Stocking a winning product mix doesn’t just happen. Here’s why closely tracking sales, Internet chat rooms, and building good relationships with manufacturers help you buy smarter.

A list of key takeaways from the 2025 bow show.

P&Y welcomes Delta McKenzie as new Gold Level Partner; QAD announces partnership with Final Draw TV; Hoyt Archery now offers Mossy Oak Bottomland across its entire hunting line; and P&Y heading back to Texas for another Bowhunter Bash.

A proper arrow rest provides a solid foundation for accurate and repeatable shots.

Broadheads have stood the test of time, delivering protein for the table and preserving life and liberty — while also delivering prolific profits if archery retailers play their cards right.

The latest bow show didn’t disappoint.

The pandemic created both opportunity and headaches, but archery shops are now dealing with economic and other issues that define the “new normal.” Here’s how some retailers are navigating the changes.

A high-quality arrow rest is essential for achieving a smooth, consistent release and accurate arrow flight. For the archery retailer, equipping customers with the latest, greatest models provides an avenue for increased profit.

Kevin Fry, vice president of Quality Archery Designs in Virginia, offers insight on working with dealers and the company’s new Integrate Mounting System.

With a well-placed shot on big game, a bowhunter should experience easy-to-follow blood trails when using one of these three top-notch broadheads.