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“ The Inspired Home Show ® 2024 built on the suc cess of last year’s Show with tot al square fe et of exhibition space being slightly higher We introduced a revised layout, making the Show incredibly efficient – moving between the three primary Expos, now consolidated into two halls rather than three, was very well re ceived by both exhibitors and buyers.
We’re excited about next year as 2025 marks the 125 th edition of the Show as well as the 25 th anniversary of the gia Global Inn ovation Awards – we have a lot to celebrate and look forward to seeing you in Chicago, 2 – 4 March!”
— DEREK MILLER, President & CEO International Housewares Association
“As a ret ailer, The Inspired Home Show in Chicago was an invaluable opportunity to connect with new and existing suppliers and discove r the lat est trends in home organisation. From innovative storage solutions to stylish housewa res, this eve nt provided an enriching experience that will undoubt edly el eva te our offerings and delight our customers.”
— CHARLOTTE EASTAFF, Buyer Homebase, United Kingdom
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In Chicago, the International Housewares Association team is busy. They’re gearing up for the 125th edition (yes, you read that right - it’s been running since the 1930s!) of the Inspired Home Show in 2025. It’s an astonishing achievement, and though the show has been known under many different names, and called several venues home over the years, it remains a global meeting point for innovation and inspiration in kitchenware and homewares. Derek Miller, the association’s President and CEO - who this summer celebrates his personal 25th anniversary with the IHA - takes that legacy very seriously. He shares with us some reflections on the show’s history and what is in the works to mark this milestone in our big interview on page 24.
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Elsewhere on the trade show circuit, we report back from Exclusively Show 2024 in London, where the number of international buyers reached record levels, and the media were out in force. Show Marketing Director Stephen Richardson gave us the facts and figures behind this summer’s showcase in our review on page 28.
Following a tremendous showcase of physical and mental prowess at this year’s Olympic Games, we cast our gaze to the second-biggest event to grace Paris this year, Maison&Objet. Organisers have plenty lined up to mark the show’s 30th anniversary, including a cosmic journey into the stars - more about that on page 34, bon anniversaire!
Plus we dive into the top reasons to visit Zuchex in Istanbul this September
Taking over the KI cover this month is Stelton, whose new wall-mounted variant of the popular Brus carbonator is a striking fixture for the kitchen. Ideal for making sparkling beverages day or night, we caught up with its designer and frequent Stelton collaborator Søren Refsgaard to discover the inspiration behind its aesthetics and sustainable functionality. Design nerds, this one is for you - turn to page 14.
And it doesn’t end there. Lifetime Brands gave us an update on some of its biggest and best-selling brands, from hydration trendsetter S’well to KitchenAid, a marque renowned globally for quality and with better brand recognition than entertainment giant Netflix. Head over to page 20 for all the details on those and what’s coming down the pipeline.
All that and the usually mix of industry news, product launches, and category deep-dives.
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COLLECTION
Ambiente 2025 registrations ahead of 2024
Early registration levels for Ambiente 2025, alongside co-exhibitions Christmasworld and Creativeworld, are tracking ahead of last year, with strong uptake from returning attendees.
Philipp Ferger, Vice President Consumer Goods Fairs, Messe Frankfurt, said: “At this point in time, we already have more registrations than at the same time last year. We are once again occupying the entire exhibition centre, continuing the hall layout with only minimal adjustments, and are pleased to have an excellent rebooking rate for all three trade fairs.”
Among returning kitchenware and tableware brands confirmed for 2025 are Bonna, RAK Porcelain, Steelite, Rosenthal and Vista Alegre.
The Hospitality area will also receive a refresh as it marks its 10th anniversary, with new and returning exhibitors, the continuations of the Hospitality Academy and Hotelier's Day, and an expanded programme of guided tours for trade visitors.
Explore Indian innovation at IHGF Delhi Fair
The pinnacle of Indian creativity and craftsmanship will be on display across nearly 200,000-sqm of exhibition space at the 58th IHGF Delhi Fair this autumn. Organised by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts, this trade event brings together over 3000 exhibitors across product categories including kitchenware, tableware, housewares, gifts, festive products, and much more.
Buyers can also explore theme pavilions, marvel at regional crafts, and witness live demonstrations by skilled artisans across the show ground. Industry leaders will also share valuable insights into every facet of the home and living market through a packed programme of seminars and presentations. Opening its doors 16-20 October, visit ihgfdelhifair.in/register to discover more and register today.
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Tramontina officially opened its new showroom in Las Vegas this July. Located at World Market Exhibit Hall C#171, the 1,256-square-foot space will showcase the brand’s new and best-selling lines for the retail and hospitality markets. Pictured are executives from Tramontina and ANDMORE at a ribboncutting ceremony on 28 July.
Derek Miller marks 25 years at the IHA
Derek Miller, President and CEO of the International Housewares Association, has been with the IHA for a quarter of century this summer. Here he looks back on some career milestones.
“Looking back at my career within the home and housewares industry, it’s incredible just how quickly 25 years go by. I started at IHA at the beginning of 2000 and was responsible for growing the international nature of the show. We began to market the show all over the world, we added international offices and reps, and of course we started and developed the gia Global Innovation Awards. With an audience today coming from over 125 countries, the show is now truly a global event.
“On the Association side, my team and I have led conferences and trade missions to help our members make connections with buyers throughout the world. These efforts continue to this day with trade events taking place in 2024 in Vietnam and Mexico, with an additional mission planned for the UK in November.
“The Covid years were incredibly challenging, and I am proud of the decisions made and the work performed during this difficult time. Being unable to meet in person, the Association needed to create online events to keep the industry connected all while very closely managing the budget to ensure that the Association would remain a viable champion for our industry. Although difficult, we emerged strong and with a solid foundation to support future growth.
“Today I work most closely with IHA’s board of directors and a wide variety of industry constituents to help plan the strategic direction for the Association and the show. It’s incredibly gratifying to perform this work as what we do directly impacts our members and the entire industry in very positive ways.”
Photo courtesy of VanderVeen Photographers and ANDMORE.
