AUGUST 2015 POST SHOW REPORT
2016 SHOW DATES February 28–March 2, 2016 / July 21–August 3, 2016 Las Vegas Convention Center, Nevada asdonline.com ASDMARKETWEEK AUGUST 2015 POST SHOW REPORT
Dear Valued Customer,
As 2015 comes to a close, I wanted to take the time to reach out to you and share some truly spectacular highlights from our recent August event in Las Vegas.
VIP BUYER ATTENDANCE GROWS BY 24% Our Buyer Development team members were busy this spring and summer discovering new domestic and international buyers. Their efforts helped elevate our VIP retail buyer attendance by 24% and overall retail buyer/ importer and distributors by 14%! 28% of our attendees were NEW to ASD, which meant new opportunities for exhibitors. The team also worked with Exhibitors on an exclusive hosted buyer program for qualified prospective buyers. In addition to hosting this elite group at the SLS Hotel, we provided black car service to and from the show, breakfast and cocktail hours and exclusive VIP Buyer lounges throughout the show floor to help this special group stay refreshed in between all their order-writing.
NEW NAME. NEW LOOK. To reflect the energy and vibrancy of ASD, we rebranded the show as ASD Market Week – The Affordable Shopping Destination and rolled out new creative to illustrate the concept of 9 shows under one roof. By focusing on our core markets – fashion + accessories, gift + home, beauty + fragrance, toys + novelties, cash + carry (jewelry & gifts to go), general store, smoke + vape, c-store and SourceDirect, we were able to communicate the message of all that ASD has to offer and attract buyers like never before.
MILLION DOLLAR MARKETING In 2015, we increased our buyer marketing investment by over one million dollars in an effort to improve both quality and quantity of buyers for you to connect with. We committed to seeking out the best and most qualified buyers to attend ASD Market Week. Our investment included increased meetings with buyers by our buyer development team, direct mail, telephone, e-mail campaigns as well as trade advertising and maximizing our PR efforts with media partners and industry associations.
MAKING STRIDES WITH MATCHING BUYERS & VENDORS Onsite, we had kiosks staffed with our experts to help Buyers find new categories and new vendors to explore. The launch of our Mobile App also assisted Buyers in making ASD Market Week the most efficient and effective to date. Exhibitors took notice of our efforts and an overwhelming number have reported record sales at the August show! We are so excited to continue our efforts for 2016 and beyond as we strive to be the #1 resource for both retail buyers and exhibitors. If you have any feedback you would like to share with us, please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to serving you this coming year!
Sincerely,
Karalynn Sprouse David Bertelsen Camille Candella Executive Vice President Group Show Director Vice President Marketing
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OVERVIEW ASDMARKETWEEK
14% 45,000+ INCREASE IN 2,700 TOTAL BUYER ATTENDANCE* EXHIBITING ATTENDEES 28% COMPANIES NEW TO ASD
95 24% 54 COUNTRIES INCREASE YEARS IN ATTENDING IN VIP BUYERS* BUSINESS
*from August 2014 - August 2015
HIGHLIGHTS
Highest Buyer 98% of attendees Exhibiting companies Attendance are responsible was UP 11% since 2012 for purchasing (from August 2014)
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EXHIBITOR BUYER QUOTES QUOTES
ASD contributes to results in returns There has been so much chatter on our group email site. in sales, even months down the road. Everyone is talking about how it was the Best Show Ever! Connections made here Our group has grown and everyone loves the ASD show! are priceless. We cannot wait to come back in March! - Zach Coles, Cream Glassware - Cris Willis, Parsons of Cumming, Southwest Buying Group President ASD attracts more business- oriented buyers compared to other shows. The show has been great…I found lots of new vendors, - Pranav Arora, Highly Educated and I’ll absolutely be back! - Susan Wexler, Zulily We’re amazed at the Smoke + Vape Show
