LIMITLESS

POTENTIAL

EXHIBITOR MARCH 17-19, 2024

PROSPECTUS McCormick Place | Chicago, USA

TheInspiredHomeShow.com

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 UNPARALLELED
ACCESS TO
RETAIL BUYERS
Exhibiting in The Inspired Home Show® gives you
three full days of incomparable access to thousands
of retail buyers from around the world looking for new
home + housewares products and ideas to attract
consumers into their stores.

The aisles of the Show are filled with senior-level retail

buyers on the hunt for the next best-selling products.
Whether you are an established brand with a new
product idea or an emerging brand with a new twist
on how consumers want to live, these buyers are
your very best chance to capture the imagination of
consumers establishing a home and a lifestyle.

In fact...

85
EXPECT NEW
% BUSINESS
as a result of exhibiting
at the Show

If you’re looking to grow your business and succeed

in today’s competitive business environment, submit
an application to exhibit today for the world’s premier
home + housewares industry event at:

TheInspiredHomeShow.com/Exhibit

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A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR POTENTIAL LEADS:

96 %
of verified retailers have
84
of verified retailers are
%
PURCHASE BUYERS and/or
AUTHORITY EXECUTIVES

59% 46%
REPRESENT REPRESENT

$25M+ $100M+
IN IN

ANNUAL ANNUAL
SALES SALES

OVER HALF REPRESENT

50+ STORES
Sources: The Inspired Home Show 2023 Registration Data; 2023 Exhibitor Post-Show Survey

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 MAKING THE RIGHT
CONNECTIONS
The Inspired Home Mass/General Merchandise Home & Lifestyle
Amazon At Home
Show attracts retailers - SVM - SVP/GMM
- Head of Industry Kitchen - VP/DMM
across 22 channels - GM
- Director
- Director Sourcing
Food52
- Director Merchandising
and thousands of Big Lots
- EVP/CMO
- Sr Buyer
- SVP/GMM HomeGoods
independent specialty - VP/DMM Home - EVP
- VP - VP/DMM
stores from across Home Shopping Network
- VP Merchandising
Pottery Barn
- DMM
- Director
the U.S.* - Director Merchandising
- Sr Buyer
Meijer TJX Companies
- VP - DVP Market Manager, Home
The Inspired Home Show - Director Merchandising - SVP General Merchandise Mgr.
West Elm
2023 was a great success. Overstock
- Product Development Manager
- President
We saw all the major national - VP Merchandising World Market
- DMM - VP
and regional chains that we - Purchasing Manager
QVC
had targeted. We saw a great - SVP/CMO
mix of our existing and NEW - VP/GMM Housewares/Kitchen
- DMM
retailers. Will definitely be back Christmas Tree Shops
Ross Stores - SVP/GMM
in 2024 with comparable or - Group EVP - DMM
- SVP/GMM Crate & Barrel
increased space.” - GVP/DMM - President/CEO
Target - VP Merchandising
BRYAN O’CONNELL - Sr DMM - DMM
CEO, Blueoco - Sr Sourcing Manager Pampered Chef
- CEO, CMO, CFO
TJX Companies - VP
- SVP/GMM
- DVP Sur La Table
- SVP/DMM - SVP Merchandising
Drug/Convenience - Sr Director
CVS Health Walmart The Container Store
- Lead Director - EVP/GMM - CEO, CMO
- Director Merchandising - VP/DMM - VP/DMM
- Sr Director Merchandising
Walgreens Williams Sonoma
- Director Zulily - President
- DMM - Director Merchandising - VP/DMM
- Sr MM - DMM

