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Show Expos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7Educational Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Show Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11Show Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

City of Chicago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-17Show Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . 19Welcome to Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

In an industry that changes daily, it’s hard to keep

current. The International Home + Housewares Show

is the perfect opportunity to get up-to-date: every year

close to 60,000 of the world’s most important

professionals gather to do business in Chicago.

home + housewares Guide

2019 Pre-Show Edition

Register for badges:

www.housewares.org

Show Expos


clean + contain• bath + shower accessories• cleaning + hardware• home organization• clothing care• pet supplies

Inventive, design-focused home solutions

What makes the IHA Chicago show stand out for me isboth the sheer diversity of product on offer – I will oftencome away inspired to look at a category that I hadn’thad on my wish list before attending – and the extent of

innovation shown, which is unmatched by any othershow. Increasingly, Chicago seems to be the next portof call for products fresh from successful crowdfunding

campaigns, now ready for a wider market.

Ben Phillips, DirectorSteamer TradingUnited Kingdom

Exhibitors include:Bradshaw Home | Casabella | Curver / KeterNorth America | Design Ideas | Evriholder |Home Products International | Honey-Can-Do |Household Essentials | Interdesign | IRIS USA |Neatfreak | Richards Homewares | simplehuman |Sterilite | The Libman Company | Tovolo | Umbra |Wenko | Whitmor

NORTH HALL


Show Exposglobal sourcing

opportunities• InternationalSourcing Expo

• Global Design Points


Pavilions from around the world

Global Design PointsInternational Pavilions located throughout the Show

Design-driven country pavilions from

France | Turkey | Brazil | Korea | Hong Kong | Colombia | India

See the best-of-the-best from these country pavilions highlighted in the Global Design PointsShowcase, located by the International BusinessCenter, in the South Building.

International Sourcing ExpoValue-driven pavilions from China and Taiwan.Lower Level – North Building, Level 1, Hall C

NORTH HALL


Show Expos

McCormick Place


Differentiate your offering andgain a competitive advantage!

The more than 2,200 exhibitors at theInternational Home + Housewares

Show offer new products andproduct lines that are unknown or

unavailable in Europe or Asia.

NORTH BUILDINGBooths N6001-N10950

LEVEL 1

International Sourcing Expo

Transportation Lobby +Meeting Rooms

LEVEL 2 MEZZANINE

Registration

LEVEL 3

Clean + Contain Expo

Discover Design Expo

Inventors Corner/Inventors Revue

Inspired Home

Social Media + Digital Marketing

LAKESIDE CENTERBooths L11000-L13400

LEVEL 2

Registration

Transportation Lobby +Meeting Rooms

LEVEL 3

Wired + Well Expo

Hall of Global Innovation

- IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia)- Innovation Theater- Pantone ColorWatch- IHA Smart Home Pavilion- Student Design Competition

SOUTH BUILDINGBooths S101-S5300

LEVEL 1

Educational Events Room S100

Transportation Lobby

Registration

LEVEL 2

Food Court

LEVEL 3

Dine + Décor Expo

Cooking Theater

International Business Center

- Global Design Points

LEVEL 4

News Center

LEVELS 4 & 5

McCormick Place Meeting Rooms

The International Home + Housewares Show is well focused and targeted towards innovation. It is a great opportunity to learnabout new trends, designs & color palettes. Also, not to forget theretail tour, which gives a chance to visit the best of retailers in the

world and to see how they are competing with each other in an economy dominated by modern trade.

Ajay Talwar, Vice President – Home & LivingSpar Hypermarket

India

Educational ProgramsDigital Disruption:Consumer TrendsInfluencing Retailersof TomorrowErika Sirimanne,Euromonitor International

Sunday, 3 March, 12 NoonRoom S100, Grand Ballroom,Level 1, South Building

Discover how hyperconnectivity isimpacting consumer behavior andhow digital disruption is transforminghousewares retailing across theglobe. Erika Sirimanne’s presentationlooks at new housewares retailconcepts worldwide.