at ASD. This is our first time showing and the order volume written has ASD is a great place to think outside the box. It’s worth been astronomical, we’ll be back next session. my trip from Canada every time. We have found a lot of - Grenco Science, licensed merchandise for really great product and are very excited to come back in Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa/Taylor Gang March! - Sue Ann Ramsden, 95% of sales is mostly Canadian Museum Association to Urban Outfitters and Spencer’s Gifts. Buyers are all across the board; Kroger, Target, and specialty stores. This is my 10th year here. ASD helps me find the right - Brandon B., iCup products at the right time and in the right environment. It’s all here and I don’t have to go anywhere else. ASD is my I had a buyer from one-stop-shop! Forever21 buy our best - Manny, Del Mar Fairgrounds sellers (mugs and watches) for the developing gift section of their store. - Daniel G., Unemployed Philosopher’s Guild Every ASD show I buy between $20,000-$30,000. It’s okay to miss other ASD is the only trade show we do, this is the place where we meet with our old buyers, as shows, but not this show. well as new buyers, wholesalers and retailers. ASD is one of a kind and it’s truly the one-stop-shop for We also expanded our customer retailers and distributors. base to Canada and Mexico. - Musharaf S.,Vapor Magic - Catherine, East-B
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ASD INVESTS an ADDITIONAL $1 MILLION DOLLARS IN MARKETING for 2015
SOCIAL BLOG VIDEOS MEDIA DIRECT MAIL ATTENDEE DEVELOPMENT TEAM Marketing
ASD WEBSITE
ROI
MAGAZINE ADVERTISING SEO ONLINE EMAIL PROMOTION
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ADVERTISING FOR ASD SHOW:
• Accessories Magazine • OffPriceNetwork.com • B2B Wholesale • RetailMinded.com Magazine • Retailers Forum • California Apparel News • Solomayoreo • Canadian Merchandiser • Souvenirs, Gifts • ERB Magazine & Novelties • Gift Biz Buzz • Specialty Retail Report • Gift Shop Magazine • Swap Meet Magazine • Giftware News Magazine • The Closeout News • Gifts & Decorative • The Merchandiser Group Accessories • TopTenWholesale.com • GetThatWholesale.com • Web Wholesaler • Global Premium Gifts Magazine & Housewares • WholesaleU.com • Independent Retailer • WWD Magazine • Museums & More
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RETAIL CHANNEL TYPES REPRESENTED AT ASD
Kiosk / Cart 7% 11% Swap Meet / Flea Market
Internet / Catalog 25% 55% Physical Store / Brick & Mortar
QUALITY MATTERS 98% of attendees are retail buyers or importer/distributers. Owner/partner grew by 3%.
Promotional / Premium / Redemption / Non-Profit / 5% Government Buyers
Importer / Distributor 20%
75% Retail Buyer
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RETAILER STATISTICS
98% of attendees at ASD are primary decision makers. 10% increase year over year. { = 450 ATTENDEES
average as a result attendee spends $82,400 of the show which means total spend annually is over $2.8 BILLION
TOP 10 TYPES OF RETAIL STORES (compared to March 2015)
u Apparel / Accessories Store 17% z Discount Department Store
v Gift / Novelty / Souvenir Store 5% { Cosmetics / Beauty / Perfume Stores 19%
w General Merchandise Store 15% | Furniture / Home Décor Store 54%
x Jewelry Store (Fine) } Department Store 9%
y Arts / Crafts / Hobby / Toy / Game 25% ~ Dollar Store
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DOMESTIC ATTENDANCE ASD is a true national show compared to many regional events.
32% 34% 20% 14% attendees attendees attendees attendees from from from from West Mountain Central East
Attendance up 10% Mexico is our from August 2014 6th largest attendance after the top 5 states in the U.S.
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INTERNATIONAL BUYERS ASD draws more international buyers than any B2B wholesale and general merchandise show.
