CHICAGO MARKET DAYS 2008
CHICAGO, IL
MAY 18-20
SEPTEMBER 21-23
DECEMBER 7-9
EXHIBITOR LISTING
PARTICIPATING SHOWROOMS
HOTELS
VENDOR PROFILES
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About our shows...
Conveniently located in the "Midwest" only 10 minutes from Chicago's O'Hare Airport. Buyers from Independent retailers, Mass merchants and wholesale distributors enjoy the concise, comfortable, casual buying atmosphere. View thousands of General Merchandise products across many categories and spend more time with vendors buying and viewing product rather than walking endlessly in a huge convention center. We provide complimentary shuttle transportation to other participating buildings, just minutes away and lunch to all buyers. Discover why our customers enjoy "Chicago Market Days"

INFORMATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE

EXHIBITOR LISTING

• A2Z Balloon Company
Alliance Products, Inc.
• Apollo Eyewear
• Ashok Trading Corp.
• Berry-Cutler Hosiery Distributor
• CIS
• Colony One
• Compass Industries
• D.J.H., Inc..
• D.M. Merchandising, Inc.

• Direct International, Inc
• Dura-Kleen (USA), Inc.
• Euro-Ware, Inc.
• Falcon
• Frieder Enterprises
• Fun Tech Imports
• Gertex
• Great Lakes Wholesale
• H & J Liquidators and Closeouts, Inc.
• H2 Sales, LLC
• I.A.C. International
• Inter-Axions/Wiesner Products
• JAM Packaging
• JDA Enterprises
• Jones-Whitted Enterprises
• Jumbo Products, Inc

• Kwality Trading

• Kole Imports
• L. Craven & Sons, Inc.
• Lucky Sales

• Magic Creations
• Marketing Solutions
• Merchandise USA, Inc.
• Nidico
• Norman Sales
• Nostalgic Images
• Novelty Inc. Wholesale
• Oceanis, Inc.
• OKK Toys
• Promo-Power
• Qmart
• R & R Textile Mills, Inc.
• Regent Products Corp.
• Richard Sales Company
• Sandylion Sticker Designs
• Solar,Inc
• Star Distributors
• Sunset Wholesale
• Tapes Unlimited
• Tercor, Inc.
• The Name People
• Triangle Marketing, Inc.
• USA Silk Flowers
• Worldwide Liquidators, LLC

Participating Showrooms

 

REGENT PRODUCTS CORP.
8999 Palmer Street
River Grove, IL 60171
708-583-1000
60 VENDORS

B & G SALES
2000 George Street
Melrose Park, IL 60160
708-343-9200

BAZAAR, INC.
1900 N. 5th Avenue
River Grove, IL 60171
708-583-1800

Hotel Accommodations
For your convenience, we have negotiated
SPECIAL HOTEL RATES FOR THE SHOW

RATE:
$199.00 per night

CODE:
REGENT

Double Tree
5460 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
847-292-3266

WEBSITE

RATE:
$95.00 per night

CODE:
MAY12

Comfort Suites
4200 N. River Road
Schiller Park, IL 60176
847-233-9000

WEBSITE

RATE:
$99.00 per night

CODE:
REGENT

Holiday Inn
5615 North Cumberland
Chicago, IL 60631
773-693-5800

WEBSITE

RATE:
$97.00 per night

CODE:
REGENT GROUP

Springhill Suites, Marriott
8101 Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631
773-867-0000

WEBSITE

RATE:
$00.00 per night

CODE:
TBA

TBA
Street
City, IL Zip
Phone

WEBSITE
 
To take advantage of these rates, you must mention
the CODE when making your hotel reservation.
Limited availability, early booking recommended.

Vendor Profiles
Chicago Market Days

A2Z Balloon Company
29199 W Six Mile Rd. • Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: 800-527-5554 • Fax: 877-423-2885
Website: www.A2ZBallons.com
Sales force: Chuck Jacoby
(chuck@AdvanceNovelty.com), Abeer Naber (Abeer@AdvanceNovelty.com)

We offer a full selection of balloons, ribbon, weights, inflation equipment, display fixtures, balloon accessories and helium (helium offered in Michigan only). We are a direct distributor for every U.S. balloon manufacturer and sell a complete line of balloons from discount value balloons for the dollar store market to licensed character balloons to custom imprinted balloons. Show specials, close-out balloons and volume discounts are also available.


Alliance Products, Inc.
1932 N. 15th Avenue • Melrose Park, Illinois 60160
Phone: 708-344-0200 • Fax: 708-344-0298
Email: cstarnaud@allianceproduct.com
Sales force: Chuck St. Arnaud (cell 847-452-9650), Sara Farooqui, Bill Carlson
Alliance Products is a great source for general merchandise and dollar store items, picture frames, gift bags, tissue, towels, toys, candy and many more closeout items.

