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Pre-Register online for STYLEMAX™ Buyers Badge

Buyer Pre-Registration
Buyers please note—each registered store will be allowed one guest free of charge. There will be a $50 fee for each additional guest. There will be a $100 fee for non-apparel trade professionals.

Having trouble registering for STYLEMAX? Call 312.527.7759 for help.

Registration requires retail businesses to provide photo ID, business cards and current retail business license for admittance. Each individual buyer must present credentials to qualify for admission.

Admission Policy and Credential Requirements—TO THE APPAREL TRADE ONLY. STYLEMAX is not open to the general public. In an effort to provide a productive sales environment for exhibitors and buyers alike, we require EACH BUYER to provide the following credentials:

• Photo Identification

One (1) of the following business identification:
• Current Retail Business License
• Store/Commercial Lease
• Current Tax ID#

One (1) of the following employment identification:
• Copy of Payroll Check/Stub
• Personalized, Imprinted Business Card
• Copy of W-2 Form
• Company Credit Card With Employee and Store Name

• Letter of Intent from an attorney or bank on official letterhead with the intent to start a new business OR signed lease (NEW Stores only).

All MART CARD holders will be required to show photo identification as well as some form of retail business or employment identification.

NON-RETAIL/HOME-BASED BUSINESSES
Home-based businesses are required to present ALL of the following:

  • Photo ID
  • Personalized Business ID (business card or canceled payroll check)
  • Current Retail Business License or current Resale Tax Certificate
  • Imprinted Business Check
  • Copies of current year invoices showing at least $2,000 in wholesale purchases of merchandise.

Strollers are not allowed on the show floor, but may be checked at the coat check.

All employees are required to have a business card with their name, insurance card or copy of a payroll check. Call 800/677-6278 or 312/527-7600 if you have any questions.

For hotel accommodations and airline reservations at discounted rates, call Mart Center Travel at 800/528-8700 or 312/396-2001.

Please call MMPI Meeting Planning at 312/527-4141 if you require special assistance during STYLEMAX™.

AUGUST 2008 Travel & Accomodations

Get the best travel rates by booking through Mart Travel Services.  Making hotel, airline and rental car reservations is just a click, phone call or fax away.  To make individual or group reservations, simply contact Mart Travel Services in one of the following ways:

Online: click here
*Phone: 1.800.528.8700
Email: marttravel@ttgonline.com
Fax: 312.329.9513 (click here for your faxable housing form)
*If you are calling from outside the United States please call 1-312-527-7300.

Hotel Discount

August Hotels Discounted Rate
(single/double)
Standard Rate
(single/double)

Amalfi

$153/$193

$389/$409

Best Western River North

$125/$125

$219/$279

Hard Rock

$146/$171

$269/$269

Holiday Inn Mart Plaza

$164/$164

$399/$399

Homewood Suites

$189/$189

$309/$319

Hotel Sax Chicago

$179/$179

$499/$499

James Hotel

$195/$195

$539/$569

Westin Chicago River North

$195/$195

$499/$529

Deadline for discounted rates is July 16, 2008

  • To secure discounted hotel rates—Book Early!
  • Hotels fill quickly so book early to get your preferred hotel choice
  • Hotels may adhere to strict cancellation/charge policies
  • Hotels may charge a higher rate for rooms with two beds, triple, quad occupancy or suites
  • Credit card deposit is required for all hotel reservations
  • Applicable city and state taxes will apply



Airfare Discounts

Save 2-10% on United Airlines:
*Please call 800.521.4041 (reference meeting I.D. #596YA).



Airport Express Discounts

Continental Airport Express provides shuttle service to downtown from both O'Hare and Midway airports. Dedicated, on-site customer services agents are ready to serve guests 18 hours every day. Simply look for the Airport Express ticket counters in the baggage claim areas. Continental Airport Express guests benefit from rates 30–40% less than the cost of an average city taxi to or from the airports.

Hertz Car Discounts
Mart Travel Services can offer discounted car rental on Hertz for travel to the show. To take advantage of these discounts you can contact Mart Travel Services at 1-800-528-8700 and reference CV Discount #032U0009. Or, contact Hertz directly at 1-800-654-2240, International callers may dial 1-405-749-4434.

Amtrak Discounts
Discounts are also available on Amtrak. Please contact Mart Travel Services at 1.800.528.8700 or contact Amtrak at 1.800.USA.RAIL to receive 10% off of the lowest fare. Be sure to reference Fare Code Number v320