12% of Buyers are International
Up 6% from August 2014
15% 26% Other Countries Canada
23%
36%
Mexico
Central/South America, Caribbean Territories
TOP 15 ATTENDING COUNTRIES
1. Mexico 6. Australia 11. El Salvador 2. Canada 7. Costa Rica 12. Dominican Republic 3. Guatemala 8. Trinidad & Tobago 13. Barbados 4. China 9. Honduras 14. United Kingdom 5. Panama 10. Chile 15. Columbia
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ASD AUGUST 2015 SAMPLING OF RETAILERS
$1 JEWELRY GALORE BEYOND THE RACK DII STORES GOLDNER ASSOCIATES 14K GOLD & DIAMOND EXCHANGE BIG SKY ANTIQUES DIMAN INTERNATIONAL GOODWILL 21 AGAIN APPAREL BIG STATE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC DIMARS GOODWILL EASTER SEALS MN 2SHOPPER, INC. BIJOUX BIJOUX DIRECT NOVELTY IMPORTS GOODWILL INDUS 7TH HEAVEN BILL HOWARD ENTERPRISES DIRT CHEAP, INC. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN 99 CENTS ONLY STORES BLAIN’S FARM & FLEET DISC REPLAY NEW ENGLAND A 1 MARKETING INC BLUE DIVA SA CV DISCOVERY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM GOODWILL INDUSTRIES SUNCOAST A C MOORE INC. BOBBYS DEPARTMENT STORES DISTRIBUIDORA CASTRO’S GOODWILL NCW A GACI LLC BOHME INC DISTRIBUIDORA DREKER VENEZUELA GOODWILL OF SILICON VALLEY A.C. MOORE BOOKXCESS SDN BHD DISTRIBUIDORA G DE P GOODWILL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA AAA ANIME DISTRIBUTION BOSCOV S DEPARTMENT STORE DKG ENTERPRISES GOODWILL OF THE FINGER LAKES AAHS AAHS BOSCOVS DEPARTMENT STORE LLC DOLLAR CASTLE INC GOODWILL OF THE OLYMPICS/RAINIER AB KITCHENWARE BOSSELMAN INC DOLLAR STORE & MORE REGION ABBOTSFORD DUTY FREE BOTICAS GUADALUPANA DOLLAR STORE AND MORE GOODWILL SOUTH TEXAS ABC DISTRIBUTORS BOUTIQUE OF LEATHERS DOLLAR STORE SERVICES GOODWILL-SUNCOAST ABER’S CARDS AND GIFTS INC BOWLINS TRAVEL CENTERS DOLLAR TREE STORES INC GORDMANS ABITOFITALL BOYD GAMING CORPORATION DOLLARAMA GORDMANS INC ACCES ELECTRONIQUE DDO INC BOYD GAMING CORPORTATION DOLLARDAYS INTERNATIONAL INC GORHAMS LTD ACCESSORYGEEKS COM BOZZ USA DON QUIJOTE USA CO LTB GREAT AMERICAN BEAUTY ACE HARDWARE BRIGHAM UNIVERSITY IDAHO DONNA S HALLMARK GREAT CANADIAN DOLLAR STORE ACOOP, LLC BRODIES’ UNLIMITED CO., LLC DORSEY’S HALLMARK GROCERY OUTLET ACTIVE INTERNATIONAL BRODY S CUSTOM PRINTING DOWNEAST WHOLESALERS GROOVYS ADVENTURE AQUARIUM BULLNOSE INC DREAM WORLD CORP GROUPON.COM AFD PANAMA BULLOCH DRUG DRYSDALES GRUPO SULTAN AFFORDABLE FURNITURE BURBANK SUPPLY CO DYNOGEN MARKETING GW SCHOOL SUPPLY INC AHMAD WHOLESALE BURLINGTON STORES E REVOLUTION VENTURES, INC. H & J LIQUIDATORS AIMEES HALLMARK BYU BOOKSTORE EARTHBOUND TRADING COMPANY H H DISTRIBUTOR LLC AKIRA BYU IDAHO OUTDOOR RESOURCE CTR EASTER SEALS GOODWILL H-E-B AKSU HOME DEPARTMENT STORES BYU-IDAHO UNIVERSITY STORE EASY PICKINS H-E-B GROCERY ALAM S HOME & HARDWARE INC C K NON FOOD DISTRIBUTING ELAM S HALLMARK H-E-B MEXICO ALAM’S INTERIORS CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT ELLIS POTTERY HABITAT HOME CENTER ALAMO ACE HARDWARE CAESARS PALACE EQUINOX INTERNATIONAL HABITAT RENOVATION STATION ALASKA HOUSEWARES, INC. CALENDAR CLUB ESSEX BARGAIN HUNT HAJEK CORP ALBAHANDBAGS