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Apollo Eyewear
8855 Palmer Street • River Grove, Illinois 60171
Phone: 708-456-1677 • Fax: 708-456-2072
Website: www.apolloeyewear.com • Email: info@ApolloEyewear.com
Sales force: Chuck Mascari, Raime Ralyte
Apollo Eyewear is one of the country's leaders in reading glasses and sunglasses for adults and children that are “PRICED for PROFIT”. We carry a full line of styles which are comparable to many of the leading designers in
today's market. Our readers are full metal frames in twelve different shapes and assorted in nine different powers. We are currently introducing eyewear for the dollar store market. We can tailor make an assortment to fit your needs. We also carry closeouts in many different categories.

Ashok Trading Corp.
46 Liberty Street • Metuchen, NJ 08840
Phone: 732-494-8887 • Fax: 732-494-9320
Email: atc1941@aol.com
Sales force: Manoj Jasnani
Ashok Trading Corp. wholesales home, toy, baby & seasonal items.
We have dollar store & as-seen-on-TV merchandise.

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Berry-Cutler Hosiery Dist.
2036 George Street Building C • Melrose Park, Illinois 60160
Phone: 708-410-2500 • Fax: 708-410-1181
Email: larry.bchosiery@sbcglobal.net
Sales force: Larry Cutler, Mark Equador
Berry-Cutler Hosiery is a wholesale distributor of factory over-runs, irregulars and closeouts. In addition to our packaged goods, we carry a large selection of hosiery and soft good items ideal for the dollar store market. Ask us about our winter merchandise to include thermal underwear, socks, hats and gloves.

CIS (Comprehensive Inventory Solutions, LLC)
22000 Industrial Blvd. (Suite 400) • Rogers, Minnesota 55374
Phone: 763-488-6900 • Fax: 763-488-6901
Website: www.ciswholesale.com
Sales force: Stephen Torrel (stephen@ciswholesale.com), Mark Larsen (mark@ciswholesale.com), Alan Blomquist (alan@ciswholesale.com), Trevor Vossen (trevor@ciswholesale.com), Joe Slagle (joe@ciswholesale.com)
Wholesalers and distributors of food, groceries, dollar store items and closeouts.

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Colony One
145 Campus Drive • Edison, New Jersey 08837
Phone: 732-346-1818 • Fax: 732-346-1816
Sales force: Isaac Dishy (idishy@aol.com), Sol Dishy (soldishy@aol.com)
Colony One has been in operation since 1976. We carry small leather goods and closeout general merchandise for discount and dollar stores. Our product line consists of handbags, leather belt bags, backpacks, leather & polyester duffle bags, rolling leather luggage sets, cosmetic cases and travel bags. Many of these items can retail for $1.00.
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Compass Industries
104 E. 25th St. • New York, New York 10010
Phone: 212-473-2614 • Fax: 212-353-0826
Sales force: Lou Pompili (loupompili@aol.com), Jeff Elliott (jeff@compass.com)
Compass Industries offers a wide variety of closeout and regular line name brand products. We carry such names as: MEAD, CRAYOLA, DISNEY, MAGLITE, ZIPPO, just to name a few. We carry a full line of educational and office supplies. We also carry the widest selection of swords, pocket knives, binoculars at deep discount prices. We have been in business 70 years and look forward to serving all your needs.

D.J.H., Inc.
P.O. Box 4811 • Miami Lakes, Florida 33014
Phone: 305-620-1990 • Fax: 305-620-1775
Website: www.djhinc.com
Sales force: Marvin Tuchklaper (marvin@djhinc.com), Marc Siegel (marc@djhinc.com)
D.J.H., Inc. can be your “PROFIT” center. We are a closeout company specializing in name brand products. We carry a broad range of products with our specialty being in the housewares category. We service all classes of trade, both domestic and international. Stop in to see how you can join our many satisfied customers who know we are the source for your promotional priced products.
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D.M. Merchandising, Inc.
835 N. Church Court • Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Phone: 800-548-6784 or 630-782-2700 • Fax: 630-833-1230
Sales force: David Marks (dmarks@dmmerch.com), Mike Chiefari (mchiefari@dmmerch.com) Perry Baver (pbaver@dmmerch.com), Scott Marks (smarks@dmmerch.com)
D.M. Merchandising features over 700 different items with great emphasis on seasonal. We create new and innovative ideas not seen elsewhere in the marketplace. We specialize in impressive packaging designed for quick consumer awareness on all of our products including jewelry, pens and select novelties. Our quality control and quick shipping time allow your store the opportunity to get better returns on exciting products.

