Innovative, efficient, and energizing, join over 100 independent specialty outdoor retailers and over 100 top brand exhibitors and sales reps for our Spring ‘19 Connect show. The invitation-only Connect features a unique format that simplifies the typical tradeshow, focusing efforts on buying and selling, collaborating on product developments and performance, and learning about industry trends, data, and best practices. We couldn’t be more excited about bringing the heart of our industry together, as key brands and retailers work together to set the course for the category as a whole. 

www.connect.grassrootsoutdoors.com

In 1940, a group of salesmen that traveled the Carolinas met in Charlotte at the Hotel Charlotte and out of this meeting emerged the Men’s Apparel Club of the Carolinas, which is referred to by many of the old timers as “the Mac’s.”

Due to a gasoline shortage, prior to the War, the best solution was to have a focal point to hold shows so that both salesmen and retailers could get together to do business. Merchants could carpool in order to come to the shows. This was the beginning of the buying Markets sponsored by the Men’s Apparel Club of the Carolinas.

www.mensapparelclub.com

Innovative, efficient, and energizing, join over 100 independent specialty outdoor retailers and over 100 top brand exhibitors and sales reps for our Spring ‘19 Connect show. The invitation-only Connect features a unique format that simplifies the typical tradeshow, focusing efforts on buying and selling, collaborating on product developments and performance, and learning about industry trends, data, and best practices. We couldn’t be more excited about bringing the heart of our industry together, as key brands and retailers work together to set the course for the category as a whole. 

www.connect.grassrootsoutdoors.com