A scuba shop is more than just a place to buy diving gear — it’s a hub for local scuba enthusiasts, from beginners seeking classes to experienced divers hunting for the latest equipment.
Running a dive shop in today’s booming diving tourism industry is an exciting venture. A recent report valued the global diving tourism market at $3.9 billion. With projections to reach $16.9 billion ...
Dive shops cater to diving enthusiasts, offering the latest gear, equipment rentals, guided trips, and certification courses. Success often depends on location, with coastal areas and diving hotspots ...
Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned pro, building and running a dive shop is no easy task. The industry is fiercely competitive and highly seasonal, meaning you need to balance several ...
Dive shops need specialized management and point of sale (POS) systems to manage their industry’s unique demands, such as tracking dive gear rentals, scheduling classes and documenting certifications.
One of the most important decisions a new dive shop owner will make is what supplier or suppliers they will purchase their stock from. There are many factors to consider, including quality, price, ...
Diving allows people to take in the breathtaking landscapes of earth’s oceans, lakes, and rivers. Visual merchandising is an essential consideration of any retail store, but dive shops have the ...
Dive Shop 360 is excited to announce the success of our very first Retail Dive Summit. The first event in this annual series was hosted by Dive Shop 360 on February 20. During the digital event, ...
In the winter of 2015, much of the country experienced a heat wave. In fact, temperatures for the week of Dec. 6 -12 were about 10% higher than the previous year in the U.S. According to an article ...
According to the 2015 Paddlesports report, Stand Up Paddling has been steadily increasing in popularity year over year since 2010. In 2014, 2.8 million Americans participated in the sport, averaging ...
