Outdoor Industry Association
Outdoor Gear Sales Slip in ’23 As Boom Retreats
After a pandemic-driven boom, Arkansas outdoor retailers face slow sales in kayaks, canoes, and big-ticket gear, due to inflation and shifting consumer habits. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Pandemic Hits Hard for Travel and Tourism
The coronavirus pandemic is expected to cost the U.S. tourism industry almost $16 billion in lost revenue this year. read more >
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