Diamond Visions
9817 S. 13th St. • Oak Creek, WI 53154
Phone: 866-965-0700 • Fax: 866-600-0722
Sales force: Robert Heinzel, Jeff Heinzel

Direct International, Inc.
1536 First Street • Newton Falls, Ohio 44444
Phone: 330-872-1138 • Fax: 330-872-6478
Email: sales@directintinc.com
Sales force: Dan White (danny@directintinc.com), Paul Democko (paul@directintinc.com) Rob Regal (rob@directintinc.com), Dave Davis (dave@directintinc.com)
Direct International carries a quality line of indoor/outdoor home decor. We are showing our lawn & garden merchandise as well as giftware & candles. Our product is priced for dollar stores and over a dollar retailers. Call any of our sales staff for an appointment.
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Dura-Kleen (USA), Inc.
458 East 101st Street • Brooklyn, NY 11236
Phone: 718-272-4582 • Fax: 718-272-4594
Website: www.durakleen.com
Sales force: David Waknin (david@durakleen.com), Solomon Elyakim (solomon@durakleen.com)
Dura-Kleen (USA), Inc. carries a wide variety of over 500 items ranging from health & beauty aids, manicure/pedicure sets, bath spa sponges, hairbrushes, mirrors, nail implement sets, cosmetic tools, cosmetic bags, toothbrushes, razors, tissues, band aids, cotton swabs, shower caps, shower caddies, multi purpose wipes, magnets, laundry bags, ironing board covers, towels, rubber gloves, tablecloths, plastic cutlery, scales, bath tub mats, toilet seats, curtains, shower liners, doilies, runners, placemats, closeouts, dollar items & much more.

Euro-Ware, Inc.
458 East 101st Street • Brooklyn, NY 11236
Phone: 718-272-4582 • Fax: 718-272-4594
Website: www.euro-ware.com
Sales force: David Waknin (david@durakleen.com), Solomon Elyakim (solomon@durakleen.com)
Euro-Ware, Inc. focuses on a huge variety of houseware products ranging from Italian cookware, non-stick fry pans, pressure cookers, stainless steel cookware, Hispanic cookware, flatware sets, knife sets, glass bake ware, tea kettles, bread boxes, wood/chrome kitchen accessories, kitchen tools/gadgets, dollar items & closeouts.
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E-Z Wrap
1151 Bay Blvd, Suite F • Chula Vista, CA. 91911
Phone: 619-575-0706 • Fax: 619-575-6012
Website: www.e-zwrap.com
Sales force: Moshe Boudara (moshe@e-zwrap.com)
E-Z Wrap gifts, frames, decorative accessories

Falcon
2101 West St. • River Grove, IL 60171
Phone: 708-583-9000 • Toll Free: 888 398 5151 • Fax: 708-583-9010
Website: www.falconimpexinc.com • Email: falconimpex@ameritech.net
Sales force: Chuck Whitbrod
(chuckwitbrod@yahoo.com), Ken Lozins (sqFLY@aol.com ).
Jeff Cully (falconbags@aol.com ) Ohio Office : 440-354-4313

Falcon Impex has been an established, growing company for over 25 years. We are a professional organization, which designs, manufactures and imports for thousands of customers across the United States. Our main product lines include; gift bags, gift wrap, tissue paper, gift bows, towels/textiles and stationery The team at Falcon Impex are dedicated professionals, whose main goal is customer satisfaction. Our buying team, works diligently, to purchasing, only the right items at the right price, so we can sell, very competitively We are extremely excited about, our designs for the 2007 season programs for gift bags and gift wrap. We have had a great success with our 50sqft Christmas, Everyday, Birthday and Baby Shower roll wrap. With our extensive warehouse and office right next to the Regent showroom we are perfectly suited for immediate shipping. Contact one of sales executives who would be happy to work with you!


Frieder Enterprises
P.O. Box 449 • Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
30901 Carter St., Unit B • Solon, OH 44139
Phone: 440-349-2380 • Fax: 440-349-9633
Sales force: Keith Ayres
(ayresk@yahoo.com)

Wholesale distribution, closeouts & opportunity buys.


Fun Tech Imports
2550 Corporate Pl., C106 • Monterey Park, Ontario, CA 91754
Phone: 323-269-3286 • Fax: 323-269-2783
Email: funtech2550@yahoo.com
Sales force: Omar Radwan

 


Gertex
9 Densley Ave. • Toronto, Ontario, CN M6M 2P5
Phone: 416-241-2345 • Fax: 416-241-6904
Sales force: Joseph Rutman
(joseph@eyecandyinc.ca)

 



