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Honest Bow Pitch

Not everyone needs a new bow — but sometimes it makes complete sense to get one. Here’s how to refine your sales pitch so customers understand the true value behind a new-bow purchase.
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How to Sell Handgun Hunting Gear to Customers

Handgun hunting is growing fast. Learn what customers need, which firearms and accessories to recommend, and how to stay on top of state laws.
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The Best Time to Run Store Promotions

From Black Friday to overlooked seasonal windows, this article shows how better timing can make your store promotions stand out and drive more sales.
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Top 3 Archery Business Stories From July 2026

If you missed one of these popular Archery Business stories from last month, here’s your chance to check them out without having to search or scroll.
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Why Didn't They Buy?

It’s frustrating when a customer spends a lot of time evaluating a product and then walks out without buying it. What gives?
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Get Your Piece of the Trail Camera Pie

How to carve out a sliver of success in an ultra-competitive product space.
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Top 3 Archery Business Stories From April 2026

If you missed one of these popular Archery Business stories from last month, here’s your chance to check them out without having to search or scroll.
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Our 4 Best Sales Tips to Sell More Firearms

Boost your sales of guns — and everything else — with these tips from Hunting Retailer's writers.
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Move More Crossbows

Looking to bolster your bottom line with crossbows? We found two shops that show what’s possible while operating in the mature Badger State market.
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Firearm Sales Mastery: 3 Easy Steps to Close More Deals

When it comes to sales, do you want to have your cake and eat it, too? Use the “yellow cake principle.”
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Advantages of Ancillary Gear

There are benefits to carrying soft goods, bowhunting optics and other ancillary gear. Here’s a review of the top categories, and how carrying these items could be more of a plus than a negative.
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How and Why to Try a Firearms Sales Blitz

With so many marketers vying for customer dollars, how do you compete?
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Choosing the Right Shotgun Ammo

An instructor's guide to helping new shooters select the correct shotgun shells.
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How to Sell More Guns When No One Is Buying

Firearms retailers can use these strategies to make sales in a market downturn.