Events and Education

Stop by a Match Me desk to grab a complimentary ASD Market Week show bag sponsored by Belvedere Marketing. While supplies last.

A dedicated space on the show floor for Goodwill buyers to take a break, connect, join private buyer tours, and meetups. For Goodwill buyers only.

Take a break, network, or catch up on work while discovering international suppliers in SourceDirect.

Not all returns are treated equal.  If you think buying returns is the same as buying closeouts, this session could save you thousands. Returns come with hidden risks, unexpected opportunities, and enough surprises to make or break your margins. Learn from the experts on how to avoid the rookie mistakes, uncover hidden value, and turn "customer changed their mind" into serious profit.  Because sometimes one person's return is another person's best-selling product.

Learn how to source products from international manufacturers! Join a complimentary tour of SourceDirect, led by industry expert Nancy Yamada, Executive Director, International Business Development for SourceDirect/ASD, for an overview of international opportunities, private label programs, product categories, minimum order quantities, and more. Audio headsets limited to the first 20 RSVPs. Audio and video recordings are prohibited.

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¡Aprende a obtener productos de fabricantes internacionales! Únete a una visita gratuita a SourceDirect, dirigida por el experto del sector Elkin Rodríguez, Director de Desarrollo Comercial de SourceDirect/ASD, para obtener una visión general de las oportunidades internacionales, los programas de marcas privadas, las categorías de productos, las cantidades mínimas de pedido y más. Se prohíben las grabaciones de audio y video. Regístrate

Stick around after the buyer tour to dive deeper into international sourcing opportunities and gain practical insights to set you up for success with the sourcing process. Topics covered include navigating challenges, understanding delivery times, and asking suppliers the right questions.

Join Tom Schultz (Liquidation Motivation), Stelian Gherman (BinCredible Deals), Mark & Rosie Debolla (BinChasers), and Ben & Ari (SuperBins) as they share the strategies behind building and scaling successful mega bin stores. Learn best practices for sourcing inventory, pricing, merchandising, marketing, and creating a customer experience that drives repeat traffic and maximizes profits. Whether you're opening your first bin store or growing an existing operation, you'll leave with actionable insights from some of the industry's most successful operators.

Take a seat at the table with veteran discount and liquidation retailers for an open, interactive discussion on what really drives store profitability. This isn't a presentation—it's a working session where you'll dive into merchandising strategies, pricing, inventory turns, staffing, customer experience, and operational challenges with operators who've built successful multi-store businesses. Bring your toughest questions, share your experiences, and leave with practical ideas you can put to work immediately.

Learn how to source products from international manufacturers! Join a complimentary tour of SourceDirect, led by industry expert Nancy Yamada, Executive Director, International Business Development for SourceDirect/ASD, for an overview of international opportunities, private label programs, product categories, minimum order quantities, and more. Audio headsets limited to the first 20 RSVPs. Audio and video recordings are prohibited.

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Stick around after the buyer tour to dive deeper into international sourcing opportunities and gain practical insights to set you up for success with the sourcing process. Topics covered include navigating challenges, understanding delivery times, and asking suppliers the right questions.

Consumers no longer want to simply browse—they want to interact, engage, and buy in the moment. Learn how live commerce is reshaping retail and creating opportunities for businesses of every size. This panel will cover platform selection, audience growth, product sourcing, conversion strategies, and how sellers are leveraging live shopping to build loyal customers and increase sales.