WEBINARS
ASD is more than a consumer goods trade show. We are a go-to source for education on how to start, grow, and run retail businesses of all types. Our online webinars and resources have all you need to help you understand what’s trending in retail today. View all webinars below.

ASD RETAIL BUSINESS GUIDES
ASD Market Week retail business guides offer free information to help your business succeed. Download our latest guides below.
Mastering Store Merchandising:
A How-To Guide for Retailers
The ultimate checklist to get your customers to checkout. Command attention and drive traffic with these quick merchandising ideas.
How to Succeed at Amazon Selling Part 1: How to Set Up Your Amazon Store
The first in a series of Amazon selling essentials. Use this primer to do it right the first time and start building profits right away.
How to Create Successful Private Label Opportunities
Explore all sides of private label – the numbers, launching your line, and legal. Nothing is left out of our most popular resource ever.
The ASD Retail Report: Trending Product & Categories
Spotlight on the top trends we’ve collected straight from our vendors. This report has loads of pictures to inspire your best sales.
ASD BLOG
Check out the ASD Blog for more retail resources. Here are a few of our most popular blog posts.
The Second Round of PPP Funds | What Retailers Need to Know
What retailers need to know about the second round of PPP loans, how to apply for new employee tax credits and other ways to optimize their personal taxes for 2020 and moving into 2021. Updated 1/18/2021 The PPP has been given new life, meaning certain businesses can...
Top Three Grocery Trends of 2021
What they are and why they matter to general merchandise retailers As the final blog by guest writer Allison Ball, a former grocery buyer turned wholesale consultant, and the creator of Retail Ready®, we’re excited to share some reflections on 2020 and learnings as we...
10 Ways Retailers Can Succeed at Email Marketing
SEO, SEM and email marketing are usually the top three best performing marketing channels for retailers in terms of generating customer sales. Here are 10 expert tips for creating emails that convert into sales revenue. With so many advanced marketing tools at our...
Online Trade Shows Are Here to Stay – Here’s How To Use Them
Last month, ASD Market Week launched The Retail Review, a series of guest articles from industry experts across retail, distribution, and wholesale in addition to importing and exporting. As our first guest columnist, we’re happy to welcome back Allison Ball, a former...
Post-Pandemic, Events, and Conferences Will Matter More Than Ever
Events, conferences, and trade shows may be on shaky ground now, but post pandemic, the live events will see a revival. Why? People need in-person interactions and experiences. Boy, has it been a year. Or should I say, an almost year. For someone who’s been heavily...
Emerald Acquires PlumRiver LLC to Expand Digital Commerce Capabilities
NEW YORK, NY. (January 6, 2021) — Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX) (“Emerald” or the “Company”) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of PlumRiver LLC (“PlumRiver”), a leading international provider of software-as-a-service technology through...
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