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6 Must-Attend Trade Shows & Events Featuring Got Vape Wholesale
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- Trade shows let you see new product in person and lock in show-only deals you cannot get any other way.
- CHAMPS is the flagship circuit, a large multi-city show that draws the broadest mix of brands and buyers.
- Smaller, suite-based events like Smoke Shop Events offer a more intimate setting for focused buying conversations.
- International shows like ASD, Spannabis, and Alt Pro Expo open the door to global sourcing and emerging markets.
- Glass-focused events like Glass Vegas put US glass manufacturers and the latest pieces front and center.
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- Which trade shows should smoke shop owners attend?
- What is the CHAMPS trade show?
- Why are trade shows valuable for retailers?
- What do international shows like Spannabis offer?
- Where can you meet the Got Vape Wholesale team?
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A catalog can tell you a product exists. A trade show floor lets you hold it, haggle over it, and walk away with a deal no email will ever match. That is the edge these events hand you: a few days on the floor can shape a full season of buying decisions for your shop. Trade shows are where you see new product first, compare distributors face to face, and lock in show only pricing you cannot get any other way. The Got Vape Wholesale crew works a handful of these shows across the country and abroad every year, and here are six worth putting on your calendar, with what each one does for your buying.
CHAMPS Trade Show
CHAMPS is a long running B2B expo, and Got Vape Wholesale has participated since 1999 across its Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Chicago, and Colorado dates. The Las Vegas show is the largest and runs twice a year, in winter and summer. Expect new product releases, show specific offers, and the long running glass blowing contest. Stop by the booth.
Smoke Shop Events (SSE)
Smoke Shop Events is a smaller, more personal show where each vendor works from a dedicated hotel suite. The format trades crowds for focused, one on one meetings, often with buyers placing larger orders. It is a good fit if you want dedicated time to review new items and work out terms without the noise of a big hall.
Asia Sourcing Direct (ASD)
ASD is a large sourcing show that gathers suppliers from China and other countries, with a smaller counter culture section. It draws importers and exporters, which makes it a strong stop for networking and finding products higher up the supply chain.
Glass Vegas
Glass Vegas brings together US glass manufacturers and attracts high end smoke shops. It is the show to attend if glass is a focus for your store, since it is a direct line to glass makers and a place to see craft pieces in person.
Spannabis
Spannabis is a major show in Spain that blends B2B meetings with an open expo floor. For shops watching the European market, it is a way to make connections and see how the category is developing across the region.
Alt Pro Expo
Alt Pro Expo is a growing show in Colombia that serves as a gateway to South American markets including Ecuador, Peru, and Paraguay. It draws both business buyers and consumers, and it has expanded quickly in recent years.
Whether you are sourcing glass, comparing vaporizer lines, or building the distributor relationships that carry your business forward, these shows put product and people in front of you in a way a catalog never can. Pick the two or three that fit your buying calendar, work the floor with a plan, and the power is in your hands to turn a trip into a season of smarter stocking. Want to connect with the Got Vape Wholesale crew at an upcoming event? Register your business and plan your shows, and thanks for stopping in with the Got Vape Wholesale crew. For more sourcing and partnership insights, explore the rest of our guides over at the Got Vape Wholesale Resource Center.
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