CALENDAR CLUB OF CANADA ESSEX TECHNOLOGY GROUP HALF PRICE BOOKS ALBERTSGIFTS CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY ETRONICS HALLOWEENMART COM ALEXANDERS STORE CANADIAN MUSEUMS ASSOCIATION EVENT NETWORK, INC. HAMRICKS STORES ALMACENES VIDRI CANADIAN TIRE CORPORATION EXCALIBUR HOTEL AND CASINO HAPPY HEN TOYS, LTD. ALTAN DUTY FREE SHOPS LTD. CAPPEL’S INC. FABCO SHOES HAPPY’S HALLMARK ALTAR’D STATE CARATS FACTOR SALES, INC. HARMON GROUP AMAZING PARTY & COSTUME CARIBBEAN RETAILERS INC FACTORY DIRECT CRAFT SUPPLY HARMON STORES INC AMAZON.COM, INC. CARNIVAL CONSUMER PRODUCTS FACTORY DIRECT FASTENING “FDF HARPS FOOD STORES AMBER S HALLMARK CAROLINA POTTERY FACTORYDIRECT CA HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT AMBIANCE SAN FRANCISCO CASA LEY FAIRN & SWANSON HATCHER ENTERPRISES INC AMERICAN BOOKS DISPLAY CASH N CARRY OFFICE PRODUCTS FAMILY FARM & HOME HAYWOOD HOUSE INC. AMERICAN WHOLESALE BOOK CO. CATCHOFTHEDAY.COM.AU PTY LTD FAMILY FARM AND HOME HCI FUND RAISING / DNS MARKETI AMERICAS KIDS CELEBRATE THE SEASON FAMSA MEXICO HCI FUNDRAISING AMERIMARK DIRECT CENSOSUD FARMACIAS CARIDAD HCI FUNDRAISING D AMMAR’S, INC. CHATTANOOGA GOODWILL INDUSTRIE FASCINO IMPORTS LTD. HEART OF TEXAS GOODWILL INDUST ANN MARIES HALLMARK CHEAP AS CHIPS FASHION AVE OF NEW YORK IN HEARTLAND AMERICA APCI CHICAGO IMPORT INC FASHION Q HER POW LLC APK ASSOCIATES CHOLENE FASHIONUNIC HINKLE FAMILY FUN CENTER APPAREL CONCEPT INC APPAREL CON- CHRISTINE’S HALLMARK FHC ENTERPRISES LTD. HOBO CEPT INC CHRISTMAS TREE SHOPS FIREFLY BUYS HOME INTERIORS AND GIFTS APPLIANCE WORLD CIRCUS CIRCUS FIRELAKE DISCOUNT FOODS HOOPES ON THE GO APPLIANCE WORLD LTD CITITRENDS FIRELFY BUYS HOPPITYDOODLE CORP AREO CITITRENDS INC FIRSTSTREET HOT RAGS ARKANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MWR CITITRENDS, INC. FIVE BELOW HOTTIE WORLD ART.COM INC CLINE CLASSICS FIVE BELOW INC HOUDINIS MAGIC SHOP ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES COM COLDWATER CREEK FLAGCO GIFT INC HSN LIQUIDATION ATHLEISURE INC COMERCIALIZADORA DAX SA DE CV FLORAL DESIGN WHOLESALE I NATURAL ATLANTIC SALES, INC. COMPTREE INC FLOYDS STORES INC ICM DISTRIBUTING ATLANTIS CASINO RESORT CONNECT 2 ONE FORMAN MILLS IDEATION INC ATS INTERNATIONAL CONTINENTAL SALES FOTIMAUSA INC IMAGINE NATION BOOKS AUTONATION COOK BROTHERS INC FOUR SEASONS DIST INC IMPORTS PLUS AVISA COOL AS A MOOSE FOUR STAR CARD & GIFT GALLERY INDUSTRIAS RIGOLO SA DE CV AXIOM INTERNATIONAL INC COPPINS CARD SHOPS INC FRAGRANCENET COM INTEGRIS HEALTH / AHVRP AYALAS CONCESSION GROUP CORE-MARK FRANCESCA S COLLECTIONS INTEGRIS/BAPTIST MED CEN GIFT B & N JEWELRY INC CORNING MUSEUM OF GLASS FRANCESCA’S HOLDINGS CORPORATION ITZAPARTY BACK IN TIME TRADING POST COSMETICMALL COM FREDRICK’S HALLMARK J & J CARDS INC BACKYARDBARGAIN.COM COUNTRY CLUB LANES FREDS INC J ASTAPHAN & CO LTD BAILEYS DISCOUNT CENTER COUNTS LTD FRENCH BEAUTY SA J!NX BALLINS LTD CRACKER BARREL STORES INC FRESH FASHION DAILY JACK S WORLD BANGLES & BAGS CRAFTCO FRESH FASHION DAILY FRESH FASHION JADEL SALES BARGARN BARN INC CRAZY BERNIE DAILY JADEL SALES AND MARKETING BAUBLES&BAGS CREEMERS ENTERPRISE