Exclusive 2026 MarketOutlook data outlines consumer purchase intent for the coming year Home and housewares continue to be a reliable source of general merchandise sales, and consumers are especially focused on health and wellness, according to the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) 2026 MarketOutlook report. This second installment of IHA’s 2026 State of the Industry Report, […]
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HSE Creates a Dedicated Platform for Discovering New Partners and Emerging Capabilities: Connecting Suppliers and Solutions to Transform the Hardlines Marketplace Trade shows help buyers find products, and the Hardlines Supplier Event (HSE) was built to help them find their next supplier. HSE launches with the goal to help retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and brands discover […]
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Newly released schedule includes education, networking and new “AI leadership labs” Housewares suppliers will gain strategic direction on balancing the speed of AI with the power of human experience at the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) 2026. With the theme “Refortifying the Value of the Human Touch,” the annual executive education […]
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The American Brush Manufacturers Association has announced Michael Feuz of ITR Economics as the keynote speaker for the 110th ABMA Annual Convention, taking place March 23–26, 2027, at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Feuz will present “Prospering Through the Cycle” on Wednesday, March 24, at 9:30 a.m. at the ABMA Educational Institute. A […]
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China’s dedicated professional cleaning and hygiene trade show will connect buyers with manufacturers, suppliers and innovations across the cleaning technology supply chain. Interclean Shanghai 2026 will take place October 28-30, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, bringing together cleaning and hygiene professionals from across China and international markets. As China’s only dedicated professional […]
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DIY CON, the first event of its kind, brings a hands-on weekend for DIYers of all levels to Fair Park in Dallas this November, with early-bird passes starting at just $47 There is a new event built for those who build it themselves: DIY CON 2026 and tickets are officially on sale today. This hands-on, […]
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The Mill-Rose Company recently hosted the 66th annual Victor F. Miller golf tournament at Shaker Heights Country Club, bringing together brush manufacturers and suppliers from around the country in honor of company’s past president, Victor F. Miller. Skills of the golfers ranged from near professional to novice; however, a good time was had by all […]
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European brushware industry event set for September 22–24, 2026, with all-in-one congress registration and hotel booking Registration is open for the 66th FEIBP Congress, which will take place September 22–24, 2026, in Lyon, France, at the Novotel Lyon Gerland Musée des Confluences. The annual congress will bring together members of the European and international brushware […]
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The Association of German Brush and Paintbrush Producers reflected on a successful 2026 Annual General Meeting earlier this month while also announcing plans for its 2027 gathering in Freiburg, Germany. Held May 7-8, the 2026 meeting brought together more than 40 participants from across the German and European brush industry. This year’s host was Roth […]
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The West Coast Brush Manufacturers Association has announced that its 2026 Annual Meeting will take place Oct. 11–15, 2026, at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson. The annual gathering will bring together brush manufacturers and suppliers from across the industry for networking, business discussions, and golf in the scenic Sonoran Desert. Invited attendees include […]
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