Words like “ultimate” and “epic” get tossed around a lot when talking about ASD Market Week. But what does that really mean in terms of impacting your business? What makes ASD a must-attend experience? Here are five ways ASD does sourcing differently:

It’s a One-and-Done Buying Event

When we say you’ll find everything you need under one roof, we mean it. As America’s largest and most comprehensive wholesale retail merchandise event, ASD is a one-stop shop that simplifies your approach to product sourcing and saves you time and money on traveling to multiple events. From multi-department stores that carry broad assortments to boutique sellers with curated selections, ASD fulfills the needs of all retailers. 

Profit Margins You Can Take to the Bank

It’s not bragging if it’s true. ASD lets retailers buy low and sell high to achieve up to 300% margins. With 1,800+ vendors across 19 categories — including 300+ new vendors joining us for the first time in March — no other event offers this wide a variety of profit-generating products for every budget.

There’s More on the Floor

Picture 1 million+ products. You couldn’t run out of options if you tried! The on-floor experience immerses you in newness — including fresh designs, formulations, packaging innovations, and technology. Whether you’re on the hunt for new-to-market fashion, beauty and wellness, practical essentials, unique treasures, impulse buys, or product launches in dozens of categories, you’ll encounter the same high-quality experience.

It Puts the Global Industry in Reach 

Nothing beats seeing, touching, and experiencing products firsthand. Build relationships with vendors, network with peers, and gain industry insights that become a strategic advantage. And with SourceDirect and Sourcetique co-located at ASD Market Week, you’ll connect with international suppliers from over 500 countries around the world offering outstanding deals on bulk orders and private label runs. 

Epic Trendspotting

(There’s that word again — epic just captures the scale of ASD perfectly.) 

Ever wonder how your competitors stock the next viral sensation before it hits your radar? They source their inventory at ASD Market Week, which keeps retailers ahead of the curve with the next “it” products. Pinterest’s just-released trend report is already giving us a glimpse of the looks we’ll be seeing everywhere in 2025 — and that no doubt includes ASD March. 

Pinterest Predicts: 20 Bold Trends for 2025 indicates more people are making bolder choices when it comes to fashion, beauty, and home decor in order to showcase their individuality. That’s great news for retailers. These are just some of the Pinterest trends they’re forecasting to be big in the year ahead: 

• Cherry Coded 
• Aura Beauty 
• Dolled Up
• Rococo Revival
• Peak Travel

We also know some pop culture phenomena are likely to have an impact on the trend scene, such as the June release of “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina” starring Ana de Armas, and part two of “Wicked” toward the end of the year. Both are a good bet to extend and evolve existing trends — specifically ballet core and the green/pink Wicked aesthetic — into something a bit moodier.  

Look for these and other hot trends to curate your Instagram-worthy selection at ASD Market Week in March. If you haven’t already reserved your spot, take a few moments now to add your name to the list!