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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) the secondhand conversation continues with a real life secondhand retailer.
Barruch Ben-Zekry is the founder of Out&Back, an online secondhand website. Today Barruch sits down with Colin to discuss the importance of brands engaging with the secondhand market and how consumer awareness is growing, leading to increased demand for resale options. They also talk about the structural challenges of branded resale and the need for a more integrated approach to foster a circular economy in the outdoor industry.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to the Rock Fight00:52 - The Recent Surge in Secondhand Discussions02:05 - Introducing Barruch Ben Zekry03:19 - Overview of Out and Back03:39 - The Importance of Supply in Resale Market09:00 - Differentiation in the Secondhand Market13:33 - Consumer Engagement and Shift in Trends16:39 - Challenges in the Secondhand Space22:21 - Brands and Their Role in Secondhand Initiatives33:07 - Future Perspectives on Industry ProductionHead to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!
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Wednesdays mean adventure here on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) and Colin & Justin open the show by celebrating this past Sunday's National Coffee Day with THE ROCK FIGHT's official National Coffee Day Quiz! Because, you know, coffee is our greatest adventure beverage (or something).
Then they discuss the lasting impact of Hurricane Helene, how Mount Rainier's summit has moved and gotten shorter and then react to two new stories to come out of space.
They of course wrap things up with their Parting Shots where Justin encourages good behavior while Colin takes Fox Racing to task.
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Chapters:
00:08 - Intro to Rock Fight02:19 - National Coffee Day Quiz07:05 - Hurricane Helene's Outdoor and Adventure Impact13:07 - Mount Rainier Summit Shift23:24 - Black Hole Plumes and Asteroid Defense28:16 - Parting Shots 29:39 - Outro - The Rock Fight Fight SongHead to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by commenting on a quote from the CEO of a major outdoor retailer that a "notable shift in consumer behavior is on the horizon".
Then he and Producer Dave go through some of the more notable listener feedback we have received regarding brand specific secondhand sites and 'upcycling' as solutions to sustainability and circularity initiatives.
They close the show with their parting shots. Dave offering his usual book recommendation and Colin passionately responding to Lululemon's assertion that many are experiencing 'wellness burnout'.
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we sit down with Neil Fiske, the president of Black Diamond.
Two stories lead to this conversation. First was the news that broke a few months back about BD 'narrowing their focus' after years of unwieldy expansion and then the story from a few weeks back about BD investing in and taking over Wilderness Exchange in Denver while retaining that retailers current ownership.
There is clearly something interesting happening at Black Diamond that is bucking current trends when it comes to brands in the outdoor industry. And Neil Fiske is on the show today to dig into the decision to step back, BD's retail strategy, and the brands approach to their sustainability/circularity initiatives.
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Outdoor Retailer Show Director Sean Smith joins Colin & Producer Dave to talk about the recent announcement that OR is putting Winter Market out to pasture and moving to one June event per year.
Sean talks about the reasoning behind the move, the response, comments and criticism that has emerged since the announcement and how he and his team are working to ensure the future of the event.
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by offering his thoughts on two sustainability focused stories to come out of the outdoor industry in the past week.
Flylow announced the arrival of it's secondhand e-commerce site while Cotopaxi launched a new collection of upcycled garments. And while both initiatives are admirable, outdoor brands are much to dependent on these types of avenues to claim that they are being 'sustainable' and/or 'circular'.
Then Colin & Producer Dave give their initial thoughts on Outdoor Retailer moving to one event per year and wrap up the show with their parting shots.
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin promises you that he's not trying lure in sponsors or pat himself on the back. Because we're talking podcasts... not the creative side of podcasts but the business side of podcasts.
Podcast advertising is $4 billion large globally. But very few outdoor industry brands and retailers include podcasts as a part of their advertising plans.
To dig into why that is Emily Holland and Angie Marie from Wild Poppy Creative Consulting join Colin on today's show.
With backgrounds in the outdoors, Emily and Angie help podcasters grow their own shows and help brands find suitable partners to help spread their messaging via podcasts. So they're the perfect guests to find out why the industry has such a big blindspot when it comes to their ad strategies and podcasts.
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It's adventure headlines day on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head)!
Today Colin & Justin Housman run through headlines to come out of the outdoor community over the past week.
Here's the rundown:
A dropped bag of Cheetos caused big problems at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico proving that wherever people go, litter follows. (02:58)A pack of otters attacked a jogger who was out for her morning run in Malaysia. This story begs the question: what is the cutest animal that can royally f@%& you up? (13:21)A lost hiker was found after being missing for 30 days in North Cascades National Park. How much do we know and how many questions should we actually ask? (21:00)Lael Wilcox set a new record for biking around the world. How awesome is that?! (30:08)And of course they wrap things up with their Parting Shots! (37:17)
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by talking about the new brand video from The North Face and what the messaging from outdoor brands should be in 2024 (00:55).
Then Colin & Producer Dave talk about the latest stores to open under the banner of Gearhead Outfitters (22:23), a prediction for the future of Public Lands (26:52) and the rumor that Interbike may be making a comeback (28:33). They wrap things up with their Parting Shots (29:25).
Here's the link to the video that Colin mentions and Producer Dave worked on: Colors.
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we dig into the details behind the acquisition of Backcountry.com by CSC Generation with former Moosejaw CEO Eoin Comerford.
Eoin joins Colin and Producer Dave to chat about how Backcountry found themselves in their current position, what we know about their new owner, and how this news was communicated.
Lastly Eoin gives his thoughts on a recent promotion at REI and Mountain Warehouse's bid to acquire EMS being approved.
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show by digging into one of the more touchy subjects in the outdoors: Dogs and their place in our community (01:01).
