UNITED STATES
                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          Washington, D.C. 20549

                                 FORM 10-Q

   (Mark One)
   [ X ]          QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d)
                        OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                         For the Period Ended June 27, 1998

                                    or

   [   ]          TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d)
                       OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                         Commission file number 0-17237

                     HOME PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.       
          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)



           Delaware                                  36-4147027       
   (State or other jurisdiction of                   (I.R.S. Employer
    incorporation or organization)                   Identification No.)


   4501 West 47th Street
     Chicago, Illinois                                   60632   
   (Address of principa                               (Zip Code)
    executive offices)


   Registrant's telephone number including area code (773) 890-1010.


   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
   reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
   Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such
   shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
   reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
   the past 90 days.                            Yes   X   No      


   Common shares, par value $0.01, outstanding as of July 31, 1998  -
     7,948,536
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                     HOME PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC

                                   INDEX


                                                                      Page
                                                                     Number
    Part I.  Financial Information

               Item 1. Financial Statements

                       Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets             3

                       Condensed Consolidated Statements of
                       Operations and Retained Earnings                  4

                       Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows   5
                       
                       Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial         
                       Statements                                        6



               Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
                       of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  9

    Part II. Other Information

               Item 4. Submission of matters to a vote of Security      17
                       Holders

               Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                 18

    Signatures                                                          20

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   PART I   Financial Information
            ITEM 1.  Financial
            Statements

                     HOME PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                   (in thousands, except share amounts)

                                                   June 27,  December 27,
                                                     1998       1997
                                                 (unaudited)     
   <S>                                           <C>         <C>          
                       Assets
   Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents .................. $  3,832    $    583
                                                                       
     Accounts receivable, net ...................   36,444      20,802 
     Inventories, net ...........................   27,554      12,797 
     Prepaid expenses and other current assets ..    1,377         508 
       Total current assets .....................   69,207      34,690
   Property, plant and equipment - at cost.......   63,676      47,634
   Less accumulated depreciation and amortization  (22,957)    (19,254)
   Property, plant and equipment, net............   40,719      28,380 
   Intangible and other assets...................  123,848      36,273 
   Total assets.................................. $233,774     $99,343 

        Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
   Current liabilities:
     Current maturities of long-term obligations   $   991     $ 3,850 
     Accounts payable ...........................   15,818       9,664 
     Accrued liabilities ........................   20,624      12,913 
       Total current liabilities ................   37,433      26,427 
   Long-term obligations - net of current          
     maturities..................................  134,314      30,700
   Other liabilities.............................    6,273           -
                                                                       
   Stockholders' equity:
     Preferred Stock - authorized, 500,000
     shares, $.01 par value;
       none issued ..............................        -           -
                                                                       
     Common Stock - authorized 15,000,000 shares,
       $.01 par value; 8,007,298 shares issued at
       June 27, 1998 and 6,674,271 shares issued 
       at December 27, 1997 .....................       80          67
     Additional paid-in capital .................   48,304      33,956 
     Retained earnings ..........................    7,784       8,616 
     Common Stock held in treasury - at cost       
       (58,762 shares)...........................     (264)       (264)
     Currency translation adjustments ...........     (150)       (159)
       Total stockholders' equity ...............   55,754      42,216 
   Total liabilities and stockholders' equity.... $223,774     $99,343 

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                    HOME PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings
                                (unaudited)
                 (in thousands, except per share amounts)

                                        Thirteen Weeks    Twenty-six Weeks
                                             Ended             Ended       
                                      June 27,  June 28,  June 27,  June 28,
                                        1998      1997      1998      1997
  <S>                                  <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>                  
  Net sales .......................    $54,985   $33,023  $107,393  $64,761
                                                                           
  Cost of goods sold ..............     36,106    22,899    72,561   45,509 
     Gross profit .................     18,879    10,124    34,832   19,252 

  Operating expenses
     Selling ......................      6,108     4,480    12,537    9,068 
     Administrative ...............      3,392     1,982     6,896    3,791 
     Amortization of intangible assets     937       202     1,865      407 
                                        10,437     6,664    21,298   13,266 
     Operating profit .............      8,442     3,460    13,534    5,986 

  Other income (expense)
     Interest income ..............         10        17        55       48
     Interest (expense) ...........     (3,382)   (1,608)   (6,388)  (3,139)
     Other income, net ............         39         6        52      130 
                                        (3,333)   (1,585)   (6,281)  (2,961)
  Earnings before income taxes and
    extraordinary charge...........      5,109     1,875     7,253    3,025

  Income tax (expense) ............     (2,080)      (86)   (2,978)    (203)

  Earnings before extraordinary charge   3,029     1,789     4,275    2,822 
  Extraordinary charge for early
    retirement of debt, net of tax
    benefit of $2,440 and $3,698          
    respectively...................     (3,370)        -    (5,107)      -
  Net earnings (loss) .............       (341)    1,789      (832)   2,822 
  Retained earnings at beginning of 
    period.........................      8,125     2,329     8,616    1,296
  Retaining earnings at end of period  $ 7,784   $ 4,118   $ 7,784  $ 4,118 

