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Bye bye single-use plastic
It’s countdown time to Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show, which stages in Denver January 29-31, 2020. Thanks to collaborative efforts of Plastic Impact Alliance members, including the show management, there was a major increase in awareness around single-use plastic at Outdoor ...read more
Pro tips: 15 nuggets of retail buyer wisdom
Buying is an art and a science. Your buy defines your shop’s essence: the brands and products your choose reflect the culture of your store. The underlying principle is to keep your store fresh and fun for all of your different types of customers. Shops structure their buying ...read more
Here's what's new with the outdoor recreation movement
October was a historic month for outdoor recreation. Directors of offices from Maine, Michigan, Nevada, Virginia, and New Mexico joined eight other states in signing the Confluence Accords at the sixth annual Utah Outdoor Recreation Summit in St. George. The set of 12 principles ...read more
Why onsite childcare benefits your business
For many new parents, attending Outdoor Retailer comes at a cost: leaving your kiddos behind. But, for Tessa Byars, the PR and communications manager at Patagonia, it was as easy as climbing into the cab of a truck. “Our daughter was six months so my husband joined,” Byars ...read more
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Loki the Wolfdog made a blanket with Rumpl
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Rumpl: Loki the Wolfdog can now add blanket designer and tester to his resume. He teamed up with Rumpl to create the ultimate dog ...read more
The rise of outdoor pop-up shops
'Tis the season for pop-up shops and exhibits, where shoppers have one more choice to find their holiday gifts. Customers nowadays are attracted to buying experiences and many brands are looking for ways to stoke desirability through their own seasonal stores in addition to ...read more
Industry Buzz: Noso Patches, Orvis, Decathlon, Plastic Impact Alliance, nature and mental health, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com Backcountry update: Following the backlash the online retailer faced, the CEO decided to take action. Is what he's doing enough to regain the trust of customers ...read more
Building brand loyalty through adventure
Gear brands are taking advantage of the adventure travel boom—and not by making duffels. The United Nations World Tourism Organization has recorded robust growth in the number of international tourist trips over the past three years, and outdoor brands are jumping to ...read more
Poll | Is Backcountry doing enough to regain the trust of customers and partners?
When the outdoor community found out that Backcountry had been filing petitions and lawsuits against other businesses over its trademark, a social media storm ensued. People demanded that they stop and apologize. Many urged the company to pay reparations. More than 21,000 people ...read more
Shannon Davis returns home to BACKPACKER
For most people, the first week of any job entails meetings, paperwork, introductions, a building tour, and lots of administrative details to contend with. But Shannon Davis's first week as BACKPACKER's new editor-in-chief was much more, well, BACKPACKER. The team spent last ...read more
Industry Buzz: Alpacka Raft, VF Corp, Olympics, best workplaces in retail, and a thank you to all veterans
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com On this Veterans Day, we want to thank everyone who has served our country: Stacy Bare shares a note about recognizing this day. Paris Climate Agreement: As the ...read more
Backcountry CEO fires law firm, starts personal outreach to make amends
Circulating a letter of apology was the first step. Now, Backcountry CEO Jonathan Nielsen says he is making personal calls and visits to repair relationships with companies hurt in the online retailer's trademark litigation over use of the word "backcountry." Nielsen confirmed ...read more
8 new ski films to watch this winter
Snow hit early in many parts of the country, especially in the West. It smashed records and even prompted some ski resorts and mountains to open up way sooner than anticipated. In celebration of the season, here's a list of 8 films sure to spike your skiing and snowboarding ...read more
Industry Buzz: Salomon, trade updates, Patagonia, 4-day workweeks, Channel Mastery Podcast, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at snewsedit@aimmedia.com New trade developments with Thailand and China: Outdoor Industry Association's Rich Harper provided an update this week, with news of the U.S. preserving ...read more
Hot New Product of the Week: The Square Banana
Hot New Products are written by the company and edited for space and clarity. They do not express the opinions of SNEWS or its editors. Pitched by Ipanema Valley Inc.: The banana has a new shape! Hailing from Brazil, the Square Banana 2Go is a bite-sized square made from one ...read more
What you missed at Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect Show
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect show went down as planned over the weekend, despite the cancellation of Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, which was to be held in the days following Connect. Connect is a critical microcosm and bellwether of the outdoor industry, and SNEWS was ...read more