English - International Housewares Association

Innovation, trends and
inspiration in a setting designed
to help grow your business.
18 - 21 march
Chicago, USA
Show information and
free online pre-registration:
www.housewares.org
BE INSPIRED – the newest innovations,
international retail benchmarking and
strong educational programs
• Exclusive Sourcing – Innovative new brands, products and
product lines not available in Europe or Asia – more than
10,000 new product launches!
• Expert Insights – Insightful expert presentations on branding,
retail success factors, visual merchandising and more
• Networking Opportunities – Receptions and networking
events connecting you to the global housewares industry
• Global Inspiration – IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) -
winning retailers and products from around the world on display
Learn more about
the world’s leading
awards program for
the housewares
industry and how
to participate in
gia retail awards at
www.housewares.org/show/gia-retail.
The International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago is worth braving the
cool March weather and long international flight. The seminars provide many
eye-opening retail and merchandising insights that I have shared with my
colleagues. It is also a fantastic way to learn about new products and market
trends. The organizers do an excellent job of making the Show a breeze to attend.
Grace Tan
Marketing & Store Manager
ToTT Store, Singapore
BE ON TREND – the latest market-driven
home products and designs with strategic
insights into key industry developments
• Companies & Brands – The best international companies and
brands and the entire lines of North America’s leading home and
housewares suppliers
• Color Trends – Pantone® ColorWatch display and seminars,
featuring color and material trends for 2017/2018 and beyond
• Market Intelligence – Reports and forecasts on home and interior
design trends, consumer trends and retailing
• Smart Home – Displays, presentations and curated exhibitors
providing insights into Smart Home products and developments
The International Home + Housewares Show delivers an inspiring mix
of exhibitors in a well-organized fair. Add to that the professional and
informative seminars and Chicago's great representation of the best of
US retail, and you have many good reasons to attend.
Isabel Main
Buyer, Kitchen and Cookware
David Jones Pty Limited, Australia
BE FOCUSED – five distinctive show-withina-show expos set up for effective sourcing
• Dine + Décor – Features more than 900 exhibitors offering the
latest innovations for the home & kitchen including products for
food preparation, dining and entertaining!
• Discover Design – The Show’s premier design destination features
200 of the world’s finest design and trend leaders!
• Clean + Contain – Features more than 300 exhibitors offering the
latest cleaning & organization solutions, closet & clothes care,
bath accessories and unique pet-care items!
• Wired + Well – Features the latest Kitchen, Household and Personal
Care Electrics from over 300 Exhibitors!
• International Sourcing Expo & Global Design Points – Feature
more than 600 international product and global brand
opportunities through country-specific pavilions! High
design in Global Design Points and value-driven pavilions
for your private label sourcing needs.
The Housewares Show in Chicago is truly an
International Event, a “must do event”, in addition
to fairs in Europe & Asia. Even if it does take us
24 hours to reach, it’s worth our annual visit!
We get enough time always to see new, innovative
suppliers and products as well as to see new ideas
from our existing vendors ahead of when things
hit Europe/Asia. In addition, the free seminars,
especially those on color & market trends are
always excellent! One of the few fairs where
walking halls is still a great experience!
Mark Ladham
Senior General Manager
Yusuf Ahmed Alghanim & Sons Co, Kuwait
Top U.S. and Canadian
companies and brands such as:
All-Clad
Anchor Hocking Glass
Architec
Casabella
Chef'n
Chilewich
Conair
Cuisinart
Cuisipro
Design Ideas
Evriholder
French Bull
Fuller Brush
Fusionbrands
Good Cook
Gourmet Settings
Govino
Hamilton Beach
Interdesign
Jarden
KitchenAid
Lenox Brands
Libbey
The Libman Company
Lifetime Brands
Lodge Mfg.
Microplane
Nambe
Neatfreak
Nordic Ware
OXO
PackIt
Rubbermaid
simplehuman
Storebound
Swissmar
Thermos
Trudeau
Umbra
Vitamix Corporation
Wilton Brands
Winix
World Kitchen
Zak Designs
Top European companies and
brands such as:
Alessi
Arc International
Artelegno
Black + Blum
Blomus
Bodum
Bormioli Rocco Glass
Bosch
Bosign
Brabantia
Casa Vigar
Charles Viancin
Cristel
DeLonghi
Denby
DKB
Dualit
Emile Henry
Eva Solo
Garnier Thiebaut
Groupe SEB
Ivo Cutelarias
JosephJoseph
Jura
Koziol
Le Creuset
Lekue
Magisso
Mastrad
Nespresso
Peugeot
Revol
Sagaform
Scanpan
Stelton
Staub
Swiss Diamond
Typhoon
Victorinox Swiss Army
Wesco
Wüsthof-Trident
Zwilling J. A. Henckels
BE PRODUCTIVE – unique value-added
services and opportunities
• New Product Highlights – Special events and displays
highlighting the best new products and recent
product inventions
• Market Access – Year-round online and mobile tools
providing comprehensive exhibitor, product, Show event
and display information
• Free Services – Free buyer services including Show
entrance passes, daily buyers’ lunch and efficient
shuttle service to the nearby fairgrounds from
downtown Chicago hotels
• Retail Benchmarking – Easy access to benchmarking
with leading U.S. retailers – Williams Sonoma, Crate &
Barrel, Sur La Table, The Container Store and more, in
downtown Chicago, or a U.S. retail overview and tour
to suburban Chicago the day after the Show
The International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago
is always one of the most inspiring fairs that we visit.