Great Lakes Wholesale
3729 Patterson Avenue SE • Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512-4024
Phone: 616-261-9393 • Fax: 616-261-2978
Website: www.glwholesale.com • Email: sales@glwholesale.com
Sales force: Bob Pero (bob.pero@glwholesale.com), Eric Brandstatter (eric.brandstatter@glwholesale.com), Lisa Robinson (lisa.robinson@glwholesale.com), Roger Tiller (roger.tiller@glwholesale.com), Vic Rekus (vic.rekus@glwholesale.com), Tom Busha (tom.busha@glwholesale.com), Kevin Nicholas (kevin.nicholas@glwholesale.com)
We have everything and more for your retail store, specializing in dollar and dollar plus. For nearly 20 years we have been one of the country's largest supplier of private label HBC, OTC, grocery, cleaning supplies, household as well as specializing in closeouts, seasonal and one time buys. We service all retail, both domestic and international. Visit us at the show or at our state-of-the-art facility and showroom in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Contact one of our talented Account Executives to make your appointment, or just stop in.
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H & J Liquidators and Closeouts, Inc.
407 Domenic Ct. • Franklin Park, IL 60131
Phone: 630-595-7717 • Fax: 630-595-7199
Website: www.hjcloseouts.com • Email: sales@hjcloseouts.com
Sales force: Howard Chernawsky (howie@hjcloseouts.com), Max Chernawsky(max@hjcloseouts.com)
H & J Liquidators and Closeouts, Inc. specializes in selling quality closeout merchandise at ridiculously low prices. We have been in business for over 20 years, and pride ourselves in shipping one case or truck loads. Though we have a huge selection of terrific children related toys and merchandise, we carry a wide variety of unusual merchandise serving most segments of the wholesale retail marketplace including flea market, fund raising and the carnival/amusement community. Our prices range from below five cents through hundreds of dollars. No matter what our prices are, you will always get the most unbelievable value. We take pride in serving our customers with respect and gratitude. Our goal is to help our customers be satisfied, because here at H&J we realize we need each other to be successful. We own, have possession and ship all of our merchandise. We are centrally in the Chicagoland Area. One more thing most of the time we have a live person answer the phone!

H2 Sales, LLC
3980 Velp Ave • Green Bay, WI 54313
Phone: 920-434-1669 • Fax: 920-434-6054
Website: www.h2salesparty.com • Email: sales@h2salesparty.com
Sales force: Debbie Haugen, Dave Haugen

H2 Sales is your source for closeout party supplies. We feature paper plates and napkins, most of which are made in the USA. In addition, we have a large assortment of decor items, invitations, thank-you cards and tissue: all at prices that will impress. Most of our inventory works with dollar store pricing. We are also company representatives for Stockwell Greetings. Stockwell cards are made in the USA and are delivered PPD, to your store, at a cost of 19 cents per pard


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IAC International
4001 Hiawatha Avenue • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
Phone: 612-724-7244 • Fax: 612-724-1238
Website: www.iacintl.com
Sales force: Al Gustafson (agustafson@iacintl.com), Umesh Mangalick (umangalick@iacintl.com) Kenneth King (kkingiac@aol.com) John King (jmking@iacintl.com)
I.A.C. is a direct importer of general merchandise. We sell porcelain dolls, tools, giftware, home decor and cast iron products as well as closeouts. We also have a large variety of dollar retail items ranging from plastic household goods to tools. Please stop by, all items are in stock and ready to ship now.

Inter-Axions / Wiesner Prod.
34 West 33rd St. • New York, New York 10001
Phone: 212-695-6343 • Fax: 212-695-6459
Sales force: Oren Azoolay (oren@interaxions.net)
We sell licensed character merchandise such as footwear, i.e. flipflops, crocs, aquashoes, and sneakers in Dora, Diego, Sponge Bob, Barbie, Batman, and Bratz. We also sell licensed character backpacks, bags, stationery, gift bags, hair accessories, sunglasses and other accessories for children in Disney Princess, Tink, Cars, Hanna Montana, and High School Musical and more.
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Italia Gifts & Frames
3131 Bandini Blvd. • Vernon, CA 90023
Phone: 323-265-4184 • Fax: 323-265-9858
Sales force: Gabriel Moyal
(gmoyal@san.rr.com)

Italia Gifts & Frames, decorative accessories


JAM Packaging
2931 N. Dryden Pl. • Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Phone: 847-818-1801 • Fax: 847-818-1891
Website: www.jampackaging.com
Sales force: Larry Fagin
(jammersam@sbcglobal.net), Steve Kaniewski (stevekaniewski20@hotmail.com)

JAM Packaging provides wholesalers and retailers with product selections of Merchandising, Packaging, and Shipping supplies. We stock T-Shirt bags (all sizes), Thank You bags, Zip-Close bags, Price Marking Guns & Labels (all models), and Tags, Single-Ply, Multi-Ply and Thermal Cash Register Paper, Ribbons & Inkers, Promotional Labels for retail stores. Stretch Film, Carton Sealing Tape, Boxes, Bubble-Wrap, Poly Bags, Janitorial supplies for warehouse/industrial applications. We Custom Print Plastic and Paper bags -small or LARGE quantities.

