The International Housewares Association is a not-for-profit, full-service
trade organization
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry. An industry trade association partic ...
that has been promoting the sales and marketing of housewares since 1938. The association has more than 1,600 member companies from more than 40 countries. It is well-known for its annual
The Inspired Home Show that is held in March at
McCormick Place
McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America. It consists of four interconnected buildings and one indoor arena sited on and near the shore of Lake Michigan, about south of downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States. McCorm ...
in Chicago.
Member services include industry and government advocacy, export assistance, state of the industry reports, a quarterly newsletter with POS and consumer panel data, executive management peer groups and group discounts for business solution services. In addition, the association also offers educational support to the
Housewares Design Awards to help promote the importance of design in the housewares industry.
References
External links
*{{official website, http://www.housewares.org
IHA History
Trade associations based in the United States