Too Many Brands? Exploring Oversaturation In The Outdoor Industry. Plus: Here Come The Tariffs & The 'Contract To Grow' Strategy

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin starts the show by taking a look at the sheer number of outdoor apparel brands that are all making pretty much the same products and have the same brand messaging. He and Producer Dave talk about how this situation has created an upside for differentiation and success for the brand who is bold enough to try something different.Eoin Comerford then joins Colin and PD for his weekly look Inside the Outdoor Industry. This week Eoin discusses several notable outdoor brands who are deploying a 'contract to grow' strategy to stabilize their business and create an opportunity for future growth. Eoin also offers his take on the impact that the proposed tariffs by the incoming Trump administration could have on the Outdoor Industry.Colin & Producer Dave then wrap up the episode with their Parting Shots. PD takes a look at the new brand direction by automobile maker Jaguar while Colin defends retailers by throwing a rock at the in-store Christmas music experience.Hurricane Helene Relief Links:Fuel GoodsOutdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief FundGoFundMe for Bubba O'LearysWestern North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource GuideEast Tennessee Foundation Relief FundHead to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.Check out our other podcast on the Rock Fight Podcast Network: Gear & Beer! It's a relationship and advice show for those obsessed with the outdoorsy lifestyle.Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to [email protected] or send a message on Instagram or Threads.Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.