DRINKING pleasure
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Exclusively’s trending products
Trend forecaster Scarlet Opus curated a selection of products from exhibitors at London’s Exclusively Show this summer which best reflect the key trends for the next 18 months.
The key products highlighted as setting the standards in terms of concept and design are:
The Cassini Jug Kettle from Morphy Richards (pictured): A blend of style and function in rich green and luxe metallic. With matching toaster, a real statement piece for kitchen worktop display.
The Reborn range: A UK-manufactured recyclable washing up bowl, sink tidy and draining rack made entirely from recycled materials from the area local to the factory.
Line Electric Mills from Peugeot Saveurs: A stunning set of salt, pepper and spice mills, fast charging and with long battery life. Finished in striated matt black, the bodies are compact and tactile.
The petal shallow casserole from Le Creuset in shell pink: A 3D statement piece.
The camping / picnic Vanlife range: From Black & Blum, this stackable, leak-proof bamboo and brushed stainless steel range has a robust carry handle. Keeps content hot or cold.
The Devaney Fritaire: A self-cleaning, glass bowl air fryer. The clear view of food cooking is innovative as is the whirlpool cleaning system.
New from Nendo and Alessi
Toru is the striking new electric kettle by Nendo for Alessi. Name by Nendo, Toru means “through” in Japanese, and is said to elicit images of an arrow hurled into the sky or a seed pushing its way into the soil.
“The handle of a kettle is usually gripped from the side, but thanks to its upper curve being attached to the top, the loop is easy to grip from above, to lift
the kettle up off the power base,” Nendo said of the design. “Hot water is smoothly poured by holding the upper part of the handle and lightly tilting the kettle.”
The base is designed to softly round off the bottom sides of the kettle. When the two parts are connected for heating, they integrate with continuity. When separated, their aesthetics remain complete.
Introducing La Petite Cuisine Berlingot
Building on the successful 2023 launch of Berlingot Cuisine Tradi, a dedicated collection of kitchen knives, Claude Dozorme is readying a new line for AW24, La Petite Cuisine Berlingot. The collection includes a tomato knife (multipurpose), a 10 cm paring knife, a knife for vegetables, and a curved peeling knife. Packaged in a beautiful, neutral cardboard box, La Petite Cuisine Berlingot is a versatile and stylish collection of kitchen knives, and will be on display at Maison&Objet 2024 this September.
The wider Berlingot collection will also see a refreshed and extended colour pallet introduced, alongside new packaging to enhance its presence at retail.
Blue Pheasant stands and delivers
New for AW24 from Blue Pheasant is a stunning range of recipe stands, perfect for showcasing a favourite cookbook, and to help follow along when cooking at home. Standing 13-inches high and 12.5-inches wide, the Bronwyn Natural Acacia Recipe Stand is crafted from wood with a natural acacia finish, adding warmth and depth to a space.
The Arwen Natural Acacia Recipe Stand (pictured), meanwhile, is crafted from wood and full-grain leather, blending warmth and refinement. It measures 10-inches high and 12.5-inches wide. Both of these beautiful new stands are dishwasher and freezer safe, and are simple to maintain with periodic application of food-grade oil for longevity and lustre.
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CONNECTING THE INTERNAT IONAL INTERIOR DESIGN AND LIFEST YLE COMMUNIT Y
New from Stelton is the Brus wall-mounted carbonator . Its designer Søren Refsgaard , a life-long advocate of the Danish design tradition, shares the inspirations behind the product, and how it taps into the well-being trend for better hydration
Sparkling design
Søren, the Brus wall-mounted carbonator is your latest design for Stelton. Tell us about its functionality.
The Brus carbonator is designed to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. It allows you to create sparkling water and soda at home using reusable bottles. You can easily adjust the carbonation level by turning the carbonation knob. The wall-mounted version saves counter space, and it is sleek, and the
cylindrical form makes it practical to use. Fasten the bottle on to the machine, carbonate by using the knob, and to release the bottle from the machine, simply unscrew it.
It’s not just functional, it is beautiful. What inspired the aesthetics of the design?
Growing up with Danish design, I developed a love for clean lines and functionalism. My goal was to create a product that is simple
The Brus carbonator is designed to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing
Meet the designer...
Søren Refsgaard graduated from Design Seminariet in Højer, Denmark in 2003, establishing his own design studio in Copenhagen later that year. Refsgaard primarily focuses his work upon lighting, furniture and accessories for the home. He is deeply influenced by the simplicity and functionality from the Skandinavian design tradition, an inheritance always clearly shown in his work.
in both function and design. I aimed to remove all unnecessary elements without losing its character or soul. The shape of the carbonator is inspired by Stelton’s classic design, which is evident in its appearance. I strive to make my designs subtle companions in everyday life.
Brus is the latest in a string of designs from you for Stelton. Why choose a water carbonator for your most recent design? So actually Stelton approached me and asked if I could design a soda maker. I embraced the design challenge, and it became clear to me that that people everywhere are increasingly seeking products that foster a healthier lifestyle and encourage more mindful consumption. Being able to make your own sparkling water and soda at home using reusable bottles is not only practical but also better for the environment.
How does the product tap into the lifestyle trend for better hydration? There is a growing awareness about the importance of staying hydrated and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
I aimed to create something easy and appealing for making your own sparkling water or soda, and hopefully inviting enough to encourage frequent use.
How would you define your overall design philosophy? For me, there is a fine line between simplicity and banality. That balance is what I explore with every product I create. How much can I strip away without the design losing its character or soul? Having grown up with the Danish design tradition of clean lines and functionalism, I inherently create products that are simple in both function and design. However, I constantly seek new perspectives and approaches to enhance my work.
Which Stelton product not designed by yourself do you admire, and why?
I do admire Stelton’s classic Cylinda Line designed by Arne Jacobsen. It is an icon of Danish design with its clean lines and practical features. The balance between form and function that it represents is something I have aspired to achieve in my own work.