Then Colin and Producer Dave talk about the news that broke last week that Backcountry.com has sold to CSC Generations (16:37) and how an executive promotion at REI and the acquisition of EMS by Mountain Warehouse show us where outdoor retail could be headed (25:09).
And of course they wrap things up with their Parting Shots (29:51)!
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin and Justin open the show by getting Justin's thoughts on the new social platform from Outside and how it's integration into Gaia will impact Justin's use of that app (02:50).
Then they run through the following headlines to come out of the outdoor community over the past week:
Killian Jornet set a new record last week summiting all 82 peaks in the Alps that are over 4000 meters high in 19 days. Why do we care about incredible feats by incredible people? (12:10)Canadian Trail Running reports that older runners are thriving as trail runners. What is it about running in our middle ages that makes it so appealing? (21:46)Arc'teryx opened their biggest store in NYC last week. Does Justin agree with Colin's assertion that they are no longer an outdoor brand? (27:25)Wrapping things up with their Parting Shots! (33:16)Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) owner and founder of Wilderness Exchange, Don Bushey, sits down with Colin to give a behind the scenes look at his new partnership with Black Diamond.
Last month news broke that Black Diamond and Wilderness Exchange would be forming a new retail partnership. One that allows Wilderness Exchange to remain independent while Black Diamond effectively takes over the majority of the store.
It's a unique approach to a collaboration that historically has relied on things like shop in shops for a larger brand presence in independent stores; and is a potential new option for brands who may be adverse to opening their own store fronts.
Today on the show Don offers how the deal came together and why it makes sense for Wilderness Exchange at this point in the shops history.
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin starts the show by giving his thoughts on Outside Inc launching their own social media platform and offers why he thinks Outside keeps making these bizarre strategic decisions (01:03).
Then he and Producer Dave talk about the following headlines to come out of the outdoor industry last week:
Rossignol has launched a new line of trail running shoes to better compete in spring and summer. Is Sierra just sitting there licking their chops? (23:40)eVent released two new technologies that are PFAS free. Is this too little too late? (29:22)Solo Stove goes back to Snoop and welcomes Warren G for their new marketing campaign. Where's the justice for their old CEO? (35:22)Our parting shots! Colin wants to know what happened to music videos and Producer Dave gives props to an Oregon park. (39:45)Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Doug Schnitzpahn joins the fray to talk about how the outdoor industry has lost it's way.
(Look at that 'poet and didn't even know it' type stuff here on THE ROCK FIGHT)
Doug is a journalist and the Editor In Chief for Elevation Outdoors and has been in and around the outdoor industry since the 1990's. He believes that the changes to the outdoor trade show scene that we've talked about a ton here on THE ROCK FIGHT have come with other consequences. Namely that there has been a 'de-centering' of our industry.
Today Doug sits with Colin and Producer Dave to talk about events, recreation, politics and getting our industry back on track.
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin starts the show by digging into Arc'teryx and Amer's big second quarter and why good brand strategy is paying off for the premium outdoor brand.
Then he and Producer Dave take a look at the latest brands to join the roster at The Running Event and Switchback as well as the new election day policy put into by Patagonia before wrapping things up with their Parting Shots.
Time Codes:
Arc'teryx surges ahead thanks to their long term brand strategy. (01:03)The Running Event and Switchback add even more legacy outdoor brands to their fall event. (21:47)Patagonia will give their employees a day off to go vote (24:46)The Parting Shot! Colin takes aim at Costco's cheap Hoka rip off and Producer Dave has words for honey bees. (26:42)Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head), Justin Housman is back on the mic!
Monday's on THE ROCK FIGHT are for stories to hit the outdoor industry and now Saturday's are for the adventure community. Today on the show Colin & Justin get caught up on several stories to come out of the outdoor and gear world including:
There have been several tragedies to hit our National Parks this summer. Falls in Yosemite and at the Grand Canyon and heat related deaths at Death Valley. How should we respond and talk about these things when they happen? (04:24)Deuter is partnering with Hydrapak to include bladders in several parts of their pack line. (24:52)Vermont skiers now have a new way to earn a season pass at the iconic Mad River Glen. (28:58)The Parting Shot! Justin and Colin throw one last rock. (33:33)Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Christina Henderson returns to the show to talk about the recent news to come out of The Running Event and Switchback Trade Shows.
Last week the following news stories came out of The Running Event/Switchback trade show world:
The Running Event will be leaving it's long time home of Austin and head down to San Antonio in 2025.Switchback launched a digital resource for retailers called Trailheads.Several big brand names have committed to attending this fall's combo of TRE & Switchback including Patagonia and Lululemon.Today Christina sits down with Colin to talk through each story and offer up details on how they all came to pass.
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens the show (01:05) by ranking the 10 outdoor shoes that appear on Footwear News list of The Greatest Shoes of All Time.
Then Colin and Producer Dave run through the following headlines that came out of the outdoor industry over the past week:
Lolë Brands has acquired Sanuk from Deckers. But why? (24:57)Black Diamond is partnering with Denver based outdoor retailer Wilderness Exchange to launch a 'partner run mountain shop'. Is this the brand/retailer partnership we've been waiting for? (31:24)Jack Wolfskin's pull out of North America has positively affected their bottom line. Can they ever come back to the USA? (37:10)Parting Shot: Colin throws a rock at Star Wars. Producer Dave proves he's a big Ent guy. (41:45)Head to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!
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Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) we’re bringing out a big gun who can speak to what is happening in outdoor retail.
Eoin Comerford, is the principal at Outsize Consulting and is an outdoor industry veteran as the former CEO of Moosejaw Mountaineering. He has a unique view on outdoor big box retail as well as what's happening in the specialty market.
On this episode Eoin joins Colin and brings some facts and figures to the rock fight to weigh in on what's happening at retailers like REI, Dick's and Eastern Mountain Sports.
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