The Inspired Home Show

05/13/2026

New exhibitors, take note. 👀

The Show opens doors you didn't even know to knock on, retailers, buyers, media, and more. Congratulations to N/UM on a standout first Show. We can't wait to see what's next. ✨

05/13/2026

You can browse a line sheet online. You can hop on a Zoom. You can scroll a product feed.

But you can't replicate what happens when a buyer picks up a product, feels the weight of it, and says "this is exactly what my customers need."

That moment, and the relationship that follows, is why trade shows exist. And it's why The Inspired Home Show has been the center of the home + housewares industry for over 80 years.

What's a connection or deal that started on the Show floor that you still think about? We'd love to hear it. 👇

05/12/2026

Your industry. Your trends. Your inspiration — all in one place. INSPIRED. Magazine from the IHA covers innovative retailers, home + housewares trends, product design ideas, merchandising insights, and expert interviews. Browse the full library now:

Discover INSPIRED. from the IHA for home and housewares retail trends, insights, product design ideas, and merchandising inspiration.

05/12/2026

Butter dishes. Retro appliances. Letter writing. Old-school casseroles.
Grandma was ahead of her time. 🧶✨

The nostalgia wave is real, and it's showing up in kitchens, on shelves, and in the products consumers are actively seeking out. Our latest blog breaks down what the grandma core trend means for retailers right now.

Consumers are embracing all kinds of cooking, decorating, fashion and activities that grandmas have known and loved for years.

05/11/2026

Good ideas don't have an expiration date. 🎧

The Inspiration Theater audio replays from The Inspired Home Show 2026 are now available! Deep dives into supply chain, omni-channel marketing, merchandising, IP law, global retail trends and more, straight from the subject matter experts who know this industry best.
Pop in your earbuds and bring a little bit of back into your week.

Listen now → https://hubs.li/Q04fnjzr0

Join housewares experts as they share strategies, experiences and data-driven insights for operating in the housewares industry post-pandemic world.

05/08/2026

Looking back at , a few themes keep surfacing in our conversations with industry leaders:

→ Consumers want products that are safer, smarter, and more intentional
→ Functional doesn't have to mean boring, design elevation is driving purchasing decisions
→ Organization that works for real life (not Pinterest life) is the new table stakes
→ The home is shifting back toward usefulness, not just aesthetics for display

These insights aren't just reflective. They're a blueprint for what to build, buy, and show in the weeks and months ahead!

05/07/2026

Influencers at spotted trends that are now generating real consumer buzz, from non-toxic materials and smarter kitchen tools to bold color stories and translucent finishes. Retailers who were in Chicago this March have a head start on what to stock!

Save the Date for !
March 9–11, 2027 | McCormick Place

05/06/2026

We love hearing stories like this one from the OGGI California team! There's just no substitute for face time. 🙌

05/06/2026

The keynote recordings from The Inspired Home Show 2026 are ready to watch, and they're worth every minute. Revisit big conversations on the future of AI in business, how to re-engage today's cost-conscious consumer, the shifting trends reshaping the modern marketplace, and Pantone's 2027 Home Color Forecast.

Whether you were there in Chicago or wish you had been, these sessions are your front-row seat to the thinking driving our industry forward. Watch the recordings →

Join housewares experts as they share strategies, experiences and data-driven insights for operating in the housewares industry post-pandemic world.

05/05/2026

Home + housewares customers aren't just buying products. They're buying how those products make them feel.

The Wellness Wonderlust: Future Focus Edition is a focused lens on one of the most powerful themes in the recent HomePage News InSight™ Trend Index, and it's packed with the product directions and consumer insights driving what's next for our industry.

From hydration heroes to holistic homespaces, this edition spotlights the innovations redefining how people live at home, and what that means for the assortments that will win next season. Consider it your targeted deep-dive into where wellness is heading.

See what's coming 👇
https://hubs.li/Q04fmSXT0

05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo! 🌮🎉

Whether you're pressing tortillas, mixing margaritas, or loading up the taco holder, we've got your fiesta fully covered. Here's to celebrating with the best tools for the party 🪅
🫓 Cast Iron Tortilla Press — Victoria Cookware
🫙 Double Salsa Dancer — La Fortuna Imports
🧂 Barkeeper's Salt Cellar — Totally Bamboo Promo
🌮 Multi Taco Holder — Prepara
🍹 Margarita Frozen Drink Flight — Product Specialties, Final Touch
🍋 Sombrero Citrus Squeezer — Kikkerland Design
🫓 Cloth Tortilla Warmer — IMUSA USA
🪨 Authentic Molcajete — RSVP International