Press & In The Media
The Launch of RH Contemporary
At Springboard Futures we thrive on industry conversations that observe shifting consumer habits, while also keeping their needs central to business considerations. As industry professionals and consumers, we’re all pleased to watch the ascent of Home brands like RH...
Springboard Futures, HomePage News Expand Trend-Focused Video Collaboration
In collaboration with HomePage News, Springboard Futures has launched two new video series: Color Cues and Housewares TrendHive. The new educational programming joins the already established Truth on Trend. Peter Giannetti, Editor-in-Chief of HPN, recently discussed...
ANALYSIS: Markets, Merchants and the Crisis of Context
In my latest piece for HomePage News, I discuss how the cancellations of several international shows, while stifling the flow of inspiration in the industry, has provided a golden opportunity for The Inspired Home Show to provide buyers with both the context and...
Connect FALL Sessions – Material Matters
Attendees of Connect FALL, the recent IHA virtual event, were treated to the next episode of "Material Matters," a collaboration of the International Housewares Association, Material Connexion, Springboard Futures and BridgeTower Media. In this episode, "Materials and...
Connect FALL Sessions – All Roads Lead to Home
Connect FALL, the recent IHA virtual event, featured exclusive, in-depth content designed to bring the housewares industry together around education, inspiration and product discovery. Each day of Connect FALL offered a mix of education sessions and virtual product...
Connect SPRING Sessions- Material Matters
During Connect SPRING, industry leaders led educational sessions around the most pressing topics of the industry today. From an overview on the new Administration’s policy agenda to predictions on a post-pandemic world to trends in product materials and holiday décor,...
IHA’s Connect Spring- A Virtual Collaboration with NPD Group & Springboard Futures
The International Housewares Association, in partnership with The NPD Group and Springboard Futures, presented Connect SPRING from March 16-26, 2021. This virtual event focused on bringing the industry together around education, inspiration and product discovery. The...
11 Months and Counting: How the Housewares Consumer is Coping at Home
Pandemic habits and behaviors in the kitchen are shifting as restless consumers, tired of sourdough starter and mac ‘n cheese mashups, look for new ways to make kitchen time quality time. Which changing aspirations will prove meaningful throughout the year? And how...
IHA Announces Updated Digital Marketplace and New Virtual Industry
Association working in partnership with Brandwise, The NPD Group, Springboard Futures and GMDC|Retail to offer e-commerce, content and connectivity. With The Inspired Home Show 2021 postponed to August, the International Housewares Association has announced several...
Kitchenware Today: An Interview with Tom Mirabile & Dorothy Belshaw
Despite the challenges of the prior 12 months, sales of kitchenware products were hot throughout 2020 and a continuation of this trend could result in another strong year for products related to food prep and presentation. To get a glimpse into 2021, Kitchenware...
Home Textiles Today Webinar Featuring Panelist Tom Mirabile, Greg Petro, and Buxton Midyette
2021: A New Chapter Begins A webinar Moderated by Home Textiles Today Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Marks. Featured panelists: Tom Mirabile, Founder of trend strategy and services firm Springboard Futures Greg Petro, Founder and CEO of predictive analytics firm First...
Tabelware Today- Dec/Jan 2021 Edition Featuring Tom Mirabile of Springboard Futures
View the full publication HERE.