Although the International Housewar...

Although the International Housewares present to view was held in uncertain times--a sluggish U economy, the specter of possible war, and continued fears of terrorism--the present to view was a launching pad for modern product introductions, as consumers continue to cocoon and purchase housewares.

* The International Housewares exhibit held Jan. 12-14 in Chicago, IL, U and sponsored from the International Housewares Association (IHA), is more than just a market displaying thousands of strange products for the home. Instead, the tradeshow repeatedly serves as a launching pad for companies to go into into product areas, and as a barometer for time to come business ...