  Earnings before extraordinary
    charge, per common share - basic   $  0.38   $  0.41   $  0.54  $  0.65
  Extraordinary charge for early
    retirement debt, net of tax....      (0.42)       -      (0.64)      -  
  Net earnings (loss) per common       
    share - basic .................      (0.04)     0.41     (0.10)    0.65
  Earnings before extraordinary
    charge, per common share - diluted    0.37      0.40      0.52     0.63 
  Extraordinary charge for early
    retirement of debt, net of tax       (0.41)       -      (0.62)      -  
  Net earnings (loss) per common    
    share-diluted..................   $  (0.04)  $  0.40   $ (0.10) $  0.63

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements
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                     HOME PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                                (unaudited)
                              (in thousands)
                                                     Twenty-six Weeks Ended
                                                       June 27,   June 28,
                                                         1998       1997
<S>                                                     <C>        <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net earnings (loss) .............................     $ (832)    $ 2,822 
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss)
   to net cash provided (used) by operating
   activities:
   Depreciation and amortization ..................      5,805       3,461 
   Changes in assets and liabilities:
     (Increase) in accounts receivable ............     (3,176)     (6,077)
     (Increase) in inventories ....................     (3,159)     (3,317)
     Increase (decrease) in accounts payable.......        974      (5,033)
     (Decrease) increase in accrued liabilities....     (3,450)      2,047
   Other operating activities, net ................      4,984        (774) 
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities...      1,146      (6,871)

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Seymour acquisition, net of cash acquired........    (14,882)         -  
  Tamor acquisition, net of cash acquired..........         -      (27,876)
  Capital expenditures, net .......................     (4,973)     (1,087)
Net cash (used) for investing activities...........    (19,855)    (28,963)

  Cash flows from financing activities:
  Payments on borrowings ..........................   (219,218)    (12,294)
                                                     
  Net proceeds from borrowings and warrants........    237,498      47,777 
  Net proceeds from borrowings under revolving
    line of credit ................................      3,700          -
  Payment of capital lease obligation .............       (103)        (18)
  Exercise of common stock options and issuance
    of common stock under stock purchase plan .....         81          53

Net cash provided by financing activities..........     21,958      35,518
  Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
    equivalents ...................................      3,249        (316)
  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period.        583       2,879
  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ......    $ 3,832     $ 2,563

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
  Cash paid during the period for:
  Interest ........................................    $ 2,024     $ 1,721 
  Income taxes ....................................        183       1,225 

   The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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                     Home Products International, Inc.
           Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                                (unaudited)
                  (in thousands except per share amounts)


   Note 1.  Home Products  International, Inc. (the  "Company") and  its
   subsidiary companies design, manufacture  and market products in  two
   industry segments: houseware products and home improvement  products.
   Houseware products are marketed principally through mass market trade
   channels throughout  the United  States  and internationally.    Home
   improvement products are  sold principally  through wholesalers  that
   service the residential construction, repair and remodeling  industry
   throughout the United States.

        The condensed  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the
   accounts  of  the  Company  and   its  subsidiary  companies.     All
   significant  intercompany   transactions  and   balances  have   been
   eliminated.

        The unaudited condensed financial statements included herein  as
   of June 27,  1998 and  for the  thirteen weeks  and twenty-six  weeks
   ended June 27, 1998 and June 28, 1997 reflect, in the opinion of  the
   Company,  all  adjustments  (which  include  only  normal   recurring
   adjustments) necessary  for the  fair presentation  of the  financial
   position, the results of operations and cash flows.  These  unaudited
   financial statements should be read  in conjunction with the  audited
   financial statements  and  related  notes  thereto  included  in  the
   Company's 1997  Annual Report  on Form  10-K.   The results  for  the
   interim periods presented are  not necessarily indicative of  results
   to be expected for the full year.

   Note 2.  Inventories are summarized as follows:                      

                                               June 27,   December 27,
                                                 1998         1997

        Finished goods .....................    $15,519      $ 7,335
        Work-in-process ....................      4,216        2,225
        Raw materials ......................      7,819        3,237

                                                $27,554      $12,797
 
   Note 3.    In  May  1998,  the  Company  issued  $125,000  of  Senior
   Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the "Notes").  Interest on the Notes  is
   payable semi-annually at a rate of  9.625% per annum.  Proceeds  from
   the offering  were  used  (i)  to  repay  approximately  $122,000  of
   outstanding indebtedness,  including  the payment  of  certain  fees,
   prepayment penalties and expenses related to such repayment and  (ii)
   to pay certain other  fees and expenses  incurred in connection  with
   the issuance  of  the Notes  and  the refinancing  of  the  Company's
   primary revolving credit facility.  Concurrently with the offering of
   the Notes,  the Company  entered into  a  new bank  revolving  credit
   facility in a maximum principal amount of $100,000 which replaced the
   Company's prior $20,000 revolving credit facility.
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   Note 3 Cont'd   The Company is  a holding company  with no assets  or
   operations other than its investment in its subsidiaries.  The  Notes
   are guaranteed by all direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company
   other   than    inconsequential   subsidiaries    (the    "Subsidiary
   Guarantors").  The guarantee obligations of the Subsidiary Guarantors
   (which are all wholly  owned subsidiaries of  the Company) are  full,
   unconditional and joint and several. Separate financial statements of
   the Subsidiary  Guarantors  are  not  included  in  the  accompanying
   financial statements because management of the Company has determined
   that separate financial statements of the Subsidiary Guarantors would
   not be material to investors.


