On Fashion Color Choices, by Queen Elizabeth II
Monday, February 2, 2026
#FashionAlert THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT) WELCOMES JASON S. SCHUPBACH AS ITS SEVENTH PRESIDENT Our Coverage Sponsored by Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner @hallakcleaners @hallakcouturecleaner
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The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a global leader in creative education and part of the State University of New York (SUNY), today welcomed Jason S. Schupbach as the college's seventh president. An accomplished leader in both art and design in higher education and government support of the arts, President Schupbach was unanimously appointed by the SUNY Board of Trustees following an eight-month nationwide search led by FIT trustees, alumni, students, staff, and faculty.
Jason Schupbach
Schupbach succeeds Dr. Joyce F. Brown, whose leadership spanned nearly three decades. Under President Schupbach's stewardship, FIT will build on its access mission and its legacy as a preeminent center for academic excellence.
As President Schupbach began his term today, he said, "I believe that FIT, as a laboratory for creative careers for the 21st century, finds its greatest opportunities in collaboration across disciplines, across schools, and through building meaningful partnerships with industry. I look forward to working with the FIT community to build on that incredible foundation and open even more pathways for academic rigor, entrepreneurship, innovation, and student success."
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. said, "FIT is a powerhouse in higher education, and we are thrilled to welcome President Schupbach as he takes the helm and leads this renowned SUNY institution. His dedication to academic excellence and drive to support our students' success make him well positioned to take FIT to new heights."
"I am delighted to officially welcome Jason Schupbach as the new president of FIT," said Robin Burns-McNeill, chair, FIT Board of Trustees. "With a distinguished background in both higher education and creative and cultural entities, and as a recognized leader in managing complex organizations and advocating for the arts, President Schupbach will be an invaluable asset in advancing the mission of this world-class institution."
Preceding his position at FIT, Schupbach was the dean of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design at Drexel University. He is a nationally recognized expert on support systems for creatives and on the nexus of creativity and comprehensive community development.
At Drexel, Schupbach led the college to success in fundraising, rankings, scholarly output, enrollment, and faculty, staff, and student support. He launched a groundbreaking new apprenticeship model of education with URBN and was the co-editor of The Routledge Handbook of Urban Cultural Planning, published in 2025. Before joining Drexel, Schupbach was the director of The Design School at Arizona State University (ASU), where he led the ambitious ReDesign.School initiative to reinvent design education for the 21st century and was a key advisor to ASU on diverse projects, such as the Studio for Creativity, Place and Equitable Communities; James Turrell's large-scale land artwork, Roden Crater; and ASU's downtown Los Angeles campus.
Prior to ASU, he was director of Design and Creative Placemaking programs for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), where he oversaw all design- and creative-placemaking grantmaking and partnerships, including Our Town and Design Art Works grants, the Mayors' Institute on City Design, the Citizens' Institute on Rural Design, and the NEA's federal agency collaborations. In addition, he oversaw "Creativity Connects," the first report in a decade on the major trends and conditions affecting U.S. artists and designers, and a new grant program to support partnership projects between creatives and other fields of practice.
Earlier, Schupbach served then-Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts from 2008 to 2010 as the Creative Economy director, tasked with supporting creative and tech businesses in the state. He formerly was the director of ArtistLink, a Ford Foundation-funded initiative to support creatives and to stabilize and revitalize communities through the creation of affordable space and innovative environments for creatives. He has also worked for the mayor of Chicago and New York City's Department of Cultural Affairs. He has written extensively on supporting creatives and the role of art and design in uplifting communities. His writing has been featured as an Aspen Institute "Best Idea of the Day."
Schupbach earned a Master in City Planning degree and a graduate-level urban design certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2003. He received a Bachelor of Science in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997.
ABOUT THE FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
A part of the State University of New York (SUNY), FIT has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology throughout its history. Providing approximately 9,000 students with an uncommon blend of hands-on, practical experience, theory, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, the college offers a wide range of affordable programs that foster innovation and collaboration. Its distinctive curriculum is geared to today's rapidly growing creative economy, including fields such as computer animation, toy design, production management, film and media, and cosmetics and fragrance marketing. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers nearly 50 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the new creative economy. Among notable alumni in fashion are Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Norma Kamali, Reem Acra, Brian Atwood, Stephen Burrows, Dennis Basso, Francisco Costa, Nanette Lepore, Bibhu Mohapatra, Ralph Rucci, John Bartlett, Peter Do, Daniel Roseberry, and Michelle Smith. Other prominent graduates include Leslie Blodgett, creator of bareMinerals; international restaurant designer Tony Chi; and Nina García, editor-in-chief of Elle.
