Trade Fairs & Events
The latest news and analysis about relevant trade fairs, conferences and other events.
British outdoor brands unite in new OTS Village at ISPO Amsterdam
Eleven British outdoor brands will exhibit together in Amsterdam as OTS and the OIA extend their industry platform beyond the UK.
Kendal Mountain heads south with new summer outdoor festival
The organizers are extending the Kendal concept into southern England with a three-day summer event combining outdoor culture, activities and brands.
Eurobike reverses course on 2027 date and annual schedule
Following further industry consultations, Eurobike has abandoned its previously announced September 2027 date and will remain an annual, three-day B2B event.
AMI launches Textiles Manufacturing Expo alongside recycling event
The new Charlotte event will bring textile manufacturing technologies, materials and suppliers together with the existing Textiles Recycling Expo USA in April 2027.
Outdoor Retailer’s Minneapolis reset puts emerging brands and buyers back at center
After years of uncertainty around the show’s direction, its Minneapolis debut delivered stronger buyer activity, more emerging brands and a new approach to measuring value.
Outdoor Retailer’s Lindsay Hubley: ‘We earned some of that belief back’
After Outdoor Retailer’s Minneapolis debut exceeded key targets, Lindsay Hubley discusses the show’s reset, emerging brands, buyer quality and plans for 2027.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance creates retailer development role
The retailer-owned US outdoor network has created a new senior role focused on education, communication and direct support for its independent retail members.
Kendal Mountain Festival adds new speakers and events for 2026
Emerald and Questex unite under new Forge parent brand
Intertextile Shanghai Autumn 2026 to host over 3,500 exhibitors
SportChek leads Canadian Tire retail growth in Q2
Messe Frankfurt, Supima launch boutique fabric sourcing event
Slide & OTS Winter opens 2027 bookings
Trail of The Kings draws 1,015 runners
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance elects new board officers
Alpine Climate Summit launches Alps Future Award
Munich Fabric Start sees visitor numbers dip