JDA Enterprises
131 Jacobs Lane • Norwell, MA 02061
Phone: 781-447-0883 • Fax: 781-447-1136
Sales force: Jack Allegrini (
jack@jdaenterprises.com), Rich McCarthy (rich@jdaenterprises.com) , Tom Casey (tom@jdaenterprises.com), Sam Allegrini (sam@jdaenterprises.com)

JDA ENTERPRISES incorporated in 1985 for the express purpose of providing closeouts, discontinued, and odd lot merchandise to the off price trade. We are currently moving into a 66,000 sq ft. facility in Brockton Ma. In order to provide our customer base with even better service. Although we involve ourselves with most any type of merchandise our specialty has been over the years STATIONARY, HOUSEWARES, HARDWARE AND SEASONAL MERCHANDISE …….the principals in the business are JACK ALLEGRINI ,RICH MCCARTHY, TOM CASEY, AND SAM ALLEGRINI Each one is knowledgeable and ready to serve your needs. Please feel free to contact any one of us.


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Jones-Whitted Enterprises
115 East Avenue G • Silsbee, Texas 77656
Phone: 409-385-7760 • Fax: 409-385-6718
Sales force: Joe Whitted (jfwjoneswhitted@aol.com)
Jones-Whitted Enterprises was established in1980. We are a closeout house with a wide range of merchandise geared for the dollar store industry, chain stores and surplus outlets.

Jumbo Products, Inc.
3924 26th Street • Long Island City, New York 11101
Phone: 718-204-7575 • Fax: 718-204-0422
Email: info@jumboproducts.com
Sales force: Thomas Yu (Tom@jumboproducts.com), Patrick Tam (Pat@jumboproducts.com) Jay Guida (Jay@jumboproducts.com), Ronaldo Aguanta (Ron@jumboproducts.com)
Jumbo Products has been servicing the independent dollar & dollar-chain stores, convenient stores & supermarkets for over ten years. We specialize in fast selling novelty items, Everteens teenage fashion jewelry, Boogie Lite glow-in-the-dark items, flashing novelties, stationery and seasonal items. Our products are high profit, fast moving and generate quick dollars for the retailer. Our highly educated staff will be able to help in the development of programs for all your novelty needs.

Kole Imports
24600 South Main Street • Carson, CA 90745
Phone: 310-834-0004 • Fax: 310-834-9874
Website: www.koleimports.com

Kwality Trading
3361 Boyington Dr., Suite 100 • Carrollton, TX 75006
Phone: 469-737-5420 • Fax: 469-737-5452
Website: www.kwalitytrading.com • Email: rtayob@sbcglobal.net
Sales force: Riyaaz Tayob
Kwality Trading is the international distributor of thousands of products for wholesale trade and internet business to business discount buying.
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L. Craven & Sons, Inc.
1600 North 25th Avenue (Suite B) • Melrose Park, Illinois 60160
Phone: 800-453-4303 or 708-343-0500 • Fax: 708-343-6674
Website: www.lcraven.com
Sales force: Jack Craven (jackc@lcraven.com), Bo Hrycaj (Boh@lcraven.com), Andrea Sharp (ams@lcraven.com), Dave Adamecz (dwa228@lcraven.com)
Craven is a wholesale distributor of name brand candy, food, snacks, etc. We carry seasonal goods and dollar store merchandise. We've been in operation since 1950!

Lucky Sales, Inc.
5 Craftsman Ct. • Greer, SC 29650
Phone: 864-801-1788 • Fax: 864-334-0041
Website: www.luckysales.net
Sales force: Liv Li (liv@luckysales.net)
Manufacturer, importer, wholesaler of lighters, sunglasses, novelties & promotional items.
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Magic Creations
200 28th St. • McKeesport, PA 15132
Phone: 412-672-2300 • Fax: 412-672-9177
Sales force: Mike Rubino
(email)

Magic Creations / Great gifts sells home decor, Giftware, Lawn and Garden, Housewares, Tools, Pet toys and Accessories, Seasonal giftware and Decorations. We have a unique combination of imports and closeouts that works well for retailers.


Marketing Solutions
1415 West Wrightwood Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60614
Phone: 773-248-1111 • Fax: 773-248-1112
Website: www.marketingsolutionsusa.com
Sales force: Bert Winston (bert@marketingsolutionsusa.com), Sally Haffner
Marketing Solutions sells a variety of closeouts concentrating in scrap booking & craft supplies, housewares (TAG, Corelle, Pyrex, Revere, etc.), school/office products, candles & accessories (Biederman and Design Ideas) as well as hardware and lawn & garden accessories.

