Outdoor Retailer Show - Summer 2023
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Does anybody know if the the climbing companies still participate in this event? I know some of them were boycotting a few years ago over the Bears Ears debacle. But I haven't been in a few years due to Covid making travel annoying. I just checked the vendor list and I see NONE of the climbing companies for summer 2023. |
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The big shoe was dropped by many companies for many reasons. A lot had to do with companies adapting to a different business model that was more effective and cost less. |
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OR is is dead. |
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Trade shows are supposed to bring sellers and buyers together, for business. What major retailers sell climbing gear? 1? 2? No need for a trade show and their buyers don't need to go to a show to see what's what anyway. |
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Many vendors have decided to do smaller regional shows and things like GOA. Regional shows are much easier for retailers to commit to/attend, imo. |
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Jimmy Strange wrote: Oh dear… when was the last one you attended? |
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dahigdon wrote: When was the last time you looked at OR full product range lol |
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According to the floor map and exhibitor list, most of the brands we know are not going to attend. Here is a link to see who will be exhibiting at the Summer 2023 Outdoor Retailer show: https://outdoorretailer.com/show/exhibitor-list-floor-plan/ |