In fact, Las Vegas hosts the largest share of North America’s 250 largest tradeshows, more than its next two competitors, Orlando and Chicago, combined. The city offers more than 150,000 hotel rooms ranging from budget to five-star luxury. Additionally, a recent Hotels.com survey found Las Vegas hotels to be the most affordable of any major destination.

Las Vegas is also one of the easiest places in the USA to get to. McCarran International Airport offers over 900 daily flights, with nonstop service to 130 cities. And we all know the city is famous for top restaurants and shows, not to mention the casinos and other attractions that make people want to attend meetings there. Las Vegas makes working a trade show fun and it’s a very accommodating city.

The two ASD Las Vegas tradeshows for consumer goods are a great opportunity to find new products. We’ll give you a rundown of the new products found by one of our TopTenWholesale staff members browsing the floor in March.

Xhale Steam Stones advertises its products as “the next generation of hookah,” urging people to stop smoking and start steaming. Xhale steam stones simulate the smoking experience with vapor instead of smoke, so you are steaming rather than smoking. It’s like an electronic cigarette where an evaporation of a liquid takes place, looks like regular smoke, but lacks the harmful chemicals found in regular smoke. With Xhale Steam Stones, a user can steam large thick clouds of great tasting vapor without the irritating the throat, allowing the user to enjoy a unique and great tasting hookah experience. According to Xhale Steam Stones, their product gives smokers no tar, no carcinogens and no carbon monoxide.

Nostalgic Images, a wholesale company that offers signs, novelties and closeouts featured its WaterWiz, a water gun with pump action that shoots 25 feet when attached to plastic bottles of 2 liter, 24 oz, 20 oz or 16 oz size. Don’t let the kids get hold of this!

Bufallow Arts & Crafts exhibited beautiful ceramic and clay pots, as well as other lovely sculptures of animals and a wood-carved map of Africa. To find out more about these exquisitely carved pieces, contact the artist, Lameck Mlingo: email mlingolameck@gmail.com or lameckgold@yahoo.com. Sorry, no website.

Idea World Co. was established in 1991 and specializes in developing new products. It is a venture company headquartered in Korea that invests in R&D for the development of practical, convenient products. Some of these products include Brushpicks with a wing, tiny brushes to remove plaque and food for oral hygiene; Cloud Nine insoles of soft silicon to provide joint protection and shock absorption in slippers and shoes; Comfy Footies, moisturizing socks for indoor and outdoor activities; Sun Visor, a UV sun visor that provides 99% UV protection and many more practical, useful products.

Designed4Life USA, which offers natural products in many different categories: home decor, health-beauty, culinary and home accessories. These natural solutions include Massage Stones made of natural crystal salt extracted from the Himalayan Mountains, a Salt Therapy Pillow, which can be heated (or chilled) to reduce pain, swelling and inflammation and Himalayan Salt Lamps and Candle Holders, which are both healthy and beautiful.

Haunted Memories offers a line of spooky, changing portraits based on antique photography. First, you see the portrait as the person appears normally, and then it changes to a “horror” view of the same person. These 5×7 changing portraits include aunt Bertha, Grampa Zachary, Little Willie, granny Hazel and many more. This can make a great gag gift.

ScribbleBand is a new, patented wristband made to write on. You can write reminders, notes and phone numbers on your wrist and then erase. Great for kids and adults alike. A real novelty item created by a teacher/parent who got tired of seeing students writing on their hands or arms.

Well, there were thousands of products exhibited at ASD, some new and some we’ve seen before. This is just a collection of unusual new products you may not have seen. Since ASD is one of the most comprehensive shows for consumer products, we hope to see you again at ASD in August.

IF IT LOOKS & SPARKLES LIKE A DIAMOND…IT MUST BE A DIAMOND VENEER
Introducing the revolutionary process of treating Zirconite Cubic Zirconia with a film of Carbon Diamond particles, resulting in a flawless “G”?color in the diamond color scale. A concept that will change the way we regard CZ’s. This vaporization process under extreme heat and pressure conditions significantly increases the fire, refraction and durability of the Zirconite just as a real diamond; for a fraction of the cost.

ZIRCONMANIA / DIAMOND VENEERS
Central Hall, Booth #C1292

SURF’S UP
Designed and made in California, C-YA mini surfboards are shaped from exotic woods. Each design is a limited edition custom graphic created by coastal based artists and applied to both sides using a process which bonds color to wood. It is cured and UV safe for a permanent weather resistant finish. These could be used as home decor, collectible or to surf with since these mini surfboards are strong enough to ride.

CYA SKIMBOARDS
South Hall Lower Level, Booth #SL3639

NATURAL, MINERAL, BEAUTY…
Cailyn is a unique, professional skin care line launched by a fully established and successful manufacturing company that has been in business for more than 10 years. Their mineral cosmetics are micro-formulated using superior minerals. They stay true to using pure mineral makeup by not using synthetics or fillers. Their skincare lines are made from the highest class of ingredients so that you can offer your customers the best quality.

CAILYN
Central Hall, Booth #C721

THE BIG SKINNY

Compare – BigSkinny wallets will reduce a wallet’s thickness and weight by 50-75% or more depending on how many layers of thick leather or canvas the other wallet contains. These wallets are also very small and flexible; they fit into shirt pockets, or serve as front pocket wallets as well as fit snugly into the back pocket making your customers more comfortable than before.

Special Grip – Specially coated with a rubbery backing that allows your customers to stylishly sport around without losing their goods to gravity even though they were designed with extra-wide pockets. Try turning it upside down without having cards and cash fall out!

