FAQs – Exhibitor

1. Why should I exhibit at this show?
Buyers have demanded a show in Chicago! Showcase your merchandise to the thousands of buyers expected to attend from not only the Midwest, which has the 3rd largest concentration of independent specialty retailers in the country, but also from the entire U.S. These buyers know Chicago is the central most point of distribution for general and value priced merchandise.

This show is ideally timed for retailer’s Holiday inventory sourcing needs.

2. What type of buyers will attend this show?

Amusement Park Shops
Book Stores
Buying Groups
Clothing Stores
Convenience Stores
Department Chain Stores
Drug Stores
Fundraiser Groups
General Merchandise Stores
Gift Shops		 Grocery Stores
Hardware Stores
Home Centers
Hotel/Hospital Gift Shops
Kiosks/Carts
Pop-Up Retailers
Souvenir Shops
Truck Stops
And Much More!

3. What type of products are these buyers looking for?

Apparel
Automotive
Baby Products
Back To School Products
Candles/Aromatherapy
Ceramic/Porcelain
Collectables
Craft & Hobby Supplies
Dolls/Figurines
Electronics
Fashion Accessories
Floral/Floral Supplies
Food/Grocery
Footwear
Gifts
Greeting Cards
Handbags
Hardware/Tools
Health & Beauty Care
Home Décor
Home & Garden Décor		 Housewares
Jewelry – Costume
Jewelry – Fashion
Jewelry – Fine
Leather Goods
Licensed Products
Luggage
Music/CDs
Novelties/Souvenirs
Opportunity Buys
Party Supplies
Pet Products/Supplies
Plush Toys
Premiums/Incentives
Religious/Spiritual Products
Seasonal/Holiday
Special Occasion
Sporting Goods/Outdoor
Stationary/Office Products
Sunglasses
Toys

4. Where do the buyers come from?
Due to the show’s geographic location, the majority of the buyers come from the Midwestern states. It is also anticipated that there will be strong attendance from the East coast.

5. Why is the show in July?
July is the perfect time to fill your holiday inventory needs as well as fill-in summer stock. As this is the first merchandise show servicing Holiday buying, you can get an early jump on quality closeouts and opportunity buys.

6. Why is the show going to be in Rosemont (Chicago)?
The Midwest is in the heart of the third largest concentration of independent specialty retailers. It’s strategic geographic location provides access to eight major cities within a 500 mile radius. Located just five minutes from O’Hare International Airport, a quick cab ride (under $10) is easily available.

In tandem with securing the best rates, the overall cost of doing business in Rosemont (Chicago) is one of the lowest in the United States.