ASAP to Hold Matchmaking Sessions During MAGIC
ASAP, the apparel industry sourcing show that will be staged Aug. 25–28 at the Las Vegas Hilton, coinciding with the MAGIC International trade show, will be hosting one-on-one networking clinics between buyers and manufacturers on Aug. 27 in the hotel’s Grand Ballroom.
The matchmaking sessions will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., allowing buyers to ask specific questions and make deals with apparel and textile manufacturers from around the world, said ASAP’s Jerome Yuan. Buyers can meet with up to four companies whose representatives will bring samples, company profiles and other information to the 30- minute meetings.
The ASAP show will feature about 200 manufacturers from all apparel sectors, hailing from close to 20 countries, including China, Taiwan, Mexico and India. These manufacturers do private-label business with some of the largest national and global retailers and brands, said Yuan. Freight forwards, financing companies and other peripheral suppliers will also be part of the show.
ASAP is offering discounted room rates at the Hilton, which is next to the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information on the matchmaking sessions, go to www.asapshow.com/match.asp.
For hotel information, go to www.asapshow.com/accommodations.asp or call (626) 793-5000. —Robert McAllister
