Outdoor Industry Post Positive Sales in August

August sales in specialty, chain, and internet totaled $346 million, 12% year over year.

Tents and camping gear - $11m and $46m respectivel

Small packs (back-to-school) saw a small rise

Chain store sales $169m, gaining 13% in units and 14% in dollars year over year
Specialty store sales $116m (3% increase), gaining 2% in units
Internet $61m, 32% in units and 28% in dollars year over year

Single digit growth is expected as the next few months data comes in.

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