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
Buyer Registration is Officially Open for Surf Expo September 2026
A long list of brands and retailers have already registered for Surf Expo, which runs from Sept. 16…
News April 20, 2026
Surf Expo Show Director on the Rising Active Lifestyle and What it Means for September 2026 Show
Discover what’s ahead at Surf Expo’s September 2026 show, including key trends shaping the surf, resort, swim, and…
News April 10, 2026
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
Overland Expo SoCal 2026: Second Annual Event Draws 19,000+ to Costa Mesa
In only the second year of the event, big crowds and lots of adventure, outdoor and overlanding brands…
News March 18, 2026
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
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
Revolutionizing Outdoor Retailer: How OR Is Evolving to Meet the Needs of Exhibitors and Retailers
OR Marketing Manager Joe Wilkinson shares details about the new Wild Reach content creator initiative and the show’s…
News February 17, 2026
Surf Expo Taps Matt Yates for New Sponsorship and Sales Role
The new role is designed to expand opportunities for show exhibitors and other companies across the coastal lifestyle,…
News February 13, 2026
Product Trends from the Collective Shows
We stopped by the Collective Shows this week in Huntington Beach, Calif., to see some product trends for…
News January 22, 2026
