Learn why ASD Market Week is the most comprehensive B2B trade show in the US! Our Post Show Report from March 2016 outlines how you can reach new buyers and find new markets at ASD.
1. ASDMARKETWEEK
Reach New Buyers.
Find New Markets.
ASD Market Week is growing steadily and attracting
more buyers from new markets with every show. Sell to
a huge crossover audience, expand your international
reach and meet more new buyers each time you
exhibit at ASD Market Week, your for profit show.
Exceed Expectations.
Post Show Report
February 28–March 2, 2016
Las Vegas Convention Center
AFFORDABLE SHOPPING DESTINATION
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ASDMARKETWEEK
Hello!
Whether you were personally at the ASD Market Week 2016 event or you had colleagues attend, we hope you
have heard the buzz: buyer spending and satisfaction was UP this March. With attendance peaking at its highest
level since 2012, there is an absolute electric energy in the air. Buyers are loving the organized show floor and
new segments like Shoe Parlor and Electronics. And with our new mobile app, the Buyers were able to meet more
vendors and do more business. A win-win for everyone!
MARCH AT-A-GLANCE
• 2,700 vendors
• 616 New Exhibitors
• Highest attendance since 2012
• 34% increase in VIP Buyers from 90 countries
• 37% increase in companies attending
Don’t just take our word for it; see what other companies say ASD Market Week does for their business:
Karalynn Sprouse
Executive Vice President
David Bertelsen
Group Show Director
Camille Candella
Vice President Marketing
“ASD exceeded our expectations. This was our very
first ASD Show. We were able to connect with new
buyers and engage with some of our most loyal clients,
which is essential to our company’s growth.
- Victoria Lee, Vision
“ASD is THE show for wholesalers, it’s the most
profitable show for us in the entire U.S.”
- Michael Wang, New Spark Wholesale
“The new apparel section has been instrumental
to our success. We are up 33% in new buyers as
customers and order quantities have increased.
It’s truly been an amazing show.”
- Harry Nassib and Shuji Murasaki, I5 Inc.
“ASD has more buyers than the other shows we exhibit
at and they are placing big orders. Great show!”
- Randy Siega, Goffa International
There has never been a better time to be a part of the community at ASD Market Week. With our commitment to bring
quality buyers directly to your booth and help increase your ROI, we are so excited to share this report with you. We look
forward to seeing you in August!
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ASDMARKETWEEK
2,700
EXHIBITING
COMPANIES
45,000+
TOTAL
ATTENDEES
34%
INCREASE
IN VIP BUYERS
37%
INCREASE
IN COMPANIES
90
COUNTRIES
ATTENDING
55
YEARS IN
BUSINESS
OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS
Highest Buyer
Attendance
since 2012
98% of attendees
are responsible
for purchasing
new buyers:
34% attended ASD
for the first time
WELCOME
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WHAT ASD MARKET WEEK MEANS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
“We had the best day on the first day in years!”
- Gary Rep, Fifo Wireless
“Sold almost all my inventory on the first day.”
- Clay Hass, Russell Stover
“We had an exceptional show. We got more business
than I can ever remember in 25 years at ASD.”
- Patrick Canavan, BJ Alan Company
“Our decision to participate at ASD was a business
changer. The results we achieved greatly exceeded our
expectations.”
- Michael Silber, trumpbobblehead.com
“I wish I knew about ASD two years ago when I first
started. This is the easiest way to get exposure for my
products compared to the craft shows I participate in
San Diego.
- lamia (Sara) Shorees, The Back Scrubber
“ASD is THE show for wholesalers, it’s the most
profitable show for us in the entire U.S.”
- Michael Wang, New Spark Wholesale
“We do a lot of shows, and ASD is the best order-writing
show we participate in. Period.”
- Dave, H2W
“We wrote more orders on the first day than we did the first
day of Toy Fair. This is the first time we exhibited at ASD
so our expectations were minimal. We were so surprised
that we actually wrote more orders than a show we have
participated in for years. Great way to find buyers that
don’t attend other trade shows.”
- Andrea Zabel, William Mark Corporation
“This show is so different. I wasn’t expecting so many
international, distributors, and wholesale buyers. Love
the exposure for our brand.
- Javier Marmanillo, Love and Luck Greetings
“ASD exceeded our expectations. As this was our very
first ASD Show. We were able to connect with new clients
and also engage with some of our most loyal buyers, which
is essential to our company’s growth.
