Cover image courtesy of Aventon InsideOutdoor | SUMMER 2022 4 24 E -bikes Change the Channels D2C boom could be good news for non-bike shops By Martin Vilaboy 28 E -bike Add-ons With the new crop of e-bike riders comes a new need for cool and convenient bike accessories BRAND WATCH 30 Adaptive course for all 30 Big win for America Outdoors 30 Alchemy’s vacation value-add 31 LG unveils ‘GuideBot’ INGREDIENTS 32 Polyester goes circular 34 Plant-based is the new black 34 PFAS-free for footwear START ‘EM UP 36 Better bike insurance 36 Solar, portable trailer 37 Pole, filter, pump combo 38 SFIA start-up finalists 6 Editor’s Letter 8 Data Points 10 Rep News & Notes 38 Ad index BUYER’S SIDE 12 Shrink Rap Tips to protect your store from retail theft By Brady Hicks IN-SEASON 16 T he Holiday Rush, or Wait Shoppers face opposing pressures as they head into BTS, Holiday 2022 By Martin Vilaboy 20 A Guide for Gifting Holiday ideas for active enthusiasts C O N T E N T S SUMMER 2022 INSIDEOUTDOOR MAGAZINE Volume 19 I ssue 1 | SPRING 2022 www.insideoutdoor.com SO MUCH SUMMER MME SUPPLY CHAIN SHIFTS WOOL PIONEERS Monetize Your Wi-Fi Campers Disperse rs S/S ’23 NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE H 24 12 16 Volume 19 I ssue 2 | SUMMER 2022 www.insideoutdoor.com E-BIKE’S BRIGHT OUTLOOK H SUPPL CHAIN SHIFTS Polyester Goes Circular r C r Shrinking Theft’s Impactc BTS/Holiday 2022 DTC BRANDS CHANGE THE CHANNELS E H L
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