ABOUT THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, and more than 95 percent of all New Yorkers live within 30 miles of any one of SUNY's 64 colleges and universities. Across the system, SUNY has four academic health centers, five hospitals, four medical schools, two dental schools, a law school, the country's oldest school of maritime, the state's only college of optometry, 12 Educational Opportunity Centers, and over 30 ATTAIN digital literacy labs; and manages one U.S. Department of Energy National Laboratory. In total, SUNY serves about 1.7 million students across its portfolio of credit- and noncredit-bearing courses and programs, continuing education, and community outreach programs. SUNY oversees nearly a quarter of academic research in New York. Research expenditures systemwide were nearly $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2025, including significant contributions from students and faculty. There are more than three million SUNY alumni worldwide, and one in three New Yorkers with a college degree is a SUNY alum. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunities, visit suny.edu.
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#NHLPeachy @NHL #PatrioticPeachy #NHLStats Pack: Patrick Kane Sets League Record for Most Points by a U.S.-Born Player Our Coverage Sponsored by Cosmopolitan Dental, Official Dentist of Whom You Know @GaroNazarianDDS #cosmopolitandental #loveyoursmile
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Kane became ninth in League history with title of all-time scoring leader among U.S.-born players
Patrick Kane had a second-period assist against longtime opponent Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals on Thursday to reach 1,375 career points and pass Mike Modano (1,374) for the most by a U.S.-born player in NHL history.
* Kane became the ninth in League history with the title of all-time NHL scoring leader among U.S.-born players and first since Modano, who tallied two goals against the Sharks to pass Phil Housley (1,232) on Nov. 7, 2007. That came just one week after Kane received the League’s “Rookie of the Month” honors and four months after Kane was chosen by Chicago with the No. 1 pick in the 2007 NHL Draft.
* Kane received some advice from Modano early in his career about adapting to professional hockey. Kane also praised Modano just before he passed Housley as the all-time NHL scoring leader among U.S.-born players.
* Kane passed Modano for the sixth-highest point total by a No. 1 pick in League history and most out of the eight U.S.-born first-overall picks in the NHL Draft. That group includes ESPN analyst Erik Johnson, who was between the benches at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday.
* Four of the nine all-time NHL points leaders among U.S.-born players skated for Detroit, with Kane following Modano (2010-11), Reed Larson (1976-77 – 1985-86) and Cecil Dillon (1939-40). Kane has spent his entire 19-season career with Original Six franchises, joining the Red Wings after parts of 16 campaigns with the Blackhawks (2007-08 – 2022-23) and one with the Rangers (2022-23).
* Kane had a League-leading 106 points in 2015-16 and became the first U.S.-born player in NHL history to win the Art Ross Trophy. That was after he helped the Blackhawks capture three Stanley Cup championships over a six-season span from 2009-10 to 2014-15.
* Kane has recorded 90 points while facing the Blue Jackets, his most against one opponent and the highest total versus the franchise in NHL history. Kane became the third U.S.-born player in League history with 90 points against one opponent, following Modano versus the Coyotes/Jets (95) and Brian Leetch against the Penguins (92).
* Kane and Jonathan Toews both factored on the same goal 301 times, marking the third-highest total by a pair of teammates in Blackhawks history behind Steve Larmer and Denis Savard (396x) as well as Stan Mikita and Kenny Wharram (339x). Kane and Alex DeBrincat have both factored on the same goal 202 times (including 67x since reuniting in Detroit), the highest total by a pair of U.S.-born teammates in League history.
* Kane has collected 645 points at United Center, including four in three games as the road team at “The Madhouse on Madison.” Kane has 43 points in 36 contests at American Airlines Center, where Modano called home for eight seasons from 2001-02 to 2009-10.