- Victoria Lee, Vision
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WHY BUYERS LOVE ASD MARKET WEEK
“We carry lots of fashion items and ASD is the only place I
currently shop for that category because of the great variety
of vendors offering high-margin goods at many
price-points.”
- Jan Weddle, Jan’s Hallmark Shop
“I have been coming to this show for 30 years and this is
still the best show in the world. I’ve been to Hong Kong,
all over the world and you just can’t beat ASD. I come to
ASD twice a year and spend $500,000 each time. This
show means so much to my business.”
- Dan Davis, Owner, Davis Creations
“ASD is by far the best trade show I have attended! I do
them all from East Coast to the West Coast and it’s hands
down the most accommodating show for buyers.”
- Iman Youssef, Amour Fragrance & Beauty Boutique
“I come to ASD to stay on top of industry trends and
profit from the high margin merchandise.”
- Phil Thomas, Sandy’s Country Christmas
“80% of the merchandise from my store comes from ASD.”
- John Powers, Mainely Trends
“ASD offers the highest variety of merchandise than any
of the other shows I attend.”
- Norm Eisen, Stormin Norman’s Flea Market
“Merchandise from ASD moves really fast in my store.”
- Leonel Leal, Silver Needle
“I come to ASD to profit from the high margin
merchandise.”
- Bob Hughes, The Trasan Network
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SAMPLING OF INTERNATIONAL RETAILERS
Operadora LOB
Number of stores: 51-100
Annual Sales: $51 Mil - $100 Mil
Type of Store: Apparel and
Accessories
Home Mart (Sears Guatemala)
Number of stores: 2 - 5
Annual Sales: $600,000 -$1.9 Mil
Type of Store: Department Store
Supermercados Econo
Number of stores: 51-100
Annual Sales: $100 Mil +
Type of Store: Grocery Store
Isadora
Number of stores: 100+
Annual Sales: $2 Mil - $5.9 Mil
Type of Store: Apparel and
Accessories
Mercado Libre
Number of stores: online
Annual Sales: $10 Mil - $50.9 Mil
Type of Store: online reseller
Sixty
Number of stores: 5
Annual Sale: $2 Mil - $5.9 Mil
Type of Store: Apparel and
Accessories
Wal-Mart (Guatemala)
Number of stores: 100+
Annual Sales: $300,000 - $599,999
Type of Store: Department Store
Mega Super
Number of stores: 100 +
Annual Sales: $10 Mil - $50.9 Mil
Type of Store: Grocery Store
Oxxo
Number of stores: 16 - 50
Annual Sales: $6 Mil - $9.9 Mil
Type of Store: Convenience Store
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RETAIL CHANNEL TYPES REPRESENTED AT ASD
20%
6%
74%
54%
26%
8% 12%
Importer/Distributor
Promotional Products/
Redemption/Non-Profit/
Government Buyers/
Jobber/Closeout Specialist
Internet/Catalog
Kiosk/Cart
Retail Buyer
Physical Store /
Brick & Mortar
Swap Meet/
Flea Market
QUALITY MATTERS
98% of attendees are primary decision makers.
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RETAILER STATISTICS
1. Apparel / Accessories Store
2. General Merchandise Store 8%
3. Gift / Novelty / Souvenir Store
4. Jewelry Store (Fine) 4%
5. Arts / Crafts / Hobby / Toy / Game
6. Cosmetics / Beauty / Perfume Stores 10%
7. Discount Department Store
8. Furniture / Home Décor Store
9. Convenience Store 5%
10. Department Store 9%
1. Tattoo/Body Piercing 47%
2. Pet Store 41%
3. Truck Stop/Gas Station/Car Wash 39%
4. Warehouse Club/ Supercenter 23%
5. Electronics 22%
average
attendee
spends
total spend annually is over
$82,400
$2.8 BILLION
as a result
of the show
which means
TOP 10 TYPES OF RETAIL STORES ON THE RISE/ONES TO WATCH
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INTERNATIONAL ATTENDANCE
ASD Market Week draws more international buyers than any other B2B wholesale and general
merchandise show in the U.S. 11% of our Attendees are International, bringing major OTB with them.
DOMESTIC ATTENDANCE
ASD is a true national show compared to many regional events.
