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Author: Ben Pickel
Adventure Travel
Outdoor brands shake up the season’s traditional travel gear with lightweight, durable and style-driven pieces.
Cory McCall and Rob Gasbarro Co-Owners, Outdoor 76
Talking beginnings, business and brews with the new faces of outdoor retail. By Courtney Holden With backgrounds in civil engineering and real estate, Cory McCall and Rob Gasbarro, co-owners of the Franklin, N.C.-based outfitter Outdoor 76, aren’t your typical industry retailers. And they’re using that to their advantage. Although they have just six years of store ownership under their […]
Tae Kim Founder & Creative Director Alite Designs
Bringing the Fun of a Slumber Party to Camping By Courtney Holden Camping has gotten a bad rap in recent years with outdoor brands driving home the message that sleeping in a tent has to involve some suffering, or at least mild discomfort, to really count. Today’s consumer, however, isn’t looking to “endure” a night away from home. […]
SGB Editor’s Picks: The Camp Kitchen
Gather ‘round the picnic table, it’s time for gourmet meals and cold beers at camp. Here are some highlight products coming to the camp kitchen. Omeals Premium Outdoor Foods | $39 package of four Industry newcomer Omeals presents a full line of self-heating, never freeze-dried, all-natural meals. The real kicker? Each Omeals package comes with […]
Gourmet On The Go
Cast-iron cookware and beefy coolers show a new willingness to forgo weight restrictions in the name of durability. This summer’s camp kitchen accommodates high-end consumers who value their creature comforts and expect to take them along when sleeping under the stars. “The trend follows pretty closely the interest in gourmet/foodie culture in the U.S.,” said Peter […]
The Silent Giant
The Sock category for many retailers has often been referred to as the silent giant — quietly driving apparel sales and providing a stable source of revenue for retailers. Despite a 14 percent drop in unit sales year-to-date (YTD) according to analysis of retail point-of-sale data compiled by SSI Data* powered by SportsOneSource, the Sock […]
SGB Editor Picks: Kids Outdoor Gear
Help Your Customers Get Their Kids Outdoors Early And Often With Gear Built Just For Them. By Courtney Holden Keen Encanto Rainboot 365 | $60 This lightweight alternative to heavier rubber boots features a flexible outsole to boost comfort and a waterproof membrane for warmth. The boot’s bungee drawstring replaces laces, so kids can remove without […]
Wild Child: Top Trends in Outdoor Gear For Tots
A push to get youth outside spurs investment in higher quality kids gear. By Courtney Holden Talk to nearly anyone who earns their keep in the outdoor industry and they’ll wax nostalgic about trips camping with their family, fishing with their fathers or playing hide-and-seek with their siblings out in the woods. Whether we call […]
Ashley Whittemore, Sports Nutritionist
Boulder, CO-based counselor helps elite athletes, and the rest of us, decide what’s best for our bodies. By Courtney Holden Modern athletes have an abundance of options regarding how they fuel their bodies. Do they opt for a banana or a pressed-fruit bar? Gel pack or squeeze pouch? Carbs or no carbs? Sports nutritionist Ashley […]
Source Of Shades
Summer eyewear brings color to life with a nod to the environment and a touch of vintage flair. By Courtney Holden Warmer weather, longer days and more time spent out in the sun means consumers are reaching more readily for their favorite pair of shades. And they need a pair that fits a long list […]
A Sunny Outlook On Summer Skin Protection
Natural ingredients, apparel accessories and cooler headwear top trends to ward off the sun. By Courtney Holden Long gone are the days of lathering up with baby oil before an afternoon at the community pool. Today’s consumers understand the dangers of too much sun, and they’re actively taking steps to prevent it. “People in general […]
New Exhibitors at ORWM: Dish and Duer
Freshman Outdoor Retailer exhibitor, Dish and Duer, comes armed with stretch and style, catering to the urban commuter. Other new ORWM exhibitors featured in SGB this month include Voormi, Avatech and 4FRNT Skis. By Courtney Holden Dish and Duer believes jeans serve a dual purpose: They should look good, but they should also perform. “Our […]
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