Biggest-Ever Winter Market Wraps Up After Week of Innovation, Collaboration and Enthusiasm
Amid the new year’s first big winter storm in Utah, more than 21,000 attendees gathered in Salt Lake City to see the latest in winter gear and connect with peers at the outdoor industry’s largest semi-annual gathering, Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012. (more)
University of Cincinnati Student, Margaret Mussman, Wins Project OR
In 48-hours, Mussman designed and constructed a women's backcountry ski bib, winning the judges' votes, a trip to Summer Market 2012 and a profile in Textile Insight (more)
Avalanche Danger Expected to Rise Through the Weekend
The Wasatch Mountains have an extremely weak snow cover that is not going to be able to support much new snow. Avalanches are almost certain, the size and timing are still a little unclear, upcoming weather will dictate that. The avalanche danger will most likely rise to HIGH with avalanche warnings later in the week. (more)
New Smart*Bar and Text for Help Program
New Smart*Bar and Text for Help Program
Outdoor Retailer (OR) Winter Market participants will have more resources than ever for staying connected with the industry and planning their time before, during and after the show, held Jan. 19-22 in Salt Lake City. Brand new to this year’s Winter Market will be the OR Smart*Bar and OR Text for Help program. Newly updated, and available for download, is the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012 Smartphone App. (more)
Outdoor Retailer and Malayke.com to Host Public Outdoor Industry Job Fair
Outdoor Retailer and Malayke.com to Host Public Outdoor Industry Job Fair
Ever willing to have a sense of humor about itself while doing business, the first “ShmoozaPalooza,” an open-to-the-public Winter Market job fair, will be hosted by Outdoor Retailer (OR) and Malakye.com. (more)
Outdoor Retailer Supports the 2012 Sundance Film Festival as an Institute Associate
In recognition of the many interests, values and activities shared between attendees of the Sundance Film Festival and Outdoor Retailer (OR), the outdoor industry trade show recently became an "Institute Associate" of the world-renowned independent film festival. (more)
Outdoor Industry Brings 'A' Game to Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
Brands plan to 'wow' retailers with expanded product categories, new technology and a better brand experience (more)
Meet the Winter Market 2012 Project OR Student Designers
Five design students from around the country have been chosen to compete in the eighth cycle of Project OR, the industry's original 48-hour concept-to-prototype design competition held during Outdoor Retailer Winter Market January 19-22, 2012. (more)
