Trade show · Las Vegas, Nevada · Major show
WSA Show
Apparel, Clothing · Shoes, Shoe Industry · Textile Industry
Key numbers
- Exhibitors
- 2,000in 2012, organiser's figure
- Visitors
- 29,000in 2012, organiser's figure
- Floor space
- 70,424 m²in 2012, organiser's figure
- Editions on record
- 11first in 2009
About WSA Show
WSA represents the most comprehensive trade show in the footwear industry for both the Affordable Fashion, as well as the Factory Direct Sourcing segments of the business. Fast Fashion exhibitors include all major US-based footwear suppliers as well as affordable apparel and accessory resources. Sourcing exhibitors include Factory Representatives/Finished Goods Suppliers from China as well as other global sourcing bases. Show attendees from over 60 countries consist of major retail chains and independent shoe stores as well as design, development, and sourcing teams from the leading branded suppliers.
With over 50% of all footwear sold in the US being either "Fast" fashion and/or Private Label - this is the only show 100% FOCUSED on this element of the business. We know how important this segment of the industry is to the total global footwear business – so we built WSA for you. A show with market right timing, where people come to do business. For Fast Fashion and exploring all Private Label and Direct Factory manufacturing this is THE market.
From our listing of the 2013 edition. Details may have changed since.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Where | Exhibitors | Visitors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18–21 Aug 2015 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada | — | — |
| 2015 | 29–31 Jan 2015 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada | — | — |
| 2014 | 18–21 Aug 2014 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada | — | — |
| 2013 | 18–21 Aug 2013 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada | — | — |
| 2013 | 29–31 Jan 2013 | Sands Expo Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada | — | — |
| 2012 | 7–9 Aug 2012 | Sands Expo Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada | — | — |
| 2012 | 6–8 Feb 2012 | Sands Expo Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada | 2,000 | 29,000 |
| 2011 | 27–29 Jul 2011 | Sands Expo Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada | 1,600 | 28,700 |
| 2011 | 7–9 Feb 2011 | The Venetian - Resort Hotel Casino Las Vegas, Nevada | 1,200 | 150,000 |
| 2010 | 9–11 Aug 2010 | Sands Expo Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada | 1,200 | 37,000 |
| 2009 | 12–14 Feb 2009 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada | 1,500 | 37,500 |
Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.
Questions
When is WSA Show?
The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 18–21 Aug 2015.
Where is it held?
The 2013 edition was at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.
How often does it take place?
Several a year, judging by the 11 editions on record since 2009.