North America's largest trade show for the outdoor industry, Outdoor Retailer & ODI, is set to take place from June 18-20, 2025, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This event is designed to encourage exploration and help participants find more of what they are looking for. With hundreds of brands and thousands of buyers in attendance, it promises to be a vibrant platform for networking, discovering emerging trends, and forming new partnerships.
The show floor is meticulously organized into activity-focused zones, ensuring that brands and retailers can easily align their specific product needs and interests. These zones facilitate meaningful interactions and business transactions among retailers, brands, product developers, and media with shared interests. As a result, attendees can stay updated on evolving trends and make informed decisions about their product lines.
Outdoor Retailer & ODI also offers a robust Hosted Buyer Program for product development teams, independent specialty retailers, and omnichannel retailers who are ready to purchase outdoor apparel, clothing, footwear, gear, recreation, and leisure products. The program aims to subsidize out-of-pocket travel costs for qualified buyers attending the show. Applications are now being accepted for the Summer 2025 show.
In addition to the trade show itself, Outdoor Retailer has announced comprehensive industry day programming on April 1st, 2025. The speaker lineup was unveiled on March 19th, 2025, with details about the event available on the official website. These events provide valuable insights into the latest developments in the outdoor industry.
For those looking to build direct relationships with attendees and brands during this summer's event, registration is open now. Whether you're a retailer representative or a media professional seeking to cover the latest news in the outdoor industry, Outdoor Retailer & ODI offers a unique opportunity to connect with key players in the sector.
With its focus on commerce and community, Outdoor Retailer invites all participants to discover their path forward at one of North America's most significant trade shows for the outdoor industry.