Brus wall-mounted carbonator
Key features:
■ Make sparkling water and soda at home
■ Protect the environment from single-use plastic bottles and cans
■ Adjust the carbonation level to suit personal tastes
■ Stylish Danish design
■ Ultra-slim CO2 cartridge
■ Brus carbonating bottle included
Honed to perfection
Carrol Boyes
No kitchen is complete without a selection of knives for prepping vegetables, portioning proteins and plating up. From the staple chef’s knife to santoku knives, serrated blades, paring knives, and everything in-between, they are the work horses of the professional and amateur kitchen
Carrol Boyes presents the Signature Knife range, a new fivepiece kitchen knife series tailored for both professional chefs and home cooking enthusiasts, designed for every kitchen and everyday use. Each knife features timelessly crafted handles, inspired by Carrol’s iconic figurative drawings. The sculptural design of the man is a distinctive highlight, with a front view on one side of the handle and a back view of the ‘man’ design on the reverse side. Additionally, the flat edge of the handle’s butt can be conveniently used to crush garlic.
The range comprises Bread Knife, Chef’s Knife, Carving Knife, Santoku Knife, and a Utility Knife. Each knife is beautifully packaged to provide a luxurious unboxing experience. The Carrol Boyes Signature Knife range seamlessly blends Carrol Boyes’ iconic figurative design with premium quality and durability.
www.carrolboyes.com
Amefa
Combining a stylish hammered blade and a Japanese inspired pakka wood handle, the Uta knife block is a true eye-catcher in the kitchen. This five-piece knife set fits seamlessly into a modern and clean interior. The use of high-quality stainless steel ensures an exceptional cooking experience. The open sides and the stable base keep the knives safely in place, while showing off their gorgeous design.
Made with a high quality martensitic stainless-steel blades, the knives stay sharper for all-round lasting performance, and feature a precision taper ground blade for effortless precision cutting, greater stability and durability. The pakka wood handle adds a luxurious look and a feel in the hand.
www.amefa.com
GEFU
With the premium kitchen knives of GEFU’s seven-part ENNO design series, professionals and quality-conscious amateur chefs cut more effortlessly and precisely than ever before. Each ENNO blade has been manufactured in the renowned knife city of Solingen from the best blade steel under strict quality controls, ice-hardened and precision ground. These high-quality precision blades with an optimum hardness of 57 HRC remain sharp for an extremely long time and are absolutely corrosion-resistant. In perfect, balanced harmony in the modern GEFU design, they are equipped with timelessly elegant handles made of fine South European walnut wood and adapted to the natural shape of the hand. This not only ensures a comfortable grip, but also safe handling of the knife.
The range includes a 20cm and 15cm chef’s knife, 18cm santoku knife, 13.5cm paring knife, 11.5cm serrated universal knife, and a 12cm and 9.5cm vegetable knife. The ENNO series also encompasses a range of quality extras, such as selection of chopping boards and a knife block.
www.gefu.com
Claude Dozorme
The Berlingot Cuisine Tradi kitchen knife collection launched to sales success at the end of 2023. It features a paring knife, a small chef’s knife, a 13cm Santoku and a 15cm cutting knife, available in olive wood. New for 2024 is La Petite Cuisine Berlingot, comprising a tomato or multipurpose knife, 10cm paring knife, vegetable knife and curved peeling knife. Claude Dozorme will present the new selection at Maison&Objet 2024. www.dozorme-claude.fr
Amefa
Claude Dozorme
Conscious consumption
Consumers are increasingly choosing to vote green with their wallets, placing sustainability alongside form, function and price in their list of must-haves. From food storage to pans, cutlery and serveware, this is a growing segment of the market throughout fine dining, home cooking and HoReCa
Amvegan
Amvegan from Amercook is a range of saucepans, fry pans, woks and more. The range is made with natural materials, using a ceramic containing plant-based olive oil, instead of chemical nonstick coating. Amercook is the first company in the industry to take this revolutionary step and officially obtained the Vegan certification from the international Vegan center. Last year, Amercook also passed the Japanese food sanitation test, together with the European standard LFGB test. The company is currently developing a range of products to expand the brand beyond cookware and into the wider lifestyle category.
www.Amvegan.eu
Orthex Group
SmartStore Vision Dry Food Keepers from Nordic household goods producer Orthex Group are made from 20 per cent renewable material. Made in Finland, SmartStore Vision are modular and stack securely for a neat ordered look. The transparent body and lid helps reduce food waste as the contents is visible, and they can even be written on them with an acrylic pen. Available in six sizes of rectangular storage, and two new round models in 0.75L and 1.45L sizes, the SmartStore Vision Dry Food Keepers are dishwasher-safe.
The latest products to join the best-selling SmartStore line-up at Nordic household goods producer Orthex Group is SmartStore Essence, a stylish basket range made from recycled industrial plastic waste and perfect for daily small storage. Available in four muted colours, SmartStore Essence is durable and fits perfectly in any room of the house.
www.orthexgroup.com
Amefa
Amefa presents Phoenix: this new cutlery set is made of 18-0 stainless steel and contains a minimum of 80 per cent recycled stainless steel. Less energy is needed to produce recycled stainless steel. By choosing recycled cutlery, consumers contribute to reducing their ecological footprint, decreasing the amount of waste and helping to create a cleaner planet.
www.amefa.com
Captivate Brands
Reduce, Reuse, &AGAIN. Captivate Brands has struck just the right tone with its on-trend reusable &AGAIN range. It targets the process of reducing single-use plastics and items by giving consumers reliable and style-led products they will want to use again and again. In developing this range, Captivate Brands spent time looking at how consumers use everyday products and came up with clever solutions to refill or reuse items, all while embracing the latest trends. The &AGAIN range uses recycled materials where possible and there is a conscious look towards using better quality products that will last longer and stop excess waste – a threat to our oceans, ecosystems and human health. The range includes tools and gadgets made from solid bamboo - with a ridged handle design for comfort and versatility - as well as cleaning, lunch-to-go and hydration.
www.captivatebrands.com
Amvegan
Amefa
Captivate
The home of global brands
KI sat down with Claire Budgen, Commercial and Marketing Director, Lifetime Brands Europe to learn more about mega brand KitchenAid and hydration trendsetter S’well, as well as the company’s commitment to innovate and evolve beyond retailer and consumer expectations
You’d be hard pressed to find a kitchen untouched by the innovation found under the Lifetime Brands Europe umbrella. The company is renowned as the home of global brands, each recognised for quality, innovation and market leadership.
