Transforming ordinary places into compelling spaces. From trade show booths to pop-up shops, we create brand affinity and deliver the emotion that immerse your customers.

Transforming ordinary places into compelling spaces. From trade show booths to pop-up shops, we create brand affinity and deliver the emotion that immerse your customers.
The Merchandise Mart asked us to use our brand marketing skills to make exhibitors the focus of their trade shows. Each year, we work with 500-plus exhibitors at nine shows held in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. Our brand-centric approach allows us to think about each booth through the lens of buyer emotion, and to create unique spaces and experiences that increase opportunity. As a local company and the Mart’s only ‘one-stop shop’ for all exhibitor services, we’re boots-on-the-ground that make the trade show process easier so you can focus on your primary work - selling.
From essential signage to necessary fixtures to storing your materials between shows, we offer everything needed for an efficient and successful trade show experience.
Click below to see our most popular products and services, which you can reserve at no up-front cost. If you don’t see what you want or need help navigating the options, schedule a time to chat with our team. It’s free and you’re under no obligation.
Use our expertise and experience to create a better selling environment, as well as to connect with your audience. Our design and event promotion services help you get the most from exhibiting in trade shows at the Merchandise Mart.
We merge our marketing know-how and our familiarity with the ins-and-outs of the Mart to deliver comprehensive, integrated solutions. From an effective booth to an appealing marketing activation, we make your 3 days in Chicago useful. There’s no extra charge for our services. Submit the survey below and we’ll reach out to get the ball rolling.
2025-06-26 Standard order deadline
2025-07-17 Late order deadline*
2025-08-07 Show week order deadline*
2025-08-15 On-site order deadline*
*Limited availability. Rush fees may apply
2025-07-03 Standard order deadline
2025-07-24 Late order deadline*
2025-08-14 Show week order deadline*
2025-08-22 On-site order deadline*
*Limited availability. Rush fees may apply
2026-11-20 Standard order deadline
2026-01-08 Late order deadline*
2026-01-22 Show week order deadline*
2026-01-30 On-site order deadline*
*Limited availability. Rush fees may apply
2026-04-30 Standard order deadline
2026-05-14 Rush order deadline*
2026-05-28 Super rush order deadline*
2026-06-05 On-site order deadline*
*Rush fees may apply
Unlike many apparel trade shows that want exhibitors’ to conform, the Chicago Collective has harnessed brand power by encouraging individual expression. Each show is an extraordinary experience that excites and amazes. Our job is to ideate ways with exhibitors on ways to communicate their message, and then to execute it to their exacting standards. Like mimicking a speakeasy through graphics on an elevator door.