The NEW Face of Casual
Take a look at the NEW face of the casual industry in Chicago as The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™ returns to The Merchandise Mart, September 15-18, 2008. See the newest, most innovative products from leading manufacturers around the world and discover the latest trends in color, product design, fabric patterns and more. Everything you need for the outdoors can be found indoors at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market.
For more than 30 years, The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market is the only show in the United States dedicated to the casual and outdoor furnishings industry that is exclusively endorsed by the International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) and the Casual Furniture Retailers Association (CFR).
Discover More Resources
The Merchandise Mart has recently expanded its permanent casual resources and added casual showrooms to the 15th floor, Market Square. The expansion allowed the building to welcome new tenants, and current tenants expanded and relocated in order to showcase a larger selection of product offerings. Now, there are more than 40 permanent showrooms on floors 15, 16 and 17. Plus, source new, up-and-coming products and manufacturers in the temporary Market Suites on floors 7 and 8.
In total, more than 350 manufacturers fill more than 300,000 square feet of exhibit space at The Merchandise Mart. Here you will find the style, quality and price points that you are looking for to stock your store for the coming season.
Make plans to come to Chicago today and you'll see firsthand why this show is America's leading resource for casual and outdoor furnishings.What People are Saying about the Chicago Casual Market…
“I thought everything was well planned and executed. Congratulations on a job well done.”
- Edward M. Tashjian, Vice President Marketing, Century Furniture
“The Merchandise Mart continues to do a superb job of working with the SCFMA, as well as the show sponsors and exhibitors, to consistently elevate the overall appearance and execution of the show itself.”
- Catherine and Richard Frinier, Design Consultants
“We wanted to drop a quick note to tell you how much we loved showing in Chicago. We have fallen in love with selling to the Casual Market. It was a great show for us and from the buzz around us it appeared like other manufacturers felt the same. We will be back. “
- JL and Jay Jackson, Global Surroundings LLC
“The support staff was cordial and helpful. It was very nice to have the opportunity to select a booth for next years show…For us to realize our full potential and maximize our market ROI it is of utmost importance to plan far enough in advance. The marketing opportunities you extend to exhibitors and pre market strategies you utilize definitely help in creating a buzz for the market.”
- Dan Frantti, Schaefer Ventilation Equipment
Who Exhibits at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market?
Leading casual manufacturers including Brown Jordan, Lloyd Flanders, Tropitone, Telescope Casual Furniture, Laneventure, Kettler, Winston, O.W. Lee Co., Meadowcraft, Cast Classics, Minson/Mallin, Summer Classics, Olympia Lighting, The Hammock Source, Coleman, Treasure Garden, and many, many more. For a detailed list of the exhibitors, click on the "Exhibitors/Showrooms" listing at the left side of this page.
Who Attends the Chicago Casual Market?
The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market is open to the trade only. Attendees include thousands of owners and executives from every type of casual furnishings retail store.
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Where to Go…What You’ll See at the Market
Permanent Showrooms on Floors 15, 16 & 17
The Merchandise Mart is the year-round home to now more than 40 of the hottest names in the casual furnishings industry. With new and expanded showrooms on floors 16 and 17 and now on the 15th floor, you will discover the most comprehensive selection of innovative casual furniture and accessories on the market.
Market Suites
Floors 7 & 8
The 7th and 8th floors of Market Suites is a state-of-the-art temporary exhibit facility that houses more than 120,000 square-feet of outdoor furniture and accessories including:
• Cast Metal Furniture • Tubular Materials Furniture • Wicker/Rattan Woven Materials Furniture • Resin/Fiberglass Furniture • Wood Casual Furniture • Cast Combination Furniture • Wrought Iron/Wrought Aluminum Furniture • Outdoor Lighting • Hearth Products |
• Tabletop/Decorative Accessories |
Permanent Gift Showrooms
Floors 13 & 14
Enhance your store’s displays and add to your merchandise mix with beautifully crafted gift and home items from our permanent gift showrooms. The fall Chicago Market: Living & Giving™ is running concurrently, September 15-17, for your buying convenience.
For more information on the Chicago Market: Living & Giving, visit shopchicagomarket.com
Market Square
Floor 15