Weight Factor - Recommended by many chiropractors to their patients, the Big Skinny is small, thin, light nylon micro-fiber wallet will prevent irritation to your sciatic nerve. Imagine cutting down your wallet size and weight by 50-75%.

Water Resistant - Big Skinny wallets are water-resistant which means you can jump into a swimming pool or accidentally machine wash them and the Big Skinny wallets will just dry out in 1-2 hours from a full soak. The thin Big Skinny wallet also stays the same thin and slim wallet because the water-resistant nylon micro-fiber material is very durable as well as attractive.

BIG SKINNY WALLETS
Central Hall, Booth #2281

HELLO KITTY IS GOING TO COLLEGE!
Plushland is proud to introduce its brand new Hello Kitty Collegiate plush line. Available in two sizes and over 100 University logos. Also brand new to the Plushland line is officially licensed NHL plush product. Starting with Hoodie Sock Monkey’s and Bears, in
team colors and logos, our new NHL line is sure to be a winner for hockey fans young and old. Plushland’s Original Sock Monkey
line, available in many styles and sizes continues to be a huge success. Plushland is the leader in Collegiate licensed plush, offering
over 130 licenses in a broad array of styles.

PLUSHLAND
South Hall Lower Level, Booth #SL2101

SELL WHAT FIREFIGHTERS USE
Offer your customers something that will protect their homes before a wildfire begins. For over a decade Firebreak systems have protected homes, farms, properties, and entire communities with a variety of products and services that utilize Phos-Chek Long-Term Fire Retardant to create an effective firebreak long before a fire approaches. They have developed sprinkler systems that coat structures with fire retardant as a fire is approaching, and have expanded into response based programs where they monitor and deploy resources to spray homes during an active wildfire incident. Firebreak puts the same tools that firefighters use to battle the blaze in the hands of your customers to protect their properties and belongings.

PHOS-CHEK BY ICL
Central Hall, Booth #C4839

QUALITY HOME FASHION
Peking Linen provides clients with quality home fashion products at most competitive prices. They carry hundreds of individually designed products including comforter sets, sheet sets, window coverings, etc. Peking Linen is dedicated to offering fine home textile products at lower prices and courteous services to the U.S. market.

PEKING LINEN
South Hall Upper Level, Booth #SU2172

LET’S PLAY BALL
HP Industries sells licensed products which include lighters, key chains, polyresin and general merchandise. They also offer a high
quality line of pewter key chains, a large selection of novelty lighters and a great selection of various types of general merchandise.

HP INDUSTRIES
Central Hall, Booth #SL4141

CHEMISTRY IN EVERY KISS

Kisstixx has revolutionized the kissing industry. They believe every kiss should be an unforgettable experience. And to help make each kiss more special they have created a compatible kissing lip balm. Yep, the chemists are hard at work at the Kisstixx laboratory coming up with sizzling flavors—lip balms come in sets of two; each one has a unique flavor that complements the other: Fire & Ice, Sweet & Sour, Strawberry & Chocolate, Raspberry & Lemonade, Peaches & Cream and Strawberry Daiquiri & Piña Colada. Did someone say Kissing Booth? Try it out for yourself at the upcoming ASD show.

KISSTIXX LIP BALM

Central Hall, Booth #C771

A DOMINO BALLAD

This unique game is made of resin and has different musical notations on each piece. Great gift for the music lover in your life—it’s a classic game for those with musical taste. The Music Gifts Company offers the largest range of British-made gifts based on a music theme from aprons to baby bibs, tea pots to t-shirts, greeting cards to napkins and much more.

THE MUSIC GIFTS COMPANY

South Hall Lower Level, Booth #SL2614

PROJECT “KITCHEN” RUNWAY

Tango creates attractive designs for all types of housewares. Find everything from brooms with a zebra print to cupcake shaped sponges. Your customers will enjoy seeing these unique designs in everyday use products. After all, who said you can’t look stylish while cleaning? Newest styles available at the upcoming ASD show.

THE FELDMAN COMPANY: TANGO

South Hall Upper Level, Booth #SU2144

COMPLIMENT YOUR STYLE

Sterling Reputation carries fashion-forward, sterling silver jewelry from all around the world. Find cutting-edge designs of .925 sterling silver with a genuine rhodium finish so the jewelry won’t tarnish.

Find thousands of styles that will compliment the basics, as well as the latest runway trends. Their jewelry is made with cubic zirconias, genuine diamonds and natural gemstones. Also check out their new fashion collection of high quality costume jewelry ‘Rhomance’ made with precious metals and rhodium which adds beauty to brass and genuine gemstones. Visit their ‘order-writing’ booth at ASD!

STERLING REPUTATION
North Hall, Booth #N2533

FRUITY TOBACCO

DeJa Vu Premium Molasses Tobacco uses high quality special cut “European Gold Tobacco” and blends it with the American and European tobacco flavors to create unique recipes designed to bring the ultimate fruity taste and smell. Deja Vu is known for its unique fruity taste and smell, longevity, thick smoke, buzz, and smooth smoke. Available in 28 flavors such as Blueberry Grape, Chocolate Strawberry, Fresh Mint, Passion Fruit, Tropical Mango and Watermelon.

NU TOBAC
South Hall Lower Level, Booth #SL4459

HOT STYLES & FRESH TRENDS

Rainbow Jewelry offers fashion forward jewelry styles. They carry the best quality and have an amazing assortment of products. Their fashion accessories include earrings, necklaces, scarves, bracelets, rings and hair accessories. Rainbow Jewelry keeps up with the latest trends and styles so your customers can look and feel hot!