* Modano, who played each of his first four seasons in Minnesota and is a hockey operations advisor for the Wild, was at the Red Wings-Wild game Jan. 22 and introduced Kane to his kids afterward. Kane needs 20 assists to pass Housley (894) for the most by a U.S.-born player in NHL history and 17 points to overtake Brett Hull (1,391) for the League’s highest total by a skater with U.S. nationality.![]()
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On Challenges, by Stephen Hawking
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
-Stephen Hawking
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#CruisingPeachy #ParisPeachy 1938 ALFA ROMEO 8C 2900B WINS THE PENINSULA CLASSICS BEST OF THE BEST AWARD
The prestigious honour presented at The Peninsula Paris highlights the world's most distinguished and rare classic vehicles
The Peninsula has announced a stunning 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B as the winner of the prestigious The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award. The exclusive honouree is selected from a distinguished group of vehicles that have won significant awards at the previous year's most recognised concours events.
1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B
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Nicole Kidman Celebrates The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award
1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Wins The Peninsula Classics Best of The Best Award 2025
1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Wins The Peninsula Classics Best of The Best Award 2025
1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Wins The Peninsula Classics Best of The Best Award 2025
Nicole Kidman Celebrates The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award
The Alfa Romeo became eligible for consideration after winning Best of Show at The Amelia in 2025. It received The Peninsula's top honour at an awards ceremony held at The Peninsula Paris on 26 January 2026. The gala event was a glamourous and star-studded affair, featuring appearances by international celebrities including renowned actress Nicole Kidman.
"I am thrilled and deeply honoured to accept The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award," said Deborah Keller on behalf of The Keller Collection, owner of the winning 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B. "This unique vehicle exemplifies the golden era of Italian automotive design and craftsmanship, and every time I see it, I am reminded why such magnificent automobiles deserve to be preserved and celebrated."
Launched in 1937, the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B is regarded as one of the fastest and most exclusive Italian cars of the late 1930s. While most 8C 2900Bs wore Touring coachwork, the winning example boasts a far more personal design. Its original owner, famous Italian racecar driver Giuseppe "Nino" Farina who would become the first official Formula One World Champion in 1950, commissioned a custom body that reflected his family's deep roots in Italian automotive design. The result was the only 8C 2900B ever fitted with Stabilimenti Farina coachwork, which was founded by Nino's father in 1906. Furthermore, the vehicle features styling contributions from Nino's uncle, Battista "Pinin" Farina, one of Italy's most celebrated automotive designers.
When the vehicle was purchased, it was in partially restored condition, with the complete restoration finished in 1995. The 8C was shown at Pebble Beach the same year and then shipped to Europe the following year, where it was displayed at several concours. It also participated in the Monte-Carlo Rally, including a Parade of Elegance, which it won, in front of the Hotel de Paris.
"The winning 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B represents the pinnacle of prewar performance engineering," said Christian Philippsen, co-founder of The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award. "It served as the fastest and most exclusive Italian automobile of its era, and we could not be more thrilled to recognise it as the best of the best."
Following the award ceremony, the winning car will be displayed at Rétromobile, the esteemed Paris-based classic car show, from 28 January to 1 February 2026.
Six other exquisite vehicles competed for the award, including a 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B, a 1954 Ferrari 375 MM, a 1996 Ferrari F50 GT, a 1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K Spezial Roadster, a 1926 Rolls-Royce Phantom I and a 1951 Bentley Mark VI Cresta II.
Among the judges for The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award 2025 were renowned automotive designers, enthusiasts and executives, including sports car racer and builder Gordon Murray, Ford Motor Company executive Henry Ford III, and Italian car designer Fabio Filippini. Joining them were some of the world's most notable classic car enthusiasts and collectors, including acclaimed television host Jay Leno and several international royal figures.
Launched in 2015 by The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award celebrates the preservation and restoration of the world's finest automobiles. Presented by The Peninsula Hotels, whose portfolio of exquisite worldwide properties has epitomised elegant luxury for nearly a century, the award brings together enthusiasts from around the world to admire some of the finest classic cars in history.
About The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award
Through a shared desire to celebrate the best of what defines the automotive world, The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie, chairman of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited, launched The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award in 2015 with co-founders William E. (Chip) Connor, Bruce Meyer and Christian Philippsen. Each founder shares a common passion and appreciation of fine motor cars, the preservation of their heritage and immaculate restoration projects. The award, sponsored by The Peninsula Hotels, brings together the concours circuits' elite "Best of Show" winners from around the globe, which allows people today to learn and cherish these magnificent pieces of history.
