6 Facts For the Natural Outdoor Product Industry

6 Current Industry Facts supporting Local Natural Outdoor Products

1.     The natural health food and alternative product industry has grown over 22% each year nationally even during the economic downturn, making it one of the fastest growing industries.

2.     In Oregon, the small business botanical product manufacturing industry captures $33 in sales per personal income compared with US national average of  $9 per personal income and the industry captures 34.3% of total local market which is 25.8% above national average as reported this year by the Bizminer Competitive Market Analysis.

3.     Bend tourism is back to prerecession levels as of December 2012 according to room-tax collections.

4.     The central Oregon outdoor recreation industry has seen growth in 2012 (as of December) and is above the national average. In retail sales, the sports footwear sector has seen the biggest growth of the industry, followed by equipment purchases. The fitness sector has also seen good growth.

5.     There is an increase in the popularity of running and bicycling and their supportive races in recent years. 

6.     There is a strong local movement for local products in Bend as in many other areas of the country. People want to support their local economy and local artisans.

Just a few supportive reasons for retailing natural alternatives for the discerning outdoor adventurers. Find some at tstonics.com

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