RAINBOW JEWELRY
Central Hall, Booth #C3462

PIECES OF ART ON YOUR TABLE

Core Home sells houseware and home décor products that not only serve as great tools for living, but as pieces of art to be displayed with pride to guests, friends, and family. Core Home products have been featured in magazines such as Martha Stewart Weddings, House Beautiful and the Chicago Tribune. Their housewares are made from materials such as bamboo, acacia, root crafts and mango wood.

CORE HOME

South Hall Upper Level, Booth #SU2215

TEASE ME…WITH A METAL BRAIN TEASER?

The Metal Brain Teasers gift set contains a different set of four brain teasers designed to make you think and envision the solution as you twist and turn the parts in an effort to separate the pieces from each other. It’s perfect for the novice to intermediate puzzle solver or someone looking to challenge his own puzzle-solving abilities. The four brain teasers, each made of coated metal, come in their own artistically designed box, constructed of beautifully hand-crafted wood. The boxes make a beautiful gift or an elegant display of “playable art” whether resting on the surface of a home coffee table, the shelf in an office, or the bedroom desk of a curious and inquisitive teenager. Anyone who tries this will not be able put it down until they’ve achieved the satisfaction that comes with finding the solution!

MONKEY POD GAMES

South Hall Lower Level, Booth #SL1511

YES, MADE RIGHT HERE IN THE USA

Charlie’s Leather sells fashion accessories made in any color you can imagine, with the finest leather handpicked from local tanneries in California and across the USA. Their high end collection of authentic leather jewelry features a wide array of lead free embellishments; each carefully placed, not glued. At Charlie’s Leather, you can find everything from jewelry and briefcases to handbags and wallets.

CHARLIE LEATHER

North Hall, Booth #N2460

THE SOUND OF STYLE

Carlos by Carlos Santana headwear collection is designed for men and
women who love to express themselves through fashion. His collection
features various shapes and colors as vibrant as Carlos’s musical
rhythms. Each collection offers authentic products and experiences that
embodies the collective values and optimism exemplified by Carlos
Santana’s incomparable music. Further inspired by Carlos and his long
history of social activism, a portion of the proceeds from each
purchase are donated to the Milagro Foundation which helps make a
difference in the lives of underserved and vulnerable children around
the world.

DORFMAN PACIFIC
Central Hall, Booth #4726

IT’S NOT THE DESTINATION…IT’S THE JOURNEY

As an authorized Zippo® distributor Brassworld offers and
stocks the largest collection of Zippo® lighters where you will
find many designs including Ford, Chevy, Cadillac, Animals,
‘Blaylock’ (designed by nationally renowned artist
Ted Blaylock), Jim Beam, Playboy, Jack Daniels, The Beatles, Elvis,
Harley Davidson, Western, and more.

They are also authorized distributors for Victorinox Swiss Army Knives
& Tools, Columbia River Knife & Tool Company, Silver
Stag, SOG, Mag-Lite, Ka-Bar, Schrade, Smith & Wesson and
Kershaw. They offer custom engraving on all Zippo® lighters and
knives.

BRASSWORLD WHOLESALE
South Hall Lower Level, Booth #2436

GET BRANDED

Your customers will be able to brand their favorite team’s
logo when grilling!!! FanMats manufactures in the U.S. and specializes
in officially licensed products such as the NFL, MLB and Military. In
addition to grilling fun, FanMats has a complete line of mats for the
home including entrance mats, bathroom mats, bedside mats, area mats,
as well as car, truck, tailgate and garage mats. Find your team at the
upcoming ASD show.

FANMATS
South Hall Lower Level, Booth #5134

THE ATHLETE’S CHOICE

Get ready to take your game to the NEXT level of performance with a
signature line of bands from some of the most recognized athletes such
as Tim Hightower and Pablo Sandoval.

These bands are made with Bionic Resonance Technology (BRT™)
that may change the destructive vibrations or frequencies being sent to
the body. They passionately believe that the Bionic Family of Products
will enrich the quality of life of all those who use them, and as the
use of resonance innovation grows, so will the quality of life on our
planet.

BUY DIRECT
Central Hall, Booth #552

IF YOU THINK YOU’VE SEEN THIS BEFORE…THINK AGAIN
We’ve all seen the plush toys that dance to music right? Well, these
are definitely not just that! These ADORABLE plush toys sing and dance
to really cute songs that are carefully chosen. They move their mouth,
ears, feet, legs, neck all according to the animal and the song. It was
pretty hard to choose just one to feature here so check out their
website before coming to the show. These would work great in hospital
stores, zoos, gift stores, seasonal stores and many more. Take a look
at the video and be sure to
turn up the volume!

CUDDLE BARN
South Hall Lower Level, Booth #5000

BOTTOM’S UP!
95 and Sunny introduces ‘Bottom’s Up Jarware’ with hand painted lids
and stems. These creative wine glasses are made with jars which make
them very unique. Your customers will laugh and will want to buy them!
It’s on the “must have” list for all retailers and are handcrafted in
US. This company also sells unique, funny hand painted wine glasses
that are great for any gift store. There are wine glasses for every
occasion: birthdays, brides, party girls, religious, you’ll even find
animal inspired prints such as giraffe and cheetah.

95 & SUNNY
South Hall Lower Level, Booth #1536

BLINGED OUT SNOOKI STYLE!
This line is hot hot hot! After only 3 months of launch, Snooki and NYS
Collection is expanding their Snooki’s Spring 2012
collection.  According to the MTV reality stars tweets, the
Spring line looks totally different than anything else in the
collection.