Among them is KitchenAid, a brand with more than a century of product refinement behind it that has become a byword for professional-grade design and quality. Lifetime holds the exclusive global licence for KitchenAid tools and gadgets worldwide, and demand and trust from consumers and Lifetime’s retail partners alike have made the range a bestseller musthave. The figures speak for themselves.
“Over 360 million units of KitchenAid products have been distributed worldwide, with over $2.2 billion in retail KitchenAid tools and gadgets sales,” Claire reveals. “A global
team of designers and engineers spend hundreds of hours researching, developing and quality checking products. We have introduced over 25 new products into the market in the last 12 months. Put simply, KitchenAid is the recipe for success.”
Lifetime’s global design teams carry the legacy and expectation that comes with the KitchenAid name through to any new product development. The full KitchenAid tools and gadgets range is vast, with a clear channel strategy incorporating KitchenAid design and iconic colours across the board. From entry level through to premium, retailers are able to shop across a full range of durable, exquisitely crafted and stylish tools and gadgets.
“Consumers love the on-product branding, the geometry and refined surface details and, of course, the iconic KitchenAid colours, designed
to coordinate with KitchenAid electricals,” says Claire. “Our retailers have the opportunity to tell a premium brand colour story in-store, and to help our retailers leverage KitchenAid brand recognition, we
create a shopping zone for a globally recognised brand.”
Claire describes the range as a “must-have for tools, gadgets and kitchen accessories”.
“The ranges cover everything for
“Put simply, KitchenAid is the recipe for success”
Claire
Budgen, Commercial and Marketing Director, Lifetime Brands Europe
offer a variety of in-store solutions to suit different store sizes and profiles. By highlighting the KitchenAid brand’s best-in-class performance around key seasonal opportunities - for example with FSDUs, more permanent fixture stands or planograms with printed point of sale - our retailers are instantly able to
prep, stirring, straining and serving, with both soft-grip and hardhandled options, as well as ranges in stainless steel and birchwood,” she adds. “Our Universal range includes all the typical accessories you would expect to use alongside the tools including mixing bowls, measuring jugs, scales, tongs,
knives and cutting boards. Such has been the success, we’ve extended into sinkware for 2024 and two additional items for Autumn 24 have been a pull cord chopper and stainless steel salt and pepper mills. Put simply, we really cover all bases and there’s more in the pipeline.”
A thirst for innovation
A category which is now considered an everyday essential in the same way as tools and gadgets is hydration. S’well is the original hydration bottle that kick-
Celebrating 25 years
Lifetime Brands Europe will celebrate 25 years of KitchenAid tools and gadgets in 2025, and have promised a host of special new launches to mark the celebration. All will be unveiled in the new year, so watch this space!
Did you know
reason celebrities such as Kim Kardashian have been snapped carrying a S’well bottle.
“Purpose driven from the start, S’well brings style, innovation and joy to sustainable living. S’well’s Therma-Swell® technology is a triple-insulated trophy of design that keeps things colder or hotter for longer,” says Claire.
And while there have been hundreds of imitators and iterations on hydration bottles since the launch of S’well, the brand personality can’t be replicated.
“Purpose driven from the start, S’well brings style, innovation and joy to sustainable living”
Claire Budgen, Commercial and Marketing Director, Lifetime Brands Europe
started the well-being trend for better hydration, transforming the humble water bottle into a global lifestyle choice.
“The story propelling S’well’s ongoing growth is its mission to do good for the world,” says Claire. “It was a sip of warm water that inspired S’well’s founder over a decade ago – and so began one of the fastest growing global brands. Now S’well products are sold in more than 75 countries worldwide.
On the surface S’well is simply a hydration bottle, but there’s a
“Unique on-trend prints, colours, patterns and textures adorn the S’well collection - plus they carry through from hydration to the S’well range of lunch items, so retailers and consumers can shop and curate across the brand,” says Claire. “Several of the S’well ranges, including Rose Agate, Pyrite and Rose Marble, were named earlier this year by leading trend forecasting company Scarlett Opus as in-line with the biggest colour and consumer trends for 2025 and beyond.”
It’s a brand constantly in motion,
S’well,
the original hydration bottle that kick started the well-being trend for better hydration, is a favourite among celebrities, including Kim Kardashian!
with innovative new product launches, technology refinements and retail solutions to make a real splash in store.
“We continually innovate and evolve the S’well brand and range, with more to come in 2025” says Claire. “Everything we make has a ‘reason for being’ which is backed up by strong sell-through for our partners. Most recently we have launched the Tumbler XL. This larger-thanlife hydration accessory has been designed for more sips and more style. With a 1180ml capacity, its triple-layered, vacuum-insulated construction is designed to keep drinks cold for 50 hours and hot for 10 hours. Plus it’s made from 91 per cent recycled foodgrade, lead free18/8 stainless steel, with a condensation-free exterior that won’t sweat in hands or on tabletops. The launch comes complete with a retail solution in the form of a S’well Tumbler XL shaped FSDU – for brand impact
that can’t be beaten in-store!”
Claire confirms there are big plans for S’well for 2025. “We always have new innovations at the ready, and our spring-summer launch will be no different, with a new designer collaboration we’re particularly excited about”.
Beyond product innovation, global brands require global capabilities - and the team at Lifetime are no strangers to this.
“We are committed to supporting our trade customers with inspiration, product choice and serviceability,” says Claire. “Working as part of a global organisation gives our partners the reassurance that we will continue to deliver cuttingedge products at exactly the right time. We can promise a constant stream of new product ideas and launches, marketing support, reliable stock levels, rigorous quality control and exceptional customer service. It’s simply what we do”.
