Athletic & Outdoor Industry: Industry Associations & Trade Shows
What to look for
Industry Associations sometimes offer free industry-related data and reports on their websites. Check to see if there is an "industry information/resources" or "research" section. PSU Library does NOT provide access to member-only/subscription-only content.
Industry Associations
- National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA)The trade association of U.S. sporting goods retailers.
- Outdoor Industry Association (OIA)"The leading trade association and voice of the outdoor recreation industry, serving more than 1200 manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, sales representatives and retailers."
- Portland Athletic & OutdoorKey industry cluster in Portland (by Prosper Portland).
- Snowsports Industries America (SIA)The trade association of U.S. ski and snowboard manufacturers.
- The Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), formerly the SGMA"The trade association of leading industry sports and fitness brands, suppliers, retailers and partners."
- The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI)"Formed by sports and sports-inspired leisure brands, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, national/regional federations, industry and trade associations and all sporting goods industry related businesses."
Trade Shows & Events
- AgendaLas Vegas, NV (Aug); Long Beach, CA (Jan); Miami, FL (Jan)
- Outdoor RetailerSummer Market - Salt Lake City, UT (Aug); Winter Market - Salt Lake City, UT (Jan)