28%domestic
attendees
29%domestic
attendees
20%domestic
attendees
12%domestic
attendees
36%of int’l buyers
26%of int’l buyers
23%of int’l buyers
15%of int’l buyers
Our business increased at ASD March 2016 by 20% compared with last
show due to the rise of International Buyers opening new accounts with us.
- Ronnie Chhabra, La Chic Designs
We are a discount store in
Mexico like Sam’s Club or
Costco and we were looking
for new products that will set
us apart from our competitors.
Since we had never been to
this show, we were very curious
and now so glad we came.
We found great new product
categories and impulse items
and the best part is we could
buy in quantities where we
can test the product in some
stores and then roll out to
entire company.
- Gabriel Lopez, Purchasing Manager,
Tiendas Neto
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ASD MARKET WEEK MARCH 2016 SAMPLING OF BUYERS
$1 Jewelry Galore
21 Again Apparel
2Shopper Inc
7-11 Mexico
7Th Heaven
98 Costa Mexicana
99 Cents Only Stores
AGACI
A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts
A-1 Marketing Inc
AAA Anime Distribution
aahs!
AB Kitchenware
ADOSA
Abbotsford Duty Free
ABC Distributors
ABC Trading Co.
Aber’s Cards And Gifts Inc
Acces Electronique
Ace Hardware
Ace Office Supplies
Acman
Acoop, LLC
Active International
Adrian’s
American Furniture Designs Panama
Aguima Shoes
Aimee’s Hallmark
AJ Shoes
Akira
Aksu Home Department Stores
Alamo Ace Hardware
Alam’s Interiors
Alaska Housewares, Inc.
Alaska Leather
Alba Handbags
Albert’s Gifts
Alexander’s Store
All In One Ltd
Allagazyke Canada Inc.
SIMAN
Vidri
Zaragoza
Altar’D State
Altmeyer Home Stores, Inc.
Amazing Party & Costume
Amazon.Com, Inc.
Amber’s Hallmark
Ambiance San Francisco
American Books Display
American Industries
American Wholesale Book Co.
Amerimark Direct
Amour Fragrance & Beauty Boutique
Ann Maries Hallmark
Apparel Concept Inc.
Appliance World Ltd
Areo
Arkansas National Guard
Art.Com Inc
Associated Food Stores
Atlantic Sales Inc
Atlantis Casino Resort
Autonation
Avisa
Ayalas Concession Group
B & N Jewelry Inc
Back In Time Trading Post
Bailey’s Discount Center
Bangles & Bags
Barbara’s Hallmark
Bargain Wholesale
Bargain Barn Inc
Bata Shoe Museum
Baubles & Bags
Bavarian Inn Lodge
Bay Retail Enterprises
Bealls Outlet Stores Inc
Belk
Bell Cottage
Bell Tourist Enterprises Inc.
Belts.Com
Ben Franklin Crafts
Betres Group
Betsy’s Hallmark
Beverly Fabrics
Beyond The Rack
Big Deal Liquidators
Bijoux Bijoux
Bill Howard Enterprises
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Blue Diva Sa Cv
Blue Star Group
Bob Bolen’s Inc
Bobby’s Department Stores
Boberck
Bohme Inc
Boscov’s Department Stores
Boticas Guadalupana
Boujo LLC
Boutique Of Leathers
Bowden Enterprises Inc
Bowlins Travel Centers
Boyd Gaming Corporation
Bozz Usa
Brigham University Idaho
Brodie’s Unlimited Co., LLC
Bulloch Drug
Burbank Supply Co
Burlington Coat Factory
Burlington Stores
BYU Bookstore
BYU Idaho Outdoor Resource Ctr
C K Non Food Distributing
Caesar’s Palace
Calendar Club
Calendar Club Of Canada
Calimax
Canadian Museum Of History
Canadian Museums Association
Canadian Tire Corporation
Cappel’s Inc.
Caribbean Retailers Inc
Carolina Girls
Carolina Pottery
Moxie
Casey’s General Stores
Cash N Carry Office Products
CEC Entertainment
Central De Mayoreo
Chattanooga Goodwill Industries
Cheap As Chips
Cherry’s Hallmark
Chicago Import Inc
Christine’s Hallmark
Christmas Tree Shops
Circus Circus
Citi Trends Inc
Cline Classics
Coldwater Creek
Comercializadora Dax Sa De Cv
Comptree Inc
Contemporary Ceramic Studios As-
sociation
Continental Sales
Cook Brothers
Coppel
Coppins Card Shops Inc
Core-Mark
Corning Museum Of Glass
Country Club Lanes
Counts Ltd
Crazy Bernie
Cynthia’s Hallmark
Dallas Area Habitat
Darice, Inc. /Pat Catan’s
DD’s Discounts
Dearborn Cash And Carry
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Dellare, S.A.