   Note 4.    During  fiscal  1997  the  Company  adopted  Statement  of
   Financial Accounting Standards No.  128, "Earnings per Share,"  which
   established  standards  for  the  computation  and  presentation   of
   earnings per share information.  Prior period net earnings (loss) per
   share have been restated.   Net earnings (loss)  per common shares  -
   basic, was calculated by dividing  net earnings (loss) applicable  to
   common shares  by  the  weighted  average  number  of  common  shares
   outstanding during each period.  Net earnings (loss) per common share
   - diluted, reflects the potential dilution that could occur  assuming
   exercise  of  all  outstanding  "in-the-money"  stock  options.     A
   reconciliation of the net  earnings (loss) and  the number of  shares
   used in  computing  basic and  diluted  earnings per  share  were  as
   follows:
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                                       Thirteen Weeks      Twenty-six Weeks
                                            Ended               Ended     
                                      June 27,  June 28,  June 27,  June 28,
                                        1998      1997       1998      1997 
<S>                                   <C>      <C>      <C>        <C>
Net  earnings (loss)  per common
  share - basic:
Net  earnings (loss)  applicable
  to common shares..................  $  (341) $ 1,789   $  (832)   $ 2,822 
                                                       
Weighted average common shares
  outstanding for the period .......    7,947    4,323     7,938      4,311 

Net  earnings (loss)  per common    
  share - basic.....................  $ (0.04) $  0.41   $ (0.10)   $  0.65

Net  earnings (loss)  per common
  share - diluted:
Net  earnings (loss)  applicable
  to common   shares................  $  (341) $ 1,789   $  (832)   $ 2,822 
                                                       
Weighted average common shares
  outstanding for the period .......    7,947    4,323     7,938      4,311 
Increase  in shares  which would
  result from exercise of "in-the- 
  money" stock options..............      336      183       362        199
Weighted  average common  shares
  outstanding assuming  conversion
  of the above securities...........    8,283    4,506     8,300      4,510

Net  earnings (loss)  per common
  share - diluted...................  $ (0.04)  $ 0.40   $ (0.10)   $  0.63 
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   Note 5.  The provision for income taxes is determined by applying  an
   estimated annual  effective  tax  rate (federal,  state  and  foreign
   combined) to income  before taxes.   The  estimated annual  effective
   income tax rate is based upon the most recent annualized forecast  of
   pretax income and permanent book/tax differences.
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   ITEM 2. Management's  Discussion  and Analysis of Financial Condition
   and Results of Operations


        This quarterly  report  on Form  10-Q,  including  "Management's
   Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of
   Operations" contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
   the "safe-harbor"  provisions of  the Private  Securities  Litigation
   Reform Act  of  1995.   Such  statements are  based  on  management's
   current expectations  and are  subject to  a  number of  factors  and
   uncertainties which could cause  actual results to differ  materially
   from those described in the forward-looking statements.  Such factors
   and  uncertainties  include,  but  are   not  limited  to:  (i)   the
   anticipated effect of the Seymour  Acquisition (as defined below)  on
   the Company's sales and earnings; (ii) the impact of the level of the
   Company's indebtedness; (iii) restrictive covenants contained in  the
   Company's various debt  documents; (iv)  general economic  conditions
   and  conditions  in  the   retail  environment;  (v)  the   Company's
   dependence on a few large customers;  (vi) price fluctuations in  the
   raw materials used by the Company, particularly plastic resin;  (vii)
   competitive conditions in the Company's markets; (viii) the  seasonal
   nature of  the  Company's business;  (ix)  the Company's  ability  to
   execute its  acquisition  strategy;  (x) fluctuations  in  the  stock
   market; (xi) the extent  to which the Company  is able to retain  and
   attract key personnel; (xii) relationships with retailers; and (xiii)
   the impact  of federal,  state and  local environmental  requirements
   (including the  impact  of  current or  future  environmental  claims
   against the Company).  As a  result, the Company's operating  results
   may fluctuate, especially when  measured on a  quarterly basis.   The
   Company undertakes no obligation to republish revised forward-looking
   statements to reflect events or  circumstances after the date  hereof
   or to reflect the  occurrence of unanticipated  events.  Readers  are
   also urged to carefully review  and consider the various  disclosures
   made by the Company which attempt to advise interested parties of the
   factors which affect the Company's business, in this report, as  well
   as the Company's periodic reports on  Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K  filed
   with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

        Seymour Acquisition.  Effective  December 30, 1997, (within  the
   Company's 1998  fiscal  year)  the  Company  acquired  Seymour,  (the
   "Seymour  Acquisition")  and  Seymour's  actual  results  have   been
   combined with the Company's since the  date of acquisition.   Seymour
   is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of consumer  laundry
   care products.   Seymour  manufactures and  markets  a full  line  of
   ironing boards, ironing  board covers and  pads and numerous  laundry
   related accessories.

