New ideas come from exposure to concepts and store environments that work.
Get motivated for excellence as you discover the Chicago retail scene. It's the best place in the country to get out and take the pulse of retail and branding communities. Chicago's Merchandise Mart and Apparel Center provide year-round facilities for the exhibition of retail industries such as home furnishings, apparel, novelties and imported goods. Ranked among the top major cities in total retail sales, Chicago is a prime market for any business looking to relocate, expand or begin a new business in the retail industry. More than 70 exclusive boutiques and salons, featuring the latest fashions from Paris, London, and Milan, line Oak Street, which is located just off of the Magnificent Mile.