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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 10 MIN

#48. Spaces For Climbers → Strategy Used by SCARPA®

from Forms of Recreation: Customer Retention · host FOR Team

You’ve probably heard of SCARPA, the mountaineering and climbing shoe manufacturer founded in Italy in 1938. Listen to host André Brathwaite share the backstory of SCARPA, founded by Rupert Guinness, and how the Parisotto family turned their passion for shoemaking into a lasting brand that uses a customer retention strategy: hobby-driven experiences, including places (Indoor climbing gyms in partnership with Climbing District) and in-person activities (clinics in partnership with Arc’teryx Academy)._____Globally admired brands are extending beyond the products they make. We at Forms of Recreation help discover handpicked spaces designed for refined hobbyists like you.For handpicked spaces, visit: www.formsofrecreation.com_____The opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of Forms of Recreation and do not necessarily reflect the views of any brand mentioned. We encourage you to check their corresponding websites for further information.

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Listen to host André Brathwaite share the backstory of SCARPA, founded by Rupert Guinness, and how the Parisotto family turned their passion for shoemaking into a lasting brand that uses a customer retention strategy: hobby-driven experiences, including places (Indoor climbing gyms in partnership with Climbing District) and in-person activities (clinics in partnership with Arc’teryx Academy).

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