ASD Introduces Sports Licensing Area to March Show

With opening day in full swing, the ASD Show welcomes over 360 new vendors – including a fantastic variety of sports licensing vendors that sell a variety of sport themed products including licensed pro and college apparel, luggage, mobile accessories, branded paper towels and much, much more. Located in their own, dedicated area on the upper level of the Las Vegas Convention Center (SU 7000), the Sports Licensing section caters to retailers of all kinds. Find the perfect add-on-sale, surprise accessory, staple products or best-seller among the vast assortment of products offered. For a peak at what’s offered, check out some of their stand-out vendors below:

Ultimate Hands

If you’ve ever attended a major sporting event, then you know the foam “#1” hands that get waved in the air at every touchdown, hit or goal made are a sports staple. Whether it’s your kid’s local team or a national team you are rooting for, Ultimate Hands bring new life to this classic sports accessory. Their larger than life “hands” introduce a new generation of foam fingers to the marketplace! They look good plus fit comfortably over the users hand – making it a win-win. You can even get the jersey sleeve of these hands uniquely customized for your favorite team – or whatever you are rooting for! Another great perk? They welcome new retailers with a minimum of only 6 units for an opening order! Visit them in the South Hall, Upper Level room 7000 at the Las Vegas Convention Center March 17-20, 2013, or check them out at UltimateHands.com. 

Game Towels

Whether you live in a college community or cater to customers who are sports lovers and college fans, these “game towels” are for you. They make the perfect add on sale for party and paper stores, novelty stores, campus book stores and many others. Very simply, they are paper towels that have college team logos on them. From University of Kansas (a personal fav) to Notre Dame to Texas A&M and more, game towels are an affordable yet fun addition to your inventory assortment. Customers will love them and your local retailers will wish they bought them first! Be the first to introduce these to your community and favorite sport fans. At ASD? Visit them in the Sports Licensing area or discover more at GameTowels.com.

Fanatic

Baseball fans, collegiate sports fans and all sport lovers will go crazy over the vast assortment of iPhone cases, Smartphone covers, iPod cases, laptop sleeves, cleaning clothz, phone wallets and everything else that Fanatic offers. Known for branding digital products, Fanatic brings solutions as well as style to all things digital – the sporty way. Among their popular items includes their iPod Speaker System that can hook up to your Smartphones as well as be used as a bluetooth speaker. Whether you are a Philly fan, Twins fan or Blue Jays fan, Fanatic has something for you and your customers. Discover more at ASD and at I-Fanatic.com.

Logo Chair, Inc.

Celebrating 14 years in business, Logo Chair, Inc. is a family owned business that strives to offer outstanding customer service and outstanding product. Using your favorite sports team logos on portable sideline chairs, youth chairs, beach chairs and more, Logo Chairs has something for every sports lover. If chairs aren’t your thing, there is no shortage of other product to shop from. Whether it’s a classic fleece blanket, sweatshirt blanket, luggage set or cooler tote, catering to sport fans is a breeze with Logo Chairs, Inc. Tailgating  or prepping for your next football get together will never be more fun – and your buyers will love the quality offered in Logo Chair products. Check Logo Chair at ASD and learn more at LogoChairs.com.

If you’re lucky enough (after all, it is St. Patrick’s Day) to be at ASD, visit the Sports Licensing area in the Las Vegas Convention Center on the second floor of the South Hall – Room SU 7000. Otherwise, follow Retail Minded over the next few days as RM’s Nicole Reyhle brings you the best from their show floors! And remember – ASD offers a lot for retailers, and their Sports Licensing area is only one of many great categories available for buyers. From home to kids to health & beauty and more, ASD has it all!

Want to learn more about the bi-annual, ASD Las Vegas Show? Check them out here!