Monday, March 3
9:00 – 9:50 a.m.
Inspiration Theater, South Building S101A
Bridging Channels, Building Loyalty: The Omnichannel Blueprint for Home Goods
Kait Stephens and Gina Lombardo will dive into how Quip thinks about omnichannel distribution across channels, including Target, Walmart, CVS & DTC. They’ll discuss how they think about a seamless experience for their customers across all of these channels. Gina will also share a new, connected product they’re launching and how Brij supports that experience.
Kait Stephens, Brij
Gina Lombardo, Quip
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
South Building S402B
Housewares Credit Group March Meeting
IHA Members Invited to Attend
The meeting will feature National Retailer Financial Analytics presented by Pulse Ratings, Credit-Focused Educational Session designed to address today’s challenges, and Group Customer Account Discussion: Amazon.com Inc., At Home, Belk, Beyond, Inc., The Container Store, Bargain Hunt, Big Lots, JoAnn Stores, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Inc., Qurate (QVC/HSN), Target Corporation, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Wayfair, LLC, and many others. Registration is mandatory for attendance. This event is exclusively for Credit and Finance Professionals. Unfortunately, sales and marketing professionals cannot register.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Keynotes, South Building, S102
The 2025 Home and Living Survey — New Insights on the Everyday Realities Driving Consumer Demand
In the modern marketplace, success depends on a clear and nuanced understanding of your target consumer, especially their aspirations, frustrations and the daily demands on their time and energy. Join Tom Mirabile, Principal of Springboard Futures, for the unveiling of The 2025 Home and Living Survey, a new research collaboration between the IHA and Springboard. This survey probes consumers’ everyday realities, priorities and pain points, exploring how these factors impact product choices and purchase decisions. It also reveals where the lifestyles of key generations converge, where they divide and why it matters. Attendees will leave with meaningful and actionable insights to help create informed product and service offerings that attract ideal customers.
Tom Mirabile, Springboard Futures
11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Inspiration Theater, South Building S101A
Creative Catalysts
Jack Hough and Steve Cozzolino will present their unique approach to catalyzing product growth: the harmony of “Art + Science,” blending creativity with insight, strategy and analytics to form the bedrock for successful products.
Jack Hough, Grove Product Group
Steve Cozzolino, Grove Product Group
12:10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Inspiration Theater, South Building S101A
Legislation Update: A Global Perspective on PFAS and More—What the Housewares Industry Needs to Know
The Cookware & Bakeware Alliance, with a growing panel of partners from the FEC, BCLP Law and the CSA, will inform the housewares industry about legislation impacting the industry. Hear the latest on proposed and enacted legislation involving such key topics as PFAS and lead and cadmium. The panel will share what you need to know and best practices related to the issue in the U.S. and Europe. They will also share key information, insights and updates to help all members of the industry—retailers, importers, manufacturers, product managers and others—anyone who wants to know more about these regulations and their impact on the domestic and international housewares industry.
Fran Attilio, Cookware & Bakeware Alliance
Thomas Lee Bryan, Cave Leighton and Paisner
Tobias Gerfin, Kuhn Rikon AG
Steve Burns, Cookware Sustainability Alliance
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Keynotes, South Building S102
Color & Design Future Trends: Welcome Home
The title for the Pantone® View Home color/design forecast is “Welcome Home.” It is a theme that is highly relatable and well understood as a home provides the “roof over our heads,” the place to escape to, to find respite, replenishment and rest, while at the same time providing a source of entertainment and a place to play. For many, it must provide a workspace, so the home is not only an area to live within but a space that allows us to make a living. Join Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute and the color/ design forecaster for the Inspired Home Show, as she guides you through the major trend directions for the future that will resonate for your customers and clients.
The interactive session will explore such factors as how social media and health are driving beauty, how toys and entertainment might impact licensing, how technology will impact smart appliances, how changes in eating habits are driving trends in the foods we eat, and more.
Leatrice (Lee) Eiseman, Pantone Color Institute
2:10 – 3:00 p.m.
Inspiration Theater, South Building S101A
Creating Breakthrough Products and Experiences Via Brand Licensing
Brand licensing 101, including case studies for inbound and outbound licensing, as well as the benefits of licensing for brand owners and manufacturers.
Maya Kobray, Beanstalk
3:10 – 4:00 p.m.
Inspiration Theater, South Building S101A
AI in Action: Empowering Your Creative Team to Meet the Demand of Tomorrow
AI is not just a tool—it’s a game-changer for creative teams looking to thrive in today’s fast-paced market. This session explores how AI can amplify your team’s talent, improve collaboration and deliver exceptional products that meet skyrocketing demand. Discover actionable insights to stay competitive and create products that lead in 2025.
Idan E. Cohen, IDMA Commerce
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
South Building Level 1, Grand Ballroom
Networking After Dark
All Show participants are invited to the 2025 Networking After Dark reception. This is a chance to continue your discussions and network with the entire Show community over cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, games, and live music by Chicago’s premier cover band, 7th Heaven.
Complimentary entry for all Show attendees.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago
Housewares Cares Gala
The mission of the non-profit Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) is to raise funds for designated charities. HCF hosts a charitable dinner during The Inspired Home Show to unite our industry and to honor its leaders. For additional information, visit the HCF website.