Top Trends 2019Tom MirabileIHA’s consumer trend forecasterand senior vice president, GlobalTrend & Design, Lifetime Brands

Monday, 4 March, 7:30 amRoom S100/Grand Ballroom, Level 1, South Building

Learn about vital trends that willimpact your business in the nexttwo years.


Uniqueeducation

andnetworking

opportunities

Audio and Video (for selectpresentations) were recorded atthe 2018 International Home +Housewares Show. You canwatch, listen or download atwww.housewares.org/education/presentations-webinars

2020 Color TrendsLeatrice (Lee) Eiseman IHA’s colorexpert and Executive Director, Pantone Institute

Monday and Tuesday, 4-5 March, 12 NoonRoom S100/Grand Ballroom, Level 1, South Building

Join Lee on Monday as she revealsPantone’s 2020 color palettes in anengaging, highly visual programthat demonstrates the strongesttrends in color and styling families.Return on Tuesday as Lee will furtherdelve into the philosophy of colorand how it affects retail andconsumers’ purchasing habits.

Innovation Theater Insights into the latest trends & design,visual merchandising, social media,branding, retail success factors andconsumer preferences. Presentationsmade on all Show days.

Room 350, Lakeside Center Lobby

Inventors Corner & RevueThe Inventors Corner Pavilion features60 booths showcasing new housewaresinnovations and just-ready-for-marketinventions. The Inventors Revue includesinformative sessions addressing productdevelopment and marketing topics, aswell as expert review panels for inventorproduct feedback.

North Hall, Booth N7366

Educational ProgramsWith over two dozen sessions, the Show’s educational

program offers the widest range of expert perspectives

on the competitive marketplace and insight into the

trends that are affecting consumers’ willingness to

spend on household items now and in the future.


Show DestinationsLakeside Center Lobby

The Hall of Global Innovation shows trendsthat are shaping the housewares industry.

The exhibits include:

• gia Product Design Awards & gia Retail Awards

• Pantone ColorWatch

• Student Design Competition

• IHA Smart Home Pavilion

gia Product Design AwardsVisit the finalists and Global Honorees in 13 categories honoring the latest and mostinnovative in Product Design. All the productscompeting for the IHA Global Innovation Awardsfor product design are featured in the NewProduct Showcases, in each Show building.

gia Retail AwardsVisit the gia Retail display to learn best practicesfrom the world’s most innovative home andhousewares retailers. You’ll find unique store designand branding ideas, examples of exquisite visualmerchandising and creative displays that willimpart inspiration for setting your store apart.

Pantone ColorWatchNew colors and designs inspire consumers. Comesee this special exhibit designed by Pantone, Inc.focusing on the palettes representing the strongesthome furnishings color trends for 2020. Each storyincludes the individual Pantone colors, philosophybehind the color palettes and actual Showproducts illustrating each palette.

2019 IHA Student Design CompetitionSponsored by IHA, design students create concepts for housewares products. This globalcompetition is recognized by design professionalsfor its contribution to education. Meet the futureleaders of our industry—get inspired by their energyand vision!

Learn more about the IHA Global Innovation Awards at www.housewares.org/show/gia-retail and

www.housewares.org/show/gia-product


Show Destinations

IHA Smart Home Pavilion The future of housewaresThe 2019 International Home + HousewaresShow will provide retailers with the latestdevelopments in the smart home movement.The IHA Smart Home pavilion expands withmore than 30 exhibitors of smart home brandsand connected products presenting the futureof housewares. The Smart Talks educationalstage in the pavilion features presentations,panel discussions, interviews with industryleaders and more all Show days.

Hall of Global InnovationLakeside Center Lobby

Learn more about the IHA Smart Homepavilion and the Smart Home related events at the 2019 Show atwww.housewares.org/show/iha-smart-home

The International Home + Housewares Show is the place to be when you want to learn more about the U.S. market,

new suppliers and Smart Home. The mixture of countries, thenew contacts I established, and the experience of American

retail made this trip very inspiring . My passion for the nobleart of retailing was thus lifted to new heights.

Nico Vanderveen, CEOVanderveen’s Department Store

The Netherlands


Cooking TheaterExperience the epicurean charm of over twodozen celebrity chefs cooking up their favoriterecipes using products that can be foundthroughout the Show.