Baked fresh
The aroma of freshly baked bread and the gleam of egg-washed pastry are some life’s simplest yet most comforting pleasures. With a resurgence in interest in the art of baking sparked by social media and TV, demand for bakeware is enjoying a welcome rise
Bergner
Budding bakers can step up their baking game with the Bake Lovers collection by Bergner. This versatile range has everything they need to create delightful desserts, whether they’re whipping up a birthday cake, baking cookies with their kids, or preparing treats for a special event. Crafted from high-quality carbon steel, the bakeware offers exceptional durability and heat retention, ensuring perfect results every time. The ILAG non-stick coating guarantees easy unmoulding - say goodbye to broken bakes and messy cleanups!
The collection includes a wide array of essentials—baking trays, cake pans, muffin tins, mixing bowls, and more— designed to inspire creativity. Whether an experienced baker or just starting out, Bake Lovers by Bergner makes every baking experience enjoyable and hassle-free. Let the imagination run wild: with Bake Lovers, the possibilities are endless. www.bergnergroup.com
Tramontina
Offering incredible versatility and efficiency, this two-piece roasting pan set from Tramontina comprises one deep roasting pan measuring 29cm long, with a capacity of 1.5l, and the other measuring 34cm, with a capacity of 2.2l. Made from polished stainless steel, they are extremely durable and offer efficient and even heat distribution for a wide variety of baking and roasting applications, including roasts, pasta bakes, lasagne, moussaka, gratin dishes and so much more.
Other practical features of this set make life easier, including the ability for the smaller pan to sit neatly inside the larger for space-saving, easy storage. Furthermore, such is their stylish appearance, they offer the perfect option for serving straight from the oven to the table.
They are also very easy to clean, either by hand or simply by popping them in the dishwasher.
www.tramontina.co.uk
Ultimate Products
The Salter Bakes range offers complete coordination of kitchen electricals and bakeware, designed in an oatmeal and champagne colour palette. The collection includes a powerful 1300W Stand Mixer with 10 speed settings and three stainless steel accessories for beating, whipping, and kneading. For a space-saving option, the compact Salter Bakes Hand Mixer provides 250W of power, five speed settings, and easy-to-use control switches, making it perfect for home bakers.
Featuring a range of champagne and matt black pieces, the bakeware collection includes non-stick carbon steel baking trays, cake tins, and utensils, making them a contemporary addition to any kitchen. The 5-Piece Bakeware Set is the perfect option for those looking to coordinate with champagne accents. Including a roasting pan, baking tray, loaf tin, square pan, and a 6-cup muffin tray, the set is an essential for versatile baking and roasting. Alternatively, the matt black 7-Piece Stackable Bakeware Set offers a contemporary look, featuring cake tins, brownie pans, roasting tins, and cooling racks—all designed for compact, space-saving storage. The bakeware includes a PFOA-free non-stick coating, ensuring easy release of baked goods and effortless clean-up.
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The Bake Lovers collection by Bergner features ILAG non-stick coating, guaranteeing easy unmoulding.
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Derek Miller , President and CEO of the International Housewares Association , shares his thoughts on the past, present and future of The Inspired Home Show, as the organisation readies the 125th edition of this historic tentpole industry event
Generational inspiration
You’ve had some time to digest this year’s show, look at the data and collect feedback. What were the key takeaways for you and the team?
The Inspired Home Show 2024 was very successful. Through countless conversations and our post-show surveys, we know that the show had a very high level of satisfaction. Anytime you have happy exhibitors and happy buyers, you know that the show was a success.
The movement of the Wired + Well Expo into the North Hall to co-locate with the Clean + Contain Expo created a more efficient experience for buyers, who were able to easily move back and forth between the North Hall and the South Hall, where the Dine + Décor Expo is located. We’ll continue with that layout in 2025.
Next year is a milestone year for the show, the 125th edition. How are you marking the occasion?
The 125th show is an incredible
milestone as it’s hard for any entity to remain meaningful since the 1930s. The Association began in 1938 as the House Furnishings Manufacturers Association of America (HFMAA), and the first show opened in 1939 at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago.
At the 2025 show, we’re working on displays to highlight the show’s 125th edition – a graphical representation of our rich history that visually highlights what we’ve been able to accomplish. It will be both interesting and fun to look back, especially at those early years, on just how much our trade show and exhibitors have evolved.
In addition, HomePage News is working on a series of interviews and articles to highlight the history of the show through the companies, brands and products that have made an impact to the industry and ultimately to the consumer. Every year, the show has hundreds of new exhibitors that use the show to launch their brands and products. We need
to watch these companies, as a few new to the show this year will become tomorrow’s icons!
There’s a lot of history behind the show. How are you and the team continuing its legacy of progress? IHA operates three Retail Advisory Councils – one for key retailers, a second for specialty retailers, and a
meaningful. We take this data to IHA’s May Board Meeting, which is geared toward strategic planning so that changes can be made to the show on both a short and long-term basis.
What is the common thread that has remained at the heart of this event for more than a century?
The show is known for newness
“The 125th show is an incredible milestone as it’s hard for any entity to remain meaningful since the 1930s”
Derek Miller, President and CEO, IHA
third for international buyers – that help us stay directly connected with the greater retail community. We meet with each group to get their direct feedback, not only on what they like about the show, but more importantly, what needs to change to make their experience more productive and
and innovation. In fact, over 10,000 new products were introduced at last year’s show, and we expect that number to increase next year. New products are the lifeblood of the industry, and the show is a destination for retailers to find new products and innovations that set them apart from their competition.
The Inspired Home Show is also known as the place for top-to-top meetings. It’s incredibly important and valuable to the industry for senior managers from both retailers and product suppliers to come together for strategic meetings. The show has strong support from retail Vice Presidents, General Merchandising Managers and Divisional Merchandising Managers along with their buying teams who are open to engage with the owners and Presidents of exhibiting companies.
Returning to the future, what newness are you planning for 2025?
