The International Housewares Association (IHA) is partnering with the American Pet Products Association (APPA) on a Pet Products Pavilion to be featured at The Inspired Home Show 2025, March 2-4 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
The Pet Products Pavilion will showcase curated collections exclusively from APPA members of the American Pet Products Association (APPA).
The Pet Products Pavilion joins a first-time Candle Pavilion in partnership with the National Candle Association and a new Travel Gear + Luggage Expo in widening the category breadth of The Inspired Home Show 2025, which will mark the 125th edition of the home and housewares industry show.
“Gift and specialty retailers specifically are looking for trade events that offer a wide assortment of brands and products, and pet product suppliers are looking for access to those buyers — both can be found at The Inspired Home Show,” said Derek Miller, IHA president & CEO. “GMMs, DMMs, buyers and distributors from more than 125 countries attend the Show each year, making it one of the leading trade shows in the world.”
“We are pleased to be partnering with IHA to create an unprecedented Pet Products Pavilion at The Inspired Home Show,” said Peter Scott, president and CEO of APPA. “This prestigious event attracts an impressive audience of retail industry leaders and decision-makers, providing an unparalleled opportunity for APPA members to showcase their exceptional offerings. The popularity of pet products found within gift and specialty stores continues to grow, and this collaboration allows our members and retail partners to develop transformative relationships.”
The Pet Products Pavilion will be located in the McCormick South building. The exhibit will offer what the IHA describes as a cost-effective, turnkey package exclusive to APPA members that includes a kiosk at the Inspired Home Show, plus IHA membership for one year and marketing assistance, including pre-show marketing and promotion; a year-round presence on IHA’s Connect 365 member listing; and buyer and news media lists provided after the 2025 Inspired Home Show. Pet Products Pavilion participants also will be able to take advantage of additional product placement opportunities at the Show, including a New Exhibitor Preview Gallery, New Product Showcase, gia Excellence in Product Design Awards, News Center product display and the Pantone ColorWatch display.
Exhibiting at The Inspired Home Show will provide pet product suppliers with unparalleled access to quality buyers, IHA’s Miller said. Based on data from 2024 Inspired Home Show buyer registrations, 92% of verified retail attendees have purchasing power, and 92% of verified retailers are buyers or executives, IHA reported.
Suppliers interested in exhibiting in the Pet Products Pavilion can contact IHA sales manager Joe Clark at [email protected]; or Diane Tiberio, APPA vice president of membership and business development, at [email protected]. Additional information can also be found on the Show and APPA websites at TheInspiredHomeShow.com or AmericanPetProducts.org.