• Celebrity Chefs

• Cooking + Product Demonstrations

South Hall, Near Booth S2482www.housewares.org/show/cooking-theater

Show Events


Networking events for buyers

New Exhibitor Preview - A welcome reception for buyers and press

Plan to get an early start to the 2019 Show –before the Show floor opens – with a visit to theNew Exhibitor Preview. The Preview will feature90 first-time exhibitors, representing most Showcategories, displaying their new products.Don’t miss this opportunity to find new suppliersand products making their debut at the Show!

Saturday, 2 March at 8:00 – 10 amSouth Hall, S100

Toast to Trendsin Discover Design

Buyers and news media are invited tocelebrate the latest in design, trends andinnovation from around the world. Cocktails,hors d’oeuvres and design-inspired networking.

Sunday, 3 March at 5:30 – 6:30 pmNorth Hall, in the Discover Design Expo

Networking After DarkReceptionThe International Business Council (IBC) invitesall buyers and news media to the 2019Networking After Dark reception. Join U.S.housewares exporters for food, drinks, musicand international networking... plenty of fun!

Monday, 4 March at 5:30 – 7:30 pmSouth Hall, Level 4, Room 406a, Vista Ballroom

As a UK Distributor of many US brands, this show offersus a wonderful platform to spend unpressurised quality

time with major UK buyers, which is rare at other shows. It also gives us an opportunity to explorepotential new brands with exhibitors showing noresistance to having discussions on the stands.

We always enjoy being in Chicago, and appreciatethe excellent organisation of the Show. The New

Exhibitor and Trending Today Previews were fantasticand are a great way to start the Show with

a quick snapshot of what's new with everyonetogether in one place.

Mohamed Hajat, Head of Sales – Home, Garden & DIYBurton McCall LtdUnited Kingdom

www.housewares.org/show/events

TrendingToday Preview – A marketplace forcraft beverages

Trending Today is a pre-Show event showcasing a trending merchandise category. For 2019, the Trending Today Preview will focus on the craftbeverage movement, highlighting the varioustypes of craft beverages, including coffee, beer,cocktails and water, along with specialty glassesand accessories, craft beer & cocktail kits andmore. Also, water filtration is a big part of thespecialty coffee culture.

The Trending Today Preview, open exclusively tobuyers and news media, will run concurrently withthe New Exhibitor Preview.

Saturday, 2 March at 8:00 – 10 amSouth Hall, S100

Join us at the 22nd Annual Galaduring the 2019 Show

Monday, 4 March at 5:30 pmNavy Pier / Grand Ballroom

• Reception & Dinner featuringJames Beard Award-winning chefs

• Auctions & Awards Program

• Musical Entertainment

Show Events

Chicago Retail Tour andU.S. Housewares IndustryOverviewWednesday, 6 March at 8:00 am – ending at approximately 5:00 pm

Learn what is driving the U.S. retail marketand experience firsthand a variety ofunique home and housewares retailersin suburban Chicago.

The tour will visit retailers such as:

The Chicago Retail Tour is free for non-US attendees of the InternationalHome + Housewares Show. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.

Register for the event at www.housewares.org/show/retail-tour

• Best Buy

• The Container Store

• Crate & Barrel

• Target

• Walmart

• Whole Foods


$350 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit theHousewares Charity Foundation website at www.housewares.org/show/charity

Benefitting our legacy charity:

Try also these Chicago specialties…

Gold Coast DogsA good place in the Loop tosample the classic Chicagodog, this humble café servesthe handheld tubed porkwith the city’s elaboratedressing: onions, relish,mustard, hot peppers, celerysalt and a pickle spear.

goldcoastdogs.net

Garrett Popcorn ShopsA Chicago tradition since1949, to pick up a bag ofcheese and caramel flavoredpopcorn is a real treat!

garrettpopcorn.com

Signature RoomThe John Hancock CenterSignature Room is a specialChicago destination forcocktails or dinner. Locatedon top of the John HancockCenter (95th floor!), thisrestaurant offers the bestpossible view overdowntown Chicago.

signatureroom.com

Sprinkles Cupcake ATM Conveniently located on the Sprinkles patio, the Cupcake ATM is continuouslyrestocked day and night witha variety of freshly bakedcupcake flavors.

sprinkles.com/cupcake-atm

City of Chicago


The Best SteaksChicago is home to some ofthe best steak houses inAmerica.

