We used to come to Outdoor Retailer just to ogle gear, but these days, we’re devoting just as much attention to our industry’s environmental and social impacts. “Responsibility” may have been the biggest buzzword from last week’s convention: Attendees rallied against climate ...read more
Whether you beat the traffic out of town or crammed in meetings until the final bell, here’s what you missed today: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. Stay up to date and get Industry Buzz delivered to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter. Have we ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. Trade show discussion: We've followed up Cam Brensinger's opinion piece—about reinventing the traditional trade show—with a survey. We want your insight on what ...read more
Didn’t make it to this year’s show? We’ve got you covered. We prowled the floor for three full days in search of new products that your customers will be scrambling for. Here are 25 of the most interesting products at this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. A “scrappy” ...read more
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., June 5, 2019 – For 40 years, Yakima has built its reputation as the global leader in vehicle racks by providing innovative and reliable cargo solutions for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. For Fall 2019, the brand is excited to announce its long-anticipated ...read more
As overlanding has grown popular among outdoorists, so have roof top tents, or RTTs. There's appeal in getting up off the ground and being able to fold down your shelter whenever and wherever for a fast getaway or a long-term vacation. It's still a small community, but it's ...read more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. BACKPACKER's Out Alive podcast dropped today, which will bring listeners harrowing stories about surviving in the backcountry. The first episode is about pro ...read more
Lake Oswego, Ore., November 15, 2018 – Oregon-based outdoor lifestyle companies Yakima and Rumpl have teamed up with Bend, Ore. artist Adam Haynes of Stickfort to create a beautiful, limited-edition blanket, just in time for the holidays. The Yakima x Stickfort x Rumpl Blanket ...read more
When Emerald Expositions and Outdoor Retailer announced shifted show dates in 2016, some industry veterans responded by launching a new trade show specifically designed for paddlesports. First held in 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin, Paddlesports Retailer organizers moved this year’s ...read more
Fifty times this year, Randy Propster will roll up to outdoor retail shops and various festivals in a flashy expedition vehicle and captivate an audience for 90 minutes by talking about the latest and greatest gear as wells as trail-tested tips and skills. He might even tell a ...read more
You might remember the SNEWS column called "Movin' & Shakin." Well, we're bringing it back and calling it "Industry Buzz." It will still feature people, products, and companies making changes, but you also can read about events, what's trending on social media, and anything else ...read more
Everyone in this industry knows the problem by now: The rise of online shopping has turned the traditional outdoor marketplace on its head. Consumers now turn to the internet first when they need new gear; brands seize the chance to sell it directly through their own websites or ...read more
The final Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City is behind us. And while the attendees we spoke with felt that the aisles of the Salt Palace were less crowded that usual (no official numbers have been released by the show), energy was high around the industry coming together to ...read more