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Outdoor Retailer Show - Summer 2023

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dahigdon · · phoenix, Az · Joined Jan 2015 · Points: 195

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.

Allen Sanderson · · On the road to perdition · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 1,100

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.

Double J · · Sandy, UT · Joined Apr 2006 · Points: 4,284

OR is is dead. 

Cherokee Nunes · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2015 · Points: 0

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.

B Swizzle · · Bozeman, MT · Joined Aug 2019 · Points: 1

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. 

dahigdon · · phoenix, Az · Joined Jan 2015 · Points: 195
Jimmy Strange wrote:

My last impression of OR was it had mutated into a quasi-tactical, tacticool, fair. Heaps of stuff aimed at the weekend warriors who are not really military or serious outdoor types, of which there’s a vast market. Endless variations of green drybags and survival kits. 

Oh dear… when was the last one you attended?

John Edwin · · Anchorage, AK · Joined Oct 2020 · Points: 0
dahigdon wrote:

Oh dear… when was the last one you attended?

When was the last time you looked at OR full product range lol

j Roc · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Jan 2022 · Points: 0

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/

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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