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Mood Improves at Chicago Market
CHICAGO
Buyers and showroom owners here said there were signs the most difficult days of the recession were behind them as some Midwest retailers reported a slight uptick in shoppers and sales.
At the Chicago's Women's and Children's Apparel Market, which ended its three-day run June 9 at the city's Apparel Center, showroom owner Karin Berger of Karin Berger Ltd. said many clients seemed relieved and more upbeat.
The most important thing is that people are smiling again, said Berger, who noted a more positive mood compared with Chicago's Stylemax trade show in March. Now buyers are feeling like they're going to be in business.
That's different than what she encountered in March when stores placed limited orders for fall.
If they've hung in there, they're going for it, she said. I don't feel like things are as shaky.
Katy...