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Las Vegas Market Partners with 10 Industry Associations at Winter Las Vegas Market

At Winter Las Vegas Market, January 18-22, many of the nation’s top associations and buying groups will convene to network, learn, and shop a fresh selection of the newest cross-category products available. Representing the home... more »

Small Business Saturday Results: Independent Businesses Make Strong Statement to Start the Holiday Shopping Season

From the main streets in towns like Galesburg, Illinois to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, there was strong support for local independent businesses on Small Business Saturday. Shoppers across the nation made a powerful statement with 88... more »

2015 International Home + Housewares Show Almost Sold Out

With less than five months to go before opening day, the 2015 International Home + Housewares Show is over 90 percent sold out, according to the International Housewares Association, the Show’s owner and operator. The... more »

New Online Resource “Inspired Home” Launches to Generate Housewares Excitement

As savvy consumers increasingly turn to the web to select kitchen utensils, organization tools, cookware pieces, home décor and more to “make their house a home,” a new online resource launches to deliver fresh content... more »

GHTA Annual Conference Auction to Benefit Gift for Life

Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' charitable organization, announced today it will receive a portion of the proceeds from the Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA) auction held during the organization’s annual Bridgeway... more »

Small Business Saturday Becomes Holiday Tradition in Communities Across the Country in Only Five Years

Since 2010, customers and small businesses alike have been able to kick start their holiday shopping season on a day celebrating the uniqueness, charm and economic impact that small businesses bring to communities nationwide. Recognized... more »

IHA’s New Inspired Home Website Announces Editorial Calendar

Features on Halloween and fall-themed entertaining, food preparation and storage; personal care and grooming; home organization; closet and clothes care; garage organization and pet care will launch the new Inspired Home website created by the... more »

Toy Manufacturer Was Putty In Their Hands as Peers Voted For Best 2014 Specialty Toy

ASTRA’s annual Awards Breakfast and Business Meeting in Phoenix last week honored the best retailer, toy maker and sales rep among the thousands who work and create specialty toys for children coast to coast. It... more »