Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2018

The November show will not go on, Outdoor Retailer announced on its website on Wednesday. The Winter Market was scheduled for Nov. 5 to 7, but it is now being united with Snow Show slated for Jan. 29 to 31, 2020 in Denver. “We care deeply about our community, and alongside OIA, ...read more

Leading up to the first Outdoor Retailer Winter Market held in November, Jetty Founder Cory Higgins was nervous. Retailers he was hoping to meet with were skipping the fall show to attend the January Snow Show instead, causing him concern that he wouldn’t get to meet with key ...read more

Matt Powell’s trend talk is always a fixture at Outdoor Retailer. But for Winter Market, the senior industry advisor for the NPD Group decided to go about things differently: Instead of delving deep into numbers, he spent most of the time taking questions from the audience. The ...read more

After 36 years running River Sports Outfitters, Founder Ed McAlister knows what resonates with customers—but he always keeps an open mind when seeing new gear and brands. Nearly 50 brands—from A to Z and from big name to up-and-coming—mix together on his shelves and in the ...read more

The snow is just starting to fall in Rapid City, marking winter’s approach. That means Roam‘N Around’s Bill Bernhard is scouting out which products he’s going to push to their limits in the cold—which is likely to drop below zero for at least a few days this season. “I try to ...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

This show marks the first time that Outdoor Retailer Winter Market has been held in November, a change that was made to help retailers and brands sync up during the seasonal buying cycle. We talked to people on the show floor to see how that translated in real time. Naturally, ...read more

In this edition, you'll find stories about: The inaugural Innovation Awards How will the midterm elections impact the outdoor industry? Fires in California...again Gear trends: winter camping, eyewear and headwear, travel bags, and tools And of course, the best of booth! Check ...read more

If you're roaming around the show floor on Sunday, stop by these booths for to support outdoor causes and snag some awesome deals while supplies last. Alpine Provisions (49002-UL): 50 percent off with the code "WINTEROR2018" at alpineprovisionsco.com American Alpine Club ...read more

Give your tastebuds a surprise with GU's newest flavor, derived from a key ingredient in beer: hops. It's a savory pivot from the sweet birthday cake and toasted marshmallow flavors of the recent past. GU is hoping that those who like beer or already incorporate beer into their ...read more

In this edition, you'll find stories about: The inaugural Innovation Awards Retailers dish on their favorite gear picks Photographer Aaron Huey talks both sides of the Bears Ears debate Gear trends: women's and men's apparel, baselayers, and packs And of course, the best of ...read more

1. Mental Health in the Outdoors 10 to 11 a.m. at The Camp, Booth #32005-UL: Mental health affects one out of four people in the U.S. What does this look like in the outdoor industry? How does playing outside affect our lives and/or create a place of healing. Join this panel ...read more

In the backcountry, nature will take its course and you'll be sorry for forgetting essentials. Austin-based Potty Packs—founded by Marc Siemes and Joshua Hawley—assembles pocket-sized solutions for every type of nature's calling, from pooping in the woods to getting your period ...read more

In this edition, you'll find stories about: The future of specialty outdoor retail Kilian Jornet's new film and book Snowsports Industries America's climate change call to action Gear trends: footwear, lifestyle footwear, insulation, and gloves And of course, the best of booth! ...read more

In this edition, you'll find stories about: PrimaLoft Bio, a new biodegradable synthetic insulation Western Colorado University's new outdoor-focused MB Brands using average people as ambassadors Gear trends: ski and snowboard apparel, alpine shells, and midlayers And of course, ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected] ALLIED Feather & Down is introducing an updated TrackMyDown website, a transparency and educational tool that uses a hangtag and "lot number" at point of sale to ...read more

1. Industry Breakfast - Retail Isn't Dead: Optimism in the Age of Ecommerce 7 to 8:45 a.m. at the Colorado Convention Center – Mile High Ballroom: Kick off Outdoor Retailer Winter Market with free breakfast with a side of retail knowledge from Outdoor Industry Association. ...read more

From portable bone broths to environmentally friendly hygiene products, urban crossover outwear to next-level repair tape, these eight Outdoor Retailer first-timers bring fresh perspectives to the trade show floor. 1. Alpine Provisions (Booth #49002-UL) Love the natural world so ...read more

1. Conservation Alliance Breakfast: Bears Ears and the Battle for the American West 7 to 9 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency: Aaron Huey, National Geographic photographer, Stanford Media Designer, and founder of Amplifier.org, will share his images and stories from his most recent ...read more

Got a pair of old trailer runners needing new soles? The Vibram Sole Factor Mobile Lab will be at Outdoor Retailer from Thursday to Sunday upgrading attendees shoes on site. As one resoling option, the brand will premier new Litebase technology designed with 30 percent less sole ...read more

Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected] Look for the hashtag #LeaveLessOR during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Boulder-based EcoVessel is launching an initiative to reduce single-use plastic at the ...read more

Tough enough to last a century, EcoVessel’s water bottles have a new opportunity to stand out: next week at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Denver, Colorado. The show has remained the zenith of the outdoor industry for more than 30 years. Each iteration, attendees and vendors ...read more

Nearly three dozen of the outdoor industry's most innovative products and technologies will be on display on the show floor at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Outdoor Retailer yesterday released the list of 32 finalists of the Innovation Awards, recognizing design, innovation, ...read more

For the first time, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market is happening in November and reflects the show's commitment to innovating and adapting to the needs of the industry. Along the same lines, The Daily has adapted. This all new version of the Pre Show issue not only reflects our ...read more