Why Fishing & Outdoor Brands Partner with Emerger Strategies After working at two failed sustainability startups (biodiesel manufacturing & green building software), I realized that sustainability for the sake of sustainability is not enough. Sustainability must make business sense, and I have taken this approach since launching Emerger Strategies in 2016. Rather than just measuring…
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Sustainability That Sells: Win More Retail Shelf Space
In today’s competitive marketplace, landing — and keeping — retail shelf space is more challenging than ever. Retail buyers are under increasing pressure from investors, regulators, and customers to ensure the products they stock are more environmentally-friendly and socially equitable. That means brands that can prove their environmental and social performance are not just doing…
5 Sustainability Trends Outdoor and Fishing Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore
In today’s marketplace, sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a business imperative. Outdoor and fishing brands are under increasing pressure from customers, retailers, and regulators to prove they are reducing their environmental impact. The brands that lead on sustainability are not only protecting the planet but also building customer loyalty, reducing costs, and gaining a competitive…
How Training Your Sales & Marketing Teams on Sustainability Can Drive Results
In today’s marketplace, sustainability isn’t just a “nice-to-have” — it’s a competitive advantage that can boost sales, strengthen retailer relationships, and build customer loyalty. But here’s the challenge: many fishing and outdoor brands aren’t equipping their sales and marketing teams to tell their sustainability story effectively. That’s where Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Sales & Marketing Services…
How Reducing Utility Expenses Improves EBIT, Sustainability, and Operational Excellence
In today’s rapidly evolving business climate, operational excellence is no longer just about efficiency — it’s about resilience, sustainability, and long-term value creation. Whether you’re facing uncertainty about how tariffs will impact your business, or increased pressure from retailers and customers, reducing your utility expenses — from energy to waste to water — is one…
Why Excellence, Not Just Sustainability, Should Guide Outdoor Brands
Introduction: Rethinking the Role of Sustainability For fishing and outdoor brands, sustainability has become a must—not just a nice-to-have. Retailers like REI, Walmart, and Dick’s Sporting Goods are requiring it. Consumers are demanding it. And regulations are enforcing it. But here’s the truth: sustainability alone is no longer enough to stand out. What sets truly…