        Seymour was  acquired  for  a total  purchase  price  of  $100.7
   million, consisting of $16.4 million in cash, $14.3 million in common
   stock (1,320,700 shares) and the assumption of $70.0 million of debt.
   The necessary funds to complete the acquisition were obtained from  a
   credit agreement entered  into on December  30, 1997, (the  "12/30/97
   Credit Agreement").
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   Thirteen weeks ended  June 27, 1998  compared to  the thirteen  weeks
   ended June 28, 1997

        In the discussion and analysis  that follows, all references  to
   the second quarter of 1998 are to the thirteen week period ended June
   27, 1998 and all references to the second quarter of 1997 are to  the
   thirteen week period ended June 28,  1997.  The following  discussion
   and analysis compares the  actual results for  the second quarter  of
   1998 to  the actual  results  for the  second  quarter of  1997  with
   reference to the following (in thousands, except share and per  share
   amounts; unaudited):

                                             Thirteen weeks ended
                                       June 27, 1998       June 28, 1997
   <S>                               <C>         <C>      <C>       <C>
   Net sales.....................    $ 54,985    100.0%   $33,023   100.0%
   Cost of goods sold............      36,106     65.7     22,899    69.3
     Gross profit................      18,879     34.3     10,124    30.7
   Operating expenses............      10,437     18.9      6,664    20.2
     Operating profit............       8,442     15.4      3,460    10.5

   Interest expense..............      (3,382)    (6.2)    (1,608)   (4.9)
   Other income..................          49      0.1         23     0.1
     Earnings before income taxes       5,109      9.3      1,875     5.7
   Income tax (expense)..........      (2,080)    (3.8)       (86)   (0.3)

   Earnings  before  extraordinary
     charge......................       3,029      5.5      1,789     5.4

   Extraordinary charge..........      (3,370)    (6.1)         -      - 

   Net earnings (loss)...........     $  (341)    (0.6)%   $1,789     5.4%

   Earnings  before  extraordinary
     charge per share - basic....       $0.38               $0.41

   Earnings  before  extraordinary
     charge per share - diluted...      $0.37               $0.40 

   Net earnings (loss) per share -     
     basic.......................      ($0.04)              $0.41 

   Net earnings (loss) per share -     
     diluted.....................      ($0.04)              $0.40 

   Weighted average common shares
     outstanding - basic.........   7,947,182            4,322,988
                                                                  

   Weighted average common shares
     outstanding - diluted.......   8,283,130            4,505,771
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        Net sales.  Net sales of $55.0 million in the second quarter  of
   1998 increased  $22.0 million,  or 66.7%,  from  net sales  of  $33.0
   million in  the second  quarter of  1997.   The  Seymour  Acquisition
   contributed $26.0 million to net sales in the quarter.  The Company's
   remaining subsidiaries experienced a  decrease in the second  quarter
   of 1998 totaling $4.0  million.  Net sales  were down primarily as  a
   result of the Company's continuing effort to cutback or eliminate the
   sales of certain under performing products. Also impacting the second
   quarter of 1998  was a  decline in juvenile  products due  to a  $1.0
   million one time promotional order in the second quarter of 1997.  In
   addition, sales  as  compared to  the  prior period  were  negatively
   impacted by the  bankruptcy of  several retailers  during the  fourth
   quarter of  1997  and the  first  quarter of  1998.   Sales  to  such
   customers for  the second  quarter of  1997 totaled  $0.6 million  as
   compared to $0.2 million in the second quarter of 1998.

        Gross profit.  Gross profit increased from $10.1 million in  the
   second quarter of 1997 to $18.9 million in the second quarter of 1998
   while gross profit margins increased from 30.7% in the second quarter
   of 1997  to  34.3%  in the  second  quarter  of 1998.    The  Seymour
   Acquisition contributed $8.8 million to gross profit in the  quarter.
   Improved gross profit margins were due primarily to a decrease in the
   cost of plastic resin.  Declines in resin costs were a reflection  of
   plastic resin market factors and not as a result of any change in the
   Company's buying practices.  Margins also improved from a year ago as
   a result  of improved  product mix  from  SKU reductions  and  higher
   margins on new product  sales.  Negatively  impacting margins in  the
   second  quarter  of  1998  was  unfavorable  overhead  absorption  on
   decreased production in response to the sales decline.

        Operating expenses.  Operating expenses of $10.4 million in  the
   second quarter of 1998 were up $3.8 million as compared to the second
   quarter of  1997.   Operating  expenses as  a  percent of  net  sales
   improved from 20.2%  in the second  quarter of 1997  to 18.9% in  the
   second quarter  of  1998.   Excluding  the  impact  of  amortization,
   operating expenses  as a  percent of  sales improved  even more  from
   19.6% in 1997 to 17.3%  in 1998.    Operating expense savings in  the
   quarter were primarily  from reduced selling  and marketing  expenses
   related to the  successful consolidation  of the  Selfix and  Seymour
   selling and marketing functions.   Administrative expenses  increased
   due to an increase in employee wages and benefits, the implementation
   of a  new  incentive  compensation plan  and  increased  professional
   services.

        Interest expense.    Interest expense  of  $3.4 million  in  the
   second quarter of 1998  increased $1.8 million  from $1.6 million  in
   the second quarter of 1997.  The issuance of $70.0 million of debt in
   connection with the  Seymour Acquisition caused  the majority of  the
   increased interest expense between periods.  In addition, the Company
   issued $125.0 million  of high yield  notes in May,  1998 at a  fixed
   interest rate of 9.625%.  The fixed rate is slightly higher than  the
   Company's  previous  floating   rate  under   its  revolving   credit
   agreement.
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        Income tax  expense.    Income tax  expense  increased  by  $2.0
   million to $2.1  million for  the second  quarter of  1998 from  $0.1
   million in the first quarter of  1997.  Income tax expense  increased
   because of a  change in  the Company's tax  position.   In 1997,  the
   Company was able to use net  operating loss carryforwards and  reduce
   income tax expense.   By the end  of fiscal year  1997, the tax  loss
   carryforwards had been fully utilized.   As such, the Company is  now
   in a  tax paying  position.   The second  quarter of  1998  provision
   included a provision for both federal and state income taxes.