Snooki’s collection is inspired by the MTV reality
star’s own eyewear fashions with names like Rockstarz and
Champaign and Chains. Snooki’s keeping the sunglasses
ultra-affordable for her fans. The shades range in price from $20 to
$35. NYS brands include Elite, Forever K Michael, Snooki by Nicole
Polizzi, Jersey Shore and more.

NYS COLLECTION
Central Hall, Booth #3153

WHO WANTS TICKETS TO THE GUN SHOW?
Do you want to increase your gross dollars per square feet? Sell
products for the major sports fans or those that are related to them!
Make your store a year-round destination for a variety of high-quality
licensed products including: MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL and more. See the best
retail programs for this profit driving merchandise at the upcoming ASD
show.

SPORTS LINE DISTRIBUTORS
Central Hall, Booth #4662

Exhibiting at ASD for the first time, giant dollar store merchandise wholesale supplier and distributor International Wholesale is offering buyers a special show-only incentive that give you up to $200 off your orders from the Show. Visit them at Booth V-2046 and see all the great merchandise they have to offer.

In fact, if you plan to visit the booth on Preview Day, International Wholesale invites those attending to make an appointment and win a prize. You can sign up here. The first 100 appointments will also receive 10 cases of Pureau bottled water free with their order.

Dollar Store buyers won’t want to miss this huge exhibit of thousands of dollar store items.
With over 4,000 items, International Wholesale has helped their customers open and operate dollar stores throughout the United States − from New England to Florida, and from North or South Carolina to California. International Wholesale also exports their dollar items across the globe to the Caribbean, South America, Mexico, Canada, Africa, the Philippines and the Middle East.

As a dollar store wholesaler that really knows the business, International Wholesale offers services to customers wanting to open a dollar store, and dollar plus or discount store. They can provide you with suggested items for your opening order. You can trust their expertise as they’ve been in this business a long time. So, if you’re thinking of opening this type of business, put International Wholesale’s knowledge of the dollar store industry and merchandise to work for you, and you won’t be sorry. If you are an existing dollar store owner and are looking for ideas to expand your business, International Wholesale is the dollar store supplier for you. Whether you are looking for a case of Awesome Cleaner or a truckload of bottled water, International Wholesale can handle it.

International Wholesale has a 132,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art showroom and warehouse where they are headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. “We are a traditional wholesale with a fleet of twelve trucks servicing our local and regional customers,” said Michael Sheehan of International Wholesale. “To service our customers throughout the country, we have negotiated with multiple LTL carriers to offer some of the lowest rates in the industry,” he added. “Don’t be fooled by wholesalers that WOW you with capped freight or discounts; if they can offer that they are overcharging for the merchandise, explained Sheehan. “We are also a distributor of many brand name, national brand merchandise, and these types of items are a great draw for dollar and dollar plus stores,” said Sheehan. “People have a misconception of dollar store merchandise, they think it’s cheap because it only costs $1, but the truth is either way it sells,” he added.

So visit International Wholesale at ASD in Las Vegas and save money on your order placed at the Show. You’ll get quality and great customer service. Here’s a sampling of the type products you can stock up on at ASD: cleaning products, disposable products, food, general merchandise, health and personal care, kitchen and housewares, office and school, seasonal items and toys and games. You can get all that from International Wholesale because they are giant wholesalers, suppliers and distributors of merchandise for dollar stores, dollar plus stores, wholesalers, jobbers, supermarkets and discount stores.

Buyers have the unique opportunity to purchase the best in plastic housewares from Brazil, courtesy of The Export Plastic Program. Exhibitors from eight Brazilian companies will feature attractive plastic housewares at the ASD Variety and Value Show in Las Vegas Sunday July 31st through Wednesday August 3rd. You don’t want to miss the opportunity of seeing these lovely and distinctive plastic housewares.

Brazilian plastic housewares are known for their quality and diversity. Eight manufacturers from Brazil will be presenting their assortment of plastic housewares, and you won’t want to miss these exhibits.

The Export Plastic Program has about 70 member companies, 40 of which specialize in plastic housewares. Together, these companies exported plastics to over 50 countries in Europe, North America, South America and Africa for an export volume of $36 million in 2010. This was a 12.5 percent increase over Brazilian plastics exported in 2009.

The Export Plastic Program was created in December 2003 through collaboration between the Brazilian integrated plastic supply chain (ranked among the 10 largest in the world) and Apex-Brasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency). Brazilian plastic companies are renowned for their high technology as well as the quality of their human resources.

Under the coordination of the Brazilian Plastic Institute (INP), the Export Plastic Program promotes the exporting of finished plastic products by encouraging Brazilian plastic industries to develop and expand their business overseas. For housewares buyers, this means high-quality products with product availability and on-time delivery on plastic housewares that fit your local market demand.

Brazilian Exhibitors at ASD Variety and Value Show. The following eight companies will be exhibiting plastic housewares at the ASD Las Vegas Variety and Value Show.

Cobrirel: This company operates in the household utilities market in Brazil and also produces plastic components for the electro-electronics, automotive, telecommunications and home appliances industries. The company started in 1972, and has been in the household utilities market since 1989. Today, it offers a line over 50 products for the kitchen, garden, bathroom, organizers, water dispensing accessories, hangers, school lunch, floors and casters, etc.