Dii Stores
Dimars
Dipaso S.A.
Direct Novelty Imports
Disc Replay
Discovery Children’s Museum
Distribuidora G De P
DKG Enterprises
Dockside Trading Company
Dollar Castle Inc
Dollar General
Dollar Services, Inc.
Dollar Store & More
Dollar Tree Stores Inc
Dollarama
Dollardays International Inc
Don Quijote USA
Donna’s Hallmark
Dorsey’s Hallmark
Downeast Wholesalers
Dream World Corp
Drysdales
Dynogen Marketing
E Revolution Ventures, Inc.
Earthbound Trading Company
Easter Seals Goodwill
El Machetazo
Elam’s Hallmark
Ellis Pottery
E-Mart
ESI Enterprises Inc
Essex Bargain Hunt
Essex Technology Group
Etronics
Event Network, Inc.
Fabco Shoes
Factor Sales Inc
Factory Direct Craft Supply
Fairn & Swanson
Family Entertainment Group
Famsa Mexico
Farmacia Arrocha
Farmacias Plaza
Fascino Imports Ltd.
Fashion Ave Of New York In
Fashion Q
Fashion U Inc.
FHC Enterprises Ltd.
Fidalga
Fiorentina
Firefly Buys
Firelake Discount Foods
Fisher Hawaii
Five Below
Flagco Gift Inc
Floral Design Wholesale
Floyd’s Stores Inc
Forever 21
Forman Mills
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Fotima USA Inc
Four Star Card & Gift Gallery Inc
FragranceNet.Com
Francesca’s Holdings Corporation
Fredrick’s 103 Inc
Freds Inc
French Beauty S.A.
Fresh Fashion Daily
Friedmans Home Improvement
Fuego
Gabriel Brothers Inc
Gadgets & Gizmos
Game Exchange Of Colorado
Gen X Inc
Geo F Novey Inc
Giant Dollar
Giant Tiger Stores Limited
Gift Pro
Goodwill Easter Seals Mn
Goodwill Industries Of Northern New
England
Goodwill Industries San Diego
Goodwill Industries Suncoast
Goodwill Of Silicon Valley
Goodwill Of Southern Arizona
Goodwill Of The Finger Lakes
Goodwill South Texas
Gordman’s
Gorhams Ltd
Great American Beauty
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Grocery Outlet
Groovy’s
Groupon.Com
Grupo Sultan
Grupo Todo A Dollar
GW School Supply Inc
Habitat Home Center
Habitat Renovation Station
Hajek Corp
Half Price Books
Halloween Mart
Hammer And Wikan
Hamrick’s Stores
Happiness Inc
Happy House Gift Shop
Happy’s Hallmark
Harmon Stores Inc
Harps Food Stores
Hartville Collectibles
Hastings Entertainment
Hatcher Enterprises Inc
Haywood House Inc.
HCI Fundraising
Heartland America
H-E-B
H-E-B Mexico
Hinkle Family Fun Center
Hobo
Home & Company
Home Interiors And Gifts
Homemart (Sears Guatemala)
Homes R Us
Hoopes On The Go
Hot Rags
Hottie World
Houdini’s Magic Shop
I Natural
Imports Plus
In Our Hands
Isadora
Itzaparty
J & J Cards Inc
J Astaphan & Co Ltd
J H S
Jack’s World
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Jadel Sales & Marketing
Jam Paper & Envelope
Jane’s Hallmark
Jan’s Hallmark Shop
JC’s Cigarette Outlet
JC Sales
Jeans Warehouse
Jeson Enterprises Inc
Jest Jewels
Jewel Story
Jewelry & More Fundraising
Jewelry And More Inc
Jewelry Factory Co Inc
Jewelry Is Fun
Joia
Joys Hallmark Shop
Just A Buck
Just Deal
Juvolicious LLC
JW Imports
Kadel’s Hallmark Shoppe
Kaiser Permanente
Kaman’s Art Shoppes Inc
Karibik
Katharyne Shelton Coaching
Katy’s Hallmark
KB Importadora
Kelley Fashions
Kelly’s Home Centre
Kidsnips
Kirlin’s Inc
Klingensmith’s Drug Stores
La Curacao
La Marina
LACMA/ Los Angeles County Museum
Lair’s Hallmark
Larroc Inc
Las Vegas Harley-Davidson
Leblancs Food Store
Lee’s Hallmark Shops
Leslie’s Hallmark
Lewis Stores
Liberty Shoe Warehouse Llc
Liquidation Supercentre
Living Social
London Drugs Ltd
Lonestar Merchandising Group
Los Tres Elefantes S A
Ltd Commodities Inc.