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* Sources: The Inspired Home Show Registration Data; IHA Post-Event Retailer Survey, 2023
 Warehouse Clubs
International Retailers
Department Stores
Bealls BJ’s Argentina Ireland
- DVP/DMM - SVP/GMM - La Anónima - Home Store and More
- VP/DMM - VP/DMM
Australia Italy
- DMM Home Costco Wholesale - Amazon - TJX
Belk - AGMM - Minimax - Westwing
- VP/DMM-Housewares - VP/GMM Housewares - TJX
- VP/DMM Sam’s Club Japan
- SVP/GMM Canada - Isetan Mitsukoshi
Bloomingdale’s
- VP/DMM - Amazon - JR Tokai Takashimaya
- EVP
- Best Buy
- VP/DMM Housewares Kenya
- Canadian Tire
Dillards - Costco - VITUZOTE.COM
- GMM/DMM Hardware
- Hudson’s Bay Kuwait
JCPenney Ace Hardware Corporation - Loblaw Companies
- SVP - Alghanim Industries/
- EVP - London Drugs Safat Home
- SVP/GMM - VP Imports - Stokes
- DMM Home - Global DMM - The Home Depot Mexico
- DMM Hardware - TJX - Amazon
Kohl’s
- EVP/GMM Do It Best - Walmart - Coppel
- VP/DMM-Home - VP Merchandising - Costco
- Director International Sales Central America - El Palacio de Hierro
- VP Digital Art - PriceSmart
Home Depot - HEB
Macy’s - Walmart - Liverpool
- SVP/GBM - Sr Manager Global Sourcing
Chile - Mercado Libre
- VP/DBM-Hardgoods & Tabletop Lowes
- Falabella Group - Sam’s Club
- VP/DBM - Merchant
- Sodimac - Sears Operadora -
Nebraska Furniture Mart True Value Mexico
- CMO - Sr Category Manager China - Soriana
- DMM - International MM - Alibaba Group/ - The Home Depot
Nordstrom Tmall Global - Walmart
- DMM - JD.com
Craft/Hobby Nicaragua
Saks Colombia - Almacenes Siman
- Buyer Hobby Lobby - Jeronimo Martins
- Merchandise Manager - Pepe Ganga - Almacenes Norway
Joann Maximo - Illums Bolighus
Grocery - DMM
Albertsons - Manager eCommerce Costa Rica Panama
- National VP - Cemaco - Farmacias Arrocha
- National Category Director Michaels Stores - Portafolio Am Siete - Grupo Tova
- SVP - Universal – - Riba Smith
Aldi USA - VP
- Director, Corporate Buying Carlos Federspiel & Co
- Sr Director Phillippines
- Director, National Buying Denmark - S&R Membership
C&S Wholesale Grocers - Bahne Shopping
- Sr. Manager, Merchandising - SallingGroup - Stores Specialists
Off Price
Giant Eagle Inc. Ecuador
99 Cent Only Stores Republic of China
- Head of eCommerce - Almacenes De Prati
- CM/DM - VP - Heng Leong Hang
- Almacenes Juan Eljuri Co (hengstyle)
H-E-B dd’s Discounts
- Corpocacion Favorita/
- GVP - SVP/GMM South Korea
Sukasa
- Sr GM - DVP/DMM - Coupang
- Corporación El Rosado
- GM - VP/DMM
- Pycca Spain
Hy-Vee Inc. Dollar General
- VP/DMM El Salvador - El Corte Inglés
- EVP - Neopro
- SVP - DMM - Almacenes Vidri
- Director Sourcing - Almacenes Siman (QFPlus & Comafe)
- VP/GM
Imperial Distributors Inc. Dollar Tree/Family Dollar France Taiwan
- EVP - VP/GMM - Groupe Stars - Amazon
- GM/CM - Director Merchandising - Heng Leong Hang
Germany Co (hengstyle)
- Director/CM Ocean State Job Lot
- EK Retail
Kroger Co - Executive Director United Arab Emirates
- OTTO
- VP/GM - Director eCommerce - Lulu Group Int’l
- REWE Group Buying
- VP Merchandising - Sr Merchandise Manager - Tavola
- Tchibo
- DMM-Housewares Ollie’s Bargain Outlet - QVC
- DMM United Kingdom
Wakefern - Asda
Guatemala
- President/CEO Tuesday Morning - Fenwick
- Homemart
- GMM/DMM - CEO - Harrods
- Nuevos Almacenes
Wegmans - Chief Merchant - Lakeland Limited
- VP Home - SVP India - Next
- Director Home - VP/DMM - Landmark Group/Home - QVC
Centre - Sainsbury’s
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 BUYERS WILL BE THERE
WILL YOU?
As face-to-face events continue to
rebound, retailers continue to return
to trade shows at similar—or even
increased—frequency, and The
Inspired Home Show remains their
preferred destination.

