CalExotics Celebrates ANME's 30th with Fall Debut and Top Industry Honors

James Sterling · 2026-07-21

CalExotics made a big splash at this year's ANME Founders Show, marking the event's 30th anniversary with a fresh Fall 2026 lineup, seven StorErotica Award nominations, and a Businessman of the Year win for VP Austin Ferdinand. As a founding company of the show, they had plenty to celebrate. ### What's New in the Fall 2026 Collection At their booth, CalExotics gave retailers and distributors an exclusive preview of what's coming. They expanded popular lines like California Dreaming, Milk Master, and Stroke It, while also introducing new products designed to help stores boost sales. The whole showcase had a refreshed vibe, with updated branding and merchandising that makes it easier for partners to connect with customers. ### A Virtual Experience for Those Who Couldn't Attend For folks who couldn't make it to the show in person, CalExotics partnered with Williams Trading University for a special livestream on opening day. The virtual event walked viewers through the Fall 2026 collection, highlighting key products and giving retailers a chance to check out the new lineup from anywhere. > "This year's ANME carried special meaning for all of us," said Susan Colvin, Founder and President of CalExotics. "As one of the founding companies behind this show, celebrating its 30th anniversary was incredibly rewarding. It was wonderful to connect with our customers, introduce our newest collections, and extend that experience beyond the show floor through our WTU livestream." ### Big Wins at the StorErotica Awards The celebration kept going at the 15th Annual StorErotica Awards, where Austin Ferdinand took home Businessman of the Year. This award recognizes his more than 20 years of leadership, focus on customer relationships, and impact on the pleasure products industry. CalExotics also snagged seven nominations across different categories, showing how much influence the brand has. Ferdinand said, "Receiving the Businessman of the Year award is an incredible honor. I'm grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout my career, especially our customers, our partners, and the entire CalExotics team. ANME has always been about building relationships, and being recognized during the show's milestone anniversary made the moment even more meaningful." ### What This Means for Retailers For retailers, this event signals that CalExotics is doubling down on innovation and support. The company's product strategy now focuses on helping partners succeed with better branding, smarter merchandising, and products that customers actually want. Whether you're a small shop or a big distributor, these updates could make a real difference in your store's performance. From celebrating three decades of ANME to unveiling new products and earning top honors, it was a memorable week for CalExotics. As they keep evolving their brand and portfolio, they're staying committed to delivering quality, innovation, and the kind of service that keeps retail partners coming back.