LTS Pinnacle Holdings Inc
Lulus.Com
Lwn
Mad Hatters Superstore
Marc Glassman Inc
Mardel
Marden S
Marshall Retail Group
Marukai Corporation
Masquerade
Medieval Times
Mendel’s
Mercado Libre
Merci Beaucoup
Break Time/MFA Oil
MGM Resorts International
Mighty Dollar
Minvielle & Chastanet
Monarch Jewelry & Gifts, Inc.
Morongo Casino
Price Matters
Mulan International Inc
Musee De La Civilisation
My Chemist Australia
My Secret Garden
Mystical Distributing Co Ltd
Nanaimo Museum
Nasa Imports Worldwide Corp
National And State Park Conces
National Association Of College Stores
National Distributors
National Wholesale Stores
New York New York
New York New York Hotel & Casino
Niagara Duty Free
Nobbies
Northwest Company International
Not Just Toys Inc
Noveltees
O’Keefe And Martin
Ocean State Job Lot Inc.
Okutani Corpoation
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo
One Love Vapors LLC
One Source
Only In San Francisco
Operadora Futurama S A De C
Overstock Mexico
Overstock.Com
Paganos Ace Hardware
Pahrump Party Supply
Palmer Marketing
Palms Casino Resort
Papermart
Parsons
Party City
Partyland Inc
Patricia Field/The Pants Pub
Pearson’s Gifts
Penelope, Inc.
Peninsula Beauty Supply Inc
Peoples Drug Mart
Peppercorn
Petro Stopping Center
Pfaltzgraff
Picasso Style
Pine Country Gift Shop
Pink Revolver
Pinnacle Entertainment Inc
Pitco Foods
Pitusa Stores
Play It Again Sports
Polar Bear Gifts Inc.
Porter’s Craft & Frame
Povisa
Powerplay Ltd
Price Mart
Pricebusters Wholesale
Pride And Country Village
Pride Products Corp
Princess Auto Ltd
PS Imports Inc
Publishers Clearing House
PureVapor.Com
Puregold Duty Free Inc
Purse-Onality Boutique
QT Concepts
Quik Stop Markets Inc
Quilted Bear
Quips N’ Quotes
Rainbow Apparel Co.
Ras Retail Group Inc
RC Jewels
Reams Food Stores
Red Apple Stores Inc.
Reese Group
Reeves Boomland & Dist
Resurgo Place Moncton Museum
Richards Arts And Crafts
Rontina Of NY Inc
Rosa Gitana
Ross Stores, Inc
Royal Tobacco Wholesale Llc
S & S Creations Inc
Safeway Inc
Sage Brush Traders, Llc
Saint Louis Zoo
Salzer’s Records
Sam Moon Group
Samko Sales
San Diego Trading Company
San Diego Zoo Global
Santa Cruz Seaside Company
Santa Fe Seconds
Sapp Bros Travel Centers
Satnam Gifts, Inc.
Save-A-Lot
Schwesers Stores Inc
Sears Outlet
Sedesco, Inc.
Sevana Discount Company
SFO Forecast
Shasa
Shemoni Jewelry
Sheralven Enterprises Ltd
Food 4 Less
Shinoda Design Center
Shoe Station
Shoeaholics
Shoes Fashion Inc
Showcase
Sierra Pacific Crafts
Signature Style, Llc
Simply Seattle
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.
Sixty
Skyger Inc
SM Mart Inc
Smart Planet
Smith & Edwards
Sodexo
Sourcing Edge
South Bay Canopy
South Point Hotel & Casino
Southern Games
Southern Oregon Goodwill
Stage Stores
Standard Industries
Star World
Studio 54
Styles For Less Inc.
Sugar Bowl
Sunset Station Hotel & Casino
Super San Francisco De Asis
Supermercados Econo Inc.
