Chicago Shows Its Moves

January 19–26

Temporaries and Beckman's

January 22–25

The Merchandise Mart

200 World Trade Center

Chicago 60654

(312) 527-4141

www.merchandisemart.com

Show Producer: Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI)

Show Hours: Permanent showrooms, January 19–21, 23–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. January 22, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. January 26, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Gift temporaries including Beckman's, January 22–24, 9 a.m.– 6 p.m. January 25, 7th floor, 9 a.m.– 1 p.m.; 8th floor, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Travel Arrangements: Mart Travel Services, (800) 528-8700

Special Events:

• Shop Hop Retail Tour. Friday, January 21. 6:30–8 p.m. R.S.V.P. Dianna Mosley, (312) 527-7522.
• Ribbon cuttings. 7th and 8th floors. Saturday, January 22, 11 a.m. Official unveiling of the new temporary exhibit floors with new categories. The party and shopping begin at 9 a.m. Complimentary mimosas and appetizers.
• Snacks On Us. Saturday, January 22, noon. Free lunch snack on floors 12–15.
• Shop Late Til 8. Saturday, January 22, 6–8 p.m. Showrooms on floors 12–15.
• I Love the '80s Party. Sunday, January 23. 6–8 p.m. First floor lobby.
• Power Brunch. Monday, January 24. 10 a.m. 8th floor Market Suites.
• Snack Stop on Seven. Tuesday, January 25, 10 a.m. 7th floor Market Suites.

Seminars

Unless otherwise noted, seminars are free and held in suite 800 in the 8th floor Conference Center.

Saturday, January 22

• Promoting Your Store Like A Pro. 10 a.m.
• Incorporating Contemporary/ Lifestyle Product Into Your Mix. 1 p.m.
• Branding + Technology = Sales. 3 p.m.

Sunday, January 23

• Creative Floral Designs. 10 a.m. Sponsored by Sullivans.
• Setting Up and Managing a Web Site. 12:30 p.m.
• Trends. 2:30 p.m.

Monday, January 24

• Developing a Direct Mail Campaign. 10 a.m.
• Generating Sales With Event Marketing. 12:30 p.m.

LOOK FOR: New divisions in the market temporaries: Urban Chic, What A Girl Wants, and The Pantry. The debut of new and expanded permanent showrooms including: CBKon the 15th floor; Harvest Goods in 12-304, featuring home and garden goods with Old World style; Eastern Accentsmoves from its space as a market temporary into a permanent showroom. Meet the Artist — Beckman's Handcrafted Gift Show. now on seven. 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 Café.

March 19–21

The Merchandise Mart

200 World Trade Center

Chicago 60654

(312) 527-4141

www.merchandisemart.com

Show Producer: Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. (MMPI)

Show Hours: 9 a.m.–5 p.m

Travel Arrangements:Mart Travel Services, (800) 528-8700

Special Event:

• Opening Night Party. March 19. 5:15– 6:15 p.m. Bob Cinn's, 314 N. LaSalle St.

LOOK FOR: STYLEMAX, a concurrent semi-annual apparel and accessory trade show.