2012 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, USA (OutdoRetailer Winter Market)
I. Exhibition Dates: January 19–22, 2012 (four days)
II. Exhibition Venue: Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, USA
III. Exhibition Introduction:
The biannual (winter/summer) Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City has grown over more than 30 years to become one of the world’s premier outdoor industry trade shows. With innovations in technology for winter and summer, trendsetting new products, creative designs, and a variety of experiential activities, it attracts outdoor equipment retailers, manufacturers, industry professionals, and thousands of buyers from around the globe to the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City to share in this event and explore the latest trends.
The main products featured at the Outdoor Retailer show include: outdoor gear; outdoor apparel, footwear, and backpacks; leisure travel products; water sports equipment; skiing gear; and outdoor accessories. The show provides a platform to discover new customers, secure new orders, and build face-to-face connections. It also serves as a channel for the growth of outdoor product brands and promotes multi-channel development in the outdoor market. From small outdoor shops and entire regional chains to advanced national and international retailers — the Salt Lake City Outdoor Show draws thousands of buyers and top decision-makers who come to find unique outdoor products, services, brands, innovative concepts, apparel launches, and technological advancements.
Over the years, the show has expanded from just a few thousand square meters to over 40,000 square meters of exhibition space, and continues to attract new exhibitors. Thousands of exhibitors gather on-site every year, among whom many brands consistently participate year after year. These brands believe that the show offers an essential opportunity for face-to-face communication with existing customers, discovery of new clients, and direct showcasing of new products — all crucial for expanding their markets.
IV. Major Product Categories:
1. Accessories: binoculars, books/tapes/CDs, compasses/GPS systems, cookware/fuel, first aid supplies, emergency lights, food/beverages, games/toys/gifts, hand warmers, helmets, insect repellent, knives, magazines/cards/calendars, maps, pets, radios, sports racks, sunglasses, sun protection products, travel items, watches, water treatment systems, etc.
2. Sportswear: belts, casual wear/sweaters/T-shirts, children’s clothing, gloves/hats, insulated outerwear, socks, swimwear, underwear, etc.
3. Camping Gear and Backpacks: accessories, backpacks, camping equipment, children’s items, fishing gear, hiking boots, various pads/mattresses, sleeping bags, tents, travel bags, trekking poles, etc.
4. Cycling Gear: accessories, clothing, bags/cycle packs, helmets, shoes, etc.
5. Mountaineering and Rock Climbing Gear: clothing, children’s items, climbing accessories, chalk/bags for climbing, climbing shoes, climbing walls/support equipment, helmets, harnesses/backpacks, rock holds, mountaineering boots, mountaineering equipment, ropes, etc.
6. Footwear: shoe care products, casual shoes, children’s shoes, boots, sandals, slippers, athletic shoes, etc.
7. Water Sports: accessories, rowing boats, children’s items, footwear, helmets, paddles, inflatable rafts, windsurfing equipment, sailboats, various water sports apparel, etc.
8. Winter Sports: accessories, bandages, ski skins, fur/gaiters, ski poles, sleds, ski accessories, ski protection gear, skis, snowshoes, telemark poles, training equipment, etc.
9. Yoga: mats, footwear, skincare/personal care products, apparel, books/DVDs/CDs, training equipment, food, etc.
10. Retail Services: bags/labels/cash wrap supplies, computer hardware/software, lighting equipment, security systems, promotional materials, etc.
11. Materials: fibers, finished fabrics, general resources/machinery, other materials, etc.
12. Others: advertising/public relations agencies, associations, consulting firms, consumer magazines, travel/guides/apparel businesses, trade publications, etc.
