The Trips for Kids board of directors is awarding up to $50,000 in grants to support the Trips for Kids’ international network of chapters. These grants are made possible in large part due to the proceeds from the sale of donated items that Trips for Kids receives each year from ...read more
With booths now shipped, business cards scanned and business made, Outdoor Retailer ended on a resoundingly high note with members of the outdoor industry. “The feedback from the market at this version of Summer Market has been incredibly positive, from every sector and every ...read more
Less than 10 days away, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2013, being held July 31 - August 3, in Salt Lake City, is gearing up with a number of new events, show features, education and business inspiration for the industry's most influential retail market. Preliminary numbers ...read more
Outdoor Retailer today announced that it will host the Open Air Demo (OAD), July 30, at a new location, Pineview Reservoir (Port Ramp Marina), near Ogden, Utah. Low snow pack and runoff from the High Uintah Mountains has left the Jordanelle Reservoir, operating at less than 70 ...read more
Furthering its commitment to highlighting the supply story behind Outdoor Retailer, show organizers will introduce the industry’s first Industrial Design Center at Summer Market 2013, July 31 - August 2 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 800 sq. ft. ...read more
Capping off Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2013, the Psicobloc Masters Series - the first deep water soloing competition ever held in the U.S. - will be held August 2, at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City. Some of the world’s best climbers will be invited to compete head-to-head ...read more
August trade show to feature new fly fishing demos, tours, casting pond and fly-focused business lounge Attendees to the Outdoor Retailer (OR) Summer Market trade show and Open Air Demo will experience the opportunities of the fly fishing market through a variety of new fly ...read more
Following the close of the nation’s largest winter outdoor industry trade event, Outdoor Retailer (OR) show organizers compiled and analyzed a variety of information related to the week’s events, buyer statistics, demographic breakdowns, attendance figures and survey results. The ...read more
Outdoor Retailer announced it is introducing a new process and timeline for booking hotel rooms through the show’s housing block, managed by Travel Planners, the official Housing Agency for Outdoor Retailer. In the coming weeks, qualified retailers, exhibitors, exhibitor reps ...read more
Trips for Kids International (TFK) is honored to announce a generous $10,000 donation received from long-time Trips for Kids advocate and Interbike Expo co-founder, Steve Ready. With these funds, Trips for Kids will continue to expand its reach across North America and worldwide ...read more
A fashion forward and fully-functional backcountry ski jacket designed by Middle Tennessee State University senior, Alycia Gillaspie, took first prize at the end of Project OR Cycle 10, held during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013. Gillaspie designed and constructed a ...read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winter Market 2013 Wraps After Week of Product Launches, Events, Business Education, Buying and New Technology Industry’s semi-annual gathering dominated by ‘firsts’ maintains leadership position San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – February 4, 2013 – Outdoor ...read more
Outdoor Retailer recently announced it will continue its year-round support of Sundance Institute, including its annual Sundance Film Festival, as an Institute Associate in 2013. In addition to providing financial support, the outdoor industry trade show organizer will operate ...read more
Nominations for the third annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards presented by adidas Outdoor are now open, creating an opportunity to recognize and champion individuals, groups and companies whose efforts are above and beyond in inspiring and encouraging others in their communities to ...read more
In response to ongoing feedback from the outdoor marketplace, Outdoor Retailer show organizers have confirmed a one-day date shift for the semi-annual tradeshow effective Winter Market 2013 through Summer Market 2014. Under the new date structure, shows will run Wednesday through ...read more
The University of Michigan College of Letters, Sciences and Arts announced that alumnus Marilyn Price, class of 1962, is the recipient of the LSA Humanitarian Service Award because of her work with Trips for Kids®. The Humanitarian Service Award is the college's most ...read more
Responding to increased interest and demand from the industry, Outdoor Retailer (OR) Summer Market and Open Air Demo 2013, held in August in Salt Lake City, will feature a variety of new Fly Fishing market-focused exhibit areas, venues and programs. “OIA Foundation research is ...read more