Increasingly international, there is a real sense of welcome
for overseas buyers – the IHA works harder than any other
show to achieve this. We find a lot of innovation, interesting
design and brands that we haven’t seen at the European
shows. The opportunity to visit the U.S. retailers and see
class-leading merchandising is also time well spent.
Ben Phillips
Managing Director
Steamer Trading, UK
UNITED STATES
6400 SHAFER COURT, STE. 650
ROSEMONT, IL 60018 USA
TEL: +1 847.292.4200
FAX: +1 847.292.4211
www.housewares.org
INTERNATIONAL OFFICES
050416A/14M/ENG
IHA CANADA
IHA GERMANY
IHA MEXICO
IHA UNITED KINGDOM
www.housewares.org/iha/offices-consultants
FREE BUYER SERVICES – designed to make your
Show experience easy and productive
Tools and services to help you plan and prepare for the Show
• Free entrance badges (pre-registration required)
• Housewares Connect 365 online Show planner (see box on right)
• Pre-Show guides and magazines with Show info, tips and inspiration
• Invitation letters for U.S. visa
• International offices and representatives around the world, happy
to help you with questions about the Show
Onsite services supporting productive
networking and sourcing
• IH+HS mobile app – the Housewares Connect 365 search and
planning tool for your mobile phone
• Show directories
• Convenient shuttle bus service from participating hotels
• Daily buyers’ lunch
Learn more about
the over 2,200 U.S.
and international
exhibitors online!
• Navigate Show exhibitors,
get in-touch and stay
in-touch, year-round
• Search for new products
and Show events
• View product catalogs,
photos, videos and more
• Create your own personal
briefcase with your saved
searches, schedules, notes
and customized floor plans
• Wi-Fi
• International Business Center with meeting rooms and refreshments
• On-site product locators
• Buyers Clubs for relaxation and refreshments
• New Product Showcases, with scanning for post-Show follow-up
Value-adding education and events to maximize your Show experience
• Over two dozen seminars on trends & design, visual merchandising
and branding, retail success factors and consumer preferences
• Inspiring displays from color trends to the best retail practices and
from award-winning design to the latest new product innovations
• Consultation opportunities with social media and digital marketing experts
• Networking events and receptions - international buyers invited!
• Chicago Retail Tour – a U.S. retail overview and tour visiting key home
and housewares retailers in suburban Chicago (pre-registration required)
www.housewares.org/show/register-plan
Useful Services and Tips – to help
you plan your travel to Chicago
Special Hotel Deals
• Show hotels located in downtown Chicago,
convenient to restaurants, attractions and
retail destinations
• Negotiated hotel rates – with savings of
up to 60%
• Special incentives at official Show hotels
for Show attendees
Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Magnificent Mile
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
Hampton Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Hotel Cass, A Holiday Inn Express
InterContinental Chicago
The Langham Chicago
Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago
Great Availability of Flights
• Direct flights and regular connections
from around the world
• Convenient connections within the US,
Canada and Latin America, making it easy
to combine a visit to the Show with other
destinations in the Americas
Chicago Information and Resources
• Special online guides and planning tools –
www.choosechicago.com
Peninsula Chicago
Public Chicago
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Ritz Carlton Chicago
Sheraton Grand Chicago
Sofitel Chicago
Swissotel Chicago
Virgin Hotel Chicago
W Chicago City Center
Westin Michigan Avenue
Early Bird Rate
thru 1/1/17
Single/Double
Standard Rate
after 1/1/17
Single/Double
$219/$239
$224/$244
n/a
$159/$159
$150/$150
$152/$152
$164/$164
$155/$155
$171/$171
$181/$181
$195/$195
$199/$199
n/a
$285/$285
$137/$157
$128/$128
$295/$295
$147/$167
$298/$324*
$308/$334*
$170/$170
$182/$182
n/a
$279/$299
$165/$165
$195/$195
$179/$189
$169/$169
n/a
$184/$184
* Double Occupancy rooms with two beds may be at a higher rate
$154/$154*
$289/$307
$185/$185
$205/$205
$189/$199
$174/$174
$187/$187
$199/$199
• A Chicago Retail Guide and maps to help you find
most interesting home and housewares retailers in
central Chicago
For more information visit
www.housewares.org
UNITED STATES
6400 SHAFER COURT, STE. 650
ROSEMONT, IL 60018 USA
TEL: +1 847.292.4200
FAX: +1 847.292.4211
www.housewares.org
050416A/14M/ENG
INTERNATIONAL OFFICES
IHA CANADA
IHA GERMANY
IHA MEXICO
IHA UNITED KINGDOM
www.housewares.org/iha/offices-consultants