Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, this week announced nominees for their 2019 retailer and vendor awards. Vendor of the year nominees include Kelty, Lowa Boots, Smartwool and The North Face.
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