Merchandise USA, Inc.
3021 West 36th Street • Chicago, Illinois 60632
Phone: 773-579-0600 • Fax: 773-579-0616
Website: www.merchandiseusa.com
Sales force: Jay Lazar (jay@merchandiseusa.com), Jonas Cohen, Mike Dailey
Merchandise USA specializes in buying and selling closeouts, surplus and discontinued merchandise. Visit us for great deals on novelties, housewares, giftware, toys and all consumer products. We have been in business for to twenty two years. We cater to dollar, discount and convenience stores. SEE US EARLY!!
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Nidico
Jacksonville Road Industrial Park • 1029 Pulinski Road • Ivyland, PA 18974
Phone: 888-446-0877 or 267-280-8800 • Fax: 267-280-0171
Website: www.nidico.com • Email: contact@nidico.com
Sales force: Satish Khanna & Nitin Khanna
Nidico is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of quality home linens to the retail market since 1988. We specialize in offering department store quality and designs at value prices. Our product offering includes placemats, kitchen towels, aprons, ovenmitts, potholders, area rugs, bath, hand and wash towels, wine bags, throw pillows and much more. We also offer a vast selection of Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter home textiles.

Norman Sales
2653 W. Pratt Ave. •Chicago, Illinois 60645
Phone: 773-761-5237 or 773-531-5517 • Fax: 773-761-5237
Email: GZ2039@aol.com
Sales force: Marshall Meyers
Norman Sales Company is a wholesaler of Goody hair care products for 2 generations since 1943. We buy closeouts and over runs from Goody in their original packs, and resell them to dollar stores from small independently owned stores to small chains, beauty supply stores and other retail outlets at a small fraction of their original cost. We take great pride in providing the highest quality for your money and promise to serve customers with quick, efficient and highly personal service!

Nostalgic Images
26012 Elliott Rd. • Defiance, OH 43512
Phone: 419-784-1728 • Toll Free: 888-571-3748 •Fax: 419-782-9459
Website: www.nostalgicimages.com
Sales force: Bill Westrick
(bill@nostalgicimages.com), Steve Collins (steve@nostalgicimages.com), Debra Collins (deb@nostalgicimages.com)

600 styles of Nostalgic Metal Signs and Heavy 18 Gauge Steel Street and Parking Signs. Specializing in Coca~Cola, Harley Davidson,
John Deere, Elvis, etc. Closeouts and Gift Items at reduced prices.


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Novelty Inc. Wholesale
351 West Muskegon Drive • Greenfield, Indiana 46140
Phone: 800-968-7442 or 317-462-3773 • Fax: 317-467-0965
Website: www.noveltyliquidators.com • Email: liquidators@noveltyinc.com
Sales force: Mark Woods (mwoods@noveltyinc.com), Bill Butcher (bbutcher@noveltyinc.com), Bridget Potter (bpotter@noveltyinc.com), Len Connor (lconnor@noveltyinc.com), Brian Croel (bcroel@noveltyinc.com)
Novelty is a true liquidation company, selling buy-back and overstocked merchandise generated by our own distribution company. Our line includes more than just novelties. We also sell plush & animated animals, stationery, licensed goods as well as a large selection of seasonal goods. We cater to the dollar store industry and chain store by offering incredible pricing on high-perceived value merchandise.

Oceanis, Inc.
21 N. 39th Avenue • Phoenix, Arizona 85009
Phone: 800-878-5807 or 602-233-0878 • Fax: 602-233-0890
Website: www.Oceanisinc.com • Email: Marcelle Spohn (marcelle@oceanisinc.com), Scott Spohn (scott@oceanisinc.com)
Sales force: Scott & Marcelle Spohn
Oceanis has been a leader in closeouts to the Discount and Dollar Store Industry for over 15 years. Our focus has been to offer higher perceived valued Items not typically found In the Industry. Out customers have come to know us for fast selling, high margin and leading edge trends. We have always been a leader in Industry for Craft Items. We currently have one of the largest Inventories of Brand Name made In the USA Scrapbooking supplies, dealing with over two dozen of the Craft Industries top Scrapbook companies. This is a great category to get your customers excited about your store again. "Brand Name Scrapbooking up to 75% off" watch the excitement. We also specialize in Fundraising merchandise in all categories Seasonal, Stationary, Candles, House wares, Health & Beauty, Toys, Party, Gift Wrap, brand names such as Thomas Kinkade, American Greetings, Precious Moments, and many more. Stop up to see our latest closeouts and hottest trends or just to say hello.