Support Plus
Sure Luxury
Suzy Shier
Sweet Deal Clothing Co.
Sweetly You Llc
Swisher’s
Tacoma Goodwill Industries
Tai Pan Trading
Tanga.Com
TAO Group
Taycor
Telco Stores
Temple Fork Outfitters
The Alley
The Christmas House
The Crown Shop
The Exploration Place And Science
Center
The Famous Mart
The French Shoppe
The Hidden Cottage
The Little Traveler
The North West Company
The Paper Store Inc
The Potpourri House
The Sportsman’s Guide
Three Bears General Store
Tiendas 3B
Tiendas Chapur
Tiendas Comercial Mexicana
Tiger Lily Boutique
TJX Corporation
TJX Canada
Tojo Enterprise
Tova, S.A.
Toy Shack
Toy World
Toys Depot
Traci Lynn Fashion Jewelry
Trans World Entertainment
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
Tree Of Life
Treehouse, Inc
Trees N’ Trends
Trendnation Llc
Tri-State Souvenir & Novelty
True Family Health
Tuesday Morning Corp
Tuscany Casino Gift Shop
Twice As Nice
Tyrrell Limited
UCLA Store
UC San Diego
Ultimate Product Distributors
United Fashions Of Texas
United Pacific Designs / UPD Inc.
United States Military Academy
Upstart Crow-Universal City Walk
US Novelty & Party
VM Motors
Valero
Valley Wholesale
Value Drug
Variety Wholesalers Inc
Venetian Casino Resort
Venetian Worldwide Furniture
Vezina Party Centre
Vivo Clothing & Accessories
Waco S.A.
Waldo’s Merchandising Services
Wall Drug Store
Wal-Mart Central America
Wayfair
Weinberg Hosiery
Wild West Munchies
Williamsburg Pottery
Windsor Fashions, Inc.
Wireless Stop
Wona Trading
Woodcraft Supply LLC
Workbench Ace Hardware
Yelimel Import S.R.L
YM LLC Usa/Annie Sez
Youngland/Kid City Stores
Zappos
Zen Island
Zia Record Exchange
Zulily
ASD MARKET WEEK MARCH 2016 SAMPLING OF BUYERS (CONTINUED)
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HOSTED NEW BUYER PROGRAM
In it’s second year, our Attendee Development team worked to host
112 new retail buyers, aimed at delivering a higher quality buyer to
your booth. How did we do that? By getting recommendations
from you, our valued customers! Thank you to all who participated
in this incredibly successful program. The buyers who participated
were treated to a world class experience from the time they set foot in
Las Vegas to their last day at ASD Market Week. We look forward to
continuing the Hosted Buyer Program in August 2016 and beyond.
BRING YOUR OWN BUYER PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Eligibility Criteria
• Nominated by a current show exhibitor
• Company not represented at ASD Market Week Vegas from
2013-2015
Amenities for Buyers Included
• 3 night hotel accommodations**
• VIP transportation to and from the hotel to the Convention Center
during show days (Sunday-Wednesday)
• Daily Continental Breakfast
• Access to all 4 VIP Buyer lounges at the show including
internet access
• Access to pre-show Personal Concierge to review vendor matches
and help set-up onsite appointments via ASD Market Week
Matcher Tool
Conditions
• By Invitation Only
• One time exclusive offer
• Non-Transferrable
• Limited Supply
** International Buyers receive up to 4 nights’ accommodations and up
to $600 towards airfare costs
WANT TO NOMINATE A BUYER?
Contact our Buyer Concierge Manager to nominate a new buyer.
Then, kick back and let us do all the work! We will let you know
if your buyer accepts the nomination.
VIP ATTENDANCE
INCREASED 34%
from March 2015
Amy Sadikoff
Buyer Concierge Manager
amy.sadikoff@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2208
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
MATCH ME DESKS
Our new “Match Me” desks on the show floor
helped connect buyers and sellers like never before.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Internet-seller Jim Cockrum drew a standing-room
only crowd of over 400 people to discuss creative
strategies for selling online and achieving exponential
growth in 2016. After his inspirational keynote speech,
Jim stayed for three hours to personally sign books
and give incredible advice to attendees.
SEMINARS
ASD attendees had free access to over 65
sessions presented by trusted industry experts
from Amazon sellers, Yelp, Wish, Email Contact,
Retail Minded, and more.
