IHA Aims to Rebuild Inspired Home Show to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Rebuilding The Inspired Home Show back to pre-pandemic levels will be the primary focus of the International Housewares Association.

“We were one of the brands that sat out of The Inspired Home Show 2022,” said Rob Michelson, president and CCO, Bradshaw Home and an IHA board member. “Although COVID concerns made our participation impossible this past year, we are very excited and enthusiastic to get back to the Show in 2023 and rebuild those face-to-face engagements that are critical to our success.”

The 2022 Show ended with an approximate 50 percent turnout from exhibitors and buyers when compared to previous shows. Although the total number of U.S. buyers was down from previous years, the quality of key retailers in attendance remained very high with verified representatives attending.

Additionally, despite COVID-related travel restrictions, verified international buyer attendance was strong with key buyers attending from around the world. 

The Inspired Home Show 2023 is confirmed to take place at McCormick Place in Chicago March 4-7. The Board codified the decision to keep the Show in Chicago in 2024, with planned dates of March 16-19.

For more details on the IHA’s plans, see July’s issue of Kitchenware News & Housewares Review. Subscribe today!