained by rock ‘n roll classics. Dance to your
favorites surrounded by images of legendary rock artists
and rock and roll paraphernalia.
Visit www.housewares.org/members/ibc
This event is hosted
by the International
Business Council (IBC),
a group of IHA members
actively engaged in
international business.
ninetheenth annual
HOUSEWARES CHARITY
FOUNDATION’s
GALA EVENING
HONORING
M O N D AY | 7 M A R C H 2 0 1 6 | N AV Y P I E R
Terry Lundgren
Chairman & CEO
Lester Gribetz
President
James Beard Chefs & Macy’s Culinary Council Chefs
creating their signature specialties
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Lifetime Humanitarian
Humanitarian of the Year
BENEFITING
Our Legacy Charity
Home + Housewares Experience
Chicago: Be Inspired
by Innovative Retailers
“Experience the Best
Retail Benchmarking and
Comparative Shopping
the World has to Offer!”
C
hicago is at the pulse point of the
strong U.S. housewares market.
Retailers from around the world
visit the Chicago retail scene to
accelerate their knowledge of visual
merchandising and store branding and to
find inspiration from unique stores and
retail concepts.
During your visit to Chicago, take time to
visit these examples of Chicago’s mustsee retail stores and shops, including
Whole Foods, Bloomingdale’s, The
Container Store, P.O.S.H., Bed Bath &
Beyond, Sur La Table, Jayson Home and
Crate & Barrel.
For information about more unique
concept stores and housewares retailers
in Chicago and for detailed Chicago
housewares retail maps, please visit
www.housewares.org/show/guides
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The list goes on. Not only is Chicago
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make Chicago second to none.
Scenic Beauty
Chicago boasts 26 miles of
lakefront with 15 miles of sandy
beaches, an 18-mile bike path and
hundreds of beautiful parks like
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The Centre of It All
Its prime location and two international airports make Chicago easily
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World-Class Attractions
Once you’re here, you’ll find world-class accommodations, worldrenowned museums, nightlife and music for every style, theatre that’s
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Show Planning
H
ousewares.org is your
source for pre-Show
planning – visit to register
for free entrance badges,
reserve hotel rooms, plan
schedules, find exhibitors,
displays and educational
presentations.
General Show information
www.housewares.org/show
IHA International Offices
and Show Representatives
www.housewares.org/IHA/
offices-reps
Search. Plan. Communicate.
Housewares Connect 365 is the Show’s year-round search and planning
tool.
• See new product photos, videos and catalogues
• Create customized floor plans
• Download and print a full list of exhibitors
• Search for exhibitors, seminars, special events and displays
• Save favorite searches in your personal briefcase
ih+hs 2016 Mobile App
Make sure to take advantage of the ih+hs 2016 Mobile App.
Download the free app on iTunes and Google Play by searching
"ih+hs 2016" and you can...
• Search for exhibitors by name, categories or product
• Create a personalized agenda of exhibitors to visit or sessions to
attend
• View your customized floor plan and create a path to optimize your
time on-site
• Learn about Show events, scroll through educational sessions in the
Innovation Theater or obtain a list of celebrity chefs appearing in the
Cooking Theater
Available in January, 2016.
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International Home + Housewares
Show and IHA in Social Media
Home + Housewares Experience
Registration Information
Register for your FREE entrance badge online at
www.housewares.org/show/register-plan
Benefit from early registration:
Register for free on or before January 24 – have your
entrance badge mailed to you in advance
Register for free on or before March 4 – pick up your
entrance badge on-site
Hotel Reservations
All official Show hotels are located in downtown Chicago,
convenient to restaurants, attractions and retail destinations. There
is a complimentary shuttle bus service between the official Show
hotels and McCormick Place.
Receive substantial savings on hotel
reservations by booking with onPeak,
the Show’s Official Housing Provider:
Tel:
Fax:
www.housewares.org
+1-800-752-1052 or
+1-312-527-7300
+1-312-329-9513
Web: www.housewares.org/show/hotels
Email: housewares@onpeak.co
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Where High-Design and Intelligent
Innovation is on Display
2,100 Exhibitors from
6 Continents
World-Class Education
and Benchmarking
Opportunities
Register for your free
entrance badge now!
housewares.org/show/register-plan
march 5-8 • chicago, usa
090815B/75M
UNITED STATES
6400 SHAFER COURT, STE. 650
ROSEMONT, IL USA 60018
TEL: +1 847.292.4200
FAx: +1 847.292.4211
www.housewares.org
INTERNATIONAL OFFICES
IHA CANADA
IHA GERMANY
IHA MExICO
IHA UNITED KINGDOM
www.housewares.org/offices-representatives