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News/Analysis ................................. 4
A new trade show on the horizon; GOA Connect
moves to KC; Volcom's USA snowboard deal;
plus buzz from around the industry.
New Products.................................. 8
We look ahead to Fall 2020 with these standout
selections for the mountain and the trail.
Plants Are Trending ...................... 16
Are plant-based textiles the next big thing? Here
are three things you need to know.
The Euro Scene ............................ 18
A first-hand retail trendspotting report from four
different store visits on our recent trip to Munich,
Germany.
Hot Topics 2020 ............................ 20
Four outdoor specialty retailers sound off on key
issues for the year ahead.
Fast & Furious ............................... 24
A sneak peek at the top tech and style trends
for the trail in Fall 2020, from trail runners to
light hikers.
The Buzz About Fishing ................ 30
Participation in fishing is trending up and
outdoor brands in apparel and footwear are
paying attention.
Grassroots Perspectives .............. 32
Sisters Jennifer and Marinna Merkel, who run two
different shops in Bozeman, MT — Chalet Sports
and Round House — share their perspectives on
retail, business and family connections.
End Insight .................................... 34
Stoked: Snowsports participation statistics from
this past season tell a positive story.
OUTDOORINSIGHTMAG.COM
DEC 2019
