Key retailers and brands from around the globe are gearing up for The Inspired Home Show 2026 – the premier marketplace for the home and housewares industry that will take place March 10-12 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
With more than 2,000 brands and 300,000 products, the show – which is organised annually by the International Housewares Association (IHA) – is North America’s largest event for the home and housewares industry. IHA president & CEO, Derek Miller, said: “Especially in today’s competitive market, the show is a critical platform for discovering innovative new items, building partnerships and getting ahead of the curve. It’s an incredible way to meet so many people and discover so many opportunities all under one roof and in just three days.”
A wide array of senior-level retail executives, DMMs, GMMs and buyers from the US and around the world are registered to attend. These influential attendees represent some of the largest retailers in the world, as well as mid-size retail groups and hundreds of independent specialty stores. The US retailers are from categories including mass merchandisers, home/ housewares, department stores, grocery stores, warehouse clubs, drug/convenience, hardware, craft/hobby and off-price. “My company has been exhibiting at The Inspired Home Show for over 20 years, and it’s always been successful for us,” said Solomon Elyakim, Vice President, Euro-Ware, Inc. “It’s one of the only shows around that offers an eclectic mix of exhibitors and customers, allowing my team to connect with companies from all over the world. The show has opened many opportunities for us and continues to do so every year.”
Rich Cronin, President USA-Canada-Latin America, Tricol Clean Inc, said: “We at the Tricol Clean Team are excited to be participating in this year’s show. We’re looking forward to continuing on our path of Inspired Home Show “It’s one of the only shows around that offers an eclectic mix of exhibitors and customers” success and sharing our new innovations, eco-friendly cleaning tools and legacy branded bathware products with a diverse international audience.”
Kevin Davis, VP of Sales, Huxley & Kent, said “We are excited to return for our second year to exhibit in the Pet Pavilion at The Inspired Home Show. We secured multiple new partnerships in our first year and are looking forward to expanding on that success in 2026.”
Yehyun Shin, President, Silipot, said: “We’re excited to bring our Korean-manufactured brand to the US market at The Inspired Home Show. The show gives us a chance to share our story, connect directly with retailers and showcase the innovation behind what we do. We look forward to building new partnerships and introducing our products to more homes across America.”
Continued exhibitor commitments from leading brands underscore the show’s value and demonstrate their resilience and long-term vision in a complex market and global landscape. More complete information on exhibitors, brands, products and booth numbers can be found online on the show’s Connect 365 website. Content is being updated and added daily with full details available shortly before the Show opens on March 10.
The Inspired Home Show 2026 will include four expos in two halls located conveniently across the Grand Concourse from each other: Clean + Contain, Dine + Décor, Wired + Well, and International Sourcing. It will also feature attractions including the Debut incubator, Global Design Points pavilions from Brazil, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Turkey, and the Inventors Corner. New to the 2026 show will be the SPLiCE Licensing Hub – a destination produced in partnership with the Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence – that will connect retailers and product suppliers with brands interested in licensing deals. In addition, both the Pet Products Pavilion and the Candle Pavilion, which made their debuts at the 2025 show, will return. Other popular destinations include the Pantone ColorWatch Display, New Product Showcases, and galleries featuring finalists and winners of IHA’s Global Innovation Awards (GIA) in Product, Retail and Student Design. The Inspired Home Show also offers a comprehensive education programme on consumer trends, market opportunities and specific subjects affecting the home and housewares industry. Education programming and product discovery are supplemented by networking events and award ceremonies. 2026 will mark the first year of the show’s new Tuesday – Thursday day pattern. Following extensive feedback, IHA determined that the shift to midweek best aligns the show with the industry’s evolving needs and expectations.