Expert speakers and panelists, interested in presenting as part of Outdoor University at Outdoor Retailer, have less than two weeks to finalize and submit speaker proposals to Outdoor Retailer and the Outdoor Industry Association. The open call for Winter Market speaker and panel ...read more
On the heels of another successful Summer Market in August, Outdoor Retailer (OR) and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) recently collected and assessed input from more than 3,000 tradeshow stakeholders in an effort to understand the needs and priorities of the industry as ...read more
Registration is now open for retail, designer, independent reps and distributor attendees who can register online to participate in the outdoor industry’s premier trade show and demo event, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2013, held Wednesday, January 23 through Saturday, January ...read more
In the weeks following the close of another successful Summer Market tradeshow, Outdoor Retailer today confirmed* the semi-annual tradeshow hit record-breaking attendance figures for the third consecutive year. Final reports indicate the show saw a five percent increase in ...read more
Trips for Kids is one of three cycling-related non-profit organizations with the potential to win a $1,000 donation from an online contest sponsored by the cycling apparel retailer, Bicyclinghub.com. The winner of the contest will be determined completely by Facebook votes and ...read more
News Brief Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Early Bird Attendee Registration Deadlines, July 2 and 6 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. - July 2, 2012 - Today, Monday July 2, is the final opportunity for all non retail attendees of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, held August 1-5, 2012, ...read more
Outdoor Retailer Open Air Demo (OAD), held August 1 at Jordanelle Reservoir, will bring together brands, retailers and media to experience the latest equipment across the outdoor spectrum including fly fishing, GPS/geocaching, paddlesports, SUP and trail running in the heart of ...read more
Exhibitor badge registration for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012, the outdoor industry’s premier tradeshow and demo event held August 2-5, can now be secured online at outdoorretailer.com/exhibitor-badges. Exhibitor badges are free to exhibitor staff and can be added by the ...read more
Less than a month ago, industry stakeholders joined the conversation surrounding the future size and location of Outdoor Retailer, the growing semi-annual tradeshow for the outdoor industry. Today, more than 2,100 people have logged into a dedicated online forum to view and/or ...read more
Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) and Outdoor Retailer (OR) have announced they are expanding their partnership to offer more Outdoor University® educational sessions at Outdoor Retailer trade shows. Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, which takes place in early August in Salt Lake ...read more
Less than 75 days away, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012, to be held August 1-5, in Salt Lake City, is introducing new events to the tradeshow’s Open Air Demo, a second New Exhibitor Pavilion located adjacent to the Salt Palace Convention Center, along with a number of new ...read more
Five design students from around the country have been chosen to compete in the ninth cycle of Project OR, the industry’s original 48-hour concept-to-prototype design competition held during Outdoor Retailer Summer Market August 2-5, 2012. The five Summer Market 2012 ...read more
Outdoor Retailer (OR) has announced plans to adjust show dates for its Winter Market 2013 tradeshow. Instead of starting with the All Mountain Demo at Solitude Mountain Resort on Wednesday and continuing indoors at the Salt Palace Convention Center Thursday through Sunday, ...read more
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – March 23, 2012– A love of bikes, art and the hit TV series, Mad Men, has inspired the sale of a truly unique work of art by renowned license plate artist and former HGTV’s FreeStyle host Aaron Foster. Proceeds from an online art auction will be donated to the ...read more
San Juan Capistrano, Calif. and Salt Lake City, Utah -Outdoor Retailer (OR) concluded another successful cycle of Project OR when it named Margaret Mussman, a junior at University of Cincinnati, the winner of its eighth cycle held at OR Winter Market 2012. Mussman designed a ...read more
Yadkinville, N.C. - The outdoor industry will get an in-depth look at COLDPRUF® Base Layer's new ECO with Microban® line at this month's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show. As the "Official Base Layer of Winter Market," the affordable new line boasts the company's signature ...read more
