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Hot Selling Cold Weather Hunting Boots

Boots are a great product for brick-and-mortar retailers — they wear out, so customers periodically need to buy new ones, and most shoppers want to try them on in person. Here are seven toasty options for winter.

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Employee Relations: 9 Tips for Having Tough Conversations

Getting better at navigating tough conversations with employees without damaging the relationship makes you a better leader.

February 17, 2021

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A Market for Muzzleloaders

There are a host of reasons why people hunt with blackpowder rifles that often coincide with how deep they're willing to dig into their cash reserves.

January 26, 2021

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Sales Tip: 10 Phrases to Avoid When Dealing With Customers

Being careful about how you communicate with customers can make those interactions go a lot more smoothly.

January 22, 2021

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The Lowdown On Goose Down

Geese haven't changed much in the past 50 years, but goose down jackets certainly have.

January 12, 2021

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Advancements in Heated Apparel

Heated clothing has come a long way over the years giving hunters more options to stay warm in the field.

January 05, 2021

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Customer Service Above All Else

How do you compete with big-box stores? By offering the personal touch and customer service they can’t.

January 04, 2021

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How a Culture of Nice in Your Small Business Can Have a Negative Impact

An inability to constructively confront colleagues about various issues can derail your small business.

December 30, 2020

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Great Gear for Nighttime Hog Hunting

Retailers can cater to hog hunters with gear specifically designed for use after dark.

December 28, 2020

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Behind the Scenes With Fiocchi USA

Fiocchi leverages more than 140 years of ammunition excellence to expand its role in the U.S. market.

December 23, 2020

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5 Steps for Better Gun Store Security

Firearms compliance and security expert Bill Napier is a consultant with the National Shooting Sports Foundation and takes us under the hood of Operation Secure Store.

December 22, 2020

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Retail Staff Training in Today’s World

Your sales associates are your store’s best asset. We’ve got seven tips for training them properly to make the most of their skill.

December 18, 2020

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7 Tips for Social Distancing Your Marketing

Social media is great, but it’s not exactly friendly to our industry, and it shouldn’t be your only marketing plan.

December 16, 2020

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Editors' Picks: Top 10 Hunting Retailer Stories of 2020

A look into a few of the editorial staff's favorite reads from Hunting Retailer in 2020. Is your favorite article on the list?

December 15, 2020