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No corporate ownership. No outside investment.
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Certified & Sustainably Independent

IndieOutdoor Certified retailers are 100% independently owned and operated outdoor specialty businesses that maintain direct relationships with their customers and communities. IndieOutdoor Certification distinguishes authentic independent businesses in the outdoor industry. Our streamlined verification process ensures that consumers can trust certified retailers as genuinely independent, locally focused outdoor specialists.

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Building an online network of independent retailers.

 

When you become Indie Certfied, you not only

Checking all the right boxes.

Being fully independent is a pretty big deal to us. We’ve built verification standards to ensure we’re supporting and promoting those who are 100% indie and outdoor.

100% Independent

No corporate ownership. No outside investment. Every certified retailer is verified annually.

Direct Customer Connection

Physical retail location OR online business with dedicated customer service and product expertise

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Regionally Focused

Active ownership participation in business decisions with physical locations in 10 states or fewer

74% of consumers prefer browsing and buying locally rather than online.

We’re helping Independent Retailers stay relevant in their communities and beyond. Through our online shopping platform, we can now leverage the collective group of retailers to showcase …..

Become IndieOutdoor Certified today.

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