Rocky Mountain Apparel, Gift, and Resort Show reports largest expo to date

Buyers and sellers note an industrywide interest in sustainable goods.

The Rocky Mountain Apparel, Gift, and Resort Show hosted its largest number of exhibitors and attendees ever at the event, which took place Feb. 4-7. The expo was hosted in the Colorado Convention Center for the third consecutive year across two halls, occupying more than 186,000 square feet.

On the exhibitor side, more than 600 different lines were on display, made up primarily of exhibitors from the Rocky Mountain region, according to a press release provided by RedlineXpo which produces the event. A number of exhibitors featured products made from recycled materials, underscoring an industrywide interest in sustainable goods.

Thousands of buyers from around the world passed through the doors of the expo over three-and-a-half days. In total, buyers came from 39 different states and five additional countries or U.S. territories. The majority of attendees listed themselves as either owner/CEO/president or buyer/purchasing manager, according to the release.

“Overall, we were very pleased with this year’s Rocky Mountain Apparel, Gift, and Resort Show,” said Evan Shoda, co-founder, RedlineXpo. “Despite a wintery mix of weather on our final move-in day, we had more exhibitors and attendees than ever before. The massive number of lines on display is indicative of the creativity and passion that are driving manufacturers and distributors in the region. We can’t wait to see everyone again in August!”

“We easily surpassed sales from the previous year which was especially great given the big snowstorm to hit Denver and the mountains on that Saturday,” said Todd Atkins, owner of The RGU Group. “The buyers that did stop by our booth were eager to write and did write some nice business, so that was great to see. All in all, we’ll definitely be back next year!”

The August edition of the Rocky Mountain Apparel, Gift, and Resort Show will take place August 21-23, 2024 at The National Western Center in Denver, Colorado. For more information, visit https://www.rockymountainshow.com.