        Earnings  before   extraordinary   charge.     Earnings   before
   extraordinary charge increased to $3.0 million in the second  quarter
   of 1998 from first  quarter 1997 earnings of  $1.8 million.   Diluted
   earnings per share before extraordinary charge in the second  quarter
   of 1998  were $0.37  per common  share  based on  8,283,130  weighted
   average common shares outstanding as compared to diluted earnings per
   share before extraordinary  charge in the  first quarter  of 1997  of
   $0.40 per common  share based  on 4,505,771  weighted average  common
   shares outstanding.  The increase  in weighted average common  shares
   outstanding was the result of a  public stock offering in July,  1997
   (2,280,000 new shares  issued) and shares  issued in connection  with
   the Seymour Acquisition (1,320,700).

        Extraordinary charge.  An extraordinary charge, net of tax,  for
   the early retirement  of debt of  $3.4 million, or  $0.41 per  common
   share - diluted was recorded to write off deferred financing  charges
   associated with  the 12/30/97  Credit Agreement.   In  May, 1998  the
   Company refinanced  its debt  requiring the  write-off of  previously
   capitalized costs.   As  part of  the refinancing,  the Company  also
   incurred penalties for early repayment of debt.

        Net earnings.  A net loss  of $0.3 million, or $0.04 per  common
   share - diluted, was incurred in the second quarter of 1998 based  on
   8,283,130 weighted average common shares outstanding.  This  compares
   to net earnings of $1.8 million, or $0.40 per common share - diluted,
   in the second  quarter of 1997  based on  4,505,771 weighted  average
   common shares outstanding.

   Operating Results by Industry Segment

        The Company operates  in two industry  segments: (i)  housewares
   products and (ii) home improvement products.

        Housewares

        The housewares segment significantly improved its  profitability
   in the  second quarter  of 1998.   Operating  profits increased  $5.1
   million from $3.0 million in the second quarter of 1997 to  operating
   profits of  $8.1  million  in  the  second  quarter  of  1998.    The
   improvement  was  the  result   of  the  Seymour  Acquisition   which
   contributed $5.0 million to operating profits in the quarter.   Aside
   from the  Seymour Acquisition  the housewares  segment experienced  a
   slight  increase  in  operating  profits  attributable  to  a  margin
   improvement  of almost  6.0% and a  reduction in operating  expenses.
   Partially offsetting  the margin  improvement was  a decline  in  net
   sales of  $4.0 million  due  to a  continuing  effort to  cutback  or
   eliminate certain under performing  products, a decrease in  juvenile
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   sales related to a one-time promotional  order in the second  quarter
   of 1997 and  the bankruptcy of  several retailers  during the  fourth
   quarter of 1997 and the first quarter of 1998.

        Home Improvement Products

        Operating profits  for the  home improvement  segment  decreased
   $0.2 million from $0.5 million for the second quarter of 1997 to $0.3
   million for the second quarter of  1998 attributable to a decline  in
   margins.  While  customer sales  remained flat  between quarters  the
   amount of  molding done  for the  housewares segment  decreased  $0.5
   million in  the second  quarter of  1998.   Due to  this decrease  in
   production the home improvement  segment had significant  unfavorable
   overhead absorption which reduced margins in 1998.


   Twenty-six weeks ended June 27, 1998 compared to the twenty-six weeks
   ended June 28, 1997

        The  following  discussion  and  analysis  compares  the  actual
   results for the twenty-six  weeks ended June 27,  1998 to the  actual
   results for the twenty-six weeks ended  June 28, 1997 with  reference
   to the following (in thousands, except  share and per share  amounts;
   unaudited):
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<TABLE>
                                           Twenty-six weeks ended
                                      June 27, 1998        June 28, 1997
   <S>                               <C>        <C>      <C>        <C>
   Net sales.....................    $107,393   100.0%   $64,761    100.0%
   Cost of goods sold............      72,561    67.6     45,509     70.3
     Gross profit................      34,832    32.4     19,252     29.7
   Operating expenses............      21,298    19.8     13,266     20.5
     Operating profit............      13,534    12.6      5,986      9.2

   Interest expense..............      (6,388)  (5.9)     (3,139)    (4.8)

   Other income..................         107    0.1         178      0.3
     Earnings before income taxes       7,253    6.8       3,025      4.7

   Income tax (expense)..........      (2,978)  (2.8)       (203)    (0.3)

   Earnings before  extraordinary
     charge......................       4,275    4.0       2,822      4.4

   Extraordinary charge..........      (5,107)  (4.8)          -       -

   Net earnings (loss)...........     $  (832)  (0.8)%   $ 2,822      4.4%

   Earnings before  extraordinary
     charge per share - basic....     $  0.54             $ 0.65 

   Earnings before  extraordinary
     charge per share - diluted..     $  0.52             $ 0.63 

   Net earnings (loss)  per share
     - basic.....................     $ (0.10)            $ 0.65

   Net earnings (loss)  per share
     - diluted...................     $ (0.10)            $ 0.63

   Weighted average common shares
     outstanding - basic.........   7,937,925          4,310,884
                                                                 