OKK Toys
5500 E. Olympic Blvd. • Los Angeles, CA 90022
Phone: 323-725-8800 • Fax: 323-725-8899
Sales force: Jack Hung

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Promo-Power
1501 Unity Street • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124
Phone: 215-744-7124 • Fax: 215-533-3516
Sales force: Aaron Lews (aaron@promo-power.net)
Promo-Power carries a line of both closeout and imports in every facet for the retailer. Here are a few of the categories we carry: hardware, housewares, batteries, stationery, clothing and a whole lot more.

Opportunity Buys, Inc.
1515 Brookville Crossing Way • Indianapolis, IN 46239
Phone: 317-353-6684 • Fax: 317-353-6694
Email: sales@obiwholesale.com
General merchandise wholesaler - licensed & novelty goods.

Qmart International, Inc.
34 Lucille Court • Piscataway, New Jersey 08854
Phone: 732-424-3914 • Fax: 732-424-3915
Email: Qmartint@yahoo.com
Sales force: Raj & Neerja Kumar

Qmart International is a manufacturer and wholesaler. Our line consists of polyester, knitted lace, cutwork embroidered cotton and various other types of placemats, runners and doilies. We also carry wooden hand crafted tables, chairs, wall hangings and screens. We specialize in dollar store and plus items.


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R & R Textile Mills, Inc.
255 Cortland Avenue • Lombard, Illinois 60148
Phone: 800-543-0844 • Fax: 630-424-0448
Email: mdsemtkg@aol.com
Sales force: John & Judi Futchko
R & R stocks large quantities of domestic and imported kitchen and bath textiles. We also carry pot holders, mitts, aprons, throw rugs, bed pillows and other related items. We have dollars deals to fit all budgets. We specialize in flour sack towels which we import 30% to the country for U.S. sales. All of our merchandise is locally warehoused for rapid delivery.

Regent Products Corp.
8999 Palmer Street • River Grove, Illinois 60171
Phone: 708-583-1000 • Fax: 708-583-1400
Website: www.regentproducts.com • Email: sales@regentproducts.com
Sales force:
Mike DePaul (mdepaul@regentproducts.com) Mal Karnes (mkarnes@regentproducts.com)
Henry Stein (hstein@regentproducts.com) Noelle DeVille (ndeville@regentproducts.com)
Nicole Laudadio (nlaudadio@regentproducts.com) Sandy Drelich (sdrelich@regentproducts.com)
Kevin Neidy (kneidy@regentproducts.com) Ken Soens (ksoens@regentproducts.com)
Sandra Delahoz (sandra@regentproducts.com) Mark Schultz (mschultz@regentproducts.com)
   
Our 535,000 sq. ft. warehouse contains over twenty categories of products. We carry both dollar and over a dollar merchandise. Our vast line of seasonal merchandise consists of Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc. We also carry special closeout, name brand items & one-time opportunity buys that arrive weekly. Please contact your sales person for the latest arrivals.
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Richard Sales Company
P.O. Box 888 • 2 Allapaha Ave. • Davenport, FL 33836 • Phone: 888-419-1141 • Fax: 863-419-2651
1418 Riverside Dr.. • Cincinnati, OH 45202 • Phone: 513-721-0688 • Fax: 513-721-1780
Website: www.richardssalesco.com
Sales force: Dick Menninger (menncorp@aol.com)
Richard Sales Company has been serving the sporting goods industry since 1943. We specialize in closeout and surplus sporting goods merchandise. Our dollar store program has a $500.00 minimum w/ 5% guaranteed freight terms

Sandylion Sticker Designs
P.O. Box 1570 • Buffalo, New York 14240-1570
Phone: 905-475-0523 • Fax: 905-475-1165
Toll Free Canada/USA: Phone: 800-387-4215 • Fax: 800-475-8872

Sales force: Ryan Moore (ryanmoore@sandylion.com) District Sales Manager
Jerome Trail
(jtrail@sandylion.com) North American Sales Manager
Jack Stern
(jstern@sandylion.com) Director of Sales
Jose Azocar
(jazocar@sandylion.com) Trade Show Manager / Latin American Sales Manager
World's leading sticker designer & manufacturer of novelty sticker products including stickers, albums, coloring books, magnetics, tattoos, tween merchandise, scrapbooking supplies, window stickers and more. Available in
Sandylion and leading licensed brands. Ask about our new fabulous Home Decor program.
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Solar Inc.
7 Rockland Park Ave • Tappan, NY. 10983
Phone: 845-365-2066 • Fax: 845-365-2215
Sales force: Ilan Shalvi
(email)

Solar Inc. dollar items and seasonal novelties


South Bay
2070 S. 7th St. Suite C • San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: 408-998-2300 • Fax: 408-280-5557
Sales force: Phil Muscara
(philm@southbayint.com), Bill Hand (bhand@southbayint.com), Susie Guzman (sguzman@southbayint.com)

South Bay International is a true closeout specialist and National distributor of Eveready Batteries with drop ship programs. We carry grocery and canned goods as well as Health and Beauty items, Housewares and other general merchandise all at liquidation prices.

