EORA Names New President
The board of directors for Eastern Outdoor Reps Association (EORA) elected Michael Schmidt as its…
Nantahala Hosts ICF Freestyle World Championships
Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is set to host the ICF Freestyle Kayaking World Championships in…
Despite Made in USA, Footwear Imports Up
Footwear imports from China are up 2% this year after stabilizing its output last year,…
SIA Releases Addendum to Retailer Marketing Guide
Last year, SnowSports Industries America (SIA), launched the “Retailer to Consumer Marketing Guide (RMG),” a…
Outdoor Product Sales Improve in July
Sales of outdoor products increased 2.6 percent in fiscal July to $810.3 million, according to…
The Summer of Content: ORSM13 Rewind
By Martin Vilaboy It was the first Outdoor Retailer show since the acquisition of Nielsen…
Participation in Outdoor Activities Hits Six-Year High
Participation in outdoor recreation reached a six-year high in 2012 with 142 million Americans ages…
Study Finds Clear Benefits from Magazines Using Recycled Paper
Using recovered fiber in place of virgin fiber for magazine paper has a benefit in…
OIA Announces 2013-2014 Board of Directors
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) announced the newly elected 2013-2014 Board of Directors. The board also…
Worldwide Buying Group Announces 2014 Show Dates
Worldwide, a national member-owned buying cooperative for independent retailers, announced its trade show dates for…
LEKI Partners with AMC, Sierra Club, Beaver Creek Hiking Center to Open New Demo Centers
LEKI USA announced the launch of five new demo centers this hiking/backpacking season. The demo…
SIA Nordic Demo to Return a Two-Day Format
After reviewing the pros and cons of several facilities, the Nordic Committee of SnowSports Industries…
OutDoor Names its ‘Celebrity of the Year’
Messe Friedrichshafen honored a personality who has made a special contribution to the outdoor industry.…