Coming out of the May board meeting, we’ve decided to add a new Expo for 2025, Travel Gear + Luggage, which will be located in the South Hall alongside Dine + Décor. Key buyers have told us that they are looking for larger, more productive events that include categories that are adjacent to what’s already being offered. This effort will make the show more meaningful to retailers’ senior management who have both housewares and luggage responsibilities. Welcoming travel exhibitors will greatly help those companies meet with a wider retail audience while further strengthening our show.
Related, we’re working on smaller projects as well such as Candle and Pet pavilions to give retailers additional destinations and reasons for attending. Both of these projects are being coordinated in conjunction with two independent trade associations that see our show as a path to helping their members better access the market. These types of efforts are truly a win-win-win for the industry – the retailers can find new brands and products, the exhibitors gain access to those retailers, and the show is strengthened overall.
This year saw the return of many market-leading brands and household names, some after a short hiatus. Will this trend continue for 2025?
The trend will certainly continue. Last year we had over 100 wellknown brands that were back after an absence. This included companies such as Cuisinart, Midea, Tramontina, Scanpan, Fissler, Brod & Taylor, OPINEL and Jean Dubost. Next year you’ll see additional companies return such as iDesign, Bormioli Luigi, Bodum, Azzure Home, US Merchants, Arovo, Regal Ware and many others!
The fair is a global event, but how do you walk the tightrope of international appeal while highlighting the import roles US companies, the US market, and Chicago itself have played in the industry for more than a century? In a country that is as large as the United States, of course you will find US companies that focus on
The gia Global Innovation Awards started at the 2000 Show with a meeting between a few IHA staff members and international trade media focusing on the question, “What if we were to create an event to highlight and honour the very best in global retailing?”. The answer was a resounding yes, and gia was born.
Criteria were quickly developed, and IHA and our partners went to work to select the very first country winners. At the 2001 show, 17 winners from 13 countries were honoured, and five received Global Honoree distinctions, a practice that is still being followed today. As word spread, more and more trade publication and association partners joined, and today we have 28 partners operating in over 50 countries. Since the launch of gia,
“Over 10,000 new products were introduced at last year’s show, and we expect that number to increase next year”
Derek Miller, President and CEO, IHA
their home market – these are the established brands that are well known to the consumer. But retailers are always looking for new brands and products that can excite and entice customers. This creates an opportunity and opens the door to startups that are debuting a new idea as well as to more established international companies that would like to offer the American consumer an alternative and often a fresh look at design and innovation. The US consumer has always been very receptive to design trends that are coming from overseas.
The gia Retail awards program will return for its 25th anniversary in 2025. How has that evolved over the years?
there have been over 550 gia retail award winners, from 55 countries on six continents.
We have also been blessed to work with a highly experienced group of expert judges who lend their time, talents and resources to help gia speak with expertise and authority. From the beginning of the program until his death in 2020, we were honoured to have the support of Martin M. Pegler, who is renowned as being the world’s foremost visual merchandising and display expert. He developed a team including Wolfgang Gruschwitz, Scott Kohno, Henrik Peter Reisby Nielsen and Anne Kong, who continue to advance gia forward into the future.
In 2011, gia grew by adding
Why is The Inspired Home Show unmissable?
The Inspired Home Show is the most important trade event of the year for the home and housewares industry in the Western Hemisphere. From a buyer perspective, the Show features exhibitors that simply don’t exhibit at other trade fairs, and if they do, they often only display a small portion of their full product lines. From an exhibitor perspective, the show attracts buyers that simply don’t attend other trade fairs. As an example, based on our postshow survey from earlier this year, 70% of US buyers who attend The Inspired Home Show don’t attend Ambiente, 86% don’t attend Maison & Objet, and 94% don’t attend IFA in Berlin.
the very best in product design to the program, now honoring 70 finalists in 14 different categories, and in 2023, IHA’s Student Design Awards came under the gia umbrella to further strengthen the program’s brand and reach.
What are your plans for these awards in 2025 and beyond?
At the show in March, gia will again be featured prominently in front of the North Hall in the Grand Concourse Lobby with special displays dedicated to Retail, Product Design and Student Design Excellence. Country winners, product finalists and student winners will be invited to attend the gia Gala on Sunday evening to be recognised for their accomplishments and for a select few to be further honoured as the very best of the best in an Academy Awardsstyle celebration.
It’s in the name, inspiration is central to the spirit and appeal of The Inspired Home Show. How does that manifest at the show itself?
When the new name of the show was debuted in March of 2023, we changed to an inspirational theme from what was before quite functional. Our brands and products must inspire the consumer, so why shouldn’t the show also depict this same level of inspiration?
The displays found throughout the show showcase what’s new and trending, from the gia Global Innovation Awards Products Displays, to the New Products Showcases, to the Pantone ColorWatch Display, and even to Debut, which showcases new, upstart companies exhibiting for the very first time.
Finally, what are you most excited about, personally, for 2025 and the future of The Inspired Home Show?
I look forward to a stronger economy in 2025 than what we’ve had over the past several years and the related growth for our industry. (And, dare I say, I’m ready for the results of the US presidential election to be behind us – what an incredibly strange journey this has been!)
Invitation Only Istanbul is a unique event combining the best aspects of B2B meeting events and trade shows. The innovative, curated format connects professionals from the kitchenware and homewares industry for two days of streamlined business interactions, and returns in 2025 with a packed networking programme
By invitation only
In a landscape where some traditional exhibitions are losing their impact, the Turkish Home and Kitchenware Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (EVSID) has revolutionised the B2B meeting format by integrating it with the best aspects of trade exhibitions. This innovative approach has given rise to Invitation Only Istanbul, a unique event that blends efficiency with effectiveness.
EVSID hosted the seventh edition of this groundbreaking event on May 27-28 2024, bringing together over 120 buyer companies from 60 countries. With more than 2,400 business meetings
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conducted over just two days, Invitation Only Istanbul proved to be a resounding success.
