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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Announces 2026 Specialty Awards Nominees

The national specialty outdoor retail organization named nominees across retailer, vendor and sales rep categories, with the awards…

News May 21, 2026
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GOA’s Gabe Maier on Specialty Retail Challenges and Opportunities in 2026

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance's president shares 2025 data collected from specialty retailers, and comments on margin compression, used gear…

News January 5, 2026
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River Rock Outfitter’s Challenges from D.C. Go Beyond Tariffs

The Fredericksburg, Virg. outdoor retailer’s consumer base of federal workers have been ordered back to the office and…

News September 2, 2025
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Elects New Board, Announces Show Moves

Starting in spring 2027, the GOA Connect show will move to new cities.

News July 24, 2025
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Announces 2025 Outdoor Specialty Award Winners

Trail Creek Outfitters, Patagonia, Salewa, Nemo Equipment, Rab, Massey’s Outfitters, Active Endeavors, and more won awards, which were…

News June 11, 2025
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Five New Retailer Members

Retailers in Michigan, Maryland, South Dakota, and Wisconsin joined GOA ahead of its Connect Show in June.

News May 16, 2025
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Reports YTD Sales Growth of 8.2%

The increase is notable given that 2021 was a record-setting year for the group.

Press Releases November 2, 2022
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Grassroots Connect Gears Up for Kansas City Buying Show

Scheduled for Nov. 7-10, Grassroots Connect will gather more than 1,000 attendees at the Kansas City Convention Center.

Press Releases October 10, 2022
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Rumpl Announces New Vendor Partnership with the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance

Technical blanket brand will exhibit at Grassroots Connect, the biannual buying show held in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Press Releases June 6, 2022
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