   Weighted average common shares
     outstanding - diluted.......   8,299,873           4,509,727
</TABLE>                                                                 
        Net sales.  Net sales of $107.4 million in 1998 increased  $42.6
   million, or 65.7%,  from net  sales of $64.8  million in  1997.   The
   Seymour Acquisition contributed  $49.0 million  to net  sales in  the
   period.  The Company's remaining subsidiaries experienced a  decrease
   in the first half of 1998 totaling $6.4 million.  Net sales were down
   primarily as a result of the  Company's continuing effort to  cutback
   or eliminate the  sales of  certain under  performing products.  Also
   impacting 1998  was a  decline in  juvenile products  due to  a  $1.0
   million one time promotional order in the second quarter of 1997.  In
   addition, sales  as  compared to  the  prior period  were  negatively
   impacted by the  bankruptcy of  several retailers  during the  fourth
   quarter of  1997  and the  first  quarter of  1998.   Sales  to  such
   customers for 1997 totaled $1.6 million  as compared to $0.3  million
   in 1998.
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        Gross profit.  Gross profit increased from $19.3 million in 1997
   to $34.8 million in  1998 while gross  profit margins increased  from
   29.7% in 1997 to 32.4% in 1998.  The Seymour Acquisition  contributed
   $15.5 million to gross profit in  the period.  Improved gross  profit
   margins were  due primarily  to a  decrease in  the cost  of  plastic
   resin.  Declines in  resin costs were a  reflection of plastic  resin
   market factors and  not as a  result of any  change in the  Company's
   buying practices.  Margins also improved from a year ago as a  result
   of improved product mix from SKU reductions and higher margins on new
   product sales.  Negatively impacting margins was unfavorable overhead
   absorption on decreased production in response to the sales decline.

        Operating expenses.  Operating expenses of $21.3 million in 1998
   were up $8.0 million  as compared to 1997.   Operating expenses as  a
   percent of net sales  improved from 20.5% in  1997 to 19.8% in  1998.
   Excluding the impact of amortization, operating expenses as a percent
   of sales improved  even more  from 19.9% in  1997 to  18.1% in  1998.
   Operating expense savings in the  period were primarily from  reduced
   selling  and   marketing   expenses   related   to   the   successful
   consolidation  of  the  Selfix  and  Seymour  selling  and  marketing
   functions.  Administrative expenses increased  due to an increase  in
   employee wages and  benefits, the implementation  of a new  incentive
   compensation  plan,  additional   computer  expenses  and   increased
   professional services.

        Interest expense.   Interest  expense of  $6.4 million  in  1998
   increased $3.3 million from  $3.1 million in 1997.   The issuance  of
   $70.0 million  of debt  in connection  with the  Seymour  Acquisition
   caused  the  majority  of  the  increased  interest  expense  between
   periods.   In addition,  the Company  issued $125.0  million of  high
   yield notes in May,  1998 at a  fixed interest rate  of 9.625%.   The
   fixed rate is  slightly higher than  the Company's previous  floating
   rate under its revolving credit agreement.

        Income tax expense.  Income taxes  increased by $2.8 million  to
   $3.0 million for 1998 from $0.2 million in 1997.  Income tax  expense
   increased because of  a change  in the  Company's tax  position.   In
   1997, the Company was  able to use  net operating loss  carryforwards
   and reduce income tax expense.  By  the end of fiscal year 1997,  the
   tax loss carryforwards had been fully utilized.  As such, the Company
   is now  in a  tax paying  position.   The 1998  provision included  a
   provision for both federal and state income taxes.

        Earnings  before   extraordinary   charge.     Earnings   before
   extraordinary charge  increased to  $4.3 million  in 1998  from  1997
   earnings  of  $2.8  million.    Diluted  earnings  per  share  before
   extraordinary charge for  the twenty-six  weeks ended  June 27,  1998
   were $0.52  per  common share  based  on 8,299,873  weighted  average
   common shares outstanding as compared  to diluted earnings per  share
   before extraordinary charge for the  twenty-six weeks ended June  28,
   1997 of $0.63 per  common share based  on 4,509,727 weighted  average
   common shares outstanding.  The  increase in weighted average  common
   shares outstanding was the result of a public stock offering in July,
   1997 (2,280,000 new  shares issued) and  shares issued in  connection
   with the Seymour Acquisition (1,320,700).
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        Extraordinary charge.  An extraordinary charge, net of tax,  for
   the early retirement  of debt of  $5.1 million, or  $0.62 per  common
   share - diluted  was recorded  in the period.   To  fund the  Seymour
   Acquisition, increased financing facilities were obtained to  replace
   and augment existing  facilities as of  December 27, 1997,  requiring
   the write-off of $1.7 million of capitalized costs incurred to obtain
   the replaced credit facilities.  In May, 1998 the Company  refinanced
   its existing  debt  and  incurred an  extraordinary  charge  of  $3.4
   million for the write-off of previously capitalized costs relating to
   the  12/30/97  Credit  Agreement  as  well  as  penalties  for  early
   repayment of debt.

        Net earnings.  A net loss  of $0.8 million, or $0.10 per  common
   share - diluted,  was incurred in  1998 based  on 8,299,873  weighted
   average common shares outstanding.  This compares to net earnings  of
   $2.8 million, or $0.63 per common  share - diluted, in 1997 based  on
   4,509,727 weighted average common shares outstanding.


