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Outdoor Retailer 2026 is one of the leading trade events for the outdoor recreation industry, bringing together outdoor brands, retailers, distributors, manufacturers, outfitters, and industry professionals from across North America. As the industry’s premier marketplace for sourcing, networking, and innovation, the event provides direct access to decision-makers actively seeking new products, partnerships, and growth opportunities. With approximately 3,000 attendees and 150 exhibiting companies, Outdoor Retailer serves as a valuable platform for business development and market expansion.
Hosted in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the 2026 edition marks a new chapter for Outdoor Retailer as it evolves into a broader hub for the outdoor industry. The event showcases a diverse mix of established outdoor brands, emerging companies, innovative product launches, and sustainability-focused solutions across multiple outdoor recreation categories.
Attendees can explore the latest advancements in outdoor apparel, camping equipment, hiking gear, outdoor footwear, cycling products, water sports equipment, and adventure travel services. Through networking opportunities, educational programming, exhibitor showcases, and buyer-supplier engagement, Outdoor Retailer helps businesses strengthen relationships, discover new trends, and accelerate growth within the outdoor recreation marketplace.
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Outdoor Retailer 2026 is one of the leading trade events for the outdoor recreation industry, bringing together approximately 3,000 attendees including outdoor retailers, sporting goods buyers, distributors, brand executives, outfitters, ecommerce merchants, and industry professionals. As the event relocates to Minneapolis, it is being repositioned as a broader hub for outdoor industry innovation, sourcing, networking, and business growth.
The expo features approximately 150 exhibiting companies showcasing outdoor apparel, camping equipment, hiking gear, outdoor footwear, cycling products, water sports equipment, adventure travel services, sustainability solutions, and outdoor technologies. The event includes a mix of established outdoor brands and emerging companies introducing new products and market innovations.
From retail buying and wholesale sourcing to partnership development and trend discovery, Outdoor Retailer 2026 provides attendees with direct access to products, services, and industry insights shaping the future of outdoor recreation. Through exhibitor showcases, networking opportunities, educational programming, and buyer-supplier engagement, the event helps businesses strengthen relationships and identify new growth opportunities across the outdoor marketplace.
Outdoor Retailer 2026 features 150+ exhibitors showcasing innovations in outdoor apparel, gear, footwear, and recreation technologies. The event connects retailers, buyers, and industry professionals with leading and emerging outdoor brands.
Outdoor Retailer 2026 features 150+ exhibitors showcasing innovations in outdoor apparel, gear, footwear, and recreation technologies. The event connects retailers, buyers, and industry professionals with leading and emerging outdoor brands.
Explore companies presenting technical apparel, outerwear, activewear, base layers, rain gear, and performance clothing designed for hiking, camping, climbing, trail running, and outdoor adventure activities.
Discover brands showcasing tents, sleeping bags, camp furniture, cooking systems, portable shelters, lighting products, and outdoor equipment engineered to enhance comfort, safety, and performance in outdoor environments.
Connect with suppliers offering backpacks, trekking poles, hydration systems, navigation tools, outdoor accessories, and adventure gear designed for recreational enthusiasts and professional outdoor explorers.
Meet footwear companies introducing hiking boots, trail running shoes, outdoor sandals, performance footwear, and all-terrain products designed for durability, comfort, and outdoor performance.
Explore exhibitors featuring cycling equipment, paddle sports products, water recreation gear, active lifestyle accessories, and outdoor equipment supporting a wide range of recreational activities.
Retail buyers attend to discover new outdoor products, evaluate emerging brands, identify consumer trends, compare suppliers, and place orders across apparel, equipment, footwear, and recreation categories.
Independent outdoor retailers and sporting goods store operators participate to source innovative products, expand inventory offerings, strengthen supplier relationships, and stay competitive in the growing outdoor marketplace.
Brand leaders attend to build strategic partnerships, monitor industry developments, evaluate distribution opportunities, and connect with retailers actively seeking new outdoor products and solutions.
Online retailers explore emerging brands, identify best-selling products, discover outdoor market trends, and expand product catalogs to meet changing consumer demand and purchasing behavior.
Wholesale buyers and distributors participate to evaluate product lines, identify growth opportunities, negotiate supplier relationships, and strengthen distribution networks across outdoor recreation markets.
Adventure travel providers, outfitters, consultants, and recreation professionals attend to discover innovative gear, sustainability-focused products, operational solutions, and new business opportunities within the outdoor industry.
The Outdoor Retailer 2026 Attendees & Exhibitors Directory provides verified contact information and outdoor industry intelligence designed to support lead generation, retail outreach, wholesale sales, partnership development, and business growth. It helps connect brands, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers with qualified outdoor retail buyers and industry decision-makers.
Designed for outdoor brands, apparel companies, equipment manufacturers, footwear suppliers, distributors, and outdoor service providers, the directory delivers actionable insights into businesses actively sourcing products, evaluating suppliers, and exploring new market opportunities. It supports targeted marketing campaigns, sales outreach, and strategic business development initiatives.
