Florida
Industry Buzz: Fee free national parks, more permits for The Wave, racial justice grantees, a turn-of-the-century trailblazer
Industry headlines: Intriguing reads from around the web A unique ski season: Discover how ski resorts around the country (and the continent) are operating during the pandemic. [SKI] Racial justice in the outdoors: Youth Outside announces its inaugural Liberated Paths Grantees, ...read more
State of the industry: Three retailers discuss how the pandemic has hit them
In recent weeks, we've seen a lot of suffering among retailers, as news of closures, furloughs, and layoffs rolls in. We've also seen the best in people—customers banding together to support independent shops, vendors implementing programs to keep their dealers afloat, and brands ...read more
Industry Buzz: Hestra, Overland Discovery, REI, 2020 Olympic climber, and how to pet a bison
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected] Trade show implications: Now that Outdoor Retailer is down to two shows, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis was asked if taxpayers should get a refund. New overlanding ...read more
Study: The greenest states in the U.S.
Vermont is doing the best at loving Mother Earth and West Virginia is doing the worst, according to a new survey by WalletHub that ranked all 50 states based on the current health of the environment and residents’ environmental-friendliness. "Without a doubt, the bar for being ...read more
Would you like a tattoo with your pocketknife?
The 6-foot-tall green alien sticker on the front door is the first sign that Survive Anything isn’t like every other specialty outdoor retailer. The zombie mannequin inside might be the next. The Sarasota, Florida, store boasts a distinct selection of camping supplies among gun ...read more
Small Colorado company steps up to help Florida outdoor retailers
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
Outdoor retailers report on impacts of Hurricane Irma
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
Innovation Project | Black Creek Outfitters
** 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