LLC FRIEDMANS HOME IMPROVEMENT JAM PAPER & ENVELOPE BAY RETAIL ENTERPRISES CREVE COEUR CAMERA FUEGO JANS HALLMARK SHOP BEALLS OUTLET CURACAO GABRIEL BROTHERS INC JARVIS EXTERIORS INC BEALLS OUTLET STORES INC D AND D RETAIL ENTERPRISES, INC. GADGETS & GIZMOS JC S CIGARETTE OUTLET BELK DAILYSTEALS COM GAME EXCHANGE OF COLORADO JC’S CIGARETTE OUTLET BELL COTTAGE DALLAS AREA HABITAT GATEWAY ARTS FOUNDATION/GATEWAY JEANS WAREHOUSE BELTS.COM DARICE, INC. /PAT CATAN’S GALLERY-A PUBLIC A JESON ENTERPRISES INC BEN FRANKLIN DBA ICCO ACCESSORIES GEN X INC JEWEL STORY BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS DD S DISCOUNTS GEO F. NOVEY, INC JEWELRY & MORE FUNDRAISING BEN FRANKLIN STORE DD’S --A DIVISION OF ROSS STORES GERLANDS CORP JEWELRY AND MORE INC BENNION CRAFT DD’S DISCOUNTS GIANT DOLLAR JEWELRY FACTORY CO INC BEST MART DEARBORN CASH AND CARRY GIANT TIGER STORES LIMITED JEWELRY IS FUN BEST MART BEST MART DEL MAR FAIRGROUNDS GIFTLAND OFFICEMAX JEWELRY PURSES & MORE BETSY’S HALLMARK DELLARE, S.A. GOGOTECH JMP GLOBAL ENTERPRISES LLC BEVERLY FABRICS DENNYS WIGWAM GOJANE JOIA
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ASD AUGUST 2015 SAMPLING OF RETAILERS (CONTINUED)
JOSEPH CLOTHING CO. OCEAN STATE JOB LOT INC. SAFEWAY INC THE NUT MAN COMPANY INC JUST A BUCK OFFICE PLAYGROUND INC SAFIMAR CORP THE PAPER STORE JUST DEAL OFFICEMAX MEXICO SAGE BRUSH TRADERS, LLC THE PAPER STORE INC JUVOLICIOUS LLC OKEEFE / MARTIN SALZER S RECORDS THE PARADIES SHOPS JW IMPORTS OKUTANI CORPOATION SAM MOON GROUP THE POTPOURRI HOUSE K & J MARKETING LLC OLD MONTREAL GENERAL STORE SAMKO SALES THREE BEARS GENERAL STORE K-WEST INC OLD TIME POTTERY SAN DIEGO TRADING COMPANY TIENDAS 3B KALEIDOSCOPE OLLIE S BARGAIN OUTLET SAN DIEGO ZOO TIENDAS CHAPUR KAMAN’S ART SHOPPES INC OLLIES BARGAIN OUTLET SAN DIEGO ZOO GLOBAL TIERRA LIBRE KATHARYNE SHELTON COACHING ONE LOVE VAPORS LLC SANTA CRUZ SEASIDE COMPANY TIGER BUYING 9 KATYS HALLMARK ONIX SANTA FE SECONDS TIGER LILY BOUTIQUE KB IMPORTADORA ONLY IN SAN FRANCISCO SAPP BROS INC. TIGER LILY LTD KELLEY FASHIONS ONYX VOLT SAPP BROS TRAVEL CENTERS TJX KELLY’S HOME CENTRE OPERADORA FUTURAMA S A DE C SAVE-A-LOT TJX CANADA KIDSNIPS OVERSTOCK MEXICO SBAR S INC TOJO ENTERPRISE KIRLINS INC OVERSTOCK.COM SBLOGISTICS TOVA, S.A. KRINGLES TOYS AND GIFTS PAGANOS ACE HARDWARE SCHWESERS TOWERE ENERGY GROUP L. LYON DISTRIBUTING, INC PAHRUMP PARTY SUPPLY SCHWESERS STORES INC TOYS DEPOT LA CURACAO PALMER MARKETING SDZ ENT TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT LA MARINA PALMS CASINO SEARS GUATEMALA TREASURE ISLAND HOTEL & CASINO LA TORRE DE BABEL PANAMA SEARS OUTLET TREE OF LIFE LANE CRAWFORD, LLC PANAMERICANA SEATTLE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES TREEHOUSE, INC LARROC INC PAPER FIRST AFFILIATES SEDESCO, INC. TREES N TRENDS INC LAS VEGAS HARLEY-DAVIDSON PAPERMART SERENA FASHIONS ALBERTA LTD TREND NATION LAS VEGAS HOTEL & CASINO PARKY RIDES SERENTY POINTE TRENDNATION LLC LAZER FX-LAZERTAG PARSONS SEVANA GIFTS TRI-STATE SOUVENIR & NOVELTY LEBLANCS FOOD STORE PARSONS INC SFO FORECAST TUESDAY MORNING CORP LEE LEE S FOREST PARTY CITY