ASD/AMD LA Year End Trade Show

The year end trade show put on by ASD in Los Angeles was a hit!

There were over 200 exhibitors (many of which were from LA wholesale district,) and I would estimate close to 1500 buyers. From what I saw, it was mainly a local market attending the show, but it gives wholesalers in all areas of the country a great opportunity to target local retailers in the LA area who probably do not attend many other shows. Though this show does not compare in size to the ASD Show in Las Vegas (held two times a year,) its small size gives retailers an opportunity to really seek out the best deals and establish relationships with established wholesalers.

There were a ton of year end closeouts being advertised, and a lot of new products being offered for 2006. Retailers seemed to be intrigued by some of the closeout prices being found and wholesalers were more than happy to “cut” some deals in hopes of a promising order for the New Year. A small year end show provides an incredible opportunity for retailers to stock up on great deals for some holiday profits.

The marketplace for general merchandise and off price wholesale goods is booming and the way things are shaping up, Christmas will jingle in increased sales for all!

I can’t wait for the ASD Show in Vegas next year and I wish all of you good fortune and a great year end.

Jason