IHA - Brushware

IHA Creates Tariff Relief Program for Exhibitors at The Inspired Home Show 2026

Discounted rates, payment flexibility are latest efforts to help industry navigate tariff volatility The International Housewares Association (IHA) announced a Tariff Relief Program to provide support and flexibility for companies interested in exhibiting at the upcoming Inspired Home Show. This program includes discounted space rates, an extension of the early application deadline and payment flexibility […]

New IHA Report Reveals Home, Housewares Drive Sales in 2025

The newly released IHA State of the Industry MarketOutlook report indicates that home and housewares should continue to be a key driver of general merchandise sales in 2025. The report, detailing consumer purchase intent and the factors influencing buying plans, was published on IHA’s independent news and information platform, HomePageNews.com.

IHA’s CHESS Conference to Strategize Navigating Trade Complexities

Global Authority on U.S.-China Trade Strategy to Keynote on Trade Options at IHA’s Annual Education and Networking Event on October 7-8, 2025. Navigating trade complexities will take center stage at the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS) 2025, as Allen Morrison — senior professor at the Thunderbird School of Global Management and […]

IHA Survey Finds Tariffs Significantly Impact Home, Housewares Industry

Companies that sell home and housewares products continue to struggle with substantial tariffs, according to a new survey of International Housewares Association (IHA) members. The survey shows 87% have been impacted significantly (97% have been impacted significantly or somewhat), and many have already canceled product shipments, increased retail prices and/or reduced their workforce.

IHA Announces New Total Market Research Report

The International Housewares Association (IHA) has launched the 2025 IHA State of the Industry report, a new total market resource for the home and housewares industry. The first of the report’s three installments, which provides data and analysis on U.S. market size by category and retail channel, was published May 1.

IHA Partners With Quickcode To Help Members Navigate Tariffs

AI software platform helps companies calculate tariffs, navigate rulings and regulations in real time Members of the International Housewares Association (IHA) now have access to new tools to help them keep up to date on rapidly changing tariffs, regulations and rulings through the organization’s new collaboration with Quickcode. The partnership, which features discounted pricing to […]

Celebrating 25 Years of IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia)

2024-2025 gia Winners to be Honored at The Inspired Home Show in Chicago Excellence in housewares retailing will be an important focus at The Inspired Home Show 2025 in Chicago as the world’s most innovative and creative home and housewares retailers are honored at the 25th annual IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program.

IHA Shifts to Mid-Week Pattern in 2026; No Change in 2025 Show

International Housewares Association (IHA) announced that its 2026 show will shift to a new mid-week pattern after surveying participants for the best scenario to meet their needs. The 2026 show will run Tuesday, March 10–Thursday, March 12, rather than the Sunday–Tuesday pattern that the upcoming 2025 show will follow.

Brushware’s Top 15 Articles For 2024

Happy Holidays to the Brushware community! To celebrate the season and begin wrapping up 024, Brushware is proud to present the year’s most engaging articles. From pivotal industry events to insightful thought leadership and key business developments, this list captures the stories that resonated most with our readers. Dive into our recap of the year’s […]

Five Industry Veterans Elected to IHA Board Of Directors

Paul Cosaro Elected Chairman of the Board Five industry veterans have been elected to the board of directors of the International Housewares Association (IHA), the full-service trade association for the housewares industry. The new directors are: Alexander Gransbury, founder and CEO, Dreamfarm; Lauren Greenwood, president, YouCopia Products, Inc.; Henry Liu, president & CEO, Cangshan Cutlery; […]