As the country quickly shuts down in an unprecedented way, many big outdoor retailers like Patagonia, all VF brands, and REI are following suit. Most retailers who operate an online business, as well as brands that operate direct-to-consumer, are still selling product and ...read more
Following The Big Gear Show announcement on Monday, the outdoor industry has voiced mixed response to the new hardgoods-only event with a consumer day and reduced footprint in Salt Lake City in July 2020. Some say that another show further splinters an already-fractured industry, ...read more
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
Truth: Canoes, kayaks, and standup paddleboards are perfectly suited to family fun. A day paddling on a mirror flat lake, fishing from a kayak, or splashing in the waves on a SUP for the first time can build vivid lifelong memories for kids and parents. And great specialty ...read more
While the powerful natural disasters of the last few months have left a mark on our landscape, they’ve also highlighted a maxim that has been repeated countless times over the last quarter century – that outdoor retailers, outdoor brands and outdoor individuals can be counted on ...read more
Merle O’Brien felt devastated when she learned Hurricane Irma pummeled a place that she holds dear. For 15 years, O’Brien has chosen the Florida’s Keys to snorkel, fish, and kayak with her kids. She still has not been able to get in touch with friends from the area. After ...read more
As if the devastation from Hurricane Harvey wasn’t enough, Hurricane Irma swooped through the Caribbean and Florida on Sunday wreaking havoc along the way. More than 6.7 million people in Florida are without power, and there’s flooding and damage throughout the state. "We've got ...read more
** To watch more episodes of The Innovation Project, click here. For Black Creek Outfitters's Joe Butler, the experience that comes with his shop is even more important than the shop itself, and he's taken extra steps to make sure his customers get what they need. The store ...read more
In the summer of 2015, when Brent Troncalli of Outside World, a Georgia-based outdoor specialty store, decided to give up one of his two locations to spend more time with his family, he needed a plan. "We looked at our options and decided we could either close the store ...read more
