Events and Education

New to Sourcing? Interested in private label or importing products and selling them on an e-commerce platform or brick and mortar store? SourceDirect at ASD is a platform where retailers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, and online sellers work directly with an overseas manufacturer. Learn useful tips and advice on what to expect on your first visit to SourceDirect.

The discussion explores how transparency, accurate condition grading, product traceability, and clear communication help used and refurbished products retain their value while giving buyers confidence. Live selling and fast-moving auctions would be featured as new sales methods that can create consumer engagement, generate higher resale prices, and efficiently connect returned products with their next owners.

The best buyers don't just fill shelves—they build profits. Join retail experts as they share proven sourcing strategies, negotiation tips, and category insights that can help you increase margins, move inventory faster, and finish Q4 on a high note.

Explore how companies can acquire consistent product supply and maximize revenue across the entire secondary supply chain. This interactive masterclass will examine strategies for returns and trade-in programs, product recovery, disposition, marketplace sales, buyer development, and platform partnerships—helping manufacturers, distributors, and solution providers turn returned and excess inventory into scalable revenue opportunities.

The future of retail is about more than what consumers buy, it's about how they want to feel. Wellness, healthy living and self-care has evolved from a niche category into a powerful force shaping purchasing decisions across every corner of retail. Today's consumers are seeking products and brands that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, creating new opportunities for retailers to deepen customer relationships and drive long-term growth.

Presented by WhatNot

Whatnot's Seller Education team sits down with a top seller to break down how they built their buyer base from scratch. Followed by a live Q&A on the tactics driving growth for sellers today.

Presented by ANIERM (in Spanish)

Global sourcing is changing faster than ever. Rising tariffs, geopolitical shifts, and the growth of nearshoring are creating new opportunities—and new challenges—for retailers, wholesalers, and importers across North America. Join trade leaders from Mexico's leading commerce and import/export organizations as they explore how the USMCA region is becoming a powerful sourcing alternative, what retailers should expect from the upcoming trade agreement review, and how businesses can build stronger, more resilient supply chains closer to home. Whether you're sourcing private label products, expanding your supplier network, or planning for the future of retail, this session will provide actionable insights into one of the biggest transformations affecting global commerce today

Great products don't sell themselves—great stories do. Join entrepreneur, media expert, and podcast host Jennifer Johnson as she shares how to build visibility, earn PR, and position your business as the brand everyone is talking about. Learn simple, actionable strategies to stand out, attract new customers, and turn your expertise into influence.

In today’s rapidly changing retail landscape, growth comes from more than adding products—it comes from expanding strategically to meet evolving customer needs. This session will explore how to identify high-potential category opportunities, strengthen customer loyalty through a better shopping experience, and leverage data-driven insights to make smarter commerce decisions. Attendees will gain practical strategies for increasing sales, adapting to shifting consumer behavior, and building a more resilient, future-ready commerce business. Whether you’re an established retailer, online seller or an growing brand, you’ll leave with actionable ideas to drive sustainable growth and stay competitive.

From Dubai to department stores around the world, fragrance is reshaping retail. Join industry leaders as they explore what's driving explosive growth, emerging trends, and why now is the time to invest in this high-margin category.

We’ve all heard that saying over the years, but how do we make it work in a retail store? What are the best ways to generate more cash for your store, and how can you implement them today? Dan Jablons of Retail Smart Guys will put you on the path to your cash flow kingdom!

Presented by FENALCO (in Spanish)

En un entorno global marcado por la transformación de los mercados y los cambios en los hábitos de consumo, Colombia se consolida como un país con importantes oportunidades para el desarrollo empresarial. En esta conferencia, Cristian Stapper, Vicepresidente de Fenalco, presentará una visión estratégica sobre la evolución del comercio colombiano, destacando los factores que han impulsado su resiliencia, la capacidad de adaptación de las empresas y las tendencias que están redefiniendo el sector. Asimismo, compartirá las oportunidades que ofrece el mercado colombiano para proveedores internacionales, importadores y aliados estratégicos, resaltando el papel del comercio como motor de crecimiento, innovación y competitividad. Una charla diseñada para brindar a los asistentes de ASD Market Week Las Vegas una perspectiva de alto valor sobre el potencial de Colombia como socio comercial y destino para nuevos negocios.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way importers research regulations, classify products, identify duty-saving opportunities, and manage compliance. But where does AI add value, and where does it create risk? This session explores practical ways to integrate AI into your import compliance program while maintaining the professional judgment necessary to meet Customs and Partner Government Agency requirements. Through live demonstrations and real-world examples, attendees will learn how to write better prompts, verify AI-generated information, recognize common AI pitfalls, and use these tools to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and uncover savings opportunities without sacrificing compliance. Whether you're new to AI or already incorporating it into your workflow, you'll leave with actionable strategies for using artificial intelligence responsibly—and understanding why expertise remains the most valuable tool in international trade.