   Capital Resources and Liquidity

        Cash and cash equivalents at June 27, 1998 were $3.8 million  as
   compared to  $0.6  million  at  December  27,  1997.    Total  assets
   increased $134.4 million in  the six month  period to $233.8  million
   while stockholders'  equity increased  $13.5  million, or  32.0%,  to
   $55.8 million.  Working capital increased $23.5 million, or 283%,  to
   $31.8 million  at  June  27,  1998.    The  increase  in  assets  and
   stockholders'  equity  were  primarily  the  result  of  the  Seymour
   Acquisition.   The  increase  in  working  capital  is  a  result  of
   increased receivables and inventory and lower short term debt related
   to the May 1998 refinancing.   Cash provided by operating  activities
   was $1.1 million for the first half  of 1998.  Increases in cash  and
   cash equivalents also  resulted from  borrowings in  excess of  funds
   required to close the  Seymour Acquisition and additional  borrowings
   related to the refinancing in May 1998.

        In May, 1998 the Company refinanced its existing debt to provide
   financial flexibility  and resources  necessary to  pursue  strategic
   acquisitions.  The Company issued $125.0  million 10 year fixed  rate
   senior subordinated notes (the Notes"). In addition to the Notes  the
   Company also entered  into a $100.0  million senior revolving  credit
   facility to  be  used  to finance  future  acquisitions  and  working
   capital needs.   At June 27,  1998, the Company  had total short  and
   long term debt outstanding of $135.3 million and unused  availability
   under the revolving  credit facility of  $88.4 million.   During  the
   remainder of 1998, $0.9 million of debt will come due.

        The Company's capital spending needs in 1998 are expected to  be
   between $8.0 and $10.0 million.  Most of the spending relates to  new
   injection molding presses to expand existing capacity and to  replace
   old, inefficient machines.  The replacement machines are expected  to
   reduce manufacturing cycle times and  ongoing maintenance costs.   In
   addition, the Company  exercised an option  in the  first quarter  of
   1998 to purchase the leased  manufacturing and warehouse facility  in
   Missouri at an  approximate cost of  $1.4 million.   Where  possible,
   management will pursue alternative means of financing such as capital
   leases and other purchase money transactions.  In addition, operating
   leases will  be  pursued  to the  extent  they  represent  attractive
   economic alternatives.
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        The Company believes its financing facilities together with  its
   cash flow from  operations will  provide sufficient  capital to  fund
   operations,  make  the   required  debt  repayments   and  meet   the
   anticipated capital spending needs.

   Outlook

        The  outlook  section  contains  a  number  of   forward-looking
   statements which are based upon current expectations.  Actual results
   may differ materially.  These statements do not take into account the
   potential effects of future mergers or acquisitions.

        The Company  expects  sales and  earnings  before  extraordinary
   charges in  the second  half of  1998  to be  similar to  first  half
   results and does not expect to incur any extraordinary charges in the
   second half of 1998.  Resin prices have remained lower than  expected
   in the first  half of 1998  and management expects  prices to  remain
   steady over  the remainder  of the  year.   Margins are  expected  to
   decline slightly in response to competitive pressures;  manufacturing
   efficiencies are expected to improve.

        Management  continues   to  believe   that  significant   growth
   opportunities exist in the plastic  storage container category.   The
   Company, however, is currently using  all of its production  capacity
   and is also using  outside custom molders to  meet the sales  demand.
   During the  rest of  1998 the  Company will  evaluate its  production
   capacity needs and  identify ways by  which to add  capacity.  It  is
   management's intention to have the capacity in place by 1999 to allow
   for aggressive pursuit of profitable sales growth in this category.

        In addition to the Company's goal of 10% annual growth from  new
   products and product line improvements  the Company will continue  to
   aggressively pursue  acquisitions  that are  accretive  to  earnings.
   Management anticipates that the  fragmented nature of the  housewares
   industry will  continue  to  provide  significant  opportunities  for
   growth through  strategic acquisitions  of complementary  businesses.
   Management intends to acquire  businesses at attractive multiples  of
   cash flow  and  achieve  operational  and  distribution  efficiencies
   through integration of complementary businesses.

        The Company, consistent with its acquisition strategy, announced
   on August 3, 1998 that it  has signed separate definitive  agreements
   to acquire Newell Plastics (consisting of Anchor Hocking Plastics and
   Plastics, Inc.) from  Newell Corporation in  a cash transaction,  and
   the consumer storage line of Tenex Corporation in a cash transaction.
   Management estimates  that both  transactions  will be  accretive  to
   earnings in 1999  and that the  addition of these  businesses to  the
   Company's existing subsidiaries will  result in combined revenues  of
   $310 million in  1999.  The  addition of these  two respected  brands
   reaffirms and propels forward the Company's commitment to leading the
   consolidation in its  industry by building  a portfolio of  companies
   with established  positions  in  the  mass  market  channels.    Both
   transactions are expected to close during the Company's fiscal  third
   quarter.
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   Year 2000 Issues

        The Company has investigated the extent to which its  operations
   are subject  to Year  2000  issues.   The  Company has  assessed  the
   measures  it  believes  will  be  necessary  to  avoid  any  material
   disruption to its operations relating  to Year 2000 complications  in
   the Company's  information  technology  systems.    The  Company  has
   developed a plan to implement such  measures prior to December  1999.
   Management believes that  the cost to  the Company  of the  necessary
   modifications and  upgrades to  the  Company's computer  systems  and
   other operating equipment will not be material.  The Company has  not
   conducted a detailed investigation of the Year 2000 readiness of  its
   material suppliers.  It is uncertain  whether such suppliers will  be
   prepared fully for Year 2000 issues.  Management believes many of its
   key customers are  assessing their Year  2000 issues; however,  there
   can be no assurances that the Company's key customer will not have  a
   Year 2000 issue that adversely affects the company.

