The International Home + Housewares Show sold out late last month – 10 weeks before its doors open on March 10, according to International Housewares Association (IHA), which owns and operates the four-day trade exhibition in Chicago. IHA president & CEO Phil Brandl said: “The high demand to be a …
Read More »Mark Adkison joins IHA
The International Housewares Association (IHA) of the US has appointed Mark Adkison as international vice president. He fills the vacancy left by the passing of Jeff Murphy in June. Mark has more than 15 years of experience in the housewares industry, with an emphasis on global sales and marketing. He …
Read More »Grants for Chicago show exhibitors up for grabs from BHETA
BHETA (British Home Enhancement Trade Association) has secured grants to help suppliers towards the cost of exhibiting at next year’s International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. The new exhibitor grants, which are worth £2,000, are from the Department for International Trade. They add to existing funding opportunities for BHETA …
Read More »Obituary: Jeff Murphy
Jeff Murphy, 53, vice president, international of the International Housewares Association of the US passed away on June 7, during a hiking trip to Yellowstone National Park. Jeff’s death was the result of fall near Mammoth Hot Springs in Wyoming, according to National Park Service officials. In a statement, IHA …
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