Kos: Kos Acrylics has over 40 years experience in plastic manufacturing. Kos has been introducing new products to the market for over seven years. It carries a complete line of top quality products in five categories: tableware, kitchenware, hotel and restaurant, giftware and promotional. All products feature advanced designs and are made entirely of acrylic.

Multbox: Located in São Paulo, Brazil, Multbox guarantees the quality of its products and services. With over 35 years experience in injection and lamination of thermoplastics, the company is certified in ISO 9001 and designs products of technical sophistication to meet the needs of national and international markets.

Naxos is in the home appliances market and offers reliable, quality plastic products that are sold throughout Brazil and abroad. The company provides fast delivery, fair prices and guaranteed customer satisfaction. Naxos sells the Lume lighter, which has been a trusted brand in Brazil for 20 years due to its quality. Naxos is a SGS certified company.

Plasútil: A leader in the Brazilian plastic market with a presence in over 30 countries, Plasútil has a product range of over 700 plastic housewares items. The company produces products that combine high quality, modern design and functionality.

Oky Replasmac: A plastic injection company operating in the technical parts market for 20 years, the company developed the Oky brand for the domestic appliance market, innovating and transforming common products into special pieces. Oky provides plastic products in four categories: appliances, lighting, gardening and design. Products are manufactured though the application of details and blending transparencies and colors, creating practical solutions.

Schwanke: Founded in 1951, the factory is located in the South of Brazil. It manufactures plastic cleaning housewares and nonwoven products from natural and synthetic fibers.

Tritec: With 20 years market experience, Tritec specializes in the industrialization and commercialization of plastic products designed for domestic utilities. It has a children’s line and a packaging line for food products. Tritec is a high-tech plastic company that uses many manufacturing processes, including injection.

Here’s where you can find these exhibits: 

Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall, Upper Level
Booth #: V3704
ASD Las Vegas Variety & Value 2011 – July 31 to August 3

For more information about the Export Plastic Program, contact:
Gilberto Agrello
Phone: 1-786-683-9499 (during the show)
+ 1 305 832 1434 (direct) or +55 11 2148-4773 (office)
E-mail: gilberto@exportplastic.com
Website: www.exportplastic.com

As you know, ASD is celebrating its 50th year in Las Vegas July 31st – August 3rd. And boy, have they grown since then! All those who haven’t checked out the show in a while will be in for a treat and a big surprise, and there’s no time like the present to come see what’s going on in the wholesale and retail trade. It’s like six shows in one, as shown in the map of exhibit pavilions shown below.

ASD is expecting over 2,800 vendors from the following categories: Gift & Home, Fashion Accessories, Cash & Carry Jewelry, Health & Beauty, Toys, Souvenirs and Novelties, Closeouts and Liquidation. ASD is the show where you can find anything and everything under the sun.

Why go to a number of smaller niche shows when you can get so much done all in one place that has so much to offer? Retailers come to re-stock their shelves, adding to and changing their merchandise mix with the latest offerings. Suppliers come to display new and existing product lines, explaining how they can be marketed. This is where retailers can find that unique product that drives sales – and learn how to display and market these products as well. If you haven’t registered yet, you can register for ASD today.

ASD is the show that has more stores and more buyers. That means more business for exhibitors. With over 45,000 buyers and sellers coming together in Las Vegas to kick off the first ASD show of the year, everyone is guaranteed to have a successful trip and a rollicking good time.

Last year, ASD welcomed buyers from all 50 states and 88 countries, with international attendance increasing by 13 percent and rising. ASD is the show that can make a difference for your business in more ways than one.

Buyers know they can get the best values on apparel, convenience items, household and outdoor goods, electronics, military and personal security merchandise and a lot more at the Value & Variety pavilion. That’s where they can find hot items like the iSolar cellphone charger that lets users charge or power their cellphone and other devices like ebook readers and digital cameras anywhere on the go. This rechargeable battery fits in a purse or bag easily and charges from sunlight or indoor light. Sure to be a hot selling item, it can be found in Value & Variety booth 4332.

Don’t forget the Opening Night Party July 31st from 8 to 11 with 2-hour hosted bar and live band for only $15. Meet your TopTenWholesale and Manufacture.com staff at ASD Las Vegas!

It’s been about 50 years since the first ASD show, and the organizers who bring us one of the industry’s biggest and most powerful events, are still doing everything in their power to bring buyers and sellers together to create one of the most dynamic, diverse, and stimulating B2B marketplaces in history!

It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking for value merchandise, apparel, style & beauty accessories, home décor, gift or jewelry, ASD has a show to meet your needs. The proof is in the pudding for a vast number of attendees and exhibitors who have already benefited from past shows, as you also get a chance to see what ASD can do for your business!

Here are a few noteworthy examples of points to consider, regarding the ASD Show:

• ASD Show Concludes With Increased Attendees and Nearly 300 New Exhibitors
• Aug 19, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA
• ASD Las Vegas had nearly 45,000 attendees consisting of over 2,000 buyers from 88 countries and a 12.61% increase buyer attendance from Mexico, Central and South America compared to August 2009.
• ASD Las Vegas 2010 Bringing Buyers and Sellers Together All Under One Roof
• Jul 13, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA
• The leading wholesaler and supplier brands will come together at ASD Las Vegas, August 8-11 in a distinct trade show experience for over 3,000 exhibitors in the style and beauty, jewelry, gift, toy, and value categories.
• ASD Las Vegas Reports Significant Increase in Attendance
• Mar 12, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA
• Over 2,400 exhibitors displayed hundreds of thousands of products across 100 categories including Gift, Jewelry, Style & Beauty and Value & Variety at the Sands Expo Center and Las Vegas Convention Center February 28 – March 3rd.
• Liquidation Expo June 7-9, 2009 in Long Beach, CA
• Feb 5, 2009 – Los Angeles, CA
• The launch of the Liquidation Expo being held June 7–9, 2009 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California.
• Launch of New ‘ASD East’ Trade Show
• Jan 30, 2009 – Los Angeles, CA
• The launch of ASD EAST, being held September 13-15, 2009 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York.
• ASD/AMD – Nation’s Largest Merchandise Expo Returns to Las Vegas March 15-18, 2009
• Jan 21, 2009 – Los Angeles, CA
• The highly anticipated return of ASD/AMD Las Vegas – the nation’s largest, most comprehensive merchandise trade show.

