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Salomon's Jenni Staudacher, Christy Sports' Pete LaBore, and Cotopaxi's Lindsay Shumlas

Outdoor Retailer Shares Program for Industry Day

Leaders from Google, Salomon, Cotopaxi, Salomon, Orvis, and more will discuss rapidly changing trade policy, new technologies, and…

News April 1, 2025
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Outdoor Retailer Buyer Registration Is Now Open

Retailer-focused content and eight activity zones will showcase the full spectrum of the outdoor industry in June.

News January 14, 2025

Outdoor Retailer and Outdoor Design + Innovation Have Successful Summer Events

A new sourcing show, an all-new Hosted Buyer Program, and dedicated buyer hours enhance discovery of new brands…

Press Releases June 21, 2024

Outdoor Retailer Introduces New Format with Expanded Buyer Focus

Large-scale hosted buyer program to serve retailers and brands.

Press Releases August 17, 2023
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New Roles for Familiar Industry Faces

At Outdoor Retailer last week, we ran into several former surf industry executives who are working in new…

News June 26, 2023
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Sean Smith to Depart SIMA for Elastic

SIMA will begin a search for a new Executive Director.

News March 19, 2021
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Coastal Leaders Demand Federal Action on Climate Change

The Surfrider Foundation and recreation industry leaders will present a surfboard with thousands of signatures to elected officials.

Press Releases February 26, 2020
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SIMA Executive Director on Changes at the Organization

We reached out to Sean Smith for an update after hearing about staff, office and other changes at…

News October 21, 2019
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SIMA Takes On Poly Bags As a Sustainability Initiative

SIMA offers members two bag options in an effort to reduce the industry’s impact on the environment.

Press Releases August 18, 2019
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