The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (www.grassrootsoutdoors.com), a national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, announces year-to-date sales figures ahead of its Grassroots Connect buying show, scheduled Nov. 7-10.
Based on topline revenue data provided by retail members, Grassroots group sales numbers are up 8.2 percent year-to-date over 2021, which was a record-setting year across the group. With 102 independent specialty outdoor retailers representing 222 retail locations, the group’s overall growth in 2022 included a strong Q1 (January-March, up 10.1 percent), a slightly slower Q2 (April-June, up 5.6 percent) and a resurgent Q3 (July-September, up 9.5 percent).
“The timing of the upcoming Connect show couldn’t be better, as it will set the stage for some essential conversations around both the challenges and opportunities at specialty retail right now,” said Gabe Maier, president of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance. “It’s certainly satisfying to see how some retailers continue to thrive as we navigate the tail end of the pandemic, but it’s also important to have some direct talks about how broader market forces are creating some specific hurdles at retail. The path forward is communication, early and often, to ensure we’re all working together.”
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