SHASA TUMBLEWEED BEAD CO. LEE VALLEY TOOLS PARTY GALAXY SHEMONI JEWELRY TUSCANY SUITES & CASINO LEMON TREE OF HANOVER PARTYLAND INC SHERALVEN ENTERPRISES LTD TWICE AS NICE LESLIE’S HALLMARK PEARSON S GIFTS SHERMS FOOD 4 LESS TWICE AS NICE AT HALF THE PRICE INC LESLIES HALLMARK PENELOPE, INC. SHOEAHOLICS TYRRELL LIMITED LEWIS STORES PENINSULA BEAUTY SUPPLY INC SHOES FASHION INC UCSD LIBERTY SHOE WAREHOUSE LLC PEOPLES DRUG MART SHOPPERS VISTA.COM UNITED FASHIONS OF TEXAS LIQUIDATION CHANNEL PERFUME DISTRIBUTORS SHOPPERS WORLD UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY LIQUIDATION SUPERCENTRE PETRO STOPPING CENTER SHOWCASE UPD INC. / UNITED PACIFIC DISTRIBUTORS LIVING SOCIAL PFALTZGRAFF SIERRA PACIFIC CRAFTS US NOVELTY & PARTY LONDON DRUGS LTD PICASSO STYLE SIMPLY SEATTLE USC SPIRIT STORES LONESTAR MERCHANDISING GROUP PINE COUNTRY GIFT SHOP SKYGER INC USS BOWFIN SUBMARINE MUSEUM & LORI S GIFTS PINK PAMETTO GIFT SHOP SMITH & EDWARDS PARK LORI’S GIFTS PINK REVOLVER SMITH AND EDWARDS V M MOTORS LOS TRES ELEFANTES S A PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT SODEXO VALLEY WHOLESALE LTD COMMODITIES INC. PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC SORIANA VALLEY WHOLESALE CO LTS PINNACLE HOLDINGS INC PITCO FOODS SOURCING EDGE VALUE DRUG COMPANY LULUS.COM PITUSA STORES SOUTH BAY CANOPY VARIETY WHOLESALERS MALL LIQUORS, INC. PLANET FOOD SOUTH POINT HOTEL & CASINO VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC MANHATTAN ACCESSORIES PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS SOUTHERN GAMES VENETIAN CASINO RESORT MARDEL POLAR BEAR GIFTS INC. SOUTHERN OREGON GOODWILL VENETIAN WORLDWIDE MARDEN S PORTER S CRAFT & FRAME SPARTANNASH VEZINA PARTY CENTRE MARSHALL RETAIL GROUP POTTERS FARM & NURSERY INC., SPEEDEE MART INC. VISTACON MARUKAI CORPORATION POWERPLAY LTD SPORTS TREASURES WACO S.A. MARY MAXIM PRICE CUTTER FURNITURE INC SPORTSMAN S GUIDE WAKEFIELD’S INC MASQUERADE PRICE MART STAGE STORES WALDOS MERCHANDISING SERVICES MASQUERADE #3 PRIDE AND COUNTRY VILLAGE STANDARD INDUSTRIES WALGREENS MASQUERADE #58 PRIDE PRODUCTS CORP STANDARD RESTAURANT SUPPLY WALGREENS 5013 MASQUERADE #60 PRINCESS AUTO LTD STAR WORLD WATCH US, INC. MASQUERADE FUNDRAISING PROEXPORT STAYTON ACE HARDWARE WEINBERG HOSIERY MASQUERADE TEAM #28 PROEXPORT CORPORATION STEELES STORES WESTLAKE HARDWARE MEDIEVAL TIMES PS IMPORTS INC STUDIO 54 WHAT’S IN THE BAG? MENDEL*S PSYCHIC EYE BOOK SHOPS STYLES FOR LESS INC. WILD WEST MUNCHIES MERCI BEAUCOUP PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE SUGAR BOWL WILLIAMSBURG POTTERY METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART PURE VAPOR.COM SUGAR FACTORY CASINOS, LLC WINDSOR FASHIONS INC MGM RESORTS PUREGOLD DUTY FREE INC SUNSET STATION HOTEL & CASINO WINDSOR FASHIONS, INC. MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL QUIK STOP MARKETS INC SUPER SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS WIRELESS STOP MICHAELS STORES INC QUILTED BEAR SUPPORT PLUS WONA TRADING MIDSHIPMEN STORE QUIPS N QUOTES SURE LUXURY WOODCRAFT SUPPLY LLC MIGHTY DOLLAR RAINBOW APPAREL COMPANIES SUZY SHIER WOOWLORTH BARBADOS