Historically, obtaining high margins has meant achieving a “keystone” markup in order to achieve 50 percent of selling price. Thanks to ASD, you can put keystone behind you as margins can easily exceed the 50 percent level, sometimes reaching 200-300 percent. ASD is the only retail merchandise trade show where buyers find high margin products at a low wholesale price.

As a buyer, you’re always looking for what’s next NOW – and we have it at ASD. No matter what television show, fashion style or lifestyle trend is happening in the marketplace, ASD vendors have it, giving your business the chance to purchase on-trend merchandise at fantastic wholesale prices.

Every business needs to stay on top of retail business trends, merchandising information, technology, and modern business practices to stay ahead of the competition. Unlike any other show in the market, ASD offers an array of free retail educational sessions twice per year during the show. ASD, also in partnership with the Independent Retailer Conference, provides free, educational seminars on topics such as small business operations, retail store design, consumer trends, store planning, visual merchandising, social media, small business marketing, private label, and e-commerce.

Time is money. Why go to other shows when ASD is the one place you can find everything you need? ASD and SouceDirect are nine trade shows in one that span nineteen wholesale product categories. With over 1,800 exhibitors to shop, your retail buying trips will be more cost-effective and more efficient because you can find everything you need in one, centralized location. ASD helps buyers manage time and money the smart ASD way with one-stop shopping, all within 4 days!

ASD partners with the best hotels, popular shows, and clubs to bring our buyers exclusive Vegas deals so you can make the most of your ASD trip. There’s plenty of networking opportunities. See what events are happening on our Events & Features Page.