The time has never been better, to make SAD a part of your plans, as we bring the wholesale and trade show industry to new heights.

Why do buyers prefer ASD Las Vegas? The answer is easy – 70 percent of buyers only shop ASD Las Vegas because it has more stores, more buyers, and more business for exhibitors. Over 45,000 buyers and sellers convened in Las Vegas to help kick off the first ASD show earlier this year. ASD welcomed buyers from all 50 states and 88 countries. In fact, international attendance increased by 13 percent last year and continues to grow.

Buying Power at ASD. Over 70 percent of ASD attendees do not go to other trade shows because they can accomplish so much more in one place at ASD Las Vegas. If you’re not exhibiting at ASD, you are missing out on millions of dollars worth of business.

International Buyers love ASD for its efficiency and great deals. Everyone knows it’s the show to attend. ASD International Buyers represent over 88 countries and this is growing with each show.

Get Your Booth Assignment.  ASD already started plotting the floor for ASD Las Vegas – July 31-August 3. If you haven’t secured your space yet, you can do so now. Click Here to reserve your Booth Space.

ASD Invites You to Celebrate. You can help celebrate 50 years of success with ASD at The House of Blues on July 31 from 8-11 p.m. Enjoy a live band and hosted bar for 2 hours. This can be a great way to treat your customers and staff to a fun night out.

Advance Purchase Tickets – $15. Hurry- limited ticket quantities available. No tickets sales at the door.

You read it first on TopTenWholesale last week when we announced ASD’s 50-Year Anniversary celebration at its upcoming show in Las Vegas July 31 to August 3. And the buzz goes on… This is the show everybody looks forward to year after year – in Las Vegas this summer and in New York in October.

ASD is like six shows in one including Jewelry, Style & Beauty, Value & Variety, Gift & Toy, China Brand and International Sourcing. Last week, we gave you a sample of some of the hot new products and services that will be featured in the show. This week, we’ll go into more detail by describing all the different show venues.

Jewelry: You can find the latest and greatest jewelry pieces in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). These exhibits cater to buyers who are looking for the best quality and latest fashion in fine jewelry. Selling at a pricepoint consumers can appreciate, the jewelry lines you’ll find here will help retailers improve their store’s bottom line. For instance you can find a piece of art from Artessory Inc., a family owned business offering beautiful handcrafted jewelry. Each piece is designed and manufactured by husband and wife team Juzer and Suraiyya As. Look for unique items at unbeatable prices.

Style & Beauty: Go to the Central Hall of the LVCC, and you’ll find the most comprehensive selection of style and beauty general merchandise. Get ready for a fantastic assortment of fashion accessories and health and beauty aids that you won’t find anywhere else. For the latest in nail fashions, take a look at KleanColor Crack Nail Polish. Your gen-y customers will love this because they can create stunning nail art in minutes by simply applying this over their regular nail lacquer and watch their nails magically transform into beautiful nail designs – instant beauty for the trendsetting DIY crowd.

Value & Variety. These exhibits encompass the Upper and Lower Levels of the South Hall in the LVCC. This is where you’ll see the best values on apparel, convenience items, household and outdoor goods, electronics, military and personal security merchandise and more. If you’re buying for a sophisticated demographic, visit the Palate and Plate exhibit for a look at imported classic and contemporary restaurant dinnerware and accessories. This restaurant dinnerware features modern designs and personality that reflects the unique character of your customers’ dining experience.

Gift & Toy. If you’re looking for great prices in margin-building merchandise that will appeal to your customers while helping you to make a profit, you’ll find plenty opportunities here. Start at the North Hall of the LVCC where the ASD Gift & Toy pavilion has something for every savvy gift and toy buyer needs for success. All young folks are having babies these days, as are parents of all ages. In this new age of parenthood, your customers want unique toys and accessories. Baby Aspen is a premier designer and manufacturer of boutique-quality baby gifts. This company is run by a team of creative and talented professionals who design baby gifts specifically to please both baby and the new parents. Not only that, quality as a priority. Retailers in gifts and toys won’t want to miss exciting exhibit because babies are big business.

China Brand. China has become one of the world’s biggest manufacturers. China Brand will exhibit China’s top 100 brands with thousands of products in the Central Hall of the LVCC. This area covers 16,000 square feet of exhibits that no retail buyer will want to miss. If you are a national or international chain store buyer, wholesaler or distributor, you can source the latest products directly from Chinese manufacturers in the U.S. Just think of the time and money you can save, besides travel expenses. Product categories include Electronics (TVs, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, hairdryers, kitchen products) Textiles (imported prints on items for the home and apparel, including silk products, woven garments, suits, knits, sport/casual and fashion wear, fabrics, bedding, towels and blankets) and Consumer Products (office supplies, stationery, watches sporting goods, luggage, baby products, garden).

