Outdoor Retailer Archives

Outdoor Retailer Parent Company Acquires Overland Expo Series

Emerald, the company responsible for some of the outdoor industry’s biggest events, just expanded into the consumer-facing overlanding world.

Written by Andrew Marshall January 10, 2023

Outdoor Retailer Roundup: Top Gear From 2022 Summer Market

The Outdoor Retailer Summer Market hosted its final show in Denver, and we were on hand to check out the cutting-edge equipment hitting shelves.

Written by Mary Murphy June 16, 2022

Best in Show: Award-Winning Gear From Outdoor Retailer Summer 2022

In a farewell to Denver, brands convened for an Outdoor Retailer exhibition that felt like the good old days. And the gear did not disappoint.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 13, 2022

Happier Camper Launches Studio Apartment and Storefront on Wheels

Innovative, lightweight, and highly customizable, two of Happier Camper’s newest trailers are launching at Outdoor Retailer 2022.

Written by Heather Hendricks June 09, 2022

Patagonia, REI, The North Face Among Top Brands Boycotting Outdoor Retailer Move to Utah

The Conservation Alliance leads 24 outdoor companies to fortify national monument and public lands protections.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 14, 2022

‘Best in Show’ Winter Gear From Outdoor Retailer 2022

Exhibiting everything from down jackets to avalanche rescue gear, several hundred brands gathered at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in Denver this week. We sifted…

Written by Sean McCoy January 28, 2022

Best in Show Gear: Slimmed-Down Outdoor Retailer Packs a Few Big Winners

The typically massive outdoor industry trade show was different this year. But it didn’t deter some brands from showing some standout Best in Show gear.

Written by Adam Ruggiero August 13, 2021

Outdoor Retailer Pushes Summer Show to August

Outdoor Retailer will return to Denver for an in-person conference 2 months later than usual.

Written by M.T. Elliott February 24, 2021

A Climate Rally Is Coming to Outdoor Retailer

The topic of climate change comes up often in the outdoor sphere. Next week, the crossover between climate advocates and the outdoor industry will be…

Written by Mary Murphy January 22, 2020

HOKA Speedgoat Adds Widths, GORE-TEX for 2020

HOKA ONE ONE’s renowned trail runner receives some key updates based on athlete feedback.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 26, 2019

First Look: Outdoor Gear for Winter 2019-2020

The first Outdoor Retailer Winter Market held in November took place last week in Denver. And while it was a smaller show than the Summer show and…

Written by GJ Staff November 15, 2018

First Look: Winter Gear Preview From Outdoor Retailer

The first November Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, held this week in Denver, will be gear central. Hundreds of brands will debut products for the coming year.…

Written by GJ Staff November 05, 2018

First Look: Upcoming 2018 Outdoors Gear

The Outdoor Retailer trade show, held next week in Utah, is a cornucopia of gear. Thousands of brands debut products for the coming year. Here’s our exclusive…

Written by GJ Staff July 19, 2017

Report: Denver One Of Three Finalists For Outdoor Retailer

According to ‘multiple sources,’ Denver is on the shortlist to host Outdoor Retailer, along with two other cities.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 17, 2017

Utah Throws Hat (Back) In OR Show Ring

Despite publicly losing the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer show amid controversy, Utah submitted a bid to reclaim the show after 2017.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 02, 2017

Minnesota Throws Hat In ‘OR Show’ Ring

The Outdoor Retailer tradeshow announced last month it will leave Utah in protest of the state’s public lands policy. Last week, Minnesota added its name…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 28, 2017