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.

TEMPORARY MARKET SUITES
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, or click here to download a PDF of the Temporary Market Suites Prospectus.

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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. 
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 
Showcasing home furnishings, decorative resources and design trends

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

GOURMET