The 2007 International Casual Furnishings and Accessories Market Fact Sheet

2007 INTERNATIONAL CASUAL FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES MARKET™ FACT SHEET

Official Show Name:

The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market^™

Show Location & Dates:

The Merchandise Mart Chicago

Monday, Sept. 17 – Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007; 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 21; 8:30 a.m.–Noon

Overview

The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market is the only show in the United States that is recognized and formally endorsed by the Summer & Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association (SFMA) and Casual Furniture Retailers Association (CFR), and exclusively devoted to the indoor/outdoor casual furnishings industry.

Show Producer & Manager:

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI)

Products Represented:

Wrought iron/aluminum, cast metal/cast combination, rattan/wicker/woven materials, resin/fiberglass, wood casual furniture, dining tables and umbrellas, hammocks, outdoor lighting, outdoor accessories/statues/fountains, outdoor bars, outdoor hearth and heating products, alternative tabletops, barbecues, pool and spa accessories, tubular materials and much more.

Net Show Space:

The Market boasts approximately 300,000 square feet of overall exhibit space, with more than 183,000 square feet on floors 16 and 17 and more than 130,000 square feet of Market Suites exhibit space on floors 7 & 8.

Expected Number of Exhibitors:

Approximately 350 exhibiting manufacturers in the casual furniture and casual accessories industries, including more than 35 permanent showrooms on the 16th and 17th floors, and more than 300 temporary exhibits located in the 7th- and 8th-floor Market Suites of The Merchandise Mart.

Expected Attendance and Attendee Profile:

Approximately 5,000 specialty casual furniture retailers, home furnishings retailers, department stores, pool and spa retailers, garden center retailers, hearth and fireplace retailers, cataloguers, hardware stores, discount/mass merchandisers, gift, holiday and decorative accessory retailers.

Industry Presentations:

The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™ is pleased to present complimentary industry presentations intended for Market attendees and exhibitors alike. Complimentary lunch is served at noon, presentations begin at 12:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 17; 12:00 p.m.

Hearth & Home magazine and MMPI present “Selling with Fabric: Ideas for Retail Displays and Outdoor Rooms.” A panel discussion moderated by Richard Wright, publisher of Hearth & Home magazine. Presented by Hearth and Home magazine and MMPI.

Tuesday, Sept. 18; 12:00 p.m.

Casual Living magazine presents “Textile Trends: An Al-Fresco Fashion Show,” headlined by Sunbrella and featuring the top manufacturers of outdoor fabrics and trim. This premier runway event previews the latest fabric collections in a tailor-made fashion show, presenting unique, original designs.

Wednesday, Sept. 19; 12:00 p.m.

Getting to Know

Casual Living’s managing editor, Cinde W. Ingram will moderate “Getting to

Know your Customer”, an enlightening consumer panel discussion featuring mid- to high-end homeowners who have bought or are actively shopping for outdoor home furnishings. Hear what today’s consumers have to say about what they want, what draws them into various types of furniture stores and what makes them commit to a purchase. A question-and-answer period will allow retailers the opportunity to receive honest answers to their individual questions. Presented by Casual Living and MMPI.

Thursday, Sept. 20; 12:00 p.m.

“Add Profit to Your Bottom Line & Pizzazz to Your Store Merchandising with Outdoor Rugs.” Sponsored by Casual Living, Capel Rugs and MMPI.

Special Events:

Market Welcome Party

Monday, Sept. 17

4-6 p.m.

Market Suites, 7^th floor

Industry Excellence Breakfast

Tuesday, Sept. 18

7:30 –9 a.m.

Merchandise Mart Conference Center, 2^nd floor

Annual Market Party

Wednesday, Sept. 19

6-8 p.m.

East Bank Club Rooftop Deck

48th Apollo Awards

Thursday, Sept. 20

6:30 p.m

Navy Pier Grand Ballroom

By invitation only

The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market^™ is a trademark of MMPI.

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.