Benny's Chop Housebennyschophouse.com

The Capital Grillethecapitalgrille.com

Chicago Chop Housechicagochophouse.com

Gibsons Bar & Steakhousegibsonssteakhouse.com

RPM Steakrpmsteak.com

Weber Grill Restaurantwebergrillrestaurant.com

Original Deep-Dish PizzaChicago’s deep-dish pizza isworld-famous!

Gino’s Eastginoseast.com

Giordano’sgiordanos.com

Uno Chicago Grilleunos.com

Mexican and NuevoLatino CuisineChicago has many outstandingLatin restaurants, from Brazilianchurrascarias to authenticMexican and Latin eateries.

Mercaditomercaditorestaurants.com

Frontera Grillfronterakitchens.com

Barriobarriochicago.com

Topolobamporickbayless.com/restaurants/topolobampo

Adobo Grilladobogrill.davinci-group.com

City of Chicago


Inspirational and UniqueWant to try somethingdifferent? Here are some ofthe most highly regardedrestaurants in Chicago, servingexperimental dishes thatinspire chefs around the world.

Alineaalinearestaurant.com

Everesteverestrestaurant.com

Girl and the Goatgirlandthegoat.com

Spiaggiaspiaggiarestaurant.com

The Purple Pigthepurplepigchicago.com

Italian FavoritesChicagoland is full of excellentItalian restaurants - which is nosurprise given how manyItalians moved to Chicagoduring the last century.

Carmine’srosebudrestaurants.com

Francesca’s on Taylormiafrancesca.com

Nico Osterianicoosteria.com

Quartino Ristorantequartinochicago.com

Rosebud on Rushrosebudrestaurants.com

RPM Italianrpmitalian.com

Siena Tavernsienatavern.com

Traditionally AmericanIn addition to the Chicagomust-do’s steaks and deep-dish pizza, you’ll find greattraditional and contemporaryAmerican food in anabundance of top-notchrestaurants and diners aroundthe city.

Au Chevalauchevalchicago.com

Grand Lux Cafegrandluxcafe.com

Hub 51hub51chicago.com

Park Grillparkgrillchicago.com

Wildfirewildfirerestaurant.com

For additional restaurant reservations and recommendations, visit: www.chicagoconcierge.com

Fabulous Theater & ComedyChicago’s Theater District offers fabulous theatrical events.

Blue Man Group3133 N. Halsted St.+1-773-348-4000blueman.com

Second City - Comedy Shows1616 N. Wells St.+1-312-664-4032secondcity.com

Legendary Sports TeamChicago is home for some of the most famous sports teams. During your Show visit, you can attend a Chicago Bulls basketballgame.

Chicago Bulls at the United Center1901 West Madison St.nba.com/bulls

Chicago Bulls versus:

Atlanta HawksSunday, 3 March, 3:30 pm

Philadelphia 76ersWednesday, 6 March, 8 pm

City of Chicago


Experience the great city of Chicago! From arts to sports,there is an abundance of world-class destinations fromwhich to choose.

World-Famous Blues and Jazz ClubsIf you’re into music, your Chicago trip shoulddefinitely include jazz or blues. Popular with fansaround the world, live blues is featured nightly.

Blue Chicago536 N. Clark St.+1-312-661-0100bluechicago.com

Buddy Guy’s Legends700 S. Wabash+1-312-427-1190buddyguy.com

Kingston Mines2548 N. Halsted St.+1-773-477-4647kingstonmines.com

Unique ExperiencesMore things to do and see.

Sky Deck Box: The LedgeStand on a glass balcony 412m in theair at Willis Tower (formerly SearsTower)233 S. Wacker Dr.+1-312-875-9447theskydeck.com

John Hancock – TILTTILT Outward 1,000 feet above The Magnificent Mile!875 N. Michigan Ave.+1-312-751-3681360chicago.com/tilt

Lincoln Park Zoo2001 N. Clark St.+1-312-742-2000lpzoo.org

City of Chicago


Magnificent ShoppingChicago’s Magnificent Mile on MichiganAvenue is a world-famous shoppingdestination, with hundreds of top retailersand four separate shopping centers.

