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November 19, 2020
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance welcomes Oboz Footwear, Mystery Ranch and HydraPak to national vendor partner network
Nov. 19, 2020 ) ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA – Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (www.grassrootoutdoors.com), the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, is announcing the addition of Oboz Footwear, Mystery Ranch and HydraPak to their national vendor partner network. Debuting as new members during the November buyer’s...
November 2, 2020
Change of plans. The SHOT Show has been cancelled.
Two weeks ago we highlighted that the SHOT Show— the industry gun and hunting trade show — would hold their annual event in Las Vegas on Jan. 19 to 22, 2021. The organizers were confident they could pull off an in-person event. Last year, more than 58,000 people descended on...
November 2, 2020
Emerald Holding takes earnings beating on cancelled shows
You know them for your favorite trade shows that didn't happen this year including Outdoor Retailer, SurfExpo and others. The company reported revenues of $8.5 million in the third quarter ending September 30 compared to revenues of $75.6 million for the third quarter of 2019, a decrease of 88.8 percent....
October 30, 2020
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance welcomes specialty vendors and independent retailers to join ConnectHub for fall ‘21 buying support
ASHEVILLE, NC (October 30, 2020)-- Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (www.grassrootsoutdoors.com), the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty independent retail, is inviting specialty outdoor vendors and independent outdoor retailers to participate in ConnectHub, a free shared-resource platform. Providing an open and accessible platform, Grassroots ConnectHub brings together retailers...
October 29, 2020
The Big Gear Show unveils plans for summer 2021
BGS lays out its vision for the summer 2021 event, which includes some significant changes but still has the original goal in tact: be the place where hardgoods-centric retailers can see products, try products, and buy products all in one place. The 2021 event is scheduled for August 3-5. Find...
October 28, 2020
SIA’s Snowbound Festival Debuts New Website and Announces Dates for Upcoming 2021 Winter Events in New England and the Rockies
Park City, Utah (October 28, 2020) – In celebration of the upcoming winter season, Snowsports Industries America (SIA) is excited to debut the first phase of its Snowbound Festivals consumer platform with the launch of its new website, Snowboundfest.com, an inclusive consumer gateway to the winter outdoor lifestyle. An integral...
October 19, 2020
Mystery Ranch, HydraPak, and others to attend SHOT Show in January
The SHOT Show—the industry-adjacent gun and hunting trade show that reliably attracts crossover brands like Mystery Ranch and CamelBak— will hold their annual event in Las Vegas this January. The show is set to run from Jan. 19 to 22, and organizers are confident they can pull it off safely....
October 16, 2020
US Trail Running Conference announces US Launch of Kilian Jornet’s charter for outdoor sports
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced that the 2020 event will feature the US launch of a charter for outdoor sports from top mountain and trail runner, Kilian Jornet. The Spanish mountain and trail runner will present information on his ground breaking charter...
October 15, 2020
Will This Virtual Outdoor Gear Trade Show Ever Happen?
What was promoted as an innovative new online event has come to a halt as employees and contractors allegedly missed payments. Read more on Outside.
October 14, 2020
Outdoor Retailer moves its 2021 Snow Show online
Outdoor Retailer announced that, in light of ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic, the 2021 Snow Show will adapt to a completely virtual format. The original show, scheduled for Jan. 27-29, has been cancelled. Organizers have dubbed its replacement "Outdoor Retailer Winter Online." Exact dates haven't been released, but OR...
October 12, 2020
Glamping Show Opens Tuesday, Runs Through Thursday
The Virtual Glamping Show USA is set to open its doors Oct. 13 at 7:30 a.m. MDT, and will run through Oct. 15. Almost 1,500 registered, not including 62 vendors, with attendees from 49 U.S. states (except North Dakota), Puerto Rico, and 44 other countries. Vendors from the U.S., Canada,...
October 6, 2020
We Are Change Makers Announces 2020 Virtual One-Day Summit, Benefiting Kenyan Social Enterprise Zawadisha
(GLOBAL/VIRTUAL — October 6, 2020) Bringing together a passionate community of visionaries, We Are Change Makers (WACM), announces its seventh summit, held on October 23rd, exploring everything from mindfulness and thought leadership to race to gender to truth and reconciliation — with leading-edge conversations from global thought leaders who will...
August 20, 2020
US Trail Running Conference announces reward program for Race Directors
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced an innovative reward program for race directors that will grow participation for the industry-leading event. Race Directors who join the reward program can earn free registration places for either in-person or virtual access to...
