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August 4, 2026

Crafting in 2026: what is actually happening in the craft industry

Joann is gone, 72% of US adults completed a craft this year, and the shops that sell them the materials are shrinking. What the numbers actually say about the trade going into 2026, plus the colours coming in 2027. Every figure sourced.

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July 30, 2026

Sample It at h+h americas Fall Edition: The Event Retailers Never Skip

Sample It is your chance to get hands-on with new products before the show floor opens, taking place takes place immediately after the Expo Hall Show Preview Party, making it the perfect way to roll from networking into product discovery.

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July 22, 2026

h+h americas Fall Edition Receives Strong Industry Support

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July 9, 2026

Why Houston? A Maker’s Guide to the 2026 Fall Show City

If you’ve never been to Houston, consider this your friendly nudge to start planning early. Let’s take a tour of why Houston is the perfect backdrop for our fall gathering.

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May 11, 2026

h+h americas 2026 Unites the Global Creative Industry with Record Attendance and Expanded Show Floor

h+h americas 2026 concluded its most successful and expansive edition to date, welcoming 6,073 industry professionals, a 14.56% increase over 2025, representing all 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 41 countries to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. With 636 companies spanning 100,635 square feet of show floor space, h+h americas 2026 affirmed its position as North America’s definitive platform where the global creative industry convenes to discover new products, build relationships, and shape the future of the craft business.

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December 17, 2025

A New Era Begins: Koelnmesse Brings the h+h americas Fall Edition to Houston in 2026

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