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Home » The Merchandise Center: From Housewares to Hardware

The Merchandise Center: From Housewares to Hardware

December 6, 2016 by Publisher

Merchandise CenterThe Merchandise Center, also known as TMC, is a group of “ninety of the top wholesale players,” says TMC owner Mark Passis. “We are not a typical trade show with a convention center format,” he continues. The ninety wholesalers occupy permanent showrooms in a building just half a mile from the Chicago O’Hare International Airport. “We have the biggest collection of permanent vendors in the business,” continues Passis.

TMC hosts seven trade show events throughout the year. The permanent showroom environment is very business-friendly. Each vendor’s exhibiting area is on average between 600 – 700 square feet, with larger showrooms as big a several thousand square feet. “Vendors can bring literally every single item they carry,” says Passis. “Buyers can spend more time talking with vendors and really learning about each other’s businesses in a more comfortable and private setting.” The building was constructed specifically for TMC with high ceilings and tons of light to best showcase products.Merchandise Center

Buyers at TMC can find a variety of closeout, general merchandise, seasonal goods, accessories, health and beauty, hardware, toys, home décor, and name brand goods. Many national chains, dollar, and discount stores frequent TMC for a variety of products at low wholesale pricing.  The seven annual shows are designed to accommodate all buying seasons. “We’re very accessible,” says Passis. “Whatever season you are trying to buy for, we have a show to accommodate you.” In addition to being right outside the airport, TMC arranges special rates and accommodations with surrounding hotels that are within walking distance to the showrooms.

The next show will be held January 9 – 11th, 2017. For more information and to register, please visit www.tmcexpo.com.

The Merchandise Center

Upcoming 2017 Dates:
January 9 – 11th, February 13 – 15th, May 1 – 3rd, June 26 – 28th,
September 11 – 13th, October 23 – 25th, December 4 – 6th

9555 Foster Suite 600,
Schiller Park, IL 60176
Tel: 847-233–9519
Website: www.tmcexpo.com

Category: Trade Show News Tags: closeouts and liquidations, December 2016 Issue, fashion accessories, general merchandise, health and beauty, holiday and seasonal, home goods, tools and hardware, toys, wholesale

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