Exhibitors unanimously praised the event as a rare opportunity to engage with prequalified and filtered buyers from around the world. Unlike traditional exhibitions, where preparation can be overwhelming, this event streamlines the process by organising all meeting schedules in advance. With equal display formats for all companies, the focus remains squarely on professional business interactions.
Buyers, too, find Invitation Only Istanbul to be uniquely advantageous. The event
requires just two days of their time, during which they meet only with prequalified, reliable manufacturers—ensuring that every interaction is valuable. Held in the heart of Istanbul, the event’s location offers additional perks. Once meetings are concluded, participants can easily explore the vibrant city or enjoy a leisurely tour of the Bosphorus.
Looking ahead, Invitation Only Istanbul 2025 is set to take place in May, with applications opening soon. EVSID has once again curated a dynamic programme that schedules the majority of meetings in advance while allowing flexibility for additional interactions during the event.
Don’t miss out on Invitation Only Istanbul 2025. Stay tuned for application details, or simply drop an email to register@invitationonlyistanbul.com to secure your spot today.
Why attend Invitation Only Istanbul 2025?
■ Exclusive Event: This invitationonly event offers a personalised experience, fostering focused networking and productive interactions.
■ High-Quality Exhibitors: Meet over 100 renowned Turkish manufacturers known for their exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and design.
■ Manufacturer-Only: With no intermediaries allowed, you’ll engage directly with the producers, streamlining your business dealings.
■ Strategic Location: Situated in Istanbul, a major hub for international trade, the event is perfectly positioned for connecting with global businesses.
■ Comprehensive Support: EVSID and the Turkish Ministry of Trade provide robust support, ensuring a successful event with 30+ prescheduled meetings.
“The
most successful Exclusively for some time”
Record numbers of buyers made The Exclusively Show 2024 one for the history bookswith more planned for 2025
The halls of London’s Business Design Centre were bustling in June as record numbers of international buyers and media attended two days of product and trend discovery at Exclusively Show 2024.
Hailed “the most successful Exclusively for some time in terms of commercial and media engagement” by Will Jones, show chair and COO of organiser BHETA, the numbers speak for themselves.
Visitor numbers grew five per cent, building on the impressive 10% increase in 2023.
Teams from major retail groups including Amazon, Tesco, Selfridges, M&S, Harrods, Boots, Argos, TJX, John Lewis and Dunelm were seen mingling on the show floor with independent retailers and specialist stores from across the kitchenware, tableware, hardware and electricals sectors.
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Greater numbers of international buyers than ever before had also made the trip, flying in from across mainland Europe and as far afield as South Africa.
On the opening night, buyers representing more than 20 international retailers met with 45-plus exhibitors at a sell-out Meet the Buyers event and drinks reception. “The international meet the buyers event was very
As the name suggests, Exclusively has very tight entry criteria; more than 500 requests for tickets are turned down each year. For 2024, BHETA streamlined the visitor registration process and screener to reduce the number of claims that require rejections, minimise application times, and speed up approvals for qualifying visitors.
successful,” says Steve Richardson, Marketing Director of Exclusively and BHETA. The networking session was just one of several successful features of this year’s show, alongside the Trend Showcase, Trend Talks, Trend Tours, and a Brand Showcase designed to connect brands and the media.
An exclusive experience Trade shows have had mixed success in returning to pre-covid levels of visitor engagement and relevance, a phenomenon that’s not been helped by the downturn in the number of retailers on Britain’s high streets. But Steve says pro-active initiatives such as Meet the Buyer have helped Exclusively evolve, retaining its position as a mustattend date for the industries BHETA
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represents. This extends beyond the venue: true to its name, organisers aim to offer an exclusive experience for attendees, with tight entry criteria ensuring “every visitor offers potentially a great conversation for exhibitors”. Those who meet entry criteria are well looked after.
“We try to treat each visitor well, with a complementary cloakroom, food and drink, evening drinks reception with entertainment, free £100 independent voucher, and a £75 refund of travel expenses for buyers,” he says. “We even offer free hotels for those who travel considerable distances to the show. It is a very popular package. The show is also owned by the industry for the industry: as a trade association our members own the exhibition, and profits are reinvested back into the exhibition.”
Hitting the headlines
The participation of consumer and trade press, bloggers, social influencers and content creators also soared this year. Media engagement was up 41%, thanks in part to the popularity of a newly introduced Wednesday press event.
“Media is hugely influential on our industry and product sales, and they have become a vital part of our sector and the show,” says Steve. “Our exhibitors are very positive about the Brand Showcase and the opportunities to meet directly with these opinion-formers. Our media audience also brings a good deal of energy, enthusiasm and excitement to the show and brings a real buzz to proceedings.”
That buzz helped inject new life
Visitor value
Exclusively Marketing Director
Steve Richardson shares some key insights into where visitors get the most value from the show
■ Visitors tell us that they most value Exclusively as the place “to see my existing suppliers in one space”, with an approval rating of 87%
■ Followed by “to keep up with industry trends”, with an approval rating of 86%.
■ With “networking opportunities” the third highest ranked rating at 85%
■ To source and buy cookshop products has an 82% approval rating
■ And “to see and find new suppliers” is rated at 77%
into the second and final day of the show, when the excitement inherent to opening day can slow to a simmer.
“The team has put a lot of effort into ensuring that the traditionally quieter second day had multiple levels of new appeal to ensure it performed better for all parties,” says show chair Will. “Over both
important B2B show in the UK.
Exhibitor James Gray, founder of coffee maker and accessories company Barista & Co, said: “Wow, what an amazing show… The best show we’ve had for years. It is tough out there but positivity does exist.”
He wasn’t alone in that outlook: 90 per cent of exhibitors reported
“The show is also owned by the industry for the industry… profits are reinvested back into the exhibition”
Steve Richardson, Marketing Director, Exclusively and BHETA
days, there was more NPD, more brand interaction and more expert forecasting than ever – and the show as a whole really saw the benefits.”
And it wasn’t just a good show for the buyers; exhibitors reported a hugely successful show, with increased footfall and better avenues to make new media contacts. Three quarters said Exclusively remains their most
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meeting new retailers at the show, while 91 per cent said that either all or most of the expectations had been met.
