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What They Say
Here’s what retailers who attended the 2011 event in Anaheim have to say: "I found those unique items that help to make our store stand out in our community. The learning sessions have helped me re-energize, and get new motivation for growing our business. The new vendors were great finds, and there were some good buying deals with companies we already deal with. I have learned so much about how to run our business. I appreciate all the info that is shared by fellow store owners. ASTRA has been the best investment we have made for our business." "From arrival to departure, my experience at ASTRA’s Marketplace & Academy was outstanding. The event is well thought out and highly organized." "ASTRA’s Marketplace & Academy is timely for orders, networking and talking to important people within key customer organizations. Hearing what other stores are experiencing is invaluable." "I learned a lot of valuable information about customer relations, marketing, and visual display. Thanks to ASTRA’s Marketplace & Academy, I have talking points to work with my customers on many products I already carried. I am more equipped to assist parents of children with special needs find the right toy, and generally feel more useful to my customer base." "ASTRA’s Marketplace & Academy introduced me to new vendors, provided helpful advice in running my business, offered networking opportunities, help me build new friendships." "I would definitely recommend ASTRA Marketplace and Academy to anyone who is in the specialty toy industry. As a first time attendee and new member I walked away from this conference with a wealth of information from the workshops and networking. The Marketplace was a great place to find new products for our store. I have definitely grown from this great experience and I am honored to be an ASTRA member." |
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