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Chicago (Sept. 21, 2017) — Winnipeg-based Elizabeth+Grace Outdoor opened its showroom doors for the first time last week during Casual Market Chicago at The Merchandise Mart (theMART). Located on the 15th floor of the Design Center, the contemporary casual furnishings brand brings a fresh perspective to the current lineup of well-known manufacturers. The showroom’s opening also marks the official launch of the family-owned company. Elizabeth+Grace Outdoor offers a brand new line of outdoor dining and

Chicago (Sept. 11, 2017) —Casual Market Chicago, along with The Merchandise Mart (theMART), today announced a donation-matching program benefitting the American Red Cross. The effort is a response to the mounting devastation Americans have experienced as Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have passed through the United States. “Witnessing the destruction of homes and businesses in our country has been truly heart-breaking,” said Beth Hicks, Managing Director, Marketing, for the Design Center at theMART and Casual Market

Chicago (August 31, 2017) — Casual Market Chicago, the largest show in North America dedicated to the casual and outdoor furnishings industry, will feature the industry’s top brands and latest products when it takes over the Merchandise Mart (theMART) on Tuesday, Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. New Products The long-standing event connects retailers with the latest, most innovative products from manufacturers setting industry-wide trends in color, product design, fabric patterns and more. A

Chicago (July 31, 2017) — The Merchandise Mart (theMART), home to North America’s largest collection of outdoor furnishings and decor, is hosting Casual Market Chicago on Tuesday, Sept. 12 through Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. The longstanding event connects retailers with the latest, most innovative products from leading manufacturers around the world and serves as the industry’s yearly destination for what’s new and next in casual furnishings, including debuting trends in color, product design, fabric patterns

Chicago (July 12, 2017) — For the first time since its establishment, the Merchandise Mart’s Design Center will house a true, one-of-a-kind electronics center. Having recently opened, Artisan Electronics Group (AEG) offers a high-tech, fully integrated atmosphere that both designers and architects will appreciate. Since 2003, AEG has provided top-notch solutions and installation services for its clientele, ranging from estates in the Chicago suburbs to downtown high rises. This location marks the first major design