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – In recognition of the many interests, values and activities shared between attendees of the Sundance Film Festival and Outdoor Retailer (OR), the outdoor industry trade show recently became an “Institute Associate” of the world-renowned independent ...read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Specialized gives ‘Special’ Grant to Trips For Kids Chapters SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – December 13, 2011 – Several local Trips for Kids (TFK) chapters became the recipient of a Specialized “Grant in a Box,” at the nomination of their local Specialized dealers and ...read more
Although six weeks away, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market’s more than 100 new exhibitors and nearly 900 returning exhibitors, are preparing for the industry’s leading business-to-business wintersports event bringing more extensive product categories, new technology and a better ...read more
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. - November 17, 2011 – Five design students from around the country have been chosen to compete in the eighth cycle of Project OR, the industry’s original 48-hour concept-to-prototype design competition held during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market January ...read more
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – October 26, 2011 – Trips for Kids National is pleased to welcome its two most recent chapters, formed by the Desert Recreation District (DRD) (Indio, Calif.) and the Buellton Park and Recreation Department (Buellton, Calif.) While there has long been a ...read more
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – A continued upswing in market vitality was apparent during the 2011 Health+Fitness Business Expo (HFB), held September 14-16, in conjunction with the Interbike International Bicycle Expo at the Sands Expo and Convention Center. During the three-day ...read more
LAS VEGAS – The 2011 Interbike OutDoor Demo kicked off the continent’s largest gathering of cycling industry insiders with a day of riding in Bootleg Canyon near Las Vegas. "The first day of OutDoor Demo has been marked by A-list retailers testing product from over 200 brands. ...read more
Interbike attendees will have plenty of opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of triathlon thanks to special VIP access to the Ironman World Championship 70.3 the day before Interbike begins and an expansive Tri Zone at the expo itself. A new 2011 partnership with ...read more
CODY, Wyo. – September 13, 2011 – Celebrating five years since its official launch at Interbike, the 2012 model of iBert Inc.’s signature center-mount child safe-T-seat now sports upgraded mounting hardware, a steering wheel that doubles as a nap pad and a new, bright pink color ...read more
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – July 21, 2011 – Attendees at this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market will have plenty of opportunities to spend time on two wheels, thanks to new and returning programs designed to expand the cycling footprint at the annual Salt Lake City expo and ...read more
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – July 21, 2011 – Outdoor Retailer Summer Market participants have more resources than ever for connecting with the industry and planning their time before, during and after the show. The OR Summer Market Mobile App, Online Show Planner, Planning Guide ...read more
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – July 8, 2011 – Aventura and Ascent Douglas recently committed as presenting sponsors for Cycle 7 of Project OR, the 48-hour concept-to-prototype student design competition that runs concurrently with Outdoor Retailer Summer Market on August 4-7, in ...read more
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – July 7, 2011 – Interbike exhibitors and industry designers are invited to submit beautiful, smart and stylish clothing, accessories and bikes for potential inclusion in the Interbike City Style Fashion Show, presented Momentum Magazine. Companies ...read more
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. - July 30, 2011 - This Friday, July 1, is the final opportunity for potential attendees of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, held August 4-7, 2011, to register for the annual tradeshow at Early Bird rates. Registration pricing for Summer Market is as ...read more
Building on the success of last year’s alliance, a newly-inked agreement between Outdoor Retailer and Rapid Media aims to produce the most engaging, informative and interactive Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Paddle Zone to date. The agreement follows a request for proposal ...read more
Outdoor Retailer Hub, a new online service from Outdoor Retailer, will bring brands and retailers together in a virtual platform of brand microsites that can be used year-round for everything from product development and launches to placing and managing orders. A beta version of ...read more
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. – June 13, 2011 – The Interbike Women’s Lounge, presented by the Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition (OIWC), will return in an expanded format to the Interbike Expo, held September 14-16, in Las Vegas. “Recent studies suggest that women control nearly ...read more