Exhibitor Benefits

"The Merchandise Mart gives me everything I need, why go anywhere else?"
-Larry Armer, Von Maur

 

The Chicago Market is a long-standing, premier quarterly gift and home accessories tradeshow that brings together an extensive selection of gift and home product that attracts buyers from all over. From rep groups such as One Coast to industry leaders like Global Views, the variety of product is unmatched, eye-catching, and laid out in one easy-to-shop building – The Merchandise Mart!

 

EXHIBITING OPTIONS

OPEN EVERYDAY SHOWROOMS.
Maximize your exposure to buyers during the four Markets each year plus lucrative day-to-day traffic shopping the floors of The Merchandise Mart. Contact us for more information.

PERMANENT, MARKET-TIME SHOWROOMS
The high value of a permanent presence in Chicago with no set-up and no tear-down for each Market. Contact us for more information.

TEMPORARIES
Unparalleled in quality, our temporary exhibit space spans 400,000 square feet in a hard-wall booth system during the January and July Markets. Contact us for more information.

PRODUCT CATEGORIES

	More and more buyers are differentiating themselves by incorporating Beckman's true handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces—separating themselves from the competition. Learn more about this key component of The Chicago Market at www.beckmans.com.
	Lake Living, the nation's only freshwater-inspired buying experience, reaches out to thousands of resorts in the Midwest and around the Great Lakes. Learn more
	The Merchandise Mart is the world's largest building to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Building (LEED-EB) Silver Certification. This category designation helps buyers identify and embrace environmentally-friendly products.

 

TEMPORARIES CATEGORIES

GIFT AND ACCESSORIES  The largest section of the show with a broad range of products featuring the latest innovation and creative resources.

HOME & TREND  Showcasing home furnishings, design trends, including clean modern, refined classic, warm casual and rustic cottage

WHAT A GIRLS WANTS  An eclectic assortment of products focusing on women, including personal accessories