MINVIELLE & CHASTANET RAS RETAIL GROUP INC SWEET FACTORY WORKBENCH ACE HARDWARE MIORI BOUTIQUE RC JEWELS SWEET WORLD XTRAS MMM ENTERPRISE REAL DEALS OF AUBURN INC SWEETLY YOU LLC YELLOW RAT BASTARD MONARCH JEWELRY & GIFTS, INC. REAM’S FOOD STORES INC. T I TREASURE ISLAND YOUNGLAND/KID CITY STORES MTF PRICE MATTERS REAMS FOOD STORES TACOMA GOODWILL INDUSTRIES ZEN ISLAND MUSEUM STORE ASSOCIATION RED APPLE STORES INC. TAI PAN TRADING ZIA RECORD EXCHANGE MY CHEMIST AUSTRALIA RED DOOR BOUTIQUE TAMPA’S LOWRY PARK ZOO ZR COLLECTION NATIONAL AND STATE PARK CONCES REESE GROUP TANGA.COM ZULILY NATIONAL ASSN OF COLLEGE STORES REEVES BOOMLAND & DIST TAO GROUP NATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS REGENCY HALLMARK TAYCOR NATIONAL STORES INC RETAIL HOLDINGS LLC TELCO STORES NATIONAL STORES, INC. RICHARDS TFO NATIONAL WHOLESALE LIQUIDATORS RICHARDS ARTS AND CRAFTS THE ALLEY NATIONAL WHOLESALE STORES ROBCO ENTERPRISES LLC THE CLUB AT PGA WEST NEFFGEN FAMILY STORES LLC ROCK & WAVE THE CROWN SHOP NEVER TOO LATE TRAVEL CTR RONTINA OF NY INC THE DONEGER GROUP NEW YORK NEW YORK HOTEL & CSNO ROSS THE GIFT SHOP @ SAINT VINCENTS NIKINU ROSS STORES DRESS FOR LESS THE GIFTING GROUP NOBBIES ROSS STORES, INC THE HIDDEN COTTAGE NORTHWEST COMPANY INTERNATIONAL ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM THE LITTLE TRAVELER NOT JUST TOYS INC ROYAL TOBACCO WHOLESALE LLC THE NATURAL HEALTH SHOPPE LLC NOVELTEES S & S CREATIONS THE NORTH WEST COMPANY OCEAN STATE JOB LOT S&E DISTRIBUTING THE NORTH WEST COMPANY INTL
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VIP HOSTED BUYER PROGRAM
New for 2015, our Attendee Development team worked NEW FOR to host over 100 retail buyers, aimed at delivering a 2015 higher quality buyer to your booth. How did we do that? By getting recommendations from you, our valued customers! Thank you to all who participated in this incredibly successful program. The buyers who participated were treated to a world class experience from the time they set foot in Las Vegas to their last day at ASD. We look forward to continuing the Hosted Buyer Program in 2016.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Eligibility Criteria VIP ATTENDANCE • Nominated by a current show exhibitor • Company not represented at ASD Vegas from 2012-2015 INCREASED 24% Amenities for Buyers Included • 3 night hotel accommodations at the new SLS Hotel & Casino** from August 2014 • VIP transportation to and from the hotel to the Convention Center during show days (Sunday-Wednesday) • Daily Continental Breakfast • Access to all 4 VIP Buyer lounges at the show including internet access • Access to pre-show Personal Assistant to review vendor matches and help set-up onsite appointments via ASD Matcher Tool
Conditions • By Invitation Only • One time exclusive offer • Non-Transferrable • Limited Supply
** International Buyers receive up to 4 nights’ accommodations and up to $700 towards airfare costs
WANT TO NOMINATE A BUYER?
Contact your Account Executive to nominate a VIP buyer. Then, kick back and let us do all the work! We will let you know if your buyer accepts the nomination.