87 85 U.S.
%
INTERNATIONAL
%
Retail Attendees Retail Attendees

PLAN TO ATTEND
The Inspired Home Show
2024
* Source: 2023 U.S. and International Retailer Post-Show Survey

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The Inspired Home Show was By the industry,
for the industry
amazing for us! We met a ton The Inspired Home Show enjoys a
sterling reputation throughout the home +
of quality buyers that are not housewares world because it is among
the only events designed by insiders
normally at the other shows.” specifically to meet the needs of buyers
across the globe.
We are grateful to these professionals who
RICK ST. ANGELO
share their insights and knowledge to shape
Owner, 2 Saints
the Show into the premier destination for the
entire home + housewares industry.

Retail Advisory Council

Kim Alexander, Costco
Craig Coleman, Macy’s
Adam Darany, Amazon
Tom Hayes, HomeGoods
Karen Hughes, Kroger
Paige Kelly, Wayfair

At The Inspired Home Show, Brad Kleparek, Crate and Barrel

Robert LeBrun, Big Lots Stores, Inc.
Chris Luce, The Container Store
you can connect with high-level attendees Betsy Odland, Amazon
you won’t find anywhere else: Laura Petrillo, Giant Eagle
Naomi Sleeper, Imperial Distributors, Inc.
Russell Winters, Walmart Stores
U.S. INT’L SHOW
Specialty Retail Advisory Council
77 %
24 % AMBIENTE Mary Liz Curtin, Leon & Lulu
Michele Dietz, Wisconsin Cutlery
Jim Egan, Wegmans
87 % 63% MAISON & OBJET Victor Elmann, Circuit City
Nora Gomez, Nebraska Furniture Mart
57% 73 % ATLANTA GIFT MARKET Michael Higdon, National Building Museum
Janis Johnson, Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group

94% 86% NEVER HGH INDIA KC Lapiana, In the Kitchen/HTI Buying Group
John Mahler, Cook Cork and Fork
GO TO Mica Mahler, Cook Cork and Fork
70% 72% NEW YORK NOW Gregg Smith, Cook’s Warehouse

76 % 73 % NY TABLETOP Global Retail Advisory Council

Paul Chiu, Walmart Canada
Michelle Dickinson, Burton McCall, UK
73% 67% CES Sandra Dobbin, Master Distributors, Australia
James Karani, Yuwa, Japan
94 % 72% IFA BERLIN Jackson Liang, Genesis, China
Meir Maryena, Tendencias y Conceptos,
Mexico
82 % 51% CANTON FAIR Liz Oldfield, Milly’s, New Zealand
Chris Shipton, Jascor Housewares Inc.
Susan San Miguel, Gourdo’s, Philippines
Helen Widjaja, PT ACE Hardware, Indonesia
* Source: 2023 U.S. and International Retailer Post-Show Survey

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 EXPONENTIAL
REACH
When you exhibit in The Inspired Home Show,
you gain exposure not only to retailers, but also to
consumer, trade, internet and social media—and the
millions of consumers that those attendees influence.

