Oct 12, 2016

Regional Specialties, Market Xchange Alliance headline winter 2017 Windy City Gift Show

Returning to a Saturday–Tuesday date pattern at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, the January 28–31, 2017 Windy City Gift Show will put forth an expanded product selection custom-tailored to its Midwest retail audience. Building upon its offerings, the 7^th edition will be a showplace for many of the region’s top sales agencies, local artisans, emerging companies and best-selling brands. Backed by the Windy City Market Week promotional alliance with the Market Xchange permanent showroom building, a range of buyer amenities and networking opportunities – this show offers a cost-effective, easily accessible and profitable resource for Midwest retailers.

“With each edition, the Windy City Gift Show continues to strengthen its position as a key product and service resource for the region’s retailers,” said Stacey Barrett-Brooks, show director, Windy City Gift Show. “Rosemont’s economical travel savings, together with the combined offerings of our temporary exhibits and the MarketXchange showrooms, as well as the opportunity to network and meet with your local reps – gives our retailers everything they need – so close to home!”

Winter 2017 highlights Include:

One-stop shop for new products The winter 2017 show will be a one-stop shop for retailers looking for unique designs, breaking trends and new resources. To maximize the buying experience, retailers can shop an easy-to-work show floor with product categories, including Gifts, Makers’ Market, Live In Style and Gourmet – all custom-tailored to the Midwest region.

Windy City Market Week In addition to the tremendous selection buyers will see at the Windy City Gift Show, they can also explore the new introductions and great lines found at the MarketXchange showroom building located nearby at 2400 Devon Ave, Des Plaines, Il 60018. As part the combined Windy City Market Week offerings from the two show venues, look for details on complimentary shuttle service between both venues and other convenient buyer services coming soon.

Goody bag giveaway The first 100 stores to arrive at the show on Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29 will receive a special tote bag and a list of exhibitors to visit to receive a free gift!

Show specials and amenities Buyers can take advantage of show amenities, including parking reimbursement at the Rosemont Parking Garage, show specials offered by exhibitors such as product discounts, free freight and more.

Easy Expresspass registration and parking rebate
Buyers are encouraged to take advantage of the show’s easy online ExpressPass™ registration. Simply log on to www.windycitygiftshow.com and complete the application to receive the ExpressPass via email to bring to the show and scan with our onsite readers to quickly print out admission  badge(s) upon arrival. When they pre-register for the Winter 2017 Windy City Gift Show ExpressPass, buyers can also receive a parking reimbursement (up to $15/day) at the Rosemont Parking Garage.

Windy City Gift Show fast facts
When: January 28 – 31, 2017
Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
Hours: Saturday – Monday | 9 am – 6 pm; Tuesday | 9 am – 3 pm
More info:  www.windycitygiftshow.com or call 800-318-2238