International Housewares Association

09/04/2026

New Canadian tariffs, ongoing legal challenges to Sec. 122 and Sec. 301 tariffs, and a DOJ price-fixing indictment against shipping container makers. The trade landscape keeps shifting. Catch up on the latest tariff and shipping developments affecting the housewares industry on our blog.

https://hubs.li/Q04wKgfs0

09/03/2026

"Attending CHESS helps me feel like I'm not alone."
Housewares executives open up about the unexpected part of CHESS that keeps them coming back: the camaraderie.

Attendees describe walking into a room full of people, across different companies, even competitors, all wrestling with the same problems, and finding real support. It's a reminder that behind every business challenge is a whole industry of people ready to share what's worked, what hasn't, and how to move forward together.

CHESS 2026: Refortifying the Value of the Human Touch
📅 September 29–30, 2026
📍 Hilton Rosemont, Rosemont, IL

Register today: https://hubs.li/Q04vY98M0

09/03/2026

One week to go!

The Global Forum takes place virtually on Wednesday, September 10 at 9:30 AM CT. If global markets are part of your plans for the year ahead, we'd encourage you to set aside the morning.

Register: https://hubs.li/Q04pzcMx0
And if you haven't joined IBC yet, membership is free and only takes a few minutes to set up: https://hubs.li/Q04pzCc20

09/02/2026

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. The Inspired Home Show breaks down what the grandma core trend means on the blog.

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

09/01/2026

One membership. More ways to move your business forward.

IHA membership goes well beyond a single event or moment in the year. ➡️ It connects your company to the people, intelligence, resources and opportunities that matter across the home + housewares industry, helping your team make smarter decisions, build stronger relationships and uncover what’s next.

See what IHA membership can do for your business. https://hubs.li/Q04vL3c20

08/31/2026

"It's made a real difference in our business." 👥

Two days. Zero distractions. A whole industry's worth of perspective.

That's CHESS, IHA's annual executive conference where housewares leaders step out of the daily grind to connect, learn, and get a real pulse check on the industry.

CHESS 2026 is set for Sept 29–30 in Rosemont, IL, and this year's theme dives into a big question: as AI reshapes the business, how do we hold onto the human touch that built this industry in the first place?

Register now → https://hubs.li/Q04vY94d0

08/31/2026

Which retailers topped the charts in 2025?

The Top 50 Housewares Retailers Report from HomePage News has the answers and the insights to help manufacturers sharpen distribution, target the right channels, and align with winning partners.

👉 See the full list: https://hubs.li/Q04vKVMb0

08/28/2026

What will consumers actually buy in 2026? And why?

HomePage News just released the new MarketOutlook report (part of IHA's 2026 State of the Industry), and it breaks down purchase intent, top motivators, and material/feature preferences across 15 housewares categories, from cookware to kitchen electrics to home health.

A few things to know before you plan next year's line:
✅ Replacement demand still leads, but "updated features" is a real purchase driver in cookware, personal care & home environment
✅ Online reviews are the #1 trust signal across every category
✅ Consumers are willing to pay more in outdoor living, travel, home environment & kitchen electrics, even amid inflation concerns

Dig into the full report 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q04vzD5t0

08/27/2026

Two weeks until the IHA Global Forum. If you've been meaning to register, now's the time to actually do it! The agenda covers nine markets and it's free for IHA members, what's stopping you?

Register today! https://hubs.li/Q04pyYpk0

08/25/2026

Buyers. Suppliers. Press. Industry contacts.
Getting in front of all of them could take months of emails and a hundred different trips. Or it could take one show.

Get the access you want to the people you need at The Inspired Home Show, the one place where everything and everyone come together.

Stop waiting. Apply today! https://hubs.li/Q04tV_3S0