May We Introduce Ourselves?
MARKET PLACE GIFTS, INC., is a sales organization which was officially established in July 1982 by Mary Doolen and Carole Rosenbaum. We have put together a solid, well structured organization that covers Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. We will be happy to discuss the possibility of a part of this territory if your needs are such.
Market Place exhibits at four gift shows a year at the Merchandise Mart in what we call a permanent temporary showroom. At the January and July shows we serve hot dogs, give cash giveaways and do a 1500 piece mailing to our customers. Our individual reps are encouraged to have their customers at the show. Our showroom number is 1478.
What We Do
In order to give the manufacturers the best possible coverage we have each rep calling on all kinds of stores. Having a small area, the rep is able to see many more people. We feel the more sales people — the more people seen — the more business!!! We honestly believe that there is no one in the Midwest that gives better road coverage than we do.
Many established and long lasting customers are the core of MARKET PLACE GIFTS, INC. as we have sold and serviced them frequently. Our customers know that they can rely on us to keep them aware of what is up to date and important in the gift market. We have listed some of our customers in the event you have any questions concerning MARKET PLACE GIFTS, INC.
KIRLINS
HOHMAN’S FLORAL HALLMARK, CALUMET CITY, ILLINOIS
ST. VINCENT HOSPITAL, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
WOODEN KEY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
FIRESIDE, FORT ATKINSON, WISCONSIN
INDIVIDUAL HALLMARK STORES
HORSESHOE CASINO, HAMMOND, INDIANA
J.J BLINKERS, ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS
HEART OF AMERICA, MOLINE, ILLINOIS
BAVARIAN INN, FRANKENMUTH, MI
THE SCHOOL HOUSE, CHESTERTON, INDIANA
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
ASTRUP PHARMACY, AUSTIN , MINNESOTA
SCHULER BOOKS & MUSIC, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
We also service any chain that has a vendor number.
We represent many large and small companies.
Here are a few you can contact who will tell you about us:
- DESIGN SENSE Jim Lenowitz or Sue Coley 404-872-0960
- GOOD TYMES Edwin Russell 276-628-2335
- LEE PUBLICATIONS Kathy Case 909-758-5366
- LINDA GRAYSON DESIGNS Linda Grayson 805-499-6111
- NEW DIMENSIONS Lois Ross or Jaime Heffernan 315-682-7760
- SPOONTIQUES Don Lehman 781-344-9530
- SUNSOUT, Butch Preston 800-400-8953
We pride ourselves on bringing the very best in gift, stationery and children’s items to our customers, and therefore hope that you will consider letting us represent you.
Sincerely yours,
MARKET PLACE GIFTS, INC.
P.S. We have 22 reps in our entire territory.
- 7 Illinois
- 3 Wisconsin
- 4 Indiana
- 6 Michigan
- 4 Minnesota
- 1 North Dakota & South Dakota
We also have 3 people who specialize in certain accounts and certain categories in various states.
P.P.S. Even though we prefer our whole territory, we are always willing to discuss representing only certain states