International Sourcing. Buyers can find over 200 global manufacturers at the South Hall of the LVCC with thousands of products and goods from many hot retail categories. This area houses manufacturing sources from around the world in one convenient place. Buyers will find products such as fashion, jewelry, novelties, souvenirs, fashion accessories and consumer products. Product categories include Global Art & Jewelry, Souvenirs & Novelties, World Beat Fashion & Accessories and Consumer Products.

Attendees can register now for ASD at the Las Vegas Convention Center, July 31 to August 3rd. This is a 50th year celebration event, with the ASD Opening Night Party on July 31 from 8 to 11 pm. There will be a 2 hour hosted bar and live band at the House of Blues in the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. Tickets are $15. You won’t want to miss this historic, celebratory event.

Note that ASD is a Trade Only Event. Therefore, all attendees need to provide business identification and a government-issued photo ID to receive a badge and to attend the show. Retailers must present their Retail Business License and Invoices showing purchases of finished goods in the last 6 months.

It’s all happening between July 31 – August 3, 2011, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and to make things even more irresistible for attendees this year, the people who bring us ASDwill be celebrating the50th year, and are having an enormous birthday bash, right in themiddleof the show.

ASD certainly has a lot to be proud of, as one of the biggest and most influential movers and shakers in the industry, and with 50 years of history behind the shows it’s no wonder why everyone is talking about this upcoming show, which promises top bring the rest of the world to a standstill.

Many of the vendors and retailers that make up the foundation of the entire business, have been doing business in this industry for a long time, and they are in agreement over which of the shows are in the “must-see” category, and which are not.

Without further ado, here is a mere sample of what the show has to offer, in terms of featured spotlights on hot new products and services:

Changing the public’s perception of USB is the goal, and DbLY products come in a gift box for your convenience! Just like fashion jewelry accessories, all USB products can be nested inside a firm and secure – yet elegant – black gift box, which only helps to fully express the quality and shine of the powerful little USB’s inside!

What good is a hi-tech gadget, without electricity to power it? Now you can charge or power Your Cell Phone, MP3 Player, Bluetooth Headset, Portable Gaming Device, eBook Reader, or Digital Camera from virtually anywhere! The Ultimate Solar Charger with 3 LED light is the size of an iPod classic, but it fits neatly in your purse or bag

Bling String® sparkly hair extensions by MIA are the newest hair styling sensation, that is quickly sweeping the nation! Bling String® adds a colorful, fun, and sparkly effect without permanently coloring the user’s hair. This product is perfect for a number of applications, and will wow everyone who sees it.

The market leader in gift items, Entrada, is continuously bringing forth the best in high quality products that come at the best prices in the industry. Their manufacturing partnerships in China keep the costs low, while their strict quality control keeps the value high! Home Décor and Accessories have never been easier!

Aurora is a company that provides a variety of affordable, high quality plush toys for children and adults, and with retailers selling their products in every business from major zoos to hospital gift shops, they are making their mark! See what everyone is smiling abut, as they show their goods to you.

Starting out as an importer and wholesaler in 1998, Aeropen specializes in fine writing instruments, personal gift sets, and accessories that set their customers apart. Aeropen has extended beyond the import and wholesale industries, by establishing itself as a premier supplier for the promotional products industry as well.

This is just a preview of what’s to come from this amazing event, and there will be more reports here on the TopTenWholesale.com Newsroom, as they come in… so be sure to watch for them!

The Las Vegas ASD Show, running from February 27th to March 2nd, promises be the biggest and best ever. And we at TopTenWholesale want to invite you to join us at this magnificent event. This is the show that has something for everyone. There are so many exhibitors and product categories.  And if you’re a retailer, ASD offers great educational seminars, as well.

ASD has been bringing buyers and sellers together since 1961, putting on the most dynamic B2B merchandise marketplace on the planet. Whether you’re looking for value merchandise, style and beauty accessories, home décor, gift or jewelry, ASD will exhibit products to meet every wholesale merchandise need. We invite you to join us in Las Vegas to see what ASD can do for your business.

The ASD/AMD Value & Variety Show in Las Vegas is the nation’s largest merchandise trade expo. For nearly 50 years, ASD/AMC has been serving the wholesale merchandise industry’s business needs and consistently showcasing the largest product assortment from top vendors in all wholesale categories to the delight of its customers.

There will be well over 3,000 exhibitors participating in the show. The show features participants from around the world and plans to showcase the latest fashion accessories, fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, tools and hardware, military equipment, gifts, toys, collectibles, cosmetics and many other products.

Buyers and sellers can leverage the sheer scale of a major trade show marketplace using face-to-face contacts with companies exhibiting thousands of products in 150 leading product categories. There’s something for buyers and exhibitors alike.

Exhibitors Can Kick Start the New Year with New Business!

Exhibitors who join the ASD family of trade shows and merchandise sourcing services will discover a dynamic, order-writing audience eager to meet new suppliers, like you! ASD has more buyers. No other show delivers the way ASD does with 90,000+ annual attendees and an online community buzzing with business opportunities. And you get more variety. ASD showcases 4 main exhibiting options for your products/services – Gift/Toy & Novelties, Closeouts & General Merchandise, Style & Beauty Accessories, and Fine & Fashion Jewelry. ASD offers a cross-over audience unmatched in the marketplace. In fact, over 70 percent of attendees have indicated they would choose to attend ASD over other shows this year because they can accomplish so much business onsite at ASD Las Vegas and online with SourceBook, the buyer’s favorite merchandise resource in-between shows.

