Your Content Goes Here In today's fast-paced retail environment, often overshadowed by the lure of online shopping, there's a dynamic shift towards revitalizing and redefining the brick-and-mortar experience. At the heart of this transformation are individuals like Sheena Burt, founder of Color Story Studio, who is passionately advocating for creative retailing and the [...]

Your Content Goes Here Welcome to a captivating edition of h+h Connect, where insights meet innovation and forward thinking. This month, Darrin Stern guides an engaging conversation with Brint Fanizza, CEO of Famore Cutlery and the 'Scissorman' from Specialty Product Sales Incorporated. Together, they explore the transformations and challenges within the crafting industry, [...]

Your Content Goes Here Introduction Welcome to the latest edition of the h+h Connect show, where we delve into the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs and creators. Today, we spotlight Nichole Schneider, a remarkable businesswoman and artist with a journey that weaves creativity and analytical prowess into her esteemed brand, Coley Craft (www.coleycraft.com). Nichole Schneider: [...]

Your Content Goes Here Welcome to another edition of the h+h Connect Show! Today, we’re diving into the world of visual marketing and the importance of high-quality images for your business. Joining us is the talented Gale Zucker, celebrated photographer and a beloved figure in the crafting community. Together, we’ll explore how visual representation [...]

Your Content Goes Here In the latest episode of h+h Connect, hosted by Darrin Stern, Show Director for h+h americas and Vice President at Koelnmesse Inc., we dive into an inspiring conversation with Jessica and Jamie from SewTites. As sisters and co-founders, they share their serendipitous entry into the crafting marketplace, driven by [...]

Your Content Goes Here Welcome to our latest blog post where we dive into the inspiring and informative highlights from the third day of h+h americas, a premier event that connects the global crafting and hobby industries. Hosted by Darrin Stern, the show director for h+h americas and Vice President at Koelnmesse Inc., the [...]

Your Content Goes Here Host Darrin Stern introduces a podcast episode featuring Amber Kemp-Gerstel, a creator and influencer. The episode covers Amber’s journey in influencer marketing, including a story about her Instagram account being hacked, her transition from a career in clinical psychology to becoming a content creator, and her experiences working with [...]

Your Content Goes Here I'm Darrin Stern, the show director for h+h Americas and Vice President at Koelnmesse Inc., based in Chicago. Today, we bring you a fascinating State of the Industry panel discussion from h+h Americas 2024. Our panel was graced by diverse experts from the craft industry: Tony Lipsy from TL [...]

Your Content Goes Here Dive into the vibrant world of fiber arts with Alanna Wilcox on this week's h+h Connect. From the playgrounds of Brooklyn to the forefront of textile innovation, Alana shares her journey through the colorful threads of life. Discover how a childhood fascination with untangling knots blossomed into a profound [...]