There's More to See in Chicago
CMM offers even more selection with the debut of 40 new Gift & Home Market showrooms on the 13th floor.
Staff -- Gifts & Decorative Accessories, 1/1/2004
CHICAGO GIFT & HOME MARKETJanuary 21–28
Temporaries and Beckman's
January 24–27
The Merchandise Mart
200 World Trade Center
Chicago 60654
(312) 527-4141
Show Producer: Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI)
Show Hours: Permanent showrooms, January 21–23, 25–27, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January 24, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. January 30, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Gift temporaries including Home, January 24-26, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January 27, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Beckman's Handcrafted Gift Show Chicago, January 24-26, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January 27, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Travel Arrangements: Mart Travel Services, (800) 528-8700
Special Events:
- Home accents and impulse gift manufacturer Figi will launch its new showroom with a grand opening event, Friday, January 23 at 2 p.m. The ceremony will also celebrate the company's 35th anniversary year.
- A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, January 23, at 4 p.m. to mark the official opening of 40 new showrooms on the 13th floor of the Merchandise Mart, including Enesco, Uttermost, Transpac Imports, and many others.
- Shop Late Til 8. Saturday, January 24, 6–8 p.m. Permanent showrooms, floors 12–15.
- "That '70s" Market Party. Sunday, January 25. 6–8 p.m. North Lobby.
Seminars
Unless otherwise noted, all seminars free and are held in suite 800 in the 8th floor Conference Center.
Thursday, January 22
- How to Shop The Mart. 11 a.m. Speaker: Diane Mosley, marketing manager, Merchandise Mart Properties. Repeats Monday,
Friday, January 23
- Making Your Packaging Work for You. 11 a.m. Speaker: Becky Tanner, Global Retail Packaging. Repeats Sunday at 11 a.m.
- How to Succeed in the Retail Environment. 2–4 p.m. Speaker: Gary Wright.
Saturday, January 24
- Fresh Ideas in Floral. 11 a.m. Speaker: Joe Gordy, NDI.
- World Color/re-VISION. 1 p.m. Speaker: Mark Woodman, color marketing and design manager for Duron Paints & Wallcoverings.
- Turning Trends into Profits. 3 p.m. Speaker: Joyce Washnik.
Sunday, January 25
- Making Your Packaging Work for You. 11 a.m. Speaker: Diane Lynch, Bags & Bows.
- Fresh Ideas for Stale Inventories. 1 p.m. Speaker: Deborah Burnett, ASID and design expert appearing regularly on HGTV.
Monday, January 26
- Retailing 101, How to Avoid Costly Pitfalls. 9:30 a.m. Speaker: Marilyn Nason, Nason & Associates and author..
- How to Shop the Mart. 11 a.m. Speaker: Diane Mosley, marketing manager, Merchandise Mart Properties.
- 30 Things to Do When Business is Tough to Get. 1 p.m. Speaker: Jim Dion, Dionco.
LOOK FOR Trolley shuttles from hotels. Meet the Artist — Beckman's Handcrafted Gift Show. Chicago's Choice Awards — Temporaries: new and distinctive products and lines. Special Market Displays: The Starting Gate, South Lobby; Beckman's Handcrafted Gallery, North Lobby. Internet Cafe.
