OUTDOOR & FITNESS
Over 100 exhibitors signed up to 2012 Outdoor Trade Show
Pre-bookings going strong, say organisers of the event, which will host a dedicated tent area By Mark Sutton
Over 112 companies have already signed up to exhibit at the 2012 Outdoor Trade Show (OTS), which – for the first time in its history – will be host to a brand new outdoor tent area, that is already bursting at the seams with bookings from brand names in the business, according to organisers. Exhibitors will provide a diverse mix of innovative new products to the show – from sleeping bags to socks, footwear to rucksacks, torches, knives and walking poles. Running from Sunday 9th to Tuesday 11th September 2012, the trade show is expected to draw over 1,000 visitors, with the likes of Gelert, Vango, Force Ten, Lichfield, Royal, Terra Nova, Kampa, Outdoor Revolution, Eureka! Camp Trails, Nordisk, Fjällraven, Highlander, Snugpak, VauDe, Helsport, Big Agnes, MSR and Black Diamond and Pyramid Outdoor all signed up to exhibit in the new dedicated tent space.
The Association of Cycle Trader’s outdoor division has also announced its presence and will be discussing the perks of gift cards, among other things with visitors Exhibitors placed only in the additional outdoor section will also have an extra day –Wednesday 12th of September – in which to show their goods. The show’s organiser, MCS, told Bikebiz:
“Following the results of an official survey conducted at last year’s record breaking show, the organisers decided that an outdoor tent area at OTS 2012 would be beneficial to both outdoor retailers and suppliers alike.” For those looking at exhibiting at an
outdoor trade show, MCS can be contacted on 0161 437 4634, or via
booking@outdoortradeshow.com A full exhibitor listing, the latest show
details, directions and information on accommodation are all available by visiting the show website at
www.outdoortradeshow.com
Action and adventure mag Coven hits the newsstands
By Jonathon Harker Magazine – pitched at women – features mix of sports and hits second issue in July
A NEW female-focused magazine named
Coven has launched in the market, covering ‘action, art and adventure’. Already distributed via cycle retailers
and cafes including Look Mum No Hands and Kye Forte’s Pro cycle Centre – as well as outlets like the Design Museum, Magma and clothing stores – Coven features a wide array of sports, including cycling and snow sports. Coven founder Juliett Elliott told
BikeBiz that she has firm plans to grow the fledgling mag, the second edition of which hit the market in July. “My ambition is to build the magazine into a bigger and better publication, with bigger budgets for shoots and travel and there access to more athletes. “So far we’ve been lucky to work with
some amazing brands, and we want to keep delivering for both our advertisers and our readers.”
Issue one contained a strong bike focus, but Elliott explained she’s striving to feature a consistent combination of sports.
54 BIKEBIZ AUGUST “Each issue aims to have a variety of
sports, artists and photography. Although I’m careful not to overdo the bikes as I would like a strong mix of sports, with there being so many different kinds of riding which interest people, a lot does end up in there.” The creation of Coven came about
from a dissatisfaction with the lack of titles aimed at her demographic, Elliott told BikeBiz: “I decided to launch Coven as I felt frustrated at the lack of quality publications for women like myself, and I guess I just realised that if I wanted to do something about that, I was in a really strong position to do so. The more people I spoke to, the more it confirmed my belief that there was a market for what I was planning.”
Elliott added: “There are a lot of women out there who like inspiring stories, quality products and travel pieces pegged at the women who like a little comfort and have money to spend.”
www.covenmagazine.com
“I decided to launch Coven out of frustration at the lack of quality mags for women like myself...” Julliet Elliot, Coven Founder
BIKEBIZ.COM
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96