Exhibitor Benefits
The Chicago Collective is the largest and most important better men’s apparel show in the United States. With over 250 exhibitors, the Chicago Collective features the finest and most important brands in the industry. The show is targeted primarily to independent specialty stores who attend from across the country.
Also showing concurrently with the Chicago Collective:
- Level 8 - featuring contemporary and denim driven apparel and accessories. Level 8 is located in the middle of the of the Chicago Collective show floor is a must attend show for contemporary men’s stores and for stores who wish to expand their store offerings to a younger consumer.
- BATA Big & Tall show. BATA represents perhaps the largest and finest group of specialty stores in the world. BATA store members have complete access to the Chicago Collective show floor.
- Stylemax, which starts one day earlier than the Chicago Collective and takes place on the 7th floor of the Merchandise Mart features a wide assortment of women’s apparel and accessories.
Booth Package
The Chicago Collective is produced in a state-of the-art exhibition facility located on the 8th-floor of the Merchandise Mart. Booths start at $1,700 (plus $195 marketing fee) and come complete with:
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Electrical outlet |
Booth Sign | Wastebasket | Racks | Limited Drayage |
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Once you become an exhibitor we encourage you to actively promote your participation in the show. We will provide a buyer contact list from the previous show so that you can contact buyers directly. We also will offer special rates to advertise in our onsite show directory and website, special product display opportunities on the show floor, fashion presentations, sponsorships and other ways to increase you visibility and effectiveness at the show.
Below are some of the free amenities available to buyers and exhibitors throughout the show:
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch
- Discounted hotel rates starting at just $99.00
- Opening night party with complimentary drinks and appetizers
- Other amenities include wireless internet access (modest daily fee), free popcorn, espresso, cappuccino, bottled water and more
- For more information on exhibiting, click here.
Booth Set-Up
As mentioned, the Chicago Collective offers exhibitors a high quality, state-of-the-art show floor with 8' high, hard-wall booths which include track lighting, carpeting and an electrical outlet. Wireless internet service is also available throughout the show floor.
Although a basic equipment package is included with the booth cost, exhibitors in the Chicago Collective are encouraged to customize the look of their booths. For more information on booth customization, contact the display companies listed below or contact us directly.
Contact us
If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor or if you would like additional information regarding the upcoming show, contact Bruce Schedler at bschedler@mmart.com or Danielle Owen at dowen@mmart.com.
