Inside Outdoor Summer 2017

The digital issue of Inside Outdoor Summer 2017 is now available for online viewing and download…



Inside Outdoor Summer 2017

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IO Summer 2017 Reports:

(26) Ride Along – By Martin Vilaboy
From mini-motorhomes to adventure motorcycles, vehicle-based adventuring is giving gas to outdoor participation and product design.

(32) Dyes Trying – By Ernest Shiwanov
Two waterless dyeing technologies are drying up one of the dirtiest elements of performance apparel production.

(40) S/S18 Product Market Showcase – By Martin Vilaboy
The latest fashions to family tents, new boats to belay devices, outdoor buyers can find just about anything among the more than 100 new product introductions.


IO Regulars:

(8) Data Points – Numbers Worth Noting
Running the numbers; AI as CRM; fill on the AT; waste of Wi-Fi; and more

Floorspace
(14) Buddy Systems
Make friends with customers

Gorp
(18) Scratch Resistors
Sunski shows vision

Gorp
(20) Village Voices
Lifestraw’s ‘Follow the Liters’ program

Back Office
(22) Value Add Valuation
Sharing the pie with online retailers

(6) Letter from the Editor

(12) Rep News & Notes

(74) Advertiser Index


VIEW PREVIOUS ISSUE: Inside Outdoor Spring 2017


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