As this year comes to a close, it’s fun to take a look back at some of the top Archery Business stories of 2021. Some of these are articles you clicked on, liked and shared the most during the past 12 months. Others in the list are simply those deemed best by our editorial team. Did your favorite make the cut?
10. One Simple Tip for Driving Store Traffic
There are many ways to drive store traffic, but many come with a high price tag. This one is free — and your customers will appreciate it.
9. Killer YouTube Bow Hacks
Whether you want to become a better bow technician or learn some basic tips that will help you in the shop . . . just search YouTube!
8. Saddles: Why You Should Display and Sell Them
More bowhunters are jumping on the saddle bandwagon each year; it’s not a fad. Displaying them takes little room in your store, and unlike your online competitors, you have the advantage of allowing bowhunters to field test them right in your store.
7. Selling Sights, Rests and Quivers
Archery accessories are an important category, and you can optimize your program with these practical sales tips.
6. Behind the Counter: Tips for Dealing With Discount Seekers
We asked three archery pro shop owners: What are your shop’s bow-pricing policies, and do you offer discounts? Here's what they had to say.
5. Arrow Advice: Pros and Cons of Extreme F.O.C.
Is extreme front of center (F.O.C.) good or bad for arrow accuracy and penetration?
4. Podcast: Pro Shop Owner Discusses Effects of Pandemic on the Archery Industry
All businesses faced unique challenges during the height of the pandemic. Here’s how one archery pro shop owner from Minnesota weathered the storm.
3. Selling and Servicing Crossbows — Are You Missing Out?
If you’re not selling and servicing crossbows, then you’re pushing new customers — and revenue — to the competition.
2. Tips for Stocking and Moving Compound Bows
A deep dive into metrics for offering a lineup of compound bows that sells and meets customer needs.
1. COVID-19 Impacts on the Archery Industry
COVID-19 has been the leading news story each day throughout most of 2020 and all of 2021. How has the dreaded coronavirus affected the archery industry, and specifically bow sales?
