Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is presenting nearly 50 educational sessions as part of Outdoor University at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. Sessions start on Day Zero of the trade show (July 30) and continue through Day Three (Aug. 2). All sessions are free and open to Outdoor Retailer attendees.


Outdoor University at Outdoor Retailer (OU at OR) sessions cover a variety of topics – ranging from retail management, corporate responsibility, consumer trends, digital marketing, online consumer behavior, investment strategies, brand marketing, merchandising secrets, and more – to help the outdoor industry stay ahead of the curve on critical business issues. The curriculum includes subject matter relevant to retailers, manufacturers and independent representatives.


“We designed the OU at OR educational curriculum to address key opportunities and challenges facing our industry in order to help outdoor companies grow and thrive,” said Michelle Biersner, OIA’s director of education. “I hope all Outdoor Retailer attendees will take advantage of these valuable learning opportunities.”


Outdoor University (OU) is OIA’s education platform, providing live, online and on-demand programming throughout the year. OIA member companies and their employees have access to online OU sessions and the full on-demand OU library free of charge as part of their OIA membership. Non-members can access OU sessions for a nominal fee.


To see the complete listing of Outdoor University sessions at OR, go to www.outdoorindustry.org/OUatOR.


Based in Boulder, Colo., with offices in Washington, D.C., Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is the leading trade association for the outdoor industry and the title sponsor of Outdoor Retailer. OIA supports the growth and success of more than 4,000 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives and retailers of outdoor recreation apparel, footwear, equipment and services. For more information, go to outdoorindustry.org or call 303.444.3353.