ASD Market Week Attendee Tips (2024)

Do not travel to Vegas or leave your hotel room without your re-sale certificate and tax-ID number, business cards, order sheets, cell phone and charger, laptop or any other thing you might need to process orders while in Vegas.

Remember to write your orders while you're at the show. It can get confusing if you wait to do it when you get back home.

Take advantage of the Show Planner. This FREE service enables you to access Market Planning features, such as scheduling appointments with vendors, getting matched with vendors who meet your match criteria, and many more features all in one place.

Features:
Email & schedule appointments with vendors
Get matched with vendors who meet your match criteria
Save your favorite products & vendors to create a shopping list
Create a personal show schedule
View Product Photos & Videos
See Show Specials
Stay up-to-date with vendor announcements

The recommended attire for ASD Market Week is business or business casual attire. The key to an enjoyable ASD Market Week is to dress comfortably with comfortable shoes. There is no need for a business suit but dress in clothing considered appropriate and respectful for a professional environment.

Bring your most comfortable shoes - You will easily find yourself doing at least 20,000 steps a day visiting booths. Wearing comfortable shoes, not new ones or heels is critical. Comfortable shoes will give you a chance to see most of what the market has to offer.

ASD Market Week is 4 days of criss-crossing over 1,500 vendors with over one million product lines, displayed in 19 merchandise categories. There will be a lot to do and see. The days will be long with lots of networking opportunities. Get plenty of rest before arriving in Las Vegas. Do not arrive worn down.

Use the Show Planner to map out your day. Walk aisle by aisle, hall by hall in search of the hidden treasure. You never know what you might find.

Having a strict budget and keeping an eye on it is very important. Once you hit that show floor, it's very easy to lose track of your spending and the worst thing that can happen is being left with an empty wallet before you even get started. Always remember it’s all about buying according to trend, margin, and the right combination of staples and statements.

Have a budget for each of your exhibitor appointments. Have an Open-to-buy budget. Spread your budget out accordingly. At the end your goal should be to return to your store with a strong assortment of inventory from a strong assortment of vendors.

Always remember your number one goal for being at ASD Market Week is to find great products at terrific margins that will sell.

Keep an eye out for specials
Most vendors offer show specials, order discounts, or small takeaways as a way to entice buyers’. Keep an eye out for those and don't be afraid to ask for those specials or discounts if it is an item you are really interested in.

Last minute steals
During the last few hours of the Market, some vendors tend to off-load products at steep discounts instead of incurring the cost of hauling them back with them. Although this not guaranteed but this offers an opportunity to snatch up those items that are on your nice to have list.

ASD Market Week is a great place to network with suppliers and building relationships. Everyone is at the ASD Market Week, and there is so much opportunity for networking. There are many events that give you face-to-face time with vendors and buyers. Exchange business cards as you network, so that you can keep in touch after the show.

Like any veteran visitor will tell you, no one comes to Vegas to spend time in their hotel room. Las Vegas is a premier hospitality destination with tons of things to do and see. Take a walk along the Strip, see a show or simply pig-out at a buffet, attend the ASD After Party. One or two of those is vital to having a positive show experience. Just remember, What happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas.

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