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Looking good in October for outdoor trade show
The trade has reacted warmly to the launch of the new Outdoor Trade Show (OTS) according to the organisers - MCS.
OTS will take place within the exhibition halls at Stoneleigh Park, nr Coventry from 4th – 6th October 2006. Occupying Hall 1 at Stoneleigh, OTS has already sold over half of the available hall space and interest from other brands suggests that the show will sell out quickly. Outdoor agency MCS has been commissioned to organise and manage the show following the success with the Tent Show at Stoneleigh now entering its third year. Commenting on the progress of OTS so far MCS’s Alasdair Scobbie said,"Left without an Autumn trade show, many companies still felt the need for a show that satisfies the requirements of the smaller independent retailer. Research suggests that Autumn is a key buying period as many retailers can only place orders after their Summer season is over. Our objective is to provide a cost effective buying platform for the trade with a mixture of outdoor brands that really appeal to the retailer. Stoneleigh is a popular exhibition venue as it is in the heart of the country with excellent transport links."
OTS is a new initiative led by six of the outdoor market’s most prominent suppliers including AMG Group, Burton McCall, Gelert, Hi-Gear, Thatchreed and Wynnster. Other outdoor suppliers already supporting the show include, Snugpak, Dalesman, Silva,
Target Dry, Anatom, SealSkinz, Buff, Whitby, Lagenfeld, Cigman, Kestra Electroweld and TKC.