August 19, 2020
Fall / Winter REVEAL Digital Media Conference Announced with Focus on Outdoor, Bike and Consumer Tech
BOULDER, Colo. - August 19, 2020 - Having held two successful REVEAL digital media conferences in April (Outdoor/Bike) and July (Moto), ECHOS Communications is proud to announce the third event in the series: Scheduled for October 6, the Fall / Winter REVEAL will bring together a strong roster of outdoor,...
July 20, 2020
Vermont outdoor companies turn to digital trade show in age of COVID-19
BURLINGTON, VT. (July 20, 2020) — Three Vermont outdoor companies are participating in the first ever Outdoor Retailer Online (ORO), a virtual trade show for the outdoor industry. For Mana Threads, Kaden Apparel, and UnTapped, the virtual networking event comes as Vermont outdoor brands reimagine their approach to building new...
July 2, 2020
Rab To Serve As Presenting Sponsor for Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival
Louisville, CO (June 2020) - Rab, an industry leader in merging the development of quality technical gear and apparel with sustainability and environmental awareness, announced today that it will continue as a valued and collaborative presenting partner of the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival for the third consecutive...
June 30, 2020
US Trail Running Conference announces pivot to hybrid format for 2020 Event
Estes Park, CO – Active at Altitude, organizers of the US Trail Running Conference has announced that the 2020 event will be a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual attendees and exhibitors. This pivot is expected to encourage an expanded reach for the industry leading event, supporting access for...
June 17, 2020
Peak Content makes Diversity and Inclusion session FREE to watch
Peak Content Summit, the content marketing strategy course designed for active lifestyle, outdoor and cycling brands, has made two of its sessions free to watch, offering brands an opportunity to discover more ways to make their content more inclusive and reach a more diverse audience. “With everything that’s going on...
March 30, 2020
Grassroots cancels June Connect, replacing trade show with collaborative digital sell-in process for spring 2021
KNOXVILLE, TENN (MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020) -- Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, will not gather for their spring Connect show as previously scheduled on June 12-15, 2020. Instead, due to direct impacts from COVID-19, the association will move ahead with...
March 20, 2020
Marmot Announces Attendance Of Grassroots Connect
Rohnert Park, Calif. – March 20, 2020 – Marmot® is proud to announce its participation in the 2020 Grassroots Connect show taking place in Knoxville, Tennessee this June. The show, organized by the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, supports Marmot’s commitment to outdoor specialty dealers and the overall growth of the outdoor...
March 6, 2020
Peak Content Summit keeps dates, adds remote attendance options
With so many major outdoor and cycling events being cancelled, Peak Content Summit stands out for holding firm and developing alternative attendance plans. The content marketing strategy conference will remain in Asheville, NC, on March 12-13, 2020. By adding remote screen-sharing presentation options, they’ve eliminated the risk of missing a...
March 5, 2020
Ride the Divide feature filmmaker to teach legacy content strategy at PCS
Many outdoor, cycling and active lifestyle brands think of content marketing as lots of little, one-off stories placed sporadically on social media and blogs. But filmmaker Mike Dion, the award-winning producer of Ride the Divide, Reveal the Path and Inspired to Ride, will show how brands like Moots, Salsa and...
January 26, 2020
GORE® Wear takes home ultimate ISPO honor
MUNICH, GERMANY, (Jan 26th, 2020) - This year’s ISPO Award celebrations saw GORE® Wear claiming the “Product of the Year” title for its GORE® R5 GORE-TEX INFINIUM™ Insulated Jacket – the first of its kind in the world. Included in the upcoming Autumn/Winter 2020 collection, this jacket is special in...
January 10, 2020
Need a little help creating your brand’s Content Marketing Strategy?
Create your content marketing roadmap at Peak Content Summit Need a little help figuring out your content marketing strategy? You’re not alone, according to Peak Content Summit host Tyler Benedict. That’s why they’re kicking off the content marketing conference with a complete “how to” presentation by StoryFuel founder, Melanie Deziel....
January 6, 2020
LEOMO Begins Selling Revolutionary TYPE-S Sports Computer that Harnesses the Power of Advanced Motion Analytics
See LEOMO’s TYPE-S at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show, Booth IW-9/Aria West LAS VEGAS (Jan. 6, 2020) — LEOMO, Inc., a leading international technology and sports innovation brand, proudly releases its revolutionary TYPE-S sports performance computer with advanced motion analysis capabilities. Launched with a successful Kickstarter campaign, TYPE-S will be...
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