# TMC 2026 · Rosemont, USA · Housewares | TradeShowIntel > TMC (The Merchandise Center) is a permanent wholesale trade show located in Chicago/Schiller Park, IL, featuring over 90 exhibitors of housewares, closeouts, an URL: https://tradeshowintel.com/events/tmc-2026 --- Trade show # TMC 2026 TMC (The Merchandise Center) is a permanent wholesale trade show located in Chicago/Schiller Park, IL, featuring over 90 exhibitors of housewares, closeouts, and general merchandise. The 2026 schedule includes multiple two-day events throughout the year, starting with January 14-15. The event serves a wide range of retail businesses including dollar stores, department stores, e-commerce sellers, and more, with product categories spanning from home goods to toys and electronics. TMC (The Merchandise Center) is a permanent wholesale trade show located in Chicago/Schiller Park, IL, featuring over 90 exhibitors of housewares, closeouts, and general merchandise. The 2026 schedule includes multiple two-day events throughout the year, starting with January 14-15. The event serves a wide range of retail businesses including dollar stores, department stores, e-commerce sellers, and more, with product categories spanning from home goods to toys and electronics. ## Event details - **Dates:** 4–5 May 2026 - **Location:** Rosemont, USA - **Venue:** TMC The Merchandise Center - **Industry:** Housewares - **Category:** Trade show ## Audience scale - **Exhibitors:** 90+ ## Why exhibit Exhibit at TMC to reach top retail chains including Boscov's, Dollar General, and Grocery Outlet. Showcase your closeouts and general merchandise to serious buyers in a purpose-built permanent showroom building, only half a mile from Chicago O'Hare Airport. Benefit from first-class service, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and a modern facility with over 75,000 square feet of exhibit space. ## Why visit Visit TMC to source from the largest permanent collection of housewares, closeouts, and general merchandise wholesalers. Meet over 90 exhibitors under one roof, enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch, and take advantage of shuttle transportation from O'Hare and local hotels. Perfect for retailers looking for deals on a wide range of product categories. ## Exhibitor profile - Housewares - Closeouts - General Merchandise - Wholesale - Gifts - Seasonal - Toys - Electronics ## Visitor profile - Discount Retailers - Dollar Stores - Department Stores - E-commerce Retailers - Grocery Stores - Drug Stores - Warehouse Clubs - Variety Stores ## Industries - Housewares - Closeouts - General Merchandise Wholesale - Retail