OPEN TO ALL BADGE HOLDERS! Jim Weber, former CEO of Brooks, in conversation with Melanie “Mel” Strong, will share the formula that re-founded and transformed Brooks from a business on the brink…
With the rising shift to e-commerce, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, running a specialty retail business is more competitive than ever. From MAP pricing, retail payment terms and order deadlines…
The profitable paradox of the American outdoor experience is that visiting nature first requires shopping. Professor and historian of the outdoor industry Rachel S. Gross traces the history of outdoor…
Many store owners and managers struggle with increasing foot traffic, sales, and profitability. They’re dedicated and hard-working. But feel stuck or stagnated and turn their attention to marketing. What they…
Lunch will be served in Tennessee Ballroom. Join us for an opportunity to network and connect with industry peers.
Switchback event director, Christina Henderson, and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) president, Kent Ebersole, will welcome the outdoor industry to this inaugural gathering and and highlight key activities and can’t miss…
As retailers navigate an evolving marketplace, partnering with emerging brands presents both opportunities and challenges. How can retailers identify, support, and scale relationships with new brands while ensuring strong sales…
Join Jeanine Pesce, a 20-year trend forecasting and brand strategy expert and founder of RANGE, for a dynamic session exploring the key ideas shaping the outdoor and active markets for…
Flexibility isn’t just a strategy—it’s a necessity. This workshop will teach retail buyers how to make confident buying decisions with built in flexibility that leave room for adaptation. You’ll protect…
Whether there are tariffs, government regulations, or a crashing economy, retail businesses survive based upon cash flow, and knowing how to find it. How can you get more cash out…
The Trump administration’s proposed stackable tariffs on materials like steel, aluminum, and copper are creating uncertainty and increased costs for the outdoor industry. Higher prices not only affect what shoppers…
Dive into exclusive findings from the 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report and discover how shifting demographics, evolving outdoor activities, and changing engagement levels are creating new opportunities for retail growth….
Christina Henderson, Event Director
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214-263-4706
Beth Gordon, New Business Development Director
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949-293-1378
Emma Galeckas, Attendee Relations Coordinator
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207-842-5607