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#InauguralReview #EliasCasaBianca Since 2025 by Elez Bucaj 398 E 52nd St Just East of First Avenue #NorthernItalian
Founder and Owner Elez Bucaj with Elias Homemade Fettuccine in their signature Veal Ragu
It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we know Elez Bucaj! Beachy Peachy met him last summer at TeUra, his amazing Coney Island venue, previously featured. He told us he was opening in Manhattan, which of course is what the best of the best from the outer boroughs often do, and his timing was fantastic one day as we saw exactly how dedicated he was to opening Elia's Casa Bianca, previously announced by us last September. On December 17, 2025 Elia's Casa Bianca opened and it's named after Elez's daughter! If you know Peachy at all, you know her Dad rules and he is her favorite person so we particularly love the Father/Daughter theme. This is our first visit to Elia's Casa Bianca, and we were delighted to also meet Executive Chef German Niveies. Elez and German have worked together for twenty years they tell us; do not be fooled by this restaurant's young age: Elez has owned restaurants for two decades in New York. Everything at Elia's Casa Bianca is spotless and they understand when you ask for vertically sliced lemons in your water. The interior is gorgeous and we particularly like the skylight, and of course the CHANDELIERS (we are pro-chandelier).
We absolutely loved the Melenzane appetizer and the inviting depth of flavor of the stuffed eggplant with ricotta, parmigiano, mozzarella and tomato are absolutely going to make your day, even you, Clint Eastwood. Elez personally greeted us upon our arrival and worked with us for the duration of the review of course. He tells us the cuisine is inspired by his storied visits to Tuscany and Florence, and this menu is Northern Italian. We applaud that there are six salad choices. We chose three, starting with Bietola. Rucola, Red Beets, Gorgonzola and a particularly artful incarnation of lemon orange zest awaits you. It comes with Blue Cheese dressing and of course the picky one here asked for it on the side and they complied perfectly.
Perhaps our favorite salad was the Gamberi. The size of the shrimps were great and they were grilled to perfection. Mixed greens, avocado and corn sang backup and lemon dressing is the accentuation here. With each of the salads, you may choose to add either protein of grilled chicken or shrimp as an extra component should your little heart desire.
The classic Caesar Salad is ideally presented with crunchy romaine and anchovies, authenticating the experience. We chose to add grilled chicken and it was exactly what we were looking for.
Note that even in this arctic weather here right now, all produce elements were super fresh and this we imagine is not easy to achieve. Elez Bucaj is in it to win it at his first Manhattan restaurant.
Elia's Casa Bianca excels at Primi, pasta. We began with the firework of Elias: Homemade Fettucine with Elia's veal ragu. It is his daughter Elia's favorite dish and we can see why! The sensational hearty quality of the inviting veal ragu is a symphony of flavor with the elegantly appointed pasta. Of course like many things in life, it is better with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano, grated in front of us by Elez himself who takes great pride in his vocation.
Elez suggested the Paccheri and it is a lovely al dente primi of sweet pork sausage cooked in balsamic vinegar and tomato sauce in a bespoke 24-hour proprietary method that will wow you. It is the ultimate winter dish right now, and rigatoni comes to the party. Personally, Peachy absolutely adored the simplicity of the Rigatoni, which is sensationally sublime with eggplant, cherry tomato and burrata in perfect proportion. Note we never edit pictures, you excel like Elez and Elia or we do not publish.
Elez suggested we try the Branzino, and the impressive rendition of Mediterranean Sea Bass arrived in style with asparagus and broccoli rabe, waltzing in a lovely beurre blanc sauce complete with capers. Wild fish is delivered five days a week at Elia's Casa Bianca from Seatide, ensuring freshness.
The last primi Peachy discovered was among her favorites in this inaugural visit: Capesante. Jumbo scallops ideally seared luxuriate in al dente linguine with just the right touch of leeks and parmigiano.
Rounding out the secondi course with amazing pizzaz was the Romana and the Salmone. The creative presentation of the Romana of juicy chicken breast was a revelation in artichokes and green peas with roasted potatoes. Often chicken at lesser venues can ultimately be boring, but not at all here! The combination is a winner. Finally, last but certainly not close to least is the home run of the grilled salmon, emblazoned beautifully with a phenomenal truffle accent and mushrooms and shallots. Also, half the menu will change seasonally so if something especially captivates you, go for it now! Their wine list is superb, and they use the correct fine glasses.
This is the best new Manhattan restaurant you haven't been to yet.
Make one of the 66 seats yours.
