NBS Hosts Hunting & Archery Business Development Meetings
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Two weeks ago, NBS hosted two sets of Business Development Meetings in the NBS office to prepare for the 2020 Spring Semi-Annual Market in February. Over four days, our Hunting and Archery Committees collectively met with dozens of vendors representing over 50 brands. Thank you to all of our Committee Members and Advisors, and our vendors partners, who took the time to travel to Fort Worth for these productive meetings.
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Hunting Committee & Advisors
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Pictured Left to Right:
Jon Fontius (Dunham's Sports),
Marty Plazo (NBS), &
Ken Vandervest (D&R Sports)
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Archery Committee & Advisors
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Pictured Left to Right:
Lea Benoit (Bowie Outfitters),
Luke Cotton (NBS), &
Jody Smith (Mack's Prairie Wings)
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NBS Releases Winter 2019 Edition of the NBS Outdoor Magazine
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Click the magazine cover to view the digital version of the Winter 2019 edition of the quarterly NBS Outdoor Magazine. For more information on how you can be a part of the NBS Outdoor Magazine, please contact Steve Baker with Required Team Gear via email at
steveb@requiredteamgear.com
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NBS Contact Information Update
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Our Event & Travel Manager, Danielle, recently got married and has updated her contact information to reflect her recent name change from Danielle Burnett to Danielle Allsbrook. Please take a few minutes to update her email to
dallsbrook@nbs.com
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Amazon to Deliver 3.5 Billion Packages Through Own Network in 2019
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Amazon said it’s on track to deliver 3.5 billion customer packages globally in 2019 through its in-house delivery network. Amazon said it now has 150 delivery stations in the United States that employ more than 90,000 Amazon Logistics associates.|
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OIA: Outdoor Businesses Paid More than $1 Billion in Tariffs in October
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October tariff data from Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) indicates that overall tariffs collected on a range of outdoor products surpassed the $1 billion mark for the second consecutive month in October. |
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The Outdoor Industry is Split on the Big Gear Show Concept
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Following The Big Gear Show announcement, the outdoor industry has voiced mixed response to the new hardgoods-only event with a consumer day and reduced footprint in Salt Lake City in July 2020. Some say that another show further splinters an already-fractured industry, while others point out that there’s nothing to lose by trying something radically new. |
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Allen Company Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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Allen Company is proud to celebrate achieving this historic milestone of 50 years in business. What started in 1970, with the introduction of a single, soft-sided gun case, has grown into production of over 20 different shooting and hunting product categories. |
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Easton President Mark Pezzoni to Retire in 2020
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Easton CEO Greg Easton has announced the upcoming retirement of Easton president, Mark Pezzoni. In the spring of 2020, Mark Pezzoni will complete an outstanding career that includes over 40 years of leadership in manufacturing and operations. |
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Pelican International Acquires Confluence Outdoor
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Pelican International Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of kayaks, canoes, SUPs and other watercraft, recently announced it has acquired Greenville, SC-based boat maker Confluence Outdoor LLC. |
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How Millennials Have Reshaped Retail in the Outdoors
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At close to
40% of the outdoor industry’s consumer population
, millennials are spending more money than all other outdoor consumer demographics, so their shopping habits prove to be an important trend to follow. |
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Blog - Experiential Retail: Focus on The How
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With consumers able to order almost anything they want from the comfort of their couch, retailers need to create a positive, rewarding in-person experience. |
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-E-COMMERCE, MARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA-
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ATF Releases Semi-Annual FFL Newsletter
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The ATF issued their semi annual newsletter to update Federal firearms licensees (FFLs) on developments regarding the Federal firearms laws and regulations. This issue contains updates on various topics. |
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5 Things Apple Got Right in 2019 - And 5 Things Apple Got Wrong
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Apple had no serious scandals in 2019 and stayed out of the trade war. But it missed some opportunities on products and privacy. |
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Baby Yoda Meme Frenzy Marks New Marketing Frontier
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It was still morning on Nov. 12 when the first, spoiler-ific photos from newly launched Disney+’s marquee show, The Mandalorian, began to circulate on social media. The character dubbed Baby Yoda began to spread like wildfire across Twitter timelines and Instagram feeds. |
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Do You Know Any Independent Retailers That Would Be a Good Fit For NBS?
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In case you are not aware, NBS provides a stipend to those who refer and actively assist in our recruiting effort. For more information, or to discuss possible leads, please contact Julie Cerza in the NBS Office at 817-605-2212 or by email at
jcerza@nbs.com
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-WHAT DO YOU WANT US TO KNOW?-
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If your company has news or information to share with NBS, contact Catherine Rash via email at
crash@nbs.com
or via phone at 817-605-2223.
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