MMPI manages The Merchandise Mart and 350 West Mart Center in Chicago; Market Square, the Suites at Market Square, Hamilton Market, Plaza Suites, Furniture Plaza and the National Furniture Mart in High Point, N.C.; the Architects & Designers Building and 7 W New York in New York; the Boston Design Center in Boston; the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles; and the Washington Design Center and Federal Center Southwest in Washington D.C.

Vornado Realty Trust, owners of 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.

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Maura Bruton

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.

Public Relations Director

Phone: 312.527.7555

E-mail: mbruton@mmart.com

Official Show Name:	The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market^™
Show Location & Dates:	The Merchandise Mart Chicago Monday, Sept. 17 – Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007; 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21; 8:30 a.m.–Noon
Overview	The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market is the only show in the United States that is recognized and formally endorsed by the Summer & Casual Furniture Manufacturers Association (SFMA) and Casual Furniture Retailers Association (CFR), and exclusively devoted to the indoor/outdoor casual furnishings industry.
Show Producer & Manager:	Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI)
Products Represented:	Wrought iron/aluminum, cast metal/cast combination, rattan/wicker/woven materials, resin/fiberglass, wood casual furniture, dining tables and umbrellas, hammocks, outdoor lighting, outdoor accessories/statues/fountains, outdoor bars, outdoor hearth and heating products, alternative tabletops, barbecues, pool and spa accessories, tubular materials and much more.
Net Show Space:	The Market boasts approximately 300,000 square feet of overall exhibit space, with more than 183,000 square feet on floors 16 and 17 and more than 130,000 square feet of Market Suites exhibit space on floors 7 & 8.
Expected Number of Exhibitors:	Approximately 350 exhibiting manufacturers in the casual furniture and casual accessories industries, including more than 35 permanent showrooms on the 16th and 17th floors, and more than 300 temporary exhibits located in the 7th- and 8th-floor Market Suites of The Merchandise Mart.
Expected Attendance and Attendee Profile:	Approximately 5,000 specialty casual furniture retailers, home furnishings retailers, department stores, pool and spa retailers, garden center retailers, hearth and fireplace retailers, cataloguers, hardware stores, discount/mass merchandisers, gift, holiday and decorative accessory retailers.
Industry Presentations:	The International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market™ is pleased to present complimentary industry presentations intended for Market attendees and exhibitors alike. Complimentary lunch is served at noon, presentations begin at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17; 12:00 p.m. Hearth & Home magazine and MMPI present “Selling with Fabric: Ideas for Retail Displays and Outdoor Rooms.” A panel discussion moderated by Richard Wright, publisher of Hearth & Home magazine. Presented by Hearth and Home magazine and MMPI. Tuesday, Sept. 18; 12:00 p.m. Casual Living magazine presents “Textile Trends: An Al-Fresco Fashion Show,” headlined by Sunbrella and featuring the top manufacturers of outdoor fabrics and trim. This premier runway event previews the latest fabric collections in a tailor-made fashion show, presenting unique, original designs. Wednesday, Sept. 19; 12:00 p.m. Getting to Know Casual Living’s managing editor, Cinde W. Ingram will moderate “Getting to Know your Customer”, an enlightening consumer panel discussion featuring mid- to high-end homeowners who have bought or are actively shopping for outdoor home furnishings. Hear what today’s consumers have to say about what they want, what draws them into various types of furniture stores and what makes them commit to a purchase. A question-and-answer period will allow retailers the opportunity to receive honest answers to their individual questions. Presented by Casual Living and MMPI. Thursday, Sept. 20; 12:00 p.m. “Add Profit to Your Bottom Line & Pizzazz to Your Store Merchandising with Outdoor Rugs.” Sponsored by Casual Living, Capel Rugs and MMPI.
Special Events:	Market Welcome Party Monday, Sept. 17 4-6 p.m. Market Suites, 7^th floor Industry Excellence Breakfast Tuesday, Sept. 18 7:30 –9 a.m. Merchandise Mart Conference Center, 2^nd floor Annual Market Party Wednesday, Sept. 19 6-8 p.m. East Bank Club Rooftop Deck 48th Apollo Awards Thursday, Sept. 20 6:30 p.m Navy Pier Grand Ballroom By invitation only