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In 2019, Amazon became the largest retailer the world has ever seen. Here’s what that means for all of us
The company's Gearheads talk to millions of customers every year, so they decided to do something with their feedback—make their own gear
With sophisticated Asian factories and Amazon, it’s easier than ever to launch a low-cost gear brand. Are companies that prioritize price over innovation a boon to the outdoor industry—or a threat?
The industry’s largest specialty retailer is also its most powerful. Does that make it a visionary leader? Necessary evil? Cutthroat competitor? Or something else entirely?
When several high-end brands joined—and then quickly defected from—Walmart’s Premium Outdoor Store, they resurrected the question “Who is the outdoors for?”
Outdoor industry leaders shine a light on the crux of the issue—that selling on the "cheapest retailer's" website changes consumer’s perception of brands, putting specialty retailers at risk
Put your money where your heart is. If you like to play the stock market, and you believe in the economic strength of the outdoor industry, why not invest in one of these publicly traded outdoor companies?
Ignoring the ecommerce behemoth isn’t an option anymore—but that doesn’t mean navigating this channel is easy
Try to be all things to all people, and end up pleasing none. The opportunity for both retailers and vendors lies in careful curation instead.
Technology is front and center for Terry Lee’s Amazon-focused retailer
Dave Polivy is using big-brand marketing to boost his small shop and get around an Amazon-induced downturn