1 SHOW

10,000+
RETAILERS

200+
MEDIA OUTLETS

300+
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS

600,000,000+
CONSUMER IMPRESSIONS

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200+ consumer and trade media outlets attend.
Here’s just a small sample:

A&E Networks HGTV Magazine Real Simple Magazine

Apartment Therapy House Beautiful Taste of Home
Associated Press Housesmarts TV Techlicious
Forbes.com NewsNation The Kitchn
Good Housekeeping Oprah Daily Wired

Make lasting relationships with social-media superstars during

this exclusive event—co-located with The Inspired Home Show.

During this conference, home + housewares brands can build

relationships with content creators and influencers, from focused
food bloggers to social-media lifestyle mavens.

MARCH 14-16, 2024

tastemakerconference.com
CO-LOCATED EVENT CHICAGO, IL •
Just a few of the notable names expected to attend:*

rosalynndaniels meaningfuleats
Recipes, DIY, motherhood, Tested & perfected
entertainment gluten-free recipes

teaforturmeric thestayathomechef
Authentic South Asian
Restaurant quality recipes you
cooking for the modern
can easily make at home
kitchen

alyssa_therecipecritic
Delicious, tried and true recipes
your family will love

* As of April, 27, 2023 9

 OPEN for
OPPORTUNITY
The Inspired Home Show divides two full buildings into four
distinct category-specific expos inspiring efficient booth
interactions within an energy-filled Show floor.

Find Your Expo:

Clean + Contain Expo

Help consumers put organization and storage on full
display throughout the home with products that are
aesthetically pleasing and ultra functional.

Dine + Décor Expo

Consumers are gathering again and investing in welcoming
folks back to the table. This expo features cookware, tabletop
serving pieces and accent pieces that turn get-togethers
into celebrations.

Wired + Well Expo

Tech-forward products that offer consumers connectivity,
information, feedback and control from cleaning tools to
personal care, and home electronics to kitchen appliances.

International Sourcing Pavilion

Be in company with 500+ exhibitors offering value-driven
products from China and Taiwan, plus goods from around
the globe.

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BOOTH INFORMATION
& RATES
IHA NON- $$$
MEMBERS MEMBERS DISCOUNTS
AVAILABLE
EARLY BIRD RATE: EARLY BIRD RATE: From now
$23.00/SQ FT $36.50/SQ FT until July 7
enjoy early
STANDARD RATE: STANDARD RATE:
bird pricing
$23.50/SQ FT $37.00/SQ FT
on your
CORNER FEES: CORNER FEES: exhibition
$450/CORNER $450/CORNER space.

PLUS, save
STANDARD BOOTHS: extra on
10'w x 10'd (100 sq ft) / 3m x 3x (9 sq m) discounted
+ Includes raw square footage only. booth
+ Booth structures and services are not included in the cost. packages
+ Exhibitors must make their own booth arrangement, from
including back wall, carpeting and furnishings.
Freeman.

NEW this year: Pipe & Drape Booth Packages

10’ x 10’ = $3,250 10’ x 20’ = $6,350

10’ x 10’ = $3,750* 10’ x 20’ = $6,850*
* Includes material handling

For more information on booth packages and to secure

your space visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com/Exhibit

Become a member and save

35% on booth space—plus enjoy
year-round benefits.
Company Annual Annual
Housewares Sales Membership Dues
$10 million or Less $1,000
More than $10 million $2,000

Learn more about becoming an IHA Member

at Housewares.org/Members

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 BEYOND
theBOOTH
IHA offers marketing opportunities
to meet every objective and every
budget. Get in front of attendees
before they even hit the Show floor.

PRODUCT PLACEMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
New Product Showcase
Located in the Buyers’ Clubs, these showcases are open to
products not previously shown at The Inspired Home Show.

gia Excellence in Product Design Award

Finalists and winners in 14 categories are determined by a
panel of retailers and displayed prominently in the lobby of
the North Building.

IHA Market Watch

Align your product with a specific consumer trend in this
display based on the annual IHA Market Watch Report.

News Center Display

Accessible only to consumer, trade, internet media and social
influencers, position your product for inclusion in news and
creative content development.

