Glissexpo Founder Richard Harnie-Cousseau Passes Away

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Glissexpo Founder Richard Harnie-Cousseau Passes Away

Richard Harnie-Cousseau, who founded Glissexpo, Europe’s first boardsports trade show in 1991, passed away last Thursday at the age of 46.

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Outdoor Retailers Cuts Trade Show Exhibition Costs

Find out how OR is working to make exhibiting at its shows more affordable for retailers and manufacturers alike.

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May 20 2009 | 146 views | 3 comments

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ispo China Changes Dates

The 2010 winter show will be held March 4-6 due to the Chinese New Year.

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ASR Shifts 2010 Dates to Best Serve Industry’s Future Needs

ASR is moving the show currently held in January to early February, and September to mid-August for 2010

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April 02 2009 | 638 views | 2 comments

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SIA Trade Show Stat Wrap Up

SnowSports Industries America releases attendance numbers for the Vegas’ last hooray .

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SIA’s Mile High Summit - 2010 Tradeshow Preview

Snowsports Industries America has been dotting its i’s and crossing its t’s in preparation for the move to Denver in 2010 for several years already. Transworld Business joined the SIA team on November 6th to hear what’s new and give the Denver Convention Center a look see.

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mike lewis

November 11 2008 | 1,173 views | 7 comments

Events: 2008 Sacred Craft Consumer Surfboard Expo

On October 11–12 hundreds of shapers, surfers, and surfboard enthusiasts gathered in Del Mar, California for the second annual Sacred Craft surfboard show. It’s like ASR or Surf Expo, except it’s only surf hardgoods and instead of retailers making the rounds it’s the public—although there were a few retailer spottings for sure. Aside from booths full of boards there were shaping seminars, live shaping booths, and videos playing in a tent outside the venue. Check out some photos here.

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josh hunter

October 13 2008 | 614 views | 1 comment

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ORSM Kicks Off With Largest Retailer Numbers to Date

Salt Lake City, UT - Despite a challenging economy, the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (ORSM) opened Friday at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City with the largest number of exhibitors in the history of the show for the $46 billion outdoor industry, with over 100 new exhibitors.

ORSM ’08, taking place August 8 – August 11, previews next year’s gear, apparel and accessories from brands including Black Diamond, Merrell, Patagonia and first-time exhibitors such as Under Armour. Buyers from around the world will not only see future trends, but also, may avail themselves of opportunities that could open doors to international exporting.

Of special note is ORSM’s focus on connecting today’s youth to the outdoors through Outdoor Industry Association’s “I Will” campaign, asking attendees to pledge to take two kids outside during the next year in an effort to connect

youth with the outdoors and to help reverse downward participation trends in the industry.

Aside from sustainability trends, buyers at ORSM are seeing: high-performance products being introduced at value prices; recycled fabric in everything from apparel to backpacks; a surge in commuter bike apparel; a continuing trend of light and fast apparel, footwear and equipment; an increase in luggage designed not only for outdoor pursuits but also for airline restrictions; and the evolution of the navigation category.

“Summer Market 2008 is the best international showcase for what is on tap for this energetic industry,” said Kenji Haroutunian, show director for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. “With over 100 new exhibitors, this year’s show and Open Air Demo proves the industry is alive and well, despite a tough economy. The show floor is overflowing with new connections, inspirations and opportunities, while the pre- and post-show activities embrace the spirit of the outdoors.”

ORSM ’08 is offering new opportunities for international buyers through a special exhibition by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service, as well as interactive sessions by managing director of China Outdoor Retailers Association (CORA), Roger Zeng. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Service, in cooperation with Outdoor Retailer, is providing high-quality exporter information and assistance to help attendees break into global markets, and Zeng is conducting hourly Q&A sessions around selling into the China and Asia markets.

To support its commitment to inspire today’s youth to become engaged with the outdoor world, Friday’s opening industry breakfast, co-hosted by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), featured president and CEO of The Conservation Fund Lawrence Selzer, who discussed demographic and cultural trends shaping the youth of today and tomorrow, and what the industry can do to connect with them. Selzer emphasized that it is the nations’ issue and opportunity to lead, speak powerfully, and educate today’s youth on the importance of the outdoors in their lives.

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August 11 2008 | 155 views

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Bread & Butter Attendance Report

89,168 fashion professionals visited the seventh BREAD & BUTTER BARCELONA from 02. – 04. July 2008. Therewith, the attendance record of summer 2007 could almost be retained, with a decrease of merely 2.5%.

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