25 September 2008 : FREE WI FI AT OTS

This year it is business as usual at OTS with free Wi-Fi in Hall 2.
All you have to do is enter the code 2932 when prompted.

23 September 2008 : OTS LAUNCHES ITS FIRST SOCIAL EVENT

The 2008 Outdoor Trade Show is almost here, with the show opening its doors on 30th September and with 82 exhibitors, it is not a show to be missed, and, for the first time there will be a social evening event for you to take advantage to socialise with other members of the trade.

Taking place on the first day of the show, Tuesday 30th September, the aptly named Outdoor Trade Social will be held soon after the close of the event in Strollers restaurant area in the foyer of the hall.

Not only will this be a chance to network with your colleagues, relax and enjoy a drink at the end of the day in a social environment but it will also be the platform for the Retail Employee of The Year (REY) awards ceremony in association with the OIA and sponsored by Anatom Academy.

Following feedback from both exhibitors and visitors for an industry get together, the Outdoor Trade Social has been developed to create an informal event which is open to all. Starting from 6.15pm in Strollers restaurant, next to Hall 2, you will be able to enjoy of a range of refreshments while being the first to hear all the winners of the REY award.

23 September 2008 : THATCHREED NEWS STAND 9

We will be giving this away to one lucky winner at this year's O.T.S or
tackle and gun show our limited edition Jack Pyke motorbike wich is covered in our own English Oak camo pattern.
But the prize does not stop there, we will also be giving away with the bike
£1000 pounds "wholesale value" of stock to the winner. With the retail value
of this stock being well over £2000 pounds and the bike being worth just
under £1000 that makes the total prize worth around £3000 pounds.
All the customer needs to do to win this prize is visit our stand at the OTS
show and for every five hundred pounds they spend ordering with us we will
give them a ticket into the prize draw.


Also

At this year's show we will also be launching or surviva-pure range. This
range of products is the ultimate in micro portable water purification. For
a full run down about what the products are and what they do please visit
www.surviva-pure.co.uk . The key here is at the show we will be running
constant demonstration of how these products work and what they do, and also
be having question and answer sessions on our stand. The reason for doing
this is to help our retailers understand the product they will be selling
which therefore should maximise their profits.

23 September 2008 : SPIDERMAN IN THE BUFF. STAND 28

For a while it looked like the comic book hero Spiderman wasn’t going to make it to the UK and

Ireland but the inclusion of exclusive Spiderman designs has now been confirmed in the 2008/09

Buff® Multifunctional Headwear collection. Initially available in 4 Junior Original Buff®(£11.99)

and 2 Junior Polar Buff® (£19.99) designs, it is likely that The Face design (above) will also be

available in Adult Original Buff® by Christmas.

Buff® Multifunctional Headwear is manufactured to be completely seam-free so it is comfortable

and feels great against the skin. The polyester microfibre fabric will wick away sweat to keep you

cool and dry in hot weather and warm in colder weather, as well as being wind resistant and fast

drying. This makes a Buff® perfect headwear for either winter or summer months and a rich and

varied range of sports and outdoor activities – including scaling buildings perhaps!

Simply by folding or twisting a Buff® it can be worn as a neck scarf, face mask, balaclava, head

band, Alice band, hair scrunchie, wrist band, pirate style bandana, beanie hat, or in whatever way

your imagination suggests.

Buff®, The Original Multifunctional headwear is distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by

Buffera Ltd and is available in most good outdoor, cycle and motorcycle shops.

23 September 2008 : A SMART OFFER FOR OTS VISITORS

Retailers visiting this year’s Outdoor Trade Show can take advantage of a very special membership offer from ActSmart, the business support organisation for specialist retailers.

Join ActSmart before the end of October and you’ll get £100 off the price of their most popular Gold membership package.

This could mean you get access to a range of great business benefits which can help you significantly reduce costs, increase profitability, save time and promote your interests for as little as 35p a day.

ActSmart has over 850 members and benefits include preferential rates on card processing and an exclusive retail finance package, as well as savings on everything from shop insurance to energy and healthcare. Plus ActSmart members also get access to a wealth of information and advice to help them save time and develop their businesses.

To find out more visit ActSmart on Stand 75 at OTS or call 08704 288 404

15 August 2008 : OTS - A COMPLETE SELL OUT

OTS 2008 is now completely sold out and stacked with a good mix of brands, some of which have never been seen before in the UK.

Now fully established in the events calendar OTS boasts over 80 exhibitors, and is shaping up to be the biggest outdoor show in the UK – some of the industries key suppliers mixed with smaller manufacturers means there is lots to see and keep you busy throughout the three day event. From stoves, torches and footwear to rucksacks, sleeping bags and bbq’s the diversity of products available at OTS is immense.

