SPORTS Trader 2026

“Made for Trade“: IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 remains the home of specialist retail • Politics: Regulatory frameworks continue to pose challenges for specialist retailers • Specialist retail campaign: IWA enters the race with “Made for Trade” • Registration status: Major brands return to the exhibition in 2026 • Hall layout: New planning for Halls 4 and 5 sharpens the exhibition concept N uremberg, 9.10.2025: IWA OutdoorClassics, the world's leading exhibition for the hunting and target shooting industry, will continue to provide targeted responses in 2026 to the increasing political challenges that are putting pressure on the international specialist retail trade – from regulatory uncertainties to economic pressures. With its new “Made for Trade” campaign, IWA is positioning itself as a strategic partner to the trade: it offers guidance, promotes networking, and creates space for product range development and innovation. The optimized hall layout sharpens the exhibition concept and ensures an even clearer structure in line with the needs of the trade. The current registration status also underlines the relevance of IWA OutdoorClassics 2026: numerous well-known brands, including SIG Sauer, are returning and sending a strong signal to the industry. Political conditions are once again posing major challenges for the international hunting and firearms retailers As a global marketplace and workspace for decision-makers from industry and specialist suppliers, Text, Photo / Press Center TRADE SHOW PREVIEW www.IMB2B.com 24