Pantone ColorWatch Display

Demonstrate your commitment to on-trend color by
appearing in one of the Pantone color palette-based
displays, located through the main entrance.

Details on all marketing opportunities, including pricing and deadlines,

will be in the Exhibitor Marketing Kit, available in Q4.

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I have been attending the Inspired Home Show for more
than six years now, and I must say that every year it gets
better than the previous one. The show never fails to impress,
and our buyers always leave with the best experience.”

INGRID FERBERT
Marketing Manager, Reduce

Show Sponsorship
Opportunities
PRE-SHOW OPPORTUNITIES
Choose from exciting opportunities through
online advertising placements, email
communications, newsletters and more.

SHOW FLOOR OPPORTUNITIES

Connect with actively engaged attendees
by showcasing your brand on high-visibility
materials and in strategic gathering spots.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Make meaningful connections with
home + housewares leaders by sponsoring
these in-depth learning sessions.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
Attendees will be flocking to in-person
events outside the Show floor, such as parties
and city tours.

Learn more at
TheInspiredHomeShow.com/Exhibit
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 YEAR-ROUND
CONNECTIVITY
By participating in The Inspired Home Show, your company is beginning a relationship
with buyers across the globe that can grow throughout the year. Learn about the many opportunities
that home + housewares brands like yours can use to build connections.

Come together with your industry peers

and enjoy year-round exclusive benefits
through membership in the International
Housewares Association (IHA).

EXECUTIVE NETWORKING
Enjoy learning opportunities and conferences aimed at key
decision-makers, centered around topics chosen by members,
featuring professional facilitation.

BUSINESS RESOURCES
Gain real market advantages through networking opportunities
with sales representatives, negotiated freight and logistics rates,
discounts on booth space at The Inspired Home Show, and
up-to-date industry news and special reports in HomePage News.

GLOBAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Delve into a world of opportunities by exploring international trade
issues and markets, developing global partnerships and refining
your global knowledge, connections and business strategy.

CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT
Connect directly with end users via our stylish lifestyle website
featuring custom content and curated product collections.

ONGOING INDUSTRY LEARNING

Stay in touch with the ever-changing home + housewares
market with access to IHA Market Watch, premier research and
year-round virtual events.

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Your participation in the Show includes a year-round listing
in Connect 365, IHA’s digital marketplace. Showcase your brands,
products and company contacts through layered, in-depth
postings that feature catalogs and videos, perfect for engaging
buyers online.

Learn more at TheInspiredHomeShow.com/Connect365

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Industry
Service
Provider
Resources
BOOK YOUR HOTEL EARLY FOR DISCOUNTS!
Unlock valuable industry
partnerships that can Enjoy discounted rates and additional benefits
help grow your business, when booking through the Show block.
enhance your customer
relationships and maintain
profitable operations.
The Inspired Home Show 2023 was hugely successful
During the Show, take this
opportunity to engage with for us. With nonstop customers and conversations, it was
service providers in these our busiest IHA Show to date. The Show is so valuable to
key areas: our brand and important to our business. We’re already
excited for next year.”
Marketing &
Communications TOBIAS GERFIN
+ Content creation CEO, Kuhn Rikon
+ e-Commerce solutions
+ Direct to consumer
+ Online marketplaces
+ Social/influencer marketing
Join us for what promises to be a truly remarkable,
+ Website development
utterly memorable event—The Inspired Home Show 2024.
Supply-Chain Challenges Learn more about exhibit and sponsorship opportunities,
+ Freight & shipping what we have planned for this year’s Show and how you
+ Inventory management can be a part of it all.
logistics
+ Intellectual property Get started at TheInspiredHomeShow.com/Exhibit.
+ Legal advice
+ Materials strategy & advice
+ Product design

Industry Data and Reports

+ Consumer trends
+ Forecasting
+ Product information
management solutions
MARCH 17-19, 2024
McCormick Place | Chicago, USA
TheInspiredHomeShow.com

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