TRAINING CAMP THEATER: Sustainability in the Outdoor Market: Business Value and Consumer Expectations
Presented by Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability isn’t just about values. it’s a business imperative shaping both product development and retail operations. Consumers continue to prioritize sustainability in how they perceive…
TRAINING CAMP THEATER: Building Kinship with Rising Hearts
Presented by Rising Hearts In a world where movement often mirrors life, the running community has become a space for both refuge and reckoning. This panel explores the evolving relationship…
TRAINING CAMP THEATER: Creating Pathways: Women & Girls in Movement
Presented by Running Industry Diversity Coalition (RIDC) & On Walking, hiking, running, and going to the gym are among the most accessible forms of movement — yet barriers remain, especially…
TRAINING CAMP THEATER: Beyond the Super Shoe
Presented by Footwear News Super shoes command the lion’s share of attention for product innovation, but the majority of running isn’t done on race days. Retailers and vendors discuss the…
TRAINING CAMP THEATER: Women Reshaping Running Style
Despite women powering the growth of the sport, fewer than 20% of new running apparel brands are led by women. In this session, we’ll explore some of the women working…
Fostering Belonging: How Inclusive Retail Drives Loyalty and Connection
In today’s competitive marketplace, creating an inclusive retail environment is a business imperative. This session will empower specialty retailers with the tools, mindset, and practical approach to foster a culture…
TRAINING CAMP THEATER: Women Setting the Pace: How Pro Female Runners Build Brands and Community
Oiselle athlete, Allie Ostrander and 2XU athlete, Grace Norman, dive into how today’s sponsored athletes must straddle the line between professional athlete and professional influencer. Today’s athletes aren’t solely focused on…
Resilient Leadership: Thriving Beyond Burnout
Presented by Empowerun In an era defined by constant change and mounting pressures, leadership in the run specialty industry has never been more challenging—or more essential. This candid conversation brings…
DEEP DIVE: Planning Your Best Buy: Building Effective Category Strategies
Join Karnan Associates for an introduction to the Retail Planning Cycle and learn how to develop a category strategy process that establishes targets, explores areas of growth and decline, and…
TRAINING CAMP THEATER: Let Them Race: Making Space for All
Moderated by Nick Kovaleski, a race director and activist, in conversation with Cal Calamia, a trans/non-binary runner and activist, and Sofia Camacho, a non-binary runner, this panel will address questions…