Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 6

FROM THE SHOW DIRECTOR

All Eyes Ahead
Liz Crawford

I

n the last issue of SportsFan Retailer, I told you about our inaugural
Tailgating @ OR event, which debuted at the 2014 Outdoor Retailer Summer
Market, which was held this past August in Salt Lake City.
The event included everything you want in a good tailgate: food trucks, beer,
music and games. But most importantly, participating brands got to show off their
latest tailgating gear to thousands of key retailers.
Now, it's time to look forward to the 2015 Sports Licensing and Tailgate Show,
which will be held Jan. 14-16 in Las Vegas. On the heels of Tailgating @ OR, we're
even more excited about what's to come.
Here are a few highlights, as of press time, that you can expect:

* You'll see more variety on the show floor this year. All of the professional and
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collegiate licensees will be exhibiting, but you'll also see more retail services and
non-licensed sporting goods.
More than 225 exhibitors already have signed up for the show, more than 20 of
which are new.
NFL Players Inc. is back again, sponsoring the Opening Night Party and offering
another informative conference session.
The Independent Retailer Conference will conduct highly focused, 15-minute sessions that will be tailored to the needs of independent retailers.
In partnership with the Sports Merchandise and Marketing Exhibition (SMMEX),
we're launching an international pavilion. This space will provide a home for soccer
brands that are looking for U.S. expansion.

Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show Logo: STANDARD
Attendee registration is now open at SportsTailgateShow.com. Stay tuned for more
updates and, as always, don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions.
We'll see you in January!

Liz Crawford
Vice President, Licensing & Group Show Director
(949) 226-5746
Liz.Crawford@Emeraldexpo.com
Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show Logo: SHIELD LOGO ONLY OPTION

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Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014

Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014
Contents
For the Record
From the Show Director
Starters
First & 5
MVPs
Why Child’s Play Is Good
Harnessing Millennial Power
More Thank Add-Ons
Around the Leagues
Retailer Focus
Tailgate Talk
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - Cover2
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 1
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - Contents
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 3
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - For the Record
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 5
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - From the Show Director
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 7
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - Starters
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 9
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 10
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 11
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - First & 5
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 13
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - MVPs
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 15
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - Why Child’s Play Is Good
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 17
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 18
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 19
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 20
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 21
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - Harnessing Millennial Power
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 23
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 24
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 25
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 26
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 27
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - More Thank Add-Ons
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 29
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Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 31
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Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 37
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - Around the Leagues
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Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 40
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - 41
Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - Retailer Focus
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Impressions - Sports Fan Retailer - Fall 2014 - Tailgate Talk
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