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International Housewares Association

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International Housewares Association (IHA)
TypeTrade Organization
Location
  • 6400 Shafer Ct, Ste. 650, Rosemont, IL 60018, United States.
Members
1,600+
Websitehttp://www.housewares.org

The International Housewares Association is a not-for-profit, full-service trade organization 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.[1] It is well-known for its annual The Inspired Home Show that is held in March at McCormick Place[2] in Chicago.[3] 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.[clarification needed] In addition, the association also offers educational support to the Housewares Design Awards to help promote the importance of design in the housewares industry.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "International Housewares Association". International Housewares Association. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
  2. ^ "McCormick Place History". McCormick Place. Archived from the original on 2006-10-23. Retrieved 2009-10-21.
  3. ^ "Biz TradeShows". Retrieved 2009-11-03.
  4. ^ "Housewares Design Awards". Archived from the original on 2009-10-19. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
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