Independent outdoor retailers are posting a wave of green arrows for FY 2025 and FY ‘26 through May, their best performance since the 2021-22 post-pandemic peak, according to the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance’s mid-year update shared on LinkedIn by president Gabe Maier. GOA’s data pulls from its membership of over 100 independently owned retailers with 225 locations across 45 states.

Looking at FY ‘26 through May, tariff-induced price hikes have not yet hurt results. Comps are trending up 4.89% across 102 reporting stores, with sales distribution strengthening: 47% show growth, 23% come in ... Log in to view full article.