Education Category: COVID-19

Back to Education Library

United by Winter: Moving the Winter Community Forward

October 6, 202012:00pm MT

We have experienced significant change in the winter outdoor industry, including SIA. And whether COVID, climate change or consolidation; or new consumers, new technologies or new ways of doing business, change is inevitable but a...

Selling The Backcountry Responsibly

October 8, 202012:00pm MT

Last March, after the sudden closure of resorts due to COVID, followed by multiple snow storms, participants were looking for other options to get on snow. The backcountry became very crowded, touring gear sold out, there were too...

What's Working Today for Virtual Sell-In + Buying Process

August 27, 202012:00pm MT

A panel focused on providing actionable strategies and approaches for specialty retailers to work with as the selling season and buying processes continue to shift with COVID-19.

NPD + SIA Winter Sports Season Retail Data Preview

September 14, 202011:00am MT

As the 2020 – 2021 winter sports season begins, Executive Director Julia Day and Director Laura Hills will review the trends and dynamics that shaped snow retail last season. You’ll also hear new insights about retailer se...