About The Show & Stats

Considered the most powerful buying event in the action sports industry, ASR showcases the latest apparel, footwear, swimwear, accessories and hardgood products from over 700 surf, skate, swim, snow, moto, wake, lifestyle and streetwear  brands and continues to identify cutting-edge trends that drive the diverse segments of the action sports industry. Ensure the growth of your customer base and keep your current costumer satisfied. Action Sports Retailer is poised to provide you the opportunity as a community to grow your business, get connected with key players, brainstorm business synergies and partnerships and leverage business opportunities while face to face.

EVENT INFORMATION/STATISTICS HISTORY

29 years of ASR, inaugural event in 1981
2002 ASR Fall debuts to serve fall buying, back to school and at-once market
2003 ASR Europe debuts in Anglet, France
2004 ASR returns to San Diego for both its January and September shows
2005 ASR announces a holiday show to meet the season's overwhelming demand
2009 ASR introduces CLASS @ ASR
2010 ASR Moves into February and August & partners with Crossroads

CURRENT MARKET STATS

PARTICIPATION*
Surfing: 2.8 million (surfers and body boarders)
Skateboarding: 11.9 million

REVENUES*
Waveriding Total: $ 2.47 billion**
Skateboarding Total: $ 5.2 billion**

ASR is a trade only event and not open to the public

ATTENDEE INFORMATION: 

- More than 18,000 people from over 60 countries, 55 states and provinces

- Over 7,000 buyers and distributors of surf, skate, swim, snow, footwear, fashion and youth lifestyle products

- More than 450 exhibiting manufacturers representing over 700 brands

INDUSTRY AFFILIATES AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

- Endorsed by Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA), International Association of Skateboard Manufacturers (IASC) and Board Retailers Association (BRA).

* Board-Trac 2005 Size of Market Report for Waveriding and Skateboarding

** Revenues reflect hardgoods related to the sport and soft goods including T-shirts, shoes, sandals, jeans, shorts, sunglasses, watches and backpacks.