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NPD Names Top-Selling and Fastest-Growing Brands in Outdoor Specialty Market

NPD Names Top-Selling and Fastest-Growing Brands in Outdoor Specialty Market

There is in interesting shift taking place in the outdoor market as new brand names are topping the best seller lists. Plus, NPD names the fastest-growing brands in outdoor specialty.

Executive Edition January 12, 2023
Report from the Show Floor at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show

Report from the Show Floor at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show

The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show got underway Tuesday in Salt Lake City, Utah, with a series of events, educational sessions, lots of line showings in brand booths, and a nighttime…

News January 11, 2023
Report and Photos from the OR Snow Show

Report and Photos from the OR Snow Show

The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show got underway Tuesday in Salt Lake City with lots of line showings in brand booths, and a nighttime block party complete with a drum line,…

News January 11, 2023
The Summit and Media Preview Kicked Off the OR Snow Show

The Summit and Media Preview Kicked Off the OR Snow Show

The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show starts today, and to kick off the week, Monday the show offered two events: The Summit and Media Preview. For The Summit, brands, exhibitors, and…

News January 10, 2023
Outdoor Retailer Owner Acquires Consumer Event Specialists, Lodestone Events

Outdoor Retailer Owner Acquires Consumer Event Specialists, Lodestone Events

(This story was updated on 8/29/2023.) Emerald, the parent company of Outdoor Retailer, announced Tuesday that it has acquired consumer event specialists Lodestone Events, producers of the Overland Expo series…

News January 10, 2023
OR Snow Show Returns to Salt Lake City This Week

OR Snow Show Returns to Salt Lake City This Week

The Outdoor Retailer Snow Show gets underway Tuesday in its new (old) home of Salt Lake City, Utah. Many events and activities are part of the show’s return to Salt…

News January 9, 2023
Retailers Report Holiday Sales

Retailers Report Holiday Sales

Several industry customers reported holiday sales Monday, and teen retailers appear to have been particularly negatively impacted by the inflationary and promotional environment.

News January 9, 2023
Report and Updated Photos from Surf Expo

Report and Updated Photos from Surf Expo

More details about Surf Expo and the wide range of brands and retailers we saw on the show floor.

News January 8, 2023
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series