Trade Shows & Events
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Sympatex presents new Sherpa laminate at Techtextil
At Techtextil Frankfurt, April 23–26, 2024, Sympatex will present Sherpa, a new laminate concept that combines the advantages of the classic quilted jacket with those of a membrane jacket. Source: Sympatex The Sympatex Sherpa Modular Parka consists of the new Sherpa laminate, designed with respect to ecodesign ...
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Focus on sustainability at first Asiabike Jakarta
The inaugural Asiabike Jakarta (ABJ) two-wheeler show will take place from April 30 to May 4 at the Jakarta International Expo in Indonesia. Buyers will be able to get a first look at the latest innovations from over 90 leading exhibitors inspiring the sector, with a focus on health and ...
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EOS 2024 with new ticketing options and first program details
Bookings are now open for places at the 2024 European Outdoor Summit (EOS). Places are available earlier than in previous years and include the option to secure accommodation at the same time, along with discounts for multiple tickets. EOS organizers have also confirmed details of the event’s first speaker, in ...
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CEO Juha Latvala: Sasta needs to “make more noise”
Finnish brand Sasta is taking outdoor and hunting apparel to the global market.
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Performance Days: Why to turn up to “The Future of Polyester: Beyond the Bottle”?
The ingredient sourcing show Performance Days returns to Messe Munich on March 20-21, but is it worth attending? The easy answer is YES! Hopefully, this article by our expert Charles Ross will enlighten you as well.
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50th IWA again No.1 destination for international hunting & shooting sports industry
International business was thriving at the 50th-anniversary edition of IWA OutdoorClassics. This year, the leading trade show for the hunting and shooting sports industry was once again the number one destination for international business contacts. According to roto organizer NürnbergMesse, around 40,000 visitors from 120 countries guaranteed full halls. The ...
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Fjällräven Classic celebrates 20 years with new UK route and new country
In 2024, the Fjällräven Classic celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the extraordinary trekking event is expanding to Chile for the first time. In addition, the Fjällräven Classic UK will take place in the English Lake District National Park. The Fjällräven Classic was first developed in 1979 by ...
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Prowinter 2024 scores with increased internationality and first concurrent ski test
The 24th Prowinter took place in Bolzano, Italy, at the beginning of January, extended to 3 days and for the first time with a parallel ski test. We attended the trade show to find out whether it has the potential to become the new meeting place for the Central European ski industry.
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Exhibitor numbers at Texworld Evolution Paris exceed pre-Covid figures
Texworld Evolution Paris will take place at Porte de Versailles in the French capital city on Feb. 5-7, and this first edition of 2024 has been announced as a record edition. With 1,260 exhibitors expected to showcase, of which 500 are from China alone, the upcoming event will surpass the ...
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COP28: Outdoor industry puts reconnecting with nature and physical activity on agenda
Read here how COP 28 went for representatives from the sporting goods and outdoor industry.
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EOS 2024 in Cambridge to increase focus on business
The European Outdoor Group (EOG) has revealed the first details of plans for the 2024 edition of the European Outdoor Summit (EOS), which will be held from Sept. 18-19 in Cambridge in the UK, organized with the host national association the Outdoor Industries Association (OIA). EOG and OIA have committed ...
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Prowinter in Bolzano with ski hardware, Test Days in January
All the new features of the twenty-fourth edition of Prowinter, which will take place in Bolzano, Italy, from Jan. 10 to 12, 2024, were presented at a digital press conference this week. “At the request of the companies, the 2024 edition has been extended for an additional day,” said Geraldine ...
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ISPO Munich 2023: Back with lots of Zeitgeist (and more)
Our editors sum up the biggest themes, most important numbers, trends and pinch points on show at ISPO Munich 2023.
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View from the European Outdoor Group - ISPO incoming
This is always a really important time of year for the European Outdoor Group (EOG) and our members. At a day-to-day business level, the winter season is underway, and how that proceeds has great significance for businesses in our sector. Meanwhile, brands and retailers are also putting a big focus ...
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OIA education sessions at Outdoor Retailer Winter
The US Outdoor Industry Association (Outdoor Industry Association) announced its diverse lineup of education sessions at the Outdoor Retailer Winter show, held at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. 14-16, 2023. Featuring experts in their field, OIA education sessions are uniquely programmed to serve the outdoor industry ...
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Expert talks, Footwear and more at Performance Days
With one week to go before Performance Days, Charles Ross shares some last minute insights into what to expect.
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UTMB launches new sustainability roadmap, “UTMB for the Planet”
UTMB Group has launched “UTMB for the Planet,” a new action plan focusing on regenerating our planet and UTMB communities. The project builds on the actions in place at the Dacia UTMB Mont-Blanc since 2003. UTMB for the Planet will guide all the sustainability actions of UTMB Group and will ...
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The final program of EOS 2023 in Berlin
The European Outdoor Summit (EOS) is held annually for around 300 delegates to learn more about and discuss the issues that we, as an industry, collectively face. The topics are always related to industry needs and focus on current and future economic, technical and social trends, to develop a theme ...
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Performance Days 2023: Still asking the big questions around fabrics
Charles Ross gives us a sneak peek into the next edition of Performance Days, Performance Forum and how both reflect the industry’s biggest issues.
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Trade show organizer Raccoon Media acquired by investment company
Cuil Bay Capital, a new U.K.-based investment firm led by exhibition entrepreneur Doug Emslie, has announced its first investment with the acquisition of a majority stake in U.K.-based Raccoon Media Group. Raccoon was founded in 2016 and achieved great success with the launch of the National Running Show. Since then, ...