We look forward to seeing what Elia's Casa Bianca does next!
On Happiness, by Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement."
-Franklin D. Roosevelt
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#ChezPeachy #UpcomingDaylight #ChicagoPeachy @TIH_Show HOME AND HOUSEWARES INDUSTRY GEARING UP FOR THE INSPIRED HOME SHOW® 2026
Industry leaders, top buyers and global brands mobilize for must-attend industry marketplace
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 organized annually by the International Housewares Association (IHA) – is North America’s largest event for the home and housewares industry. If you personally own a brand that will be showcased here, Peachy wants to hear from you directly only: peachydeegan at gmail.com, particularly if you manufacture in the USA and are excellent.
“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,” said IHA president & CEO Derek Miller. “It’s an incredible way to meet so many people and discover so many opportunities all under one roof and in just three days.”
“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.”
“Making our first appearance at IHA Chicago reflects Made In’s commitment to growth, collaboration, and elevating the future of kitchen products,” said Kyle Koenig, Associate Director, Wholesale, Made In Cookware. “We’re here to listen, lead, and build lasting relationships across the industry.”
“We at the Tricol Clean Team are excited to be participating in this year’s Show,” said Rich Cronin, President USA-Canada-Latin America, Tricol Clean, Inc. “We’re looking forward to continuing on our path of Inspired Home Show success and sharing our new innovations, eco-friendly cleaning tools and legacy-branded bathware products with a diverse international audience.”
“We are excited to return for our second year to exhibit in the Pet Pavilion at The Inspired Home Show,” said Kevin Davis, VP of Sales, Huxley & Kent. “We secured multiple new partnerships in our first year and are looking forward to expanding on that success in 2026.”
“We’re excited to bring our Korean-manufactured brand to the U.S. market at The Inspired Home Show,” said Yehyun Shin, President, Silipot. “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.”
Sample of Key Brands Exhibiting
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. An expanded sample of exhibitors includes:
· 10 Strawberry Street
· 1880 Retail – Snapware, Pyrex
· AeroPress
· aerolatte Ltd.
· American Plastics
· Anova Culinary
· Aramco Imports, Inc. – Hamilton Beach
· Armaly Brands – Brillo
· Aroma Housewares Co.
· Bartesian
· BIA Cordon Bleu
· Blueoco
· Brabantia USA
· Brio Water Technology, Inc.
· Brod & Taylor
· Cangshan Cutlery Company
· CE North America LLC
· Clipper Corporation – Viking
· Conimar Group LLC
· Core Home
· CUCKOO
· Cuisine::Pro – The Custom Chef
· Danica
· Design Ideas
· Dial Industries, Inc.
· Eko
· Euro Ceramica Inc.
· Europlast
· Euro-Ware, Inc.
· Evriholder Products, LLC
· F&H GROUP USA INC.
· Frieling USA
· Genicook
· Gibson Homewares – Calphalon/Martha Stewart/Sur la Table
· Gleener Inc.
· Godinger Silver Art Co., Ltd.
· Gourmet Settings Inc.
· GUROK TURIZM VE MADENCILIK AS/LAV
· Handi-Foil Corp.
· Hestan Culinary
· HIC, Harold Import Co.
· HORL
· Housewares International Inc.
· Hutzler Mfg. Co., Inc.
· iDesign
· IMUSA, USA
· IRIS USA, Inc.
· John Ritzenthaler Company
· Jokari/U.S., Inc.
· JURA Inc.
· Kay Dee Designs
· Kikkerland Design
· KitchenSupply – Escali, Joyce Chen, Maverick
· Kittrich Corporation – Con-Tact Brand
· Koolatron
· Kuhn Rikon Corp.
· Kuvings (NUC Group)
· L'Chef
· Lenox Corporation – Hampton Forge, Cambridge Silversmiths and Oneida
· Lifetime Brands, Inc. – chef’n/
Farberware/KitchenAid
· Lodge Mfg.
· Lotus
· Made In Cookware
· madesmart
· Maspion Group
· Mastercook Houseware LLP
· MDC Housewares Inc.
· MUkitchen
· Nordic Ware – Bundt
· Nostalgia Products LLC
· NuWave, LLC
· Oggi Corporation
· OPINEL
· Peugeot
· Picnic Time Family of Brands
· Prepara
· R Squared/Zrike Brands
· Regent Products Corp.
· Riedel Crystal of America
· Robely Inc.
