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Crowds lining up for the start of Overland Expo SoCal.

Overland Expo SoCal Draws Big Crowds, Happy Exhibitors in Debut Show

The OC Fair & Event Center was packed for the event, with 19,000 attendees perusing the 303 exhibitor…

News March 18, 2025
Outdoor Retailer June 2024

Outdoor Retailer Hosted Buyer Program Defrays Travel Costs for Retailers

The program is intended for independent specialty retailers and omnichannel retailers who are ready to purchase outdoor gear.…

News March 11, 2025
Cotopaxi CEO Lindsay Shumlas

Cotopaxi CEO to Speak at Outdoor Retailer Industry Day

The newly appointed CEO will join a long list of panelists booked for a free event happening one…

News February 11, 2025
Overland Expo is expanding to Southern California.

Demand High for Overland Expo’s Expansion to Southern California

The event appears to be a hot ticket: exhibitor spaces and a limited number of camping spots sold…

News February 10, 2025
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Photos and Report from Swim and Active Collective

Notable retailers that came to review lines included Backcountry, Bikini Shoppe, Canyon Ranch Resorts, Core Power Yoga, Equinox,…

News January 22, 2025
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Messe München Exec Tobias Gröber Leaving After 28-Year Run

Gröber, who started at ISPO as an intern, is headed to skilled trades and craft fair company Gesellschaft…

News January 22, 2025
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Outdoor Retailer Buyer Registration Is Now Open

Retailer-focused content and eight activity zones will showcase the full spectrum of the outdoor industry in June.

News January 14, 2025
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Updated: Photos and Report from Surf Expo

Lots of brands and retailers were on hand as the industry looks for new opportunities and partners given…

News January 13, 2025
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Surf Expo Starts Wednesday with Strong Buyer Registration List

With over 700 brands exhibiting, and buyer registration tracking significantly above last year, the show is forecast to…

News January 6, 2025
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Surf Expo Set for Biggest Show Since 2020

Show Director Roy Turner shares the impressive lineup of brands that have signed on to exhibit at Surf…

News November 18, 2024
Earths Edge Barry Kavu

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect: Retailers and Brands Cautiously Optimistic About 2025

Specialty retailers and outdoor brands are cautiously optimistic that a more stable, predictable operating environment is on the…

News November 14, 2024
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