   PART II  Other Information

         ITEM 4.  Submission of matters to a vote of Security Holders.
 _

   (a) and (c).   The Company held its annual meting of stockholders on
   May 20, 1998 and the following matters were voted on at that meeting:

   1.    The election of the following directors, who will serve until
         their successors are elected and qualified, or their earlier
         death or resignation:
                                                        Broker
            Director             For       Withheld    Non-votes

     Charles R. Campbell       4,917,145    29,755       0

     Joseph Gantz              4,906,761    40,139       0

     Stephen Murray            4,906,261    40,639       0

     Marshall Ragir            4,892,145    54,755       0

     Jeffrey C. Rubenstein     4,916,540    30,360       0

     Daniel B. Shure           4,917,345    29,555       0

     Joel D. Spungin           4,917,145    29,755       0

     James R. Tennant          4,917,145    29,755       0


   2.    The adoption of a staggered board of directors was not
         approved.  The voting was as follows: FOR, 2,058,965; AGAINST
         1,752,034; ABSTAIN 29,690 and BROKER NO-VOTE 1,106,211.

   3.    The adoption of the Executive Incentive Plan, (as defined in
         the Definative Proxy) was approved by the stockholders.  The
         voting was as follows:  FOR 4,744,343; AGAINST 70,522, and
         ABSTAIN 132,035.
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   ITEM 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

         (a)       Exhibits

          Exhibit
           Number         Description

             1.      Purchase Agreement between Home Products
                    International, Inc., Selfix, Inc., Seymour
                    Housewares Corporation, Shutters, Inc., Tamor
                    Corporation, Chase Securities, Inc. and
                    NationsBank Montgomery Securities, LLC dated May
                    7, 1998.  Incorporated by reference from Exhibit
                    1.1.1 to Form S-4 filed on June 10, 1998.

             3.1.1  Certificate of Incorporation of Selfix, Inc. as
                    amended.  Incorporated by reference from Exhibit
                    3.1.2 to Form S-4 filed on June 10, 1998.

             3.1.2  Certificate of Incorporation of Seymour
                    Housewares Corporation, as amended.
                    Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1.3 to
                    Form S-4 filed on June 10, 1998.

             3.1.3  Articles of Incorporation of Tamor Corporation,
                    as amended.  Incorporated by reference from
                    Exhibit 3.1.4 to Form S-4 filed on June 10,
                    1998.

             3.1.4  Articles of Incorporation of Shutters, Inc., as
                    amended.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
                    3.1.5 to Form S-4 filed on June 10, 1998.

             3.2.1  By-laws of Selfix, Inc.  Incorporated by
                    reference to Exhibit 3.2.2 to Form S-4 filed on
                    June 10, 1998.

             3.2.2  By-laws of Seymour Housewares Corporation.
                    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2.3 to
                    Form S-4 filed on June 10, 1998.

             3.2.3  By-laws of Tamor Corporation.  Incorporated by
                    reference to Exhibit 3.2.4 to Form S-4 filed on
                    June 10, 1998.

             3.2.4  By-laws of Shutters, Inc.  Incorporated by
                    reference to Exhibit 3.2.5 to Form S-4 filed on
                    June 10, 1998.

             4.1.1  Indenture between Home Products International,
                    Inc., the subsidiary Guarantors (as defined
                    therein) and La Salle National Bank dated May
                    14, 1998.  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
                    4.1.1 to Form S-4 filed on June 10, 1998.

             4.1.2  Specimen Certificate of 9.625% Senior
                    Subordinated Notes due 2008 ("Original Notes").
                    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1.2 to
                    Form S-4 filed on June 10, 1998.
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             4.1.3  Specimen Certificate of 9.625% Senior
                    Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the "Exchange
                    Notes").  Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
                    4.1.3 to Form S-4 filed on June 10, 1998.

             4.1.4  Exchange and Registration Rights Agreement, by
                    and among Home Products International, Inc.,
                    Chase Securities, Inc. and NationsBank
                    Montgomery Securities LLC dated May 14, 1998.
                    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1.4 to
                    Forms S-4 filed on June 10, 1998.

             10.1   Credit Agreement among Home Products
                    International, Inc., the several banks and other
                    financial institutions or entities from time to
                    time parties to the Credit Agreement and the
                    Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent,
                    dated May 14, 1998.  Incorporated by reference
                    to Exhibit 10.1.1 to Forms S-4 filed on June 10,
                    1998.

             10.2   Home Products International, Inc.  Executive
                    Incentive Plan.  Incorporated by reference to
                    the Registrant's definitive proxy statement
                    dated April 16, 1998.

             27     Financial Data Schedule (only filed
                    electronically with S.E.C.)



          (b)       Reports on Form 8-K

                    On April 7, 1998 the Registrant filed a Form 8-K
                    to report the Company's intention to issue
                    $125.0 million, 10 year, fixed rate senior
                    subordinated debt.  No financial statements were
                    included.

                              SIGNATURE PAGE

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
   1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
   behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                      HOME PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

                                      By:  /s/ James E. Winslow            
                                           James E. Winslow
                                           Executive Vice President
                                           Chief Financial Officer
   Dated:  August 11, 1998