We are very excited to host the h+h americas Storecheck & Chicago tour. Welcome to our tour and the registration form. Your Chicago Koelnmesse Inc. staff will assist with any questions and concerns about your trip.

We are here for you and look forward to your visit this June. An itinerary and final agenda will be provided a couple of weeks before the tour.

Cost Summary:

  • Full three-day package $890
  • Two-day storecheck package $650
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Tour Summary

Sunday, June 19th - Welcome

  • Dinner: Sugar Factory Rosemont (1 main dish, 1 insane milkshake/Sunday or drink bowl, Excludes surf and turf).

Monday, June 20th - Discover Chicago

  • Take the train downtown (approx. 45 minutes)
  • Go explore Millennium Park & Bean
  • Lunch - Burgers & Shakes American Lunch (1 soft drink or shake, 1 burger, 1 side)
  • Architectural Boat Tour on Chicago River
  • Discover Magnificent Mile/Michigan Ave
  • Dinner - Deep Dish Chicago Style Pizza (family-style salad, pizza, appetizer, and soft drink. Alcohol not included.)
  • Hancock Tower: View of Chicago & Cocktail (1 menu cocktail, wine, or champagne)
  • Head back to hotel via Uber
     
  • Optional evening program on own cost: Those who want to push the Chicago experience can join us at “The Office”- a typical speak-easy bar. https://www.theaviary.com/the-office

Tuesday, June 21st - Day 1 Storecheck

  • Pick-up at the hotel by bus in the morning for store check tour part.
  • Morning visits include a variety of individual soft craft stores in Chicago. (Urban small retail).
  • Stop at Bahia Temple-North America Late.
  • Lunch Evanston: American BBQ (tap beer or soft drink, BBQ plate “Two-Step or Trinity plate”).
  • Afternoon visits include a variety of individual soft craft stores in Evanston. (Urban small retail).
  • Evening free/dinner on your own. Suggestion: Shopping at Rosemont Outlet Mall: https://www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com

Wednesday, June 22nd - Day 2 Storecheck

  • Pick up at hotel in the morning by bus for suburban store check tour part.
  • Focus on suburban retail big box and small operators (2 stores).
  • Lunch Chicago Hot Dogs (choice of famous five meal).
  • Focus on suburban retail big box and small operators (1 stores).
  • h+h americas VIP networking event.