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Editors’ Picks: Top 10 Archery Business Stories of 2023

Do you have a favorite article from the past year? Here’s our list of editors’ picks for top 10 Archery Business stories of 2023.
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Crossbow Review: Barnett Recruit XP

In the author’s opinion, the Barnett Recruit XP sets the bar for value crossbows.
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Bow Review: Hoyt VTM 31

A few subtle enhancements to an already proven platform move the Hoyt needle forward.
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Stocking Whitetail Gear: 30 Top Picks

Thirty solid product picks that should boost your bottom line before and during whitetail deer season.
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Re-Fletching Arrows

We asked three retailers: “What are your rates, and in which months do you see the biggest surge of arrows being brought in to be re-fletched? Also, do you suggest upgrades such as lighted nocks and arrow wraps?” Here’s what they said.
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Host an Archery Equipment Care Workshop

Help your customers with their archery equipment and simultaneously help your business increase revenue and sales.
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Fitting a Customer With a New Bow

We asked three veteran retailers: “What is your process for fitting a customer with the proper draw length and draw weight when they’re purchasing a new bow?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Recreational Archery Today

We asked three veteran retailers: “Is recreational archery as popular today as it was 8 to 10 years ago, when it grew roots as a mainstream pastime?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Dealing With Donation Requests

We asked three veteran retailers: “What’s your protocol when solicitors request donations?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Clearance Pricing Tips for Archery Dealers

We asked three veteran archery dealers: “How do you decide when to mark slow- or non-moving items with clearance pricing?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Bow Review: Mathews Phase4 29

The culmination of past innovations with two new and notable advancements make Mathews’ new flagship bow the one to beat in 2023.
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Behind the Counter: Challenging Product Categories

We asked three veteran archery retailers: “Which product categories are most difficult for you to sell?” Here’s what they had to say.
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Typical Turnaround Time

We asked three veteran retailers: “What is your typical turnaround time for equipment repairs/service during the busy part of bowhunting season?” Here’s what they had to say.