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Star Distributors
3500 North Milwaukee Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60641
Phone: 773-725-7770 • Fax: 773-725-8850
Email: stardeals@aol.com
Sales force: Harry Kuvadia, Bella Malin
Star is an exclusive importer of “Starcraft” stainless steel merchandise such as cookware, kitchen utensils, tea kettles, colanders, mixing bowls, stock pots, etc. We sell large department stores to Ma & Pa shops. We also carry a large variety for dollar stores, to include watches, toys, batteries, audio & video cassettes & movies. Our pricing offers you great opportunities to make your margins grow if you purchase from Star. You are welcome to visit our showroom; we are conveniently located just one mile west of the 90-94 expressway exit at Addison

Sunset Wholesale
1650 North 7th Street • Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17046
Phone: 717-272-4906 or 800-876-2123 • Fax: 717-270-4323
Sales force: Bob Smith, Rob Smith, Ron Snoberger, Scott Smith
Sunset was established in 1976, we're located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Our office and warehouse sits on 48 acres of land. We specialize in closeouts consisting of grocery, food, candy, snacks, household chemicals, general merchandise, toys, housewares and much more.
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Tapes Unlimited
1245 Hartrey Ave. • Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847-866-6060 • Fax: 847-866-6146
Sales force: Tom Goebel
(email)

Product Info: Tape, Packaging Supply & Closeouts


Tercor, Inc.
4334 North Hazel Street (Suite 204) • Chicago, Illinois 60613
Phone: 773-549-8303 • Fax: 773-549-8399
Website: www.tercor.com
Sales force: Steve Terkel (sdterkel@aol.com)
Tercor is a closeout distributor of wallpaper borders, night lights, decorative pillows, shelf liner and other related items for the home decor market. We offer a unique product line for the dollar and discount stores and the export market as well.

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The Diploma Mill, Inc.
11585 E. 53rd Avenue, Unit D • Denver, CO 80239
Phone: 800-692-2929 • Fax: 800-692-6455
Email: mike@thediplomamill.com
Sales force: Mike Carter-Director of Sales,
Michael Allen-Midwest Sales Manager
(mallensm@aol.com)
The Diploma Mill is the leading manufacturer for Award Ribbons, Buttons and Award Certificates providing recognition for birthdays, milestones, humor and achievement. Our spinner displays are planogramed in a balanced assortment
of titles to cover all occasions and to make reordering easy. We also offer a variety of additional products for Graduation, New Year's, Valentine, Mother's Day and Father's Day. We offer show specials and also closeouts.
We have been in business for 28 years.

The Name People
151 Walton Street • Portland, Maine 04103
Phone: 207-878-1313 • Fax: 207-878-1301
Sales force: Joe Pirruccello (joep@thenamepeopleUSA.com)
The Name Peoples' US operations in Portland, Maine have been a part of the Canadian operations for 37 years. William and Steven Webber have been developing, manufacturing and distributing personalized products in the
United States and Canada. Our line of products include “PERSONALIZED” pens, keychains, zipperpulls, paper pads, birthday candles and much more.

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Triangle Marketing, Inc.
412 North Business Center Drive • Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056
Phone: 800-554-8742 or 847-803-2300 • Fax: 847-803-2306
Website: www.tmicloseouts.com • Email: dba0924@tmicloseouts.com
Sales force: David Adelstein (ext. 12), David Lewis, Bobby Nemes
Triangle is a wholesale organization trading in closeout merchandise since 1975. Our customer base includes drug, grocery, dollar, variety, department and hardware stores, wholesalers, rack jobbers and exporters.

USA Silk Flowers
3836 W. Lawrence Avenue • Chicago, Illinois 60625
Phone: 773-478-3777 • Fax: 773-478-5589
Sales force: Mike, Pallavi, Kenny
USA Silk Flowers is a wholesale and closeout distributor located in the heart of the Chicago market. Call for an appointment or stop in to visit. We Ore open six days a week.
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Worldwide Liquidators, LLC
108 Madison Street • St. Louis, MO 63102
Phone: 314-588-1467 • Fax: 314-588-1475
Sales force: David Reynolds
(david@wwliquidators.com)

Worldwide Liquidators, LLC has been buying and selling quality licensed closeouts since 1988. We are currently offering dvd's, videos, cd's, books, paper goods, toys, neckties, boxer shorts and other closeouts. We offer products that you may retail at $1.00, as well as, higher priced retail items. For your warehousing or storage needs we offer short or long term leasing at our centrally located 170,000 sf warehouse in St. Louis, MO.

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MAY 18-20, 2008

SEPTEMBER 21-23, 2008

DECEMBER 7-9, 2008