ASD Tradeshow History

Formerly known as ASD / AMD

ASD is a 50 year old consumer trade show that originally began as two associations joined together to launch a trade show and product expo group for the general merchandise market.  Over the years ASD, originally named ASD / AMD has grown and evolved beyond its humble beginnings. 

Today ASD showcases over 2,800 vendors and is like six tradeshows in one featuring the following merchandise categories:

• Gift & Home Tradeshow
• Fashion Accessories Trade Show
• Jewelry Trade Show
• Health & Beauty Trade Show
• Toys & Novelties Trade Show
• Closeouts & Liquidation Trade Show

ASD brings the world’s widest variety of merchandise together in one efficient consumer-goods tradeshow that’s as easy to show as it is to love.  Loaded with quality choices at every price point, this well established trade show continues to grow, attracting tens of thousands of loyal attendees from every retail and distribution channel who come here to discover new suppliers, new product categories – and new ways to profit.