It’s a big world to explore out there, and likewise it was a big, wide-ranging industry under the roof of the Salt Palace yesterday at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Here are a few snapshots of the vast collection of outdoor-minded conversations that were buzzing around.
Author: Carly Terwilliger
Outdoor Retail Summer Market – Day 2 Recap
Yesterday morning Outdoor Retailer Summer Market started off early at the 7 a.m. OIA Industry Breakfast. Writer: Carly Terwilliger The message to the standing room only crowd heard from keynote speaker Former U.S. Secretary of Interior Sally Jewel was all about unity. In her first major appearance since leaving office, Jewell was adamant about the […]
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Kicks Off
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market kicked off yesterday bright and early with the 7 a.m. OIA Industry Breakfast, featuring former Interior Secretary Sally Jewell speaking on the theme of “Together We are a Force for Public Lands.” So it’s fitting that yesterday, OR attendees got outside to enjoy those lands at a variety of pre-show experiences.
SSI Data: Core Categories Keep Outdoor Footwear Sales Afloat in Calendar First Half
Internet growth easily outpaces brick & mortar gains in the period ended July 1. Outdoor footwear sales grew more than 2 percent in the calendar first half of the year, with strength in hiking boots, backpacking boots and approach footwear offsetting sales declines in outdoor casual footwear and fishing waders. The core functional hiking and […]
SGB Media Is Live At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2017
The SGB team is packing up our plaid shirts and trucker hats and heading to Salt Lake City. Writer: Carly Terwilliger From Demo Day to Outsiders Ball, from show floor business to happy hour socializing, we’ll be onsite as the outdoor industry bids a fond farewell to Salt Lake and turns its head toward Denver. […]
Item Of The Day: Ruffwear Patroller Leash
Inspired by the brand’s patrol and search and rescue partners, the Patroller Leash is an adjustable, convertible belt-to-leash.
SSI Data: Columbia Owns Short-Sleeve Woven Shirts Top Five
SSI Data: The 10 Best Selling Short-Sleeve Woven Tops
Sierra Designs Senior Director Stephen Barnes Thinks Outside
The Colorado-based outdoor gear brand is tweaking its image and revamping its retail strategy for Spring 2018.
Oru Kayak Team Sets Out On Historic Voyage From Cuba To Key West
SGB connected with Andy Cochrane, Oru’s director of marketing and the organizer and leader of the expedition, to talk paddling and politics.
Outdoor Retailer Makes Denver Its New Home
After a confidential request for proposal (RFP) process, Denver was officially selected as the new OR host city at a press conference held in the City Park Rose Garden this morning.
Foam Roller Myths Busted By A Doctor Of Physical Therapy
Are you using your foam roller correctly? We tapped the expertise of BoulderCentre for Orthopedics’ Bridget Myers, PT, DPT, to find out.
Design And Conquer
We get into the nitty-gritty of the innovation process with Molly McCall and Hillary Cribben, the design masterminds behind Boulder-based Zeal Optics.
Startup Aims For Pitch-Perfect Climbing Maps
Climb-On’s comprehensive maps of popular climbing spots are waterproof, tear-proof and complement area guidebooks and Mountain Project.
One-On-One With Revel Gear Co-Founder Kody Plavnicky
The Colorado-based startup put a new twist on camping illumination – and its philanthropic mission donates solar-powered lights to sub-Saharan Africa.
Living In A Material World
New materials from Polartec, PrimaLoft and W.L Gore & Associates are redefining buzzwords like light, warm, compressible, waterproof and sustainable.
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