Top-choice MuseumsThe downtown Museum Campus is home to threegreat attractions: the Field Museum of NaturalHistory, the Shedd Aquarium and the AdlerPlanetarium. Other internationally renownedinstitutions include the Museum of ContemporaryArt and the Art Institute of Chicago.

For more information on these and other Chicagomuseums, see choosechicago.com

Great Architecture and SpectacularAttractionsThe “must” places to see in Chicago include Willis Tower, Navy Pier and Millennium Park.

The best way to see these and many other greatsights of Chicago is to participate in a guided citytour. Try Chicago Architecture Foundation’sarchitecture tours— architecture.org or thepopular “Hop on! Hop off!” tours by ChicagoTrolley and Double Decker Co.—chicagotrolley.com

For more city tour options, please seechoosechicago.com

Exciting NeighborhoodsChicago is a city of neighborhoods.

Go beyond the Magnificent Mile and you will find great destinations such as Chinatown, Old Town, Wrigleyville, Little Italy… all full of life and character.

Search. Plan. Communicate.Housewares Connect 365 is the Show’s year-round searchand planning tool.

• See new product photos, videos and catalogues

• Create customized floor plans

• Download and print a full list of exhibitors

• Search for exhibitors, seminars, special events and displays

• Save favorite searches in your personal briefcase

General Show informationand international attendeeShow serviceswww.housewares.org/show/register-plan

Exhibitor & product informationwww.housewares.org/housewaresconnect365

IHA International Offices and Show Representativeswww.housewares.org/IHA/offices-reps

Show Planning


Housewares.org is your

source for pre-Show

planning – visit to

register for free entrance

badges, reserve hotel

rooms, plan schedules,

find exhibitors,

displays and

educational

presentations.

www.housewares.org

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International Home +Housewares Show and

IHA in Social Media

ih+hs 2019 Mobile AppMake sure to take advantage of the ih+hs 2019 Mobile App.Download the free app on iTunes or Google Play bysearching "ih+hs 2019" and you can...

• Search for exhibitors by name, categories or product

• Create a personalized agenda of exhibitors to visit orsessions to attend

• View your customized floor plan and create a path tooptimize your time on-site

• Learn about Show events, scroll through educationalsessions in the Innovation Theater or obtain a list ofcelebrity chefs appearing in the Cooking Theater

Registration InformationRegister for your FREE entrance badge online at

www.housewares.org/show/register-plan

Hotel ReservationsAll official Show hotels are located in downtown Chicago,convenient to restaurants, attractions and retail destinations.There is a complimentary shuttle bus service between theofficial Show hotels and McCormick Place.

Receive substantial savings on hotel reservations by bookingwith onPeak, the Show’s Official Housing Provider:

Tel: +1-800-752-1052 (Toll Free) +1-312-527-7300 (Non-US) Web: www.housewares.orgEmail: [email protected]

Benefit from the special “Early Bird” hotel discounts!Selected official Show hotels are offering “Early Bird” rates thatare discounted even more from the already low Show rates.To take advantage of the early-bird rates, reserve your hotelroom(s) before 1 January 2019!

Benefit from early registration:Register for free on or before November 30 –receive the Show’s Experience Magazine

Register for free on or before January 16 – haveyour entrance badge mailed to you in advance

Register for free on or before March 1 – pick upyour entrance badge on-site


For more Show information and to

register for your FREE Show entrance

pass, visit www.housewares.org

Welcome to

ChicagoTo plan your visit to Chicago and for information on Chicago home and housewares retailers, see the Chicago Retail brochure and theChicago city information available at

www.housewares.org/show/register-plan and visitwww.choosechicago.com.

072418B/9000

6400 SHAFER COURT, STE. 650ROSEMONT, IL 60018 USATEL: +1 847.292.4200www.housewares.org

INTERNATIONAL OFFICES & REPS

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