With attendee and exhibitor intelligence, organizations can identify stakeholders involved in product sourcing, retail purchasing, merchandising, distribution, brand development, and outdoor recreation business growth.
First Name
Last Name
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Phone Number
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Website
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Employee Size
Industry Category
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Postal Code
LinkedIn Profile
Seniority Level
Attendee / Exhibitor Status
Buying Authority
Product Interest
Retail Segment
Outdoor Category Interest
Purchasing Responsibility
Business Type
All fields delivered in XLSX / CSV format and ready for CRM integration, sales prospecting, and marketing campaigns.
Connect directly with retail buyers, sporting goods store owners, merchandise managers, purchasing directors, distributors, outdoor brand executives, and recreation industry professionals responsible for sourcing products and evaluating supplier partnerships.
Identify prospects based on retail segment, business type, purchasing authority, outdoor category interests, geographic location, and organizational role. Focus your outreach on qualified contacts actively involved in buying and merchandising decisions.
Promote your outdoor products, apparel, equipment, footwear, technologies, and services to thousands of outdoor industry professionals seeking innovative brands, new product launches, and trusted suppliers.
Build awareness before Outdoor Retailer begins by scheduling meetings, introducing product lines, sharing catalogs, and engaging qualified buyers before they arrive at the event.
Continue conversations after the expo using verified contact information to nurture relationships, convert prospects into customers, secure distribution opportunities, and maximize long-term business growth.
Leverage advanced audience segmentation and outdoor industry intelligence to create targeted campaigns that increase engagement, improve response rates, and generate stronger ROI across sales and marketing initiatives.
Get verified attendee and exhibitor contact lists from past and upcoming event editions worldwide. ExpoLake delivers accurate, segmented B2B contact data covering key decision-makers and exhibiting companies, so your outreach always reaches the right person at the right time.
Access accurate and validated attendee and exhibitor information to improve outreach effectiveness and connect with qualified outdoor retail professionals, buyers, distributors, and brand decision-makers actively seeking new products and supplier partnerships.
Reach sporting goods retailers, outdoor store owners, merchandise managers, purchasing directors, ecommerce buyers, and outdoor brand executives responsible for sourcing products and making purchasing decisions.
Filter prospects by business type, retail segment, geographic location, seniority level, purchasing authority, and outdoor category interests to create highly targeted sales and marketing campaigns.
Connect with outdoor industry professionals actively evaluating outdoor apparel, camping equipment, hiking gear, outdoor footwear, cycling products, water sports equipment, and recreation technologies.
Build awareness before Outdoor Retailer begins by promoting products, scheduling meetings, introducing new collections, securing appointments, and engaging qualified prospects before the event.
Continue conversations after the event through personalized outreach campaigns, lead nurturing programs, partnership discussions, and strategic relationship-building initiatives that support long-term business growth.
Every contact in the ExpoLake database goes through a structured, multi-step sourcing and verification process before it reaches your team. Here is how we build data you can trust.
Contacts are gathered from trade shows, global directories, e-books, newsletters, and digital publications spanning dozens of industries and regions.
Machine learning fills missing fields, appends firmographic data, and segments contacts by industry, role, company size, and intent signals — automatically.
Every record is cross-checked against our master database and validated via social platforms, public registries, and news sources to confirm authenticity.
Anomalies, duplicates, and stale entries are flagged using statistical models and eliminated. A final manual audit ensures the highest standard of data quality.
A/B-tested opt-in email sequences are deployed to capture and confirm explicit consent, fully aligned with GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and CASL compliance frameworks.
A final tele-verification call confirms all data fields. Only fully validated, consented records are released to the client — clean, compliant, and ready to use.
The database provides access to qualified outdoor industry professionals, retail buyers, distributors, and brand executives, helping businesses accelerate lead generation, sales outreach, and partnership development efforts.
Attendees typically include outdoor retailers, sporting goods stores, ecommerce merchants, distributors, outfitters, adventure travel companies, and outdoor recreation brands seeking new products and supplier relationships.
Yes. The database can be segmented by product category, business type, geographic location, company size, purchasing role, and other relevant criteria to support highly targeted campaigns.
Available fields may include contact names, email addresses, phone numbers, job titles, company information, website details, geographic data, seniority levels, attendee or exhibitor status, and category interests.
Outdoor brands can use the database to connect with retail buyers, introduce new products, schedule meetings, expand distribution channels, and build relationships with qualified industry contacts.
Absolutely. Distributors and wholesalers can identify retailers, sourcing professionals, and outdoor businesses actively evaluating products and looking for new supplier partnerships.
The database helps teams create targeted outreach campaigns, improve audience segmentation, generate qualified leads, increase response rates, and maximize return on marketing and sales investments.
