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What are the benefits of attending a tradeshow?
Trade shows are the single most cost-effective and efficient way for retailers to reach see and shop for merchandise for their businesses. As industry leaders in gift, jewelry, variety and general merchandise tradeshows, ASD/AMD shows provide attendees (buyers) with a wide selection of competitive information/merchandise in a convenient location for a set time period. Tradeshows also allow for hands-on examination of the products and facilitate face-to-face contact with exhibiting company executives and sales teams.
How much does it cost to attend an ASD/AMD Trade Show?
There is no charge to attend as a buyer.
How do I register to attend an ASD/AMD Merchandise Group Show as a buyer?
If you wish to attend a show as a buyer, you can register online at our Attendee Registration Page, or email merchandisegroup@cdsreg.com. In order to register, Retailers/Buyers must provide their Business License/Sales Tax I.D. and a business address and unique e-mail address. You may be asked to provide photocopies of these documents via fax.
You can also register at the show by presenting a copy of your Business License/Sales Tax I.D. and business card and photo identification at any Registration Desk.
How often do I need to re-register?
You need to register for each event.
Will I receive my badge before the show?
Badges are mailed to all buyers who have registered prior to the registration deadline. Retailer/buyers who register after the deadline may pick up their badges and badge holders at any Show Registration Desk.
If you should lose your badge prior to the show, or forget to bring it with you, there is no charge to replace it. Just go to any Registration Desk with a copy of your business card and you will be issued a duplicate.
Can the public attend these shows?
No. All ASD/AMD Merchandise Group shows are open to the trade only. Additionally, no one under 16 is admitted to the display area, and no retail purchases are permitted.
How can I find a particular exhibitor or category of products at the shows?
When you register online, you are immediately provided with access to our premium searchable database and matchmaking program, myASD/AMD-connections, which will allow you to search for exhibitors and products using a variety of different search options. You can then create a personalized show plan, and even create a map of individual booth and company locations at each show site, saving you time and improving your shopping efficiency. Additionally, when you arrive on site, or pick up your badge holder at the Registration Desk, you will be able to pick up your copy of the Official Show Directory, which lists exhibitors and their booth numbers, and in the case of the two mega-shows, by category as well. You may also click on Exhibitor Directory for our most up-to-date list of exhibitors in alphabetical order.
Where are ASD/AMD Trade Shows held?
Our two mega-events--the ASD/AMD Trade Show-Las Vegas, in conjunction with ASD/AMD's Las Vegas Gift Expo and the ASD/AMD Las Vegas Jewelry Show, are held in Las Vegas in February/March and August.
Our two New York events, ASD/AMD's New York Variety Merchandise Shows, are held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in January and September. ASD/AMD's Atlantic City Variety Merchandise Show in May takes place at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
How can I obtain dates for future ASD/AMD Trade Shows?
Visit the home page of our Web site, www.merchandisegroup.com
How can I find out about discounted room rates for the show?
Special ASD/AMD show rates are secured at several hotels near each trade show venue. A listing of participating hotels and rates are shown on the Hotel Information page on this site.
What does ASD/AMD stand for?
The original designation was for "Associated Surplus Dealers" and "Associated Merchandise Dealers."
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