Following four days of bustling activity, the EISENWARENMESSE – International Hardware Fair concluded its 2024 edition on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Held in Cologne, Germany, from March 3- 6, marked a triumphant return to its traditional March timeframe after a special edition in the autumn of 2022. Renowned as the premier global platform for the […]
Read MoreThe former worldwide event for the oral care brush industry, held in Freiburg, has been discontinued. Instead, a brand new fair called the World Brush Expo is organized by the American Brush Manufacturers Association and the European Brushware Federation. From May 22-24, 2024, manufacturers of various types of brushes from all over the world will […]
Read MoreAs we edge closer to our congress in Ibiza, it’s time to take a moment to appreciate the stunning natural landscape that surrounds us – not just the beautiful beaches, but also the lush countryside and hidden coves that make Ibiza a paradise for nature lovers. Ibiza may be famed for its vibrant nightlife, but […]
Read MoreVeteran retail executives Marcus Lemonis, executive chairman of Beyond, Inc., and Chandra Holt, new CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond, will discuss Beyond’s aggressive growth plans during a retail keynote at The Inspired Home Show 2024. The just-added session, “Going Beyond for the Housewares Business,” will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 10 a.m. […]
Read MoreWith just over four weeks before the opening of The Inspired Home Show, we are truly excited about the industry’s focus shifting to Chicago. More than 1,700 exhibitors from 40 countries and more than 30,000 attendees from over 125 countries are slated to participate. The total number of exhibitors and exhibition space will exceed that […]
Read MoreRoundtable Interview with the organizers behind the launch of the Inaugural World Brush Expo As anticipation mounts for the inaugural World Brush Expo, set to unfold from May 22-24, 2024, in the picturesque city of Bologna, Italy, I had the privilege in late January of convening a roundtable discussion via Zoom with the key leaders […]
Read MoreOn March 19-22, 2024 the American Brush Manufacturers Association (ABMA) will hold its 107th Annual Convention at the Omni Resort, Amelia Island, Florida. This event features a motivational gathering of brush industry leaders and the opportunity to make new face-to-face contacts and potential business networking opportunities. Notable for the 2024 convention is a modified schedule […]
Read MoreReady to take a step back in time to the colorful, free-spirited 60s? Only 9 months left to this 2024 congress and this email is all about embracing the Hippie Culture that has left a vibrant mark on the beautiful island of Ibiza! Ibiza’s history is rich with stories of freedom, creativity, and peace-loving hippies […]
Read MoreContinued pressure on consumer spending remains the biggest challenge After almost four tumultuous years that included a pandemic, supply chain chaos, dramatic lifestyle shifts and strains on consumer spending, the home and housewares industry finds itself forever changed but ready to drive growth in 2024 and beyond. Amid continued pressures on consumer spending, many housewares […]
Read MoreThe ABMA Educational Institute invites you to the third installment of the ABMA webinar series titled “Good Jobs Enable Core Innovation and Supply-Chain Partnering,” featuring industry expert Bruce Merrifield. Join the event on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST for an insightful session on leveraging Partnering Possibilities with Gazelles to drive growth and […]
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