The Grassroots Outdoor Alliance’s 99 independent retailers across 196 locations reported 29% sales growth for the 2021 calendar year, riding the surge in consumer interest in outdoor sports and activities. The year opened with Q1 posting marked growth as it lapped March shutdowns in the prior year and managed to gain 34% over pre-pandemic Q1 ’19. The summer season slowed to a +28% clip as retailers began to feel headwinds from the supply chain crisis. The year finished with ... Log in to view full article.