Mar 20, 2014

The Chicago Gift Market Announces Spring and Summer Show Dates

The Chicago Merchandise Mart will welcome buyers, manufacturers, reps and designers to The Chicago Gift Market for their Spring and Summer Market this April and July. The Chicago Gift Market, the premier marketplace for the Midwest, offers an extraordinary array of lines in a world class venue.

The Spring Market will run in conjunction with STYLEMAX, a leading women’s apparel and accessory trade show. Opening on Sunday, April 6th and running through Tuesday, April 8th, the Spring Market will offer attendees access to an extensive line-up of resources located within the permanent showrooms on the 13th floor.

The Chicago Gift Market dates for the Summer Market will be July 17-21, 2014 and will be held in the permanent showrooms on the 13th floor. There will be no temporary exhibits for the Summer Market. The Chicago Gift Market will feature top lines and vendors located within the 13th floor of the Merchandise Mart, including lines such as tag, Kikkerland, Fred, DCI/Décor Craft, Roman, Inc., Kurt S. Adler, Inc, Foreside, Transpac, Camille Beckman, Michel Design Works, Amy Butler by Kalencom, Mad Style, Tea Forte, Caspari, and Anne Taintor.

The Chicago Gift Market Schedule

SPRING MARKET

Sunday, April 6 – Tuesday, April 8 Showrooms: 9 am – 6 pm | Floor 13

SPRING SAMPLE SALE

Thursday, May 8– Friday, May 9 Showrooms: 9 am – 6 pm | Floor 13

SUMMER MARKET

Friday, July 17 – Tuesday, July 21 Showrooms: 9 am – 6 pm | Floor 13

Fall MARKET

Wednesday, September 17 – Thursday, September 18 Showrooms: 9 am – 6 pm | Floor 13

FALL SAMPLE SALE

Thursday, November 6 – Friday, November 7 Showrooms: 9 am – 6 pm | Floor 13



The Chicago Market: is a trademark of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI). Beckman’s Handcrafted ShowTM is a registered trademark of MMPI. The Chicago Gift Market is a quarterly wholesale tradeshow designed for store owners, retail buyers and designers. The market offers a wide array of quality products ranging from home accents and furniture to handcrafted to collectible items, holiday, baby/children’s product, gourmet and more. The Chicago Merchandise Mart is located at 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654. For more information call 800.677.6278 (MART) or visit www.chicagogiftmarket.com.

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI) is a trade show and property management firm, specializing in managing buildings devoted to wholesale showrooms and commercial office space. MMPI produces more than 300 trade shows, market events and conferences each year.

Vornado Realty Trust, owners of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI), based in New York City, is a fully integrated equity real estate investment trust. Vornado’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are traded under the symbol VNO.