October 28, 2021 5:09 pm
Published by Lesley Beck
28th October 2021 We are pleased to announce that Jason Summerfield from Syndicate Brand Partnerships will take over the management of Fischer Sports winter division in the UK and Ireland commencing 1st December 2021. Jason will take over from Rab Reid of Thin Ice Sports who is retiring from his current role, we would like to take this opportunity to thank Rab for his hard work and commitment to Fischer over the years and wish him all the best for the future. Jason Summerfield has been responsible for managing and developing winter brands at an international level for the last 18 years, we are excited to welcome Jason to our Fischer family and look forward to working closely with him to continue to develop Fischer in the UK and Ireland. Karl Hartinger (International Sales Manager Fischer Sports) We are glad... Read Moreread more.
October 12, 2021 10:26 am
Published by Lesley Beck
Slide & OTS Winter provides a unique opportunity to present winter outdoor ranges to outdoor and snowsports retail audiences and there is only a week left to take advantage of the space rate incentive. After 14th October, space rates are due to increase, so if you are considering taking a stand, now is the time to make the commitment and benefit from the cost saving. Already 73% of the available increased exhibition space has been sold to 66 exhibitors who have committed to attend the show which takes place at the Telford International Centre between the 18th & 20th January 2022. New brands booking stand space in the last few days include Grangers, Julbo, Petzl, 2Pure, Cool By The Pool, Volcom, Electric, Spyder, Dare 2B, Reima, HydroFlask, and Henjl. Show organiser, Lesley Beck from Rare Management commented, “Brands can make... Read Moreread more.
September 14, 2021 4:25 pm
Published by Lesley Beck
Exhibitor bookings for Slide & OTS Winter are picking up in advance of the space rate increase which is due to take effect in October. Brands wishing to take advantage of the opportunity to present winter ranges to snowsports and outdoor retail buyers are encouraged to make a commitment in advance of the deadline of 14th October when rates are due to increase. Over 66% of the available increased exhibition space has now been allocated with four months to go until the show which takes place in the exhibition halls at the Telford International Centre between the 18th & 20th January 2022. Recent brands signing up to participate in the show include Briko, Nikwax, Storm, Extremities, Nordica, Páramo, Faction, FW, Odlo, Uphill Socks, Buff UK, Ski Exchange, Saxx, Dakine and Mervin MFG. Show organiser, Lesley Beck from Rare Management commented,... Read Moreread more.
September 1, 2021 2:28 pm
Published by Lesley Beck
In a recent announcement, Saxx confirmed it has received strategic investment from TPZ Group. Darren Wilcox of Wildfire Distribution, who will be bringing Saxx to Slide & OTS Winter in January enthused, “I’m really excited about this news, Saxx is a company on the move, and these new investors will take the brand onto its next level of growth. We have established a solid business with the best retailers in the UK, and have a growing number of loyal brand fans. The extra investment will help us tell even more people about our great product! We have known about this for a while and already working on some exciting marketing projects for 2022 in the UK to grow our brand awareness and drive sales for our retailers.” Image from the SAXX collection in partnership with Plastic Bank; for every garment... Read Moreread more.
July 29, 2021 2:03 pm
Published by Lesley Beck
Exhibitor bookings are looking healthy for the combined Slide & OTS Winter trade show taking place at the Telford International Centre 18th – 20th January 2022. With six months to go before the show, 54% of the increased floor space has now been reserved by exhibitors keen to book their stand location within the halls. Recent brands signing up to exhibit include Mammut, Arcade Belts, Fischer, Bradshaw Taylor and Dragon with a number of traditional outdoor brands including Keela and Lowa already signing up for the show and several existing Slide exhibitors including Black Diamond, Helly Hansen, AMG (Vango) and Salewa already booking additional space in anticipation of a greater uptake by outdoor brands and therefore attendance of outdoor retailers. Show organiser Lesley Beck from Rare Management is upbeat about future support for the show, “We are still following up... Read Moreread more.
June 23, 2021 5:23 pm
Published by Lesley Beck
The organisers of Slide & OTS Winter are pleased to announce that exhibitor bookings are now open for the combined winter trade show taking place at Telford Exhibition Centre (18th – 20th January 2022). Stand space will be available to exhibitors on a first come basis and the expanded floorplan is available to view on the new website. An application for space at the show can be made online using the form on the website. Members of both the SIGB (Snowsport Industies of Great Britain) and the OIA (Outdoor industries Association) will qualify for discounted space rates. Organiser, Lesley Beck from Rare Management, said,”We are looking forward to welcoming our regular exhibitors back to the January show again as well as many new outdoor brands. If anyone from the trade or the media wishes to learn anything about the show or... Read Moreread more.