Fall 2019 - Inside Outdoor Magazine

Inside Outdoor | FALL 2019 4 BUYER’S SIDE 36 The Role of the Store Physical retail in the 2020s By Martin Vilaboy 40 The Future of Retail is I.D.E.C. By Rich Smith 42 Get Over It Getting over-inventoried departments on plan By Ritchie Sayner BRAND WATCH 44 Sole ups eco-quotient 44 TNF climbing survey 45 BD updates test protocols 46 Combating Counterfeiting By Rachel Jones TECH SAVVY 48 Outdoor brands leverage blockchain 48 In-store tech enthusiasm 49 Cybersecurity stats for retailers 50 The Digital Crystal Ball Three ways to use predictive analytics to grow sales By Arianna Lynch INGREDIENTS 52 Sympatex adds automation 52 Biodegradable textiles 52 The sweet smell of pig snout 53 A Pepper Spray Primer The right information is the first step to keeping customers safe By David Nance 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Data Points 12 Rep News & Notes 54 Ad index IN-SEASON 14 Breaking Barriers Despite progress in outdoor disability inclusion, there’s still lots of work to do in the adaptive space By Gerald Baldino 20 Holiday 2019 Gift Guide Ideas for the active consumer MADE IN AMERICAS 28 Sterling’s pledge of allegiance 29 Kitsbow doubles down on nearshoring 29 Sewing in the Carolinas START ‘EM UP 30 Rental Central The retailer’s guide to gear rental services By Gerald Baldino C O N T E N T S 14 40 FALL 2019 INSIDE OUTDOOR MAGAZINE