Messe Frankfurt has announced the cancellation of the second edition of Outdoor China, the new outdoor trade show that it has been organizing in Shanghai together with the China Outdoor Commerce Alliance (Coca). Originally scheduled to be held next July 5-7, it has been postponed to 2013. Messe Frankfurt is citing “unexpected circumstances” that have made it impossible to find a suitable venue during this crucial sourcing period for the outdoor industry. The first edition of the Outdoor China show last year had very few exhibitors from the outdoor equipment, apparel and footwear industry. Coca said it would continue to promote the outdoor sector through different channels such as rock climbing competitions, youth programs, seminars and conferences throughout 2012.

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