Interview Inspired Home Show
Derek Miller, president & CEO, International Housewares Association – the team behind The Inspired Home Show – tells us what they have in store for the 2023 event in Chicago
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What? The Inspired Home Show | Where? Chicago, USA | When? 4-7 March, 2023 Firstly, sum up the most recent Inspired Home Show 2022, what is good to be back? The Inspired Home Show 2022 was very successful. Although the number of exhibitors and attendees was down compared to pre-pandemic levels, the very high quality of companies that did participate made the show a success. Key buyers and exhibitors reported that they had longer and more meaningful meetings, which were very much needed – being able to meet faceto-face and to see the wide 74 TABLEWARE INTERNATIONAL
breath of the industry after a two-year absence solidified the value of the Show. With regards to the upcoming 2023 show in March, you are now accepting exhibitor applications how is take-up thus far? Space applications for The Inspired Home Show 2023 were sent to previous exhibitors and prospects in May. Although it is still early in the application and space assignment process,
submissions are equivalent to pre-pandemic levels, which is very positive news. Product suppliers interested in exhibiting at the show in 2023 should can learn more by visiting the show’s website. The kitchenware market is very well represented at The Inspired Home Show, tell us what we can expect for 2023? As economic concerns take hold, consumers will once again rely on home cooking and entertaining for not only day-to-day but for
celebrations and holidays, which is very positive for our industry. Our exhibitors will meet this need by introducing new and innovative products for the kitchen and the table. What about tabletop, is that a growing segment for the show and is representation strong? Tabletop, as a consumer need, is going through a number of changes based on lifestyle evolution. High-end, luxury tableware still has a place for formal occasions, but there are fewer of those occasions
