The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show

March 16–19, 2024 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

The World’s Leading Home + Housewares Show
March 16—19 | McCormick Place | Chicago, IL

Issue 1

November 1, 2022

In this Issue:

Exhibitor Marketing Kit is Live!
Connect 365
Trending Today Preview
2023 Housing is Open
FHTglobal – International Travel Agency
Exhibitor Warnings

Issue 2

November 8, 2022

In This Issue:

Online Exhibitor Service Kit is Live
Submit Your Booth Diagram
Exhibitor Portal
Exhibitor Action Checklist

Issue 3

November 15, 2022

In This Issue:

Exhibitor Show Guidelines
CDS Lead Retrieval
Secure Your Booth and Product
Register Your EACs
Review Cost Savings

Issue 4

November 29, 2022

In This Issue:

Registration Open
Freeman Forms Available
Hanging Truss/Sign Deadline Approaching (12/5)
Submit Booth Diagram
Installation + Dismantle Schedule
Early Bird Hotel Rates

Issue 5

December 6, 2022

In This Issue:

Freeman Freight Services FAQ
Advance to Warehouse Label
Direct to Show Site Label
Private Transportation Information
Early-Bird Rate Comparison
Exhibitor Action Checklist

Issue 6

December 13, 2022

In This Issue:

Freeman Online Ordering
Register Your Exhibitor-Appointed Contractors
Approved Vendor List
Smart Source
Feature Hotel: Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago
Exhibitor Deadlines

Issue 7

January 3, 2023

In This Issue:

Register for Badges
Review Past Exhibitor Connect Newsletters
Automobile & Small Utility Vehicles
Product Donation Program
Order Show Signage
Webinar: Marketing Kit Review
Deadlines

Issue 8

January 10, 2023

IN THIS ISSUE:

Freight Target Floor Plans
Connect 365
Freeman Online Ordering
Phoenix International
Food Options – In Booth Catering
Exhibitor Consumption Policy
Walkable Food
Deadlines

Issue 9

January 3, 2023

In This Issue:

Submit Booth Diagrams
New Product Showcase (1/21)
Register Your EACs through IHA (Deadline 2/3)
SmartSource
Feature Hotel – Hiltons at McCormick Place
Deadlines

Issue 10

January 17, 2023

IN THIS ISSUE:

Lead Retrieval (1/27)
Show Sponsorship (1/31)
View Exhibitor Service Kit
Register for Badges
Freeman Freight Services
Deadlines

Issue 11

January 31, 2023

In This Issue:

ASUV Program
Freeman Early Bird Rates (Deadline 2/3)
Register Your EACs through IHA (Deadline 2/3)
Independent Retailer Program
Floral Exhibits
Reserve Your Hotel
Deadlines

Issue 12

February 7, 2023

IN THIS ISSUE:

Transportation Guide
Sampling on Show Floor
Protect Your Property Before, During and After the Show
Special Events and Product Demos
Photography Approval Process
Oscar & Associates
Influencer Conference
Housewares Cares Gala
Deadlines