· Rolser, S.A.
· Salton
· Schmidt Bros.
· Scrub Daddy
· Select Brands, Inc. – Toastmaster
· Serene House
· Seville Classics Inc.
· Signature Housewares, Inc.
· Sophistiplate, LLC
· Sourhouse
· Storebound – Dash
· Sully Innovations Inc.
· Summit Brands
· Sutton Home Fashions
· SynergyOps, a Manufacturing Division of Regal Ware, Inc
· Tablecraft Products Co.
· Tabletops Unlimited, Inc.
· tag
· Talisman Designs
· Talus – High Road Organizers
· Teakhaus LLC.
· Telebrands Corporation
· The Libman Company
· Thermomix
· Totally Bamboo
· Tramontina USA, Inc.
· TRINITY International Industries
· Umbra LLC
· USA Pan
· Volume Brands Int'l. – Glad®, Clorox®, Pine-Sol®
· Westinghouse
· W. J. Hagerty & Sons Ltd., Inc.
· Whitmor, Inc.
· Widgeteer, Inc.
· Willert Home Products
· YouCopia
· Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co
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.
Sample of Key Retailers Attending
A wide array of senior-level retail executives, DMMs, GMMs and buyers from the U.S. and around the world are also 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.
A sample of key U.S. retailers – from categories including mass merchandisers, home/housewares, department stores, grocery stores, warehouse clubs, drug/convenience, hardware, craft/hobby and off-price – that are registered include:
· Ahold Group
· Albertsons/Safeway
· Aldi, Inc.
· Amazon.com
· At Home Stores
· Bealls Department Store
· Bed, Bath & Beyond/Brand House Collective
· Belk
· Best Buy
· Big Lots
· BJ’s Wholesale Club
· Burlington Coat Factory
· Costco Wholesale
· Crate & Barrel
· CVS/Caremark
· DD’s Discount
· Dollar General Corp
· Hobby Lobby
· HSN
· Home Goods
· Hy-Vee
· Imperial Distributors
· Kohl’s Department Store
· Kroger/Fred Meyer
· Lowes
· Macy’s
· Meijer
· Michaels
· Nordstrom
· Ollies Bargain Outlet
· Pampered Chef
· pOpshelf
· Publix Supermarkets
· QVC
· Ross Stores
· Sam's Club
· Sur La Table
· Target
· TJX
· Walgreens
· Walmart
· Wayfair
· Wegmans
· Williams Sonoma
A sample of registered international representatives from global companies and buyers from market-leading retailers include:
· INTERSPAR (Austria)
· Hipermaxi (Bolivia)
· Sam's Club (Brazil)
· Amazon (Canada, India, Mexico,
Saudi Arabia)
· Canadian Tire (Canada)
· Costco (Canada, Mexico)
· TJX (Canada, Europe)
· Walmart (Canada, Central America)
· PriceSmart (Caribbean,Central America)
· Almacenes Siman (Central America)
· Ripley (Chile)
· QVC (Germany, United Kingdom)
· Rewe (Germany)
· Nuevos Almacenes (Guatemala)
· Diunsa (Honduras)
· Pepperfry (India)
· Shoppers Stop (India)
· Coppel (Mexico)
· El Palacio De Hierro (Mexico)
· Sodimac (Mexico)
· Do It Center (Panama)
· Rustan’s (Philippines)
· Home Centre (Saudi Arabia)
· Shoprite Checkers (South Africa)
· Coupang (South Korea)
· Shinsegae (South Korea)
· El Corte Inglés (Spain)
· Manor (Switzerland)
· Lulu Group (United Arab Emirates)
· Dunelm (United Kingdom)
· Robert Dyas (United Kingdom)
Show Attractions, Education and Events
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 program 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.
For more information or to register, visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com.
The International Housewares Association (IHA) is the 87-year-old voice of the home and housewares industry, dedicated to bringing buyers and sellers together. IHA hosts its premier exposition of products for the home, The Inspired Home Show, in Chicago every March. Each year, the Show brings together more than 2,000 unique brands and 300,000 products with both global and domestic buyers; U.S.-based attendees alone represent more than 100,000 retail locations and over $64 billion in buying power. The not-for-profit, full-service Association also offers member companies a wide range of services including industry and government advocacy; export assistance; trend reports; executive management peer groups; group buying discounts; and an independent news and information platform, HomePageNews.com.
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