STAY UP TO DATE ONLINE  
Starting in January 2009, Home Style editor Laurie O'Halloran will be writing a regular blog online for housewares vendors and retailers. As an extension to her popular editorials in the magazine, she'll share her unique insights, viewpoints and opinions about current events on the Home Style website.

INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT  
Back by popular demand, the back page of the magazine will once again feature personality profiles of leading sales people and marketing executives in our industry.

GOOD ADVICE  
In every issue, we will pick a timely topic and survey independent retailers across the country to get their feedback. We'll be looking at how to reduce packaging in-store, ways to prevent store theft, how to create an effective customer newsletter, and much more.

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE SESSIONS
This section will appear in each major category review to provide readers with an overview of product materials and manufacturing techniques. We'll look at the difference between aluminum and stainless steel, compare porcelain and stoneware and offer guidelines for sourcing.

ADVENTURES IN RETAILING
with Ann McColl Lindsay
One of Canada’s best-known kitchenware retailers has also become one of Home Style's most popular Columnists. She shares her valuable insight, gained through three decades as a retailer, in every issue.

SPECIALTY RETAILER PROFILES
We visit leading independent kitchen shops across Canada to find out the secret to their success.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE SHOW REPORTS
Home Style travels the world to discover all the hottest trends and uncover the newest housewares products at the industry's key trade shows.

MARKET WATCH
The focus is on the young marketing executives who are shaking up the housewares industry with creative new merchandising ideas.

SHOW BUSINESS
Home Style provides the most comprehensive coverage of housewares trade shows around the world, both before and after the event.

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEWS
One-on-one interviews with leading executives in the vendor community helps keep buyers informed on new market strategies.

NEWS, VIEWS AND PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Home Style covers it all, from industry commentaries to social events, to the latest product trends and merchandising techniques.