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SAMPLING OF NEW VIP BUYERS
SAMPLING OF RETURNING VIP BUYERS
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SAMPLING OF INTERNATIONAL RETAILERS
Grupo Pais HEB Mexico 7-11 Mexico No. of Stores: 9 No. of Stores: 22 No. of Stores: 352 Annual Sales: $2 Mil-$5.9 Mil Annual Sales: $10 Mil-$50.9 Mil Annual Sales: $1.04 Bil Type of Store: Jewelry Store Type of Store: Grocery Store Type of Store: Convenience Store
Hermanos Batta Suzy Shier Canada Canadian Museum Association No. of Stores: 230 No. of Stores: 140 Stores No. of Stores: 750 Museums Annual Sales: $100 Mil and online Annual Sales: $600,000-$1.9 Mil Store Type: Department Store Annual Sales: $329 Mil Store Type: Gift/Souvenir Store Type: Clothing and Accessories
Los Tres Elefantes Onix Mendel’s No. of Stores: 5 No. of Stores: 20 No. of Stores: 15 Annual Sales: $22.57 Mil Annual Sales: $2 Mil-$5.9 Mil Annual Sales: $6 Mil-$9.9 Mil Type of Store: Department Store Type of Store: Junior Apparel Store Type of Store: Department Store
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HIGHLIGHTS
DAILY RECAPS SEMINARS New for August! Vendor and event highlights were ASD attendees had free access to over 65 sessions featured daily on the ASD Insider, our brand new blog. presented by trusted industry experts from Twitter, Yelp, eBay, Constant Contact, Snap Retail, Retail Minded and many more.
MATCH ME DESKS VIP BUYER HAPPY HOUR Our new “Match me” desks on the show floor helped We hosted and toasted the best of the best at ASD. connect buyers and sellers like never before.
EXHIBITOR APPRECIATION PARTY OPENING DAY CEREMONY We hosted and toasted the best of the best at ASD. Setting new traditions at ASD.
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BEST BOOTH AWARDS Nine winners were chosen from each section of the show to be awarded for their creative booth designs.
THE WINNERS
Junggam - SourceDirect MMS Trading - Fashion & Accessories ABI - General Store
J-Lash - Health & Beauty Bora - Cash & Carry, Jewelry Starbuzz - Smoke
In Motion - C-store Creative Ideas - Gift & Home XO Mints -Toys & Novelties
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MAJOR INCREASE IN SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE @ASDTradeShows @ASDShow ASD Market Week Likes up 32% over March Followers up 22% over March Launched new channel in 2015. Reach up 372% over March Engagement up 83% over March
TWITTER LINKEDIN MOBILE APP @ASDShow ASD Market Week App store: ASD Market Week Followers up 8% over March Launched new page in 2015. 468,997 page views Impressions up 357% over March
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ASD LAUNCHES NEW ASD INSIDER BLOG FOR AUGUST 2015
EXAMPLES OF BLOG POSTS
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SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! February 28 - March 2, 2016 / July 31 - August 3, 2016 LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER, NEVADA USA
GENERAL STORE / CLOSEOUTS / FASHION & ACCESSORIES / C-STORE / SMOKE BEAUTY & FRAGRANCE
Tomel Lora, Show Director Greg Schultz, Sr. Account Executive [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 323.817.2247 Phone: 323.817.2233 Sheng (Tom) Hua, Account Executive Debbie Puccio, Sales Manager [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 323.817.2237 Phone: 323.817.2215 Stephanie Beringhele, Account Executive Vanessa Martinez, Account Executive [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 323.817.2228 Phone: 323.817.2223 Joyce Kim, Account Executive Michael Braden, Account Executive [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 323.817.2217 Phone: 323.817.2202
GIFT & HOME / ATTENDEE DEVELOPMENT TOYS & NOVELTIES Nadine Buccieri, Buyer Concierge Manager Holly Harris, Show Director Central & North Hall [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 323.817.2242 Phone: 323.817.2234
Renee Knight, Sr. Account Executive Amy Sadikoff, Buyer Concierge Manager [email protected] South Hall, Upper Phone: 323.817.2224 [email protected] Phone: 323.817.2208 James Solomon III, Sr. Account Executive [email protected] Briana Shieh, Buyer Concierge Manager Phone: 323.817.2235 South Hall, Lower [email protected] Leslie Moncada, Account Executive Phone: 323.817.2209 [email protected] Phone: 323.817.2232 Octavio Alvarez, Buyer Concierge Coordinator International JEWELRY / CASH & CARRY / HANDMADE [email protected] Phone: 323.817.2239
Nicole Watson, Sales Manager [email protected] Phone: 323.817.2230
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