We already see some bikes at Outdoor Retailer, but with the cancellation of Interbike 2019, we could see more at Summer Market or Winter Market this year. Emerald Expositions—owner of both Interbike and OR—is considering inviting the bike industry to those two outdoor shows. Do you think it would be a good move or not?
We all know Outdoor Retailer is leaving Utah. Where would you like to see it move? Since Outdoor Retailer announced its departure from long-time home in Salt Lake City and opened up the RFP process, cities and states around the country have been clambering for a chance to host ...read more
As we put together our in-depth assessment of the first Outdoor Retailer Online, we want to hear from you one more time. If you attended the live portion of the show last week, how valuable did you find it? Vote now to see what the rest of the industry is saying instantly. And be ...read more
With the show floor cut in half, booths relegated only to the upper level, wider aisles, and plentiful gathering spaces that offered room for show-goers to really stretch out, this Winter Market was smaller and quieter than any before. Some exhibitors we spoke with felt it was a ...read more
In less than 80 days, with the holidays in between, the outdoor and ski industries will gather for the second combined show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Last year, momentum and energy were major takeaways from the unification of the two groups. Will next year be ...read more
Attending a national trade show three times a year is a lot for some outdoor industry members, especially when you factor in all the regional shows that happen year round, where the brunt of the buying work actually gets done. There's still ample chatter about whether three big ...read more
A backpack for $3.50? Is it too good to be true? The Quechua 10-liter hiking pack comes in seven colors and with a 10-year guarantee. The brand is under Decathlon, a French sporting goods retailer that keeps its prices low by designing and producing its own products for 50 ...read more
After having one Winter Market in November, Outdoor Retailer pulled the plug. Show leaders cited ongoing feedback as the driver of the decision. And now everyone has a different take on the trade show landscape. What's yours? Conversation starter: Leave us a comment about how ...read more
It's the outdoor version of "Which celebrity would you like to have dinner with?" One lucky voter will win the Eddie Bauer First Ascent Terrain 55L pack. Enter your email below to register, and vote in the poll to win this sweet pack. Imagine yourself pinned down in a storm ...read more
After cancelling this year's Interbike, Emerald Expositions has come up with two ideas in its place. Both include combining with the Outdoor Retailer trade shows in Denver. Bicycle Retailer and Industry News reported that one option would be to include a bike element at Outdoor ...read more
