Outdoor Insight
offers a fresh perspective on the outdoor market. We cover the big picture issues in this category, and is edited for our retail circulation of outdoor specialty including snowsports, running specialty and select sporting goods stores.

     
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Winter Market 2013
Show issue.
Backcountry: The lure of the backcountry be it
reality or aspiration, helps drive the market for skiers
and snowboarders.
   
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Winter Market 2013
Preview issue.

   
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The Outdoor Retailer
Summer Market 2012 issue.

Featured products: Sunglasses, Paddle Sports,
Rainwear, Hosiery, Hiking Boots, Amphibious
Shoes, Barefoot and Minimal Footwear and more.
 
   
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Preview Issue: Camping, Suncare,
Knives, Apparel,
Trail Running and more.

Retail: Surviving and Thriving: Outdoor Specialty
retailers talk about an improving economy and give

their advice on how to cope in tough times
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Winter Market Show Issue:
Cold weather gear and apparel
are driving outdoor enthusiasts into
stores looking for style, technology
and performance.

  LP OUTDOOR AD
The Wool Handbook: A retailer's guide to selling
performance wool.
 
   
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Issue
Snowsport Specific. Winter Packs continue to evolve to address the requests of skiers, snowboarders, ice climbers
and backcountry touring enthusiasts who are demanding
more options.
   
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Issue
Shell Game. New waterproof breathable fabrications take technical shells to a new level
   

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Burlington's Best Outdoor Store.
Outdoor Gear Exchange finds
success by following a different path.
  Original Outdoor Brands. Woolrich and Filson Stay relevant after more than a century in business.
   



 

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Periwinkle blue. Burnt orange. Sea foam green. Purple. What will be the hot new color in Fall 2012 or Spring 2013?
Outdoor Outlook Leading executives discuss the economy, their concerns, and where they see opportunities for 2011

   
 
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Preview: Sun Care rising; Snowsports favorable forecast, Winter Camping cold, dark and amazing; Winter Footwear; and Energy Foods.
Apparel tech: Innovations drive technical shells to new standards of comfort.

   
 
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With over 77 million dogs in the US, Outdoor retailers can profit from four-legged customers. According to Leisure Trends, sales of pet products are up 7% in 2010.
Footwear: Not only have trail running shoes evolved, but the way trail running is defined has also changed.

   
 
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Americans are increasingly riding bikes to work. Can outdoor retailers cash in? Like most emerging outdoor oriented product or activity segments, retailers' reactions can range from rapid acceptance to "wait/see" conservatism.
Online Sales: Bridging e-commerce and brick & mortar

   
 
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Camping continues to attract American families. While campsites are attracting visitors, outdoor enthusiasts are also enjoying hiking trails across the country.
Accessories: The best new hydration products are versatile, lightweight and wearable gear.

   

 

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Outdoor Brands and retailers use online video to educate their consumers and build a sense of community. Here, brands and retailers talk about their initiatives.
Retail: Beyond the core. Retail marketing experts offer tips to expand your customer based.

   
 
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