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NOC recognized as top 100

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

out NOC2Outdoor USA Magazine named Nantahala Outdoor Center, located outside Bryson City, as one of the top 100 outdoor specialty retailers in the United States in its September issue. Nominations were judged on outstanding work and entrepreneurial drive, and they were submitted by brands and distributors.

NOC has already been recognized as “one of the best outfitters on earth” by National Geographic Adventure. 

“Specialty retailers also play a key role in fostering product innovation and brand authenticity because in this channel is where new products, new brands and technologies earn credibility with the consumer,” said Raimondo Forlin, publisher of Outdoor USA Magazine. “We are happy to honor the stores that are setting the bar for success.”

www.odrmag.com/top100.

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