Located in the heart of the Midlands, OTS has continually been a complete sell out after the inaugural show in 2006, with both the location and timing proving popular with visitors. At OTS 2008 brands such as – Gelert, Silva, Target Dry, Spotty Otter and Teko will be on display at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.

For companies such as Weird Fish, Big Agnes and Dometic UK OTS, 2008 will be the first time they will be exhibiting at the show. It is also good to see new companies such as Ark Consultants believing that a stand at OTS is a good investment to showcase their products.

Although the show is already a complete sell out, there are still companies expressing an interest in exhibiting at the event and a growing waiting list is steadily forming.

Commenting on the show organiser Marta Williams says: “It is great to have a sold out show so far in advance of the event. Visitor registration is increasing day by day, with retailers not wanting to miss out on the biggest UK event where they can browse new product ranges, meet new acquaintances and place orders with a wide diversity of brands. OTS highlights the wish of the trade to meet up together yearly at one event and this is extremely fulfilling.”

OTS is the perfect platform for retailers to expand the boundaries of their outdoor business, with water sports, cycling and canoeing products all on display.

Visitor registration for OTS is also now live and can be accessed through www.outdoortradeshow.com – both entrance and parking are completely free to show visitors. The official show website also hosts a full list of exhibitors and floor plan so you can plan out your time at the show.

27 June 2008 : OTS 2008 – MORE CHOICE & MORE TO SEE

The Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) 2008 is not one to be missed -
o Already 90% sold out with 5 months to go
o Over 72 companies offering a diverse product range – with a host of brands that have never before been seen at OTS
o So much to see one day is not enough – take advantage of the great central Warwickshire location and stay for the night

Over 90% of available space is already completely sold out for the Autumn show and with over 5 months still to go. Suppliers who are still wanting to exhibit at the show need to be quick to secure space and not to miss out at the key outdoor event of the year.

As the UK’s only domestic outdoor show for the trade, OTS offers retailers a “one stop shop” for a variety of outdoor accessory products with a diverse product selection from sleeping bags, rucksacks, camping furniture, stoves, GPS, torches and knives to outdoor and military clothing & footwear, socks, travel accessories and watersports equipment including wetsuits and canoes.


Over 90% of available floor space has already been pre-sold with many of last years exhibitors being so pleased with business done at the show they have increased the size of their stands. New brands such as Lifemarque, Tilley, BIC Sport, Big Agnes, Weird Fish, Tropicare, Climb High (UK) and 1,000 Mile Sportswear have all recognised the importance of the autumn show, booking stand space before the show becomes a total sell out! Hi-Tec have increased their presence at OTS by bringing their mobile showroom to the show to highlight their complete footwear range.

Commenting on the early signs of another successful OTS, show organiser, Alasdair Scobbie from MCS said, “We are really pleased with progress to date, it’s re-assuring to have the majority of floor space sold out, five months prior to the show. To date 72 companies have signed up to show at OTS and this offers a fantastic selection of outdoor products for the retailers to see at the one venue.

We are expecting that retailer buyers from the multiples as well as leading independent stores continue to support the show, recognising that OTS provides a real focus in the UK for the outdoor trade. It provides an opportunity for suppliers to showcase new products for the following season as well as offering short term pre Christmas top up opportunities to buyers. Stoneleigh is proving to be a popular exhibition venue due to its central location in the heart of the Midlands, excellent transport links and ease of access.”

18 April 2008 : OTS REPORTS HEALTHY BOOKINGS

Following its success in 2007, the organisers of the Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) report a strong demand for stand space at the 2008 show, which will take place for the third year at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire from September 30th – October 2nd.

Over 85% of available floor space has already been pre-sold with many of last years exhibitors being so pleased with business done at the show they have increased the size of their stands. New brands such as Lifemarque, Tilley, Ultra Sport, Big Agnes and 1,000 Mile Sportswear have all recognised the importance of the autumn show, booking stand space before the show becomes a total sell out! Hi-Tec have increased their presence at OTS by bringing their mobile showroom to the show to highlight their complete footwear range.

Commenting on the early signs of another successful OTS, show organiser, Alasdair Scobbie from MCS said, “We are really pleased with progress to date, it’s re-assuring to have the majority of floor space sold out, six months prior to the show.

Stoneleigh is proving to be a popular exhibition venue due to its central location in the heart of the Midlands, excellent transport links and ease of access. We are expecting that retailer buyers from the multiples as well as leading independent stores continue to support the show, recognising that OTS provides a real focus in the UK for the outdoor trade. It provides an opportunity for suppliers to showcase new products for the following season as well as offering short term pre Christmas top up opportunities to buyers.”