Gourmet Business Goes Live
March 8, 2010
Hi There!
Welcome to my blog on new products, events and trends in the gift and housewares industry. I’m the Executive Editor of Gourmet Business, a new business-to-business e-zine serving the gift and housewares buyer. While the e-zine will be delivered monthly, I’ll be posting info on new products that come across my desk on a daily basis.
This week is filled with last minute preparations for the 2010 International Home + Housewares Show – where the bulk of 2010 product introductions will be seen for the first time by buyers and media from around the world. I can’t wait!
I also can’t wait to talk to all the exhibitors to see what influenced their decisions on product colors, designs, and pricing. Everyone is shaking off last year and looking forward to Spring 2010 and a new marketplace.
I’ll be looking to see how the concept of “value” affects merchandise introductions. Will we see any high end luxury introductions? “Value” seems to be the key word in everyone’s analysis this year. We’ll have to see what that really means at the show.
Naturally, I’ll also be looking forward to some great meals out in one my favorite cities. I am a huge fan of Chicago and love the city, the architecture, the people, the shopping…. everything. I give thanks to IHA each year for an excuse to be in Chicago.
I’ll see you in the aisles – don’t forget your comfy shoes.
Karen
