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From The Editor: Summer’s Favorite Time Of Year is ALMOST Here

Summer seems to be flying by and I have to admit, I’m okay with that. Don’t get me wrong… I’ve had fun and always enjoy the extra sunshine and activities, but to me summer starts and ends with the last and first days of school, respectively, since as a working mom this adjusts my schedule incredibly. During the weeks that make up our summer my family and I stay busy traveling, swimming, enjoying friends and family, lingering on our patio a little longer than normal and of course, taking time to visit new stores and old favorites. This summer is no exception and I have had my little helpers – ages 7 and 8 – join me for a quite a few store visits, as well as have enjoyed many on my own like I always do. In the coming days I will be headed to Las Vegas to interview a store owner for a future editorial project I’m working on, plus I am looking forward to engaging with countless retailers at the upcoming ASD Market Week taking place from July 30 – August 2 in Vegas.

This upcoming ASD Market Week is one I have been looking forward to for months. Since their last show concluded in March, I have been counting down the days until their next one would begin. The reasons why are simple, really.

ASD Market Week delivers so much value to merchants that it’s impossible for me not to want to return again and again and again.

Among my favorite perks of ASD include the incredible inventory assortment available for retailers to discover high margin items that offer tremendous value to their stores. Additionally, there are countless other reasons why ASD is my favorite trade show, including the following:

  • 2,600 + exhibitors to explore
  • 45K plus attendees to mix & mingle with
  • 150 + product categories to shop from
  • 9 shows in one under one giant roof
  • Over 100 FREE retail educational sessions

I’m looking forward to some new retailers I’m aware of coming for the first time, as well, and getting to share their excitement in discovering ASD with fresh eyes. Are you among them? If so, let me know and I’d love to say hello while at ASD! Tweet me at @RetailMinded or shoot me an email at nicole@retailminded.com.

If you’re not able to make it to ASD be sure to follow along as I tweet live from their show floors (and follow #ASDShow) and share daily updates via RetailMinded.com. Plus, follow along with the Independent Retailer Conference – taking place all four days at ASD Market Week – for retail insight, thought leadership and industry insight with hashtag #IRC.

Till next time,

Nicole Leinbach Reyhle

Founder & Editor | Retail Minded


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