ASD Market Week, originally scheduled for Feb. 28 to March 3 in Las Vegas, has been cancelled, but an alternative has been developed to provide a way for retailers and wholesalers to do business conveniently. ASD Road Show, a series of two-day live events in three cities within driving distance for many buyers will take its place this year in the South Central, Southeast and West in the following cities:
- South Central - Dallas, March 24-25
- Southeast - Orlando, April 8-9
- West - Phoenix, April 28-29
Specific details will soon be published to the show’s website www.adsonline.com
At each show buyers can see products in-person, meet with vendors, combat inventory shortages and source trending products while decreasing travel costs and risk, according to the show’s website.
The website adds that though each show is smaller in size than ASD in Las Vegas, the ASD Road Show will provide the same value ASD is known for – high margin products to increase profits, an efficient shopping experience, and the safest environment possible to get retailers back in business.
Several safety guidelines will be in effect at each event, including:
- Social distancing and face coverings will be required at all times
- Daily, heightened cleaning and sanitizing of all public spaces
- Hand sanitizer stations will be positioned at key locations throughout each facility
- Based on facility recommendations, aisle widths on the exhibit floor may be increased
- Medical personnel will be onsite to provide assistance to anyone not feeling well
The complete ASD / Emerald Preparedness, Prevention & Response Plan can be viewed here here.