Looking ahead to next year’s event, Steve says: “I am confident that the team will yet again focus on what we know works and I am sure there will be some new ideas put forward for next year, as well.”
“Bookings for 2025 are already very strong,” added Will.
The Exclusively Show returns to The Business Design Centre 10-11 June, 2025. Visit exclusivelyshows.co.uk for more.
With just weeks to go until the 34th Zuchex International Home and Kitchenwares Fair opens its doors in Istanbul, here are five reasons why the show continues to draw a growing crowd of international brands and buyers
Five reasons to visit Zuchex 2024
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Top brands and unique exhibitors
Exhibitors are the primary draw for any trade show, and with more than 1500 brands set to showcase their latest innovations and best-selling lines this September, Zuchex delivers. From kitchenware and cookware, to ceramics, kitchen utensils, bakeware and more, visitors can explore the very best of international brands, as well as source uniquely Turkish products. Of the buyers surveyed at last year’s show, 89% agreed that Zuchex makes them get in touch with top brands in the houseware and kitchenware industry.
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Trendspotting opportunities
Alongside product sourcing, visitors to Zuchex 2024 can explore the trends set to dominate the home and kitchenware markets in the coming 12 months. During a special seminar hosted in partnership with leading trend forecaster WGSN, visitors can learn the secrets of upcoming developments in the home and kitchenware space, as well as gain vital information about the musthave design trends, colours, prints, and patterns of the 2025 season. Conducted by Seden Ünlü, Türkiye Sales Manager, WGSN, this seminar is a must-attend.
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Visitors report high satisfaction
Visitor satisfaction at Zuchex is incredibly high. Nearly all buyers
Buyers from 151 countries visited Zuchex 2023
surveyed in 2023 (95%) said they will be returning for this year’s fair, and 94% said Zuchex provides the ideal platform to purchase the best products for their business. They also praised the quality of the brands at the show, with 99% saying they were satisfied with the quality of exhibitors, and 87% agreeing that Zuchex is the place to follow industry trends, and find the leading brands and designers under one roof.
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More than just kitchenware
Though kitchenware is the focus for many buyers attending Zuchex, the fair offers plenty of opportunities to be inspired by associated categories, and source fresh products to delight customers. Special feature areas dedicated to home textiles, decorative items and garden furniture have been introduced for 2024. As have international
pavilions highlighting innovation from Egyptian and Chinese brands. These expanded offerings will open up new ways for both exhibitors and buyers to make meaningful business connections.
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Exhibitors rate Zuchex highly
Thanks to the high level of exhibitor interest, all halls of the Tüyap Fair and Exhibition Center were fully booked months in advance. Organisers even expanded into outdoor areas to accommodate more brands. At Zuchex 2023, 93% of surveyed exhibitors said the fair provides the ideal international platform to present their products. Esra Kuştemir, Board Member of exhibitor Taç Mutfak, said: “We have been an exhibitor of Zuchex ever since its first edition, for as long as we remember. The fair’s quality is indisputable. It is growing exponentially and becoming a world quality fair.”
Maison&Objet continues its 30th anniversary festivities this September with the theme Terra Cosmos - plus an exciting new format set to reinvigorate the Cook&Share sector for 2024 and beyond
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What? Maison&Objet When? 5-9 September Where? Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre
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Maison&Objet will take visitors on a journey through the cosmos this September, as the Parisian trade show’s 30th anniversary celebrations continue. The inspirational theme for this autumn’s edition is Terra Cosmos, highlighting the alliance between technology and nature “where science and magic intertwine”, according to Brune Ouakrat, Strategic Planner at Maison’s creative strategy partner Peclers Paris.
“Beyond its forward-looking vision, the Terra Cosmos theme will also be embodied at the show,” adds Mélanie Leroy, MD, Maison&Objet. “Visitors will be able to find it materialised in three practical aspects: product curation, events, and the visitor route, which will be guided by the Terra Cosmos symbol.”
Cook&Share serves up changes
Returning to the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre between 5-9 September, this year’s show may look a little different for kitchenware brands and buyers. The big news this autumn will be a
raft of changes and improvements coming to Cook&Share, the section of the show dedicated to cookware, tableware, culinary accessories and more.
Previously a fixture at every edition of Maison&Objet, Cook&Share will shift to an annualised format from 2024, held only during the September editions of future shows. Organisers say the goal behind a more centralised, curated sector showcase is to strengthen its impact and optimise the return on investment for both visitors and exhibitors.
“Our aim is to provide an increasingly relevant and impactful platform for our exhibitors and visitors,” explains Guillaume Prot, Director, Maison&Objet. “By consolidating the Cook&Share sector into a single annual edition, we hope to create an unmissable event for professionals in the industry.”
Alongside the step change in frequency, Cook&Share will also move to a new location, placing exhibitors and their latest product
launches in Hall 4. Located closer to the nearby Home Accessories hall, the move will create a more fluid overlap between the technical and decorative elements of kitchenware and tableware, allowing visitors to source product and be inspired by both facets of the culinary sector.
“Our primary mission is to decipher and highlight the market trends that will drive the success of our customers in the future,”
To that end, more newness for Cook&Share will be served up at the Pop-up Bar Restaurant, a fresh experience launching in the heart of Hall 4. Designed by Cédric Martineaud around the Terra Cosmos theme, it ties into many of the event’s other must-see features, including the What’s New? In Hospitality space, Future On Stage spotlight, Rising Talent Awards, The Well-being Experience, and a host of
“By consolidating the Cook&Share sector into a single annual edition, we hope to create an unmissable event for professionals in the industry”
Guillaume Prot, Director, Maison&Objet
says Leroy. “In practical terms, this means highlighting new markets and growth markets, and curating brands and products, as well as colours, materials, motifs, and inspiration, through experiential and useful events.”
inspirational and educational talks and conferences running throughout the show’s duration.
Discover more about the concept behind Terra Cosmos, see which companies are exhibiting, and register by visiting maison-objet.com.
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