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From REI to Alpenglow Sports, Here Are the Retailers Registered for Outdoor Retailer 2026 in Minneapolis

As the August show at the Minneapolis Convention Center approaches, the registered retail buyer list already includes REI,…

News June 17, 2026
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Outdoor Retailer Industry Day Tackles Key Issues at Minneapolis Show in August 

Outdoor Retailer has unveiled the Industry Day program for its August 2026 show in Minneapolis, building an afternoon…

News May 27, 2026
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Backcountry and Outdoor Retailer to Partner in Big Way for Minneapolis Show

Backcountry is bringing its brand incubator concept to the Outdoor Retailer show floor in Minneapolis this August, contributing…

News May 13, 2026
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Outdoor Retailer Appoints Matthew Mathiasen as New Group Show Director Ahead of Minneapolis Debut

Bringing nearly 20 years of experience in trade events and brand management, Mathiasen will lead the show’s transition…

News April 28, 2026
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Maine Outdoor Brands: Uniting Over 200 Companies to Champion Outdoor Innovation

After forming at Outdoor Retailer in 2017, Maine Outdoor Brands now represents more than 200 brands, including Hyperlite,…

News April 28, 2026
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Outdoor Retailer 2026 Opens Registration, Launches “Make It Yours” Campaign

OR's new campaign invites the outdoor industry to shape the future of Outdoor Retailer through participation, collaboration, feedback…

News April 21, 2026
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Outdoor Retailer Teams Up with Popfly for Content Creator Program

Find out how the exclusive Popfly partnership will transform the show experience for exhibitors and attendees, as well…

News March 25, 2026
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Outdoor Retailer Is Betting Big on Independent Brands

The Garage Grown Gear and Founded Outdoors Pavilion will feature up to 100 retail-ready emerging brands. Find out…

News March 9, 2026
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Outdoor Retailer Expands “Gear of Tomorrow” with University Partners

Outdoor Retailer is partnering with two universities for its August 2026 show in Minneapolis, embedding wearable tech research…

News February 26, 2026
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