GOLF CARTS
With so much to see and do at ASD Market Week,
we know every second counts. Thanks to the Yiwu
Fotang Xinrong Colour Printing Factory, getting from
one end of the convention to the other was a breeze
with complimentary golf cart shuttles.
DAILY RECAPS
Vendor and event highlights were featured daily
on the ASD Insider, our brand new blog.
UPDATED FASHION & ACCESSORIES/
BEAUTY & FRAGRANCE HALL
With a new layout showcasing our expanding Apparel
& Footwear categories, Buyers loved being able to
discover new vendors they had never seen before!
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EXHIBITOR APPRECIATION PARTY
To show our gratitude for all that our customers do,
ASD Market Week served up beers and entertainment
from around the world in the SourceDirect show on
Monday night.
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY
To round out the excitement of the week, ASD
Market Week hosted over 800 attendees at Omnia
Nightclub in Caesars Palace on Tuesday night.
Guests enjoyed exclusive VIP access and a
complimentary cocktail to kick off the evening.
LIVE PERFORMANCES AT
THE SHOE PARLOR
Attendees enjoyed daily live acoustic performances
by Lauren Black, one of Southern California’s rising
musical stars.
OPENING DAY CEREMONY
Our friends at SourceDirect in the North Hall kicked
off the opening day with a traditional Chinese lion
dance and ribbon cutting ceremony.
OPENING NIGHT PARTY
Attendees enjoyed complimentary cocktails and
a live DJ on Sunday night at Sayers Club in the
SLS Hotel, the Official destination for ASD Market
Week VIP’s.
VIP BUYER HAPPY HOUR
We hosted and toasted the best of the best at ASD
Market Week.
SPECIAL EVENTS
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ASDMARKETWEEK
47% increase in square footage
from March 2015
55% increase in exhibiting companies
from March 2015
8,000 unique attendees
62 countries attending
90% of attendees finalize, authorize and/or
recommend purchases
86% of attendees are executive management,
owner/partner, merchandiser, or sourcing director/
manager
FACTS ABOUT SOURCEDIRECT MARCH 2016
QUICK FACTSPARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
FEATURED PRODUCT CATEGORIES
SourceDirect at ASD is the premier wholesale destination
for all ASD exhibitors and for Importers, Distributors,
Wholesale Manufacturers, and Product Development
companies. Those who come to this trade show are
looking for wholesale providers and contract manufacturers
in order to source the products they need directly from the
factory; saving them both time and money.
EXPO DATE: February 28–March 2, 2016
SOURCEDIRECT SHOW ESTABLISHED: August 2013
VENUE: Las Vegas Convention Center, Nevada
SAVE TIME AND MONEY. SOURCE HERE!
• Algeria
• China
• Hong Kong
• India
• Japan
• Mexico
• Nepal
• Pakistan
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Turkey
• United States
• Vietnam
Variety
Promotional Items
Outdoor
Toys
Luggage & Travel
Electronic
Accessories
Cell Phone Accessories
Headphones
Usb Chargers
Cases & Covers
Style
Apparel & Affordable
Footwear
Fashion Accessories
Style & Beauty
Resort
Home
Home Accents
Home Décor
Bedroom
Bath
Gift
Gift & Crafts
Art
Handmade
Holidays
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BEST BOOTH AWARDS
Nine winners were chosen from each section of the show to be awarded for their creative booth designs.
Beauty + Fragrance: Offa Beauty Inc.
Offa Beauty’s debut at ASD won them the top
spot at Beauty + Fragrance for their impeccable
booth design and make-up studio-like setting.
It created an unforgettable and luxurious
experience for our attendees.
Jewelry + Cash & Carry: Bonopop
Bringing an urban flair to the Jewelry Show,
Bonopop’s creative use of space and minimalist
merchandising approach garnered top props at
ASD Market Week.
General Store: Scosche Industries
Brand new to ASD, Scosche is a leader in the
electronics industry. Chosen for their sleek
booth design and interactive product demos.
Convenience Store: Fifo Wireless
Perfect for Convenience Store displays,
Fifo Wireless has wowed at ASD with an
attractive and colorful showcase of their tech
accessories.
Fashion + Accessories: Vision
ASD welcomed Vision to the newly redesigned
apparel section with their simple and elegant
booth design, reminiscent of famous boho
apparel boutiques. Made in the USA and
effortlessly chic, Vision was a true hit with Buyers.