Buyers Can Kick Start Business with New Product Lines and Suppliers

It’s all about what’s new, right? ASD can bring buyers new vendors like they’ve never seen before. As of the first week in December, ASD had 80 new vendors that had never exhibited before. Here’s who’s new to the show:

Jiangsu Create Sky International * Jin Xing USA Group * John N. Hansen Co. * Kurtis Home & Living  * Maharani * Name in the Frame * Nassau Candy * Pet Gifts USA * Portofino Intl Trading USA * Sunny Products * TNS Studios * WinCraft * Windy City Novelties * WTBI * A.V.I. Mfg. * Direct Buy Importer * Golden Shanghai Trading * Jewelry Trends * T Mizrahi * Victoria’s Design * 365 Fashions  * Alexis Fashion * All-Ett World’s Thinnest Wallet * American Travel Gear * Bella Collections * Bombshell – Division of Kimaya USA * District A Fashion * DMJ USA * Fashion Shoelaces * Forever Lovely * HDL Imports * Hi-Max Eyewear * Home Care Technologies USA * Howd Intl * J. P. Fashion Accessories * Jewel Accessories * LT Glass (USA) * Neoglory Jewelry * Nexpak * Perfume Rama * Popular Design Jewelry * Revitalash * S  & S Transpacific Trading * Samuel Lazarus * Scents Forever  * Serenity Tibet * Spring Fashion * The Bag Basement * USA Tiger Group * Viva Perfumes * Alladin Plastics * Binger Springs * Bjs Beer Pong Part Supplies * CCW Products * CCW Products * DigiWeigh * Drink-A-Lizer * Flash Sales * Garvey Products * GSM Distributing * Happy Kitchenware * Hotery USA * Infinite International * Inter-Continental Trading USA * La Fortuna Imports * LARP Distribution * Mayday Industries * The Mill * Modern Handicraft * No Cap Media * Oberoi International * Primo Tech * Pure Hemp – Natural Emphasis * Seasonal 365 * Sunshine Joy Distributing * The Belvedere Group

With over 3,000 vendors, buyers can discover new product lines and find suppliers, adding to their merchandise mix and increasing their bottom line.  So join us at ASD February 27th to March 2nd for the biggest and best ASD Show ever!

Soft fedora hat 4 asst colors black_red_purple_white adult size

5 to 10 eac $2.25 eac

15 to 35 eac $2.00 eac

40 eac & up $1.75 eac

Before spending too much time looking for the source, those looking to find the best deals can turn to reputable and well-known suppliers like Hayes Specialties, a company that brings the best of wholesale novelties directly to dealers at prices that must be seen to be believed.

This is a supplier that carries thousands of terrific gifts and novelty items for prices that are far below what dealers might expect to pay.

There are, of course a diverse and practical selection of categories to help make the selection proces even better. With so many products in stock, it’s easy to see why Hayes Specialties can get the right kind of wholesale novelties to any kind of customer.

Knobby ball 7 inch 65gram deflated red and blue assorted colors

12 to 108 eac $0.50 eac

120 to 228 eac $0.40 eac

240 eac & up $0.34 eac

Some examples of categories found on the Hayes Specialties website  are:

• Hayes Specialties New Items
• Overstocks
• Wholesale Gift Items
• Wholesale Novelties & Toys
• Wholesale Gaming, Bingo & Poker
• Wholesale Party Supplies
• Wholesale Seasonal Items
• Raffle Drum & Raffle Supplies
• Popcorn/SnoKones/Cotton Candy/Etc
• Carnival Hats

In addition, there is a large and useful online catalog that brings sample images and descriptions to anyone who wishes to know more about the product selection. With everything from sizes, color choices, and quantities listed, it will become a convenient place to assess which goods might be particularly suitable for any buyer in the business.

Another way to become familiar with the product offerings on the Hayes Specialties website can be found by visiting the TopTenWholesale TV post, in which a virtual tour of the Hayes Specialties booth at the 2010 ASD Las Vegas Show will bring their products to life. There is useful information about the company, as well as the best and most attractive items on sale.

Comet ball

50 to 200 eac $0.15 eac

250 to 450 eac $0.14 eac

500 eac & up $0.13 eac

Featured in the video is Jim, from Hayes Specialties. Jim says: “It’s all customer-driven, our customers tell us what they’re looking for. Hats are one of the biggest categories that have been selling like hotcakes, raffle drums have proven themselves to be an extremely popular category for bingo and gaming. Hayes has everything from brass drums to acrylic drums, and everything in between. These items are perfect for corporate events, casinos, schools, fund raisers and charity events. And they are good profit drivers for everyone from the most humble local flea markets, to the biggest fortune 500 retailers. Hayes sells to people at every level of a variety of industries, and can handle orders large or small, while offering $100 minimum orders at the trade shows, and online sales at $50 per order. With thousands of products priced from $1 and up, you should give Hayes a look!” That’s exactly what customers will discover after touring the site, and watching the video.

Milk slime 1 dozen dsp box milk carton box with white slime

1 to 2 doz $9.60 doz

3 to 5 doz $8.40 doz

6 doz & up $7.20 doz

Hayes Specialties has been a leading importer of wholesale novelties, plush toys, and dozens of other products for over 40 years. You can share the fun as you join Jim and Jason on a virtual tour of the Hayes booth at the ASD show in Las Vegas, and see why they should be the first on your “wholesaler radar,” when you’re looking for your next novelty purchase. Click the graphic below to see the video, and remember to check out all the other great videos on TopTenWholesale TV while you’re there.