The Biz: News Updates

News for all vendors of The Chicago Market: Living and Giving

Thank you so much for your support of The Chicago Market: Living and Giving. Thanks to your extraordinary effort, good weather, improved messaging, exhibitor growth and a few tweaks, we had phenomenal attendance. It’s not just Especially the Lines, it’s Especially because of your hard work! We are pleased to share the following information.

The Show is GROWING!

  • 50% growth of temporaries from July 2009 to January 2010
  • 44% of our Temporaries are new to Chicago
  • Temporaries SOLD OUT for January 2010!
Contact: The Chicago Market / (312) 527-7600

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 16, 2010) –The January California Gift Show® saw a rise in both attendance and exhibitors during the seven-day show. Showrooms and exhibitors alike reported strong sales and high traffic. Attendees loved the new look of the show and the extensive resources available. Buyers were re-energized as the show brought excitement and new resources to see, from increased exhibitors and interactive resources to inspiring product displays.

Contact: LA Mart / (213) 763-5817

7 W New York Winter Gift and Home Textiles Market Week was a great kick off to the New Year, with attendance up 25% and all signs pointing to a prosperous 2010. The success of the first ever NYC Baby & Kids Fair was yet another indicator of good business ahead. The two shows attracted a varied and notably enthusiastic group of attendees who checked out the trove of new and cutting edge wares in a variety of categories. In contrast to the city’s winter chill, inside 7 W, a feeling of spring was in the air.

Contact: 7 W New York / (212) 279-6063
Collection Features an Array of Original Styles in New, More Durable Leather

See Kai Run, popular manufacturer of the perfect first shoe for new walkers, launches its new 2010 Spring/Summer Collection with a major improvement to its already fantastic footwear. Beginning with this collection, shoes will be made with stronger, more durable leather.

Contact: Julie Dodobara

Good Gracious!

Naomi & Jason Priestley found time to write a personal thank-you note for their BopStarBaby Celebrity Baby Basket. We actually received it shortly after the birth of their son last spring, but decided to wait to post it until the baby’s name was released to the press.

Seen on the Scene

Contact: MaryLenore Arsenault / (647) 382-7827

BopStarBaby is thrilled to welcome two new participants to our Baby Makes3 Celebrity Basket product collection: Sassy® developmental toys and Bellala Baby childcare fabrications (baby slings).

Contact: MaryLenore Arsenault / (647) 382-7827

January 25 2010 – Vacaville, CA: Hair Clips for Haiti has been created to help raise funds for the Haitian relief effort by No Slippy Hair Clippy®, a premier children’s hair accessory company. No Slippy’s President Annie Salyer has been profoundly moved by this disaster, and is convinced that small business owners have a vital role to play in its outcome.

“Small business can make a big difference,” she states, “If we pull together and each contribute what we can, I think we’ll create something really powerful.”

Contact: No Slippy Hair Clippy, Inc. / (925) 846-8570

Halo Innovations, makers of the leading Halo® SleepSack™ wearable blanket, has joined the effort to provide for the children of Haiti following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake which has left many homeless and even worse, without parents. As part of their ongoing commitment to keep children safe, HALO® will donate a Halo SleepSack wearable blanket to Kids in Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S) for each of the next 1000 fans to the HaloSleepSack Facebook page. Please join us in helping the children of Haiti by spreading to word.

Offering an extensive itinerary of events and educational programming

7 W New York’s suites and temporary exhibitors are geared up for another successful Gift and Home Textiles Market Week® (January 29 – February 4), complete with a comprehensive line-up of events including appearances by celebrity Robin Givens and designers, Amy Calandra and Dr. Jeanette Wolfe as well as product demonstrations and unveilings. The week includes numerous networking events as well as the exciting launch of the first-ever NYC Baby & Kid Fair on the building’s 11th floor (Jan 30 - Feb 1).

Contact: 7 W New York / (212) 279-6063

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