Gift+ Home: The Nutty Bavarian
Their new eye-catching booth design spelled
sweet success for this long-time legacy
ASD exhibitor.
Smoke + Vape: Beard Vape
Beard Vape had a creative and innovative
booth that looked like a wood cabin and
constructed out of real wood. It provided a
homey and casual environment inside to do
business and sample products.
SourceDirect: Crafts from Northeast India
The high quality merchandise and beautiful
booth design won Crafts From North East India
a top-spot at SourceDirect.
Toys + Novelties: Jada Toys Inc.
Talk about a WOW factor! We found this booth
to be simply MARVEL-ous!
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EMAIL
MAGAZINE
ADVERTISING
ATTENDEE
DEVELOPMENT
TEAM
DIRECT
MAIL
SOCIAL
MEDIA
BLOG
WEBSITE
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PROMOTION
Marketing
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ASD INVESTS an ADDITIONAL $1 MILLION DOLLARS
IN MARKETING for 2016
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ADVERTISING
FOR ASD MARKET WEEK:
• Accessories Magazine
• B2B Wholesale
Magazine
• California Apparel News
• Canadian Merchandiser
• ERB Magazine
• Gift Biz Buzz
• Gift Shop Magazine
• Giftware News Magazine
• Gifts & Decorative
Accessories
• GetThatWholesale.com
• Global Premium Gifts
& Housewares
• Independent Retailer
• Museums & More
• OffPriceNetwork.com
• RetailMinded.com
• Retailers Forum
• Solomayoreo
• Souvenirs, Gifts
& Novelties
• Specialty Retail Report
• Swap Meet Magazine
• The Closeout News
• The Merchandiser Group
• TopTenWholesale.com
• Web Wholesaler
Magazine
• WholesaleU.com
• WWD Magazine
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MAJOR INCREASE IN SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
INSTAGRAM
@ASDShow
2002 Photo Likes: 267% increase
258 New Followers
2797 Followers: 365% increase
(since August 2015)
TWITTER
@ASDShow
52K Impressions: 51% increase
347 Mentions (@asdshow): 11.5% increase
509 Mentions (#asdshow): 38% increase
120 Favorites: 275% increase
2668 Total Followers: 11% increase
(since August 2015)
FACEBOOK
@ASDTradeShows
210K Impressions: 48.94% increase
1218 Post Likes: 32.54% increase
703 Shares: 596% increase
246 Comments: 148.48% increase
390 New Followers: 15.32% increase
19,835 Total Followers: 126.74% increase
(since August 2015)
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS WITH THE
ASD INSIDER BLOG
Coming onto the scene in 2015, the ASD Insider
gained popularity in the retail community with
over 10,000 readers. Topics ranged from trend
setting must-stock accessories to super-selling on
Amazon, SEO tips and advice from experts on how
to maintain growth in the retail industry.
insider.asdonline.com
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Amy Sadikoff, Buyer Concierge Manager
amy.sadikoff@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2208
Briana Shieh, Buyer Concierge Manager
briana.shieh@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2209
Millie Lewis, Buyer Concierge
millie.lewis@asdonline.com
Phone: 702.778.3668
Octavio Alvarez, Buyer Concierge Coordinator
International
octavio.alvarez@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2239
Greg Schultz, Sr. Account Executive
greg.schultz@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2233
Debbie Puccio, Sales Account Manager
debbie.puccio@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2215
Vanessa Martinez, Account Executive
vanessa.martinez@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2223
Michael Braden, Account Executive
michael.braden@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2202
Tomel Lora, Show Director
tomel.lora@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2247
Sheng (Tom) Hua, Account Executive
sheng.hua@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2237
Stephanie Beringhele, Account Executive
stephanie.beringhele@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2228
Rosario Garcia, Account Executive
rosario.garcia@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2219
Joseph Woo, Business Development Manager
joseph.woo@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2249
Holly Harris, Show Director
holly.harris@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2242
Renee Knight, Sr. Account Executive
renee.knight@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2224
James Solomon III, Sr. Account Executive
james.solomon@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2235
Nadine Buccieri, Sr. Account Executive
nadine.buccieri@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2232
Nicole Watson, Sales Manager
nicole.watson@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2230
Rosario Garcia, Account Executive
rosario.garcia@asdonline.com
Phone: 323.817.2219
SEE YOU SOON!
July 31 - August 3, 2016 / March 19-22, 2017
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