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Outdoor March sales climb on early spring gear, winter discounts; barefoot/minimalist footwear outlook mixed
Apr 17, 2012 During the warmest March on U.S. record, the Outdoor Industry Association and Leisure Trends Group reported outdoor sales by dollar up 1.1 percent and 7 percent, respectively, for the month, compared to a year ago. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Economic Reports articles |
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2011/12 SNEWS FitBiz Retailer Report: Slow but steady rebound underway
Mar 28, 2012 The number of U.S. specialty fitness retail stores continued to drop in 2011, but a silver lining in the figures shows that the reductions were limited to a handful of businesses. For most fitness retailers it was a year of growth or holding steady. SNEWS presents its ninth annual FitBiz Retailer Report with all the numbers. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Economic Reports articles |
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More financing opportunities opening up for outdoor companies
Mar 19, 2012 From Black Diamond to Granite Gear, Keen to Darn Tough Vermont, outdoor companies are feeling confident to access capital for growth again. Whether it’s through a global stock offering or a loan from a local bank, there are positive signs of manufacturers raising funds to expand their businesses with real estate, labor and equipment investments or acquisitions of fellow brands. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Economic Reports articles |
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Weak winter meets strong spring: February outdoor retail sales mixed
Mar 19, 2012 Spring arrived a month early for outdoor retailers this year, as many shops began selling warmer-weather items in February to make up for the weak winter. It worked to some extent, according to the latest sales data from industry analysts. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Economic Reports articles |
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Outdoor sales mixed in December
Jan 16, 2012 A lack of snow through much of the United States tempered recent gains of outdoor product sales, according to the latest figures from the Leisure Trends Group and the Outdoor Industry Association. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Economic Reports articles |
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Fitness Financial News
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Dick’s Sporting Goods reports strong first quarter
May 15, 2012 Pittsburgh-based Dick’s Sporting Goods saw an 8.4 percent rise in same store sales, which included a 7.3 percent increase at Dick’s Sporting Goods Stores, a 12.6 percent increase at Golf Galaxy and a 33.4 percent increase in the company’s ecommerce business. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Financial News articles |
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Gaiam Q1 sales up, loss widens
May 10, 2012 Broomfield, Colo.-based Gaiam reported a boost in revenue, but a slightly steeper loss for the first quarter 2012. Sales to businesses and direct-to-consumers were up. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Financial News articles |
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CamelBak Q1 sales rise 23 percent on hydration; military sales slip
May 9, 2012 CamelBak reported a 23.2 percent jump in revenue for the first quarter 2012 as its hydration products performed well, despite a drop in its gloves, accessories and military business. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Financial News articles |
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Fitness financials: Nautilus reports higher Q1 income, revenue
May 7, 2012 Nautilus, Inc., which recently regained compliance with New York Stock Exchange listing standards, reported both higher income and higher revenue overall in the first quarter of 2012, which ended March 31, but sales in the retail segment decreased slightly. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Financial News articles |
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Financials: Garmin Q1 sales up on fitness, outdoor products; Big 5’s winter woes linger
May 2, 2012 Garmin continued to see great gains from its fitness and outdoor products in the first quarter. Meanwhile, sporting goods retailer Big 5 felt lingering negative effects from a weak winter. SNEWS has the latest outdoor and fitness financial results from Wall Street. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Financial News articles |
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Outdoor Financial News
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Dick’s Sporting Goods reports strong first quarter
May 15, 2012 Pittsburgh-based Dick’s Sporting Goods saw an 8.4 percent rise in same store sales, which included a 7.3 percent increase at Dick’s Sporting Goods Stores, a 12.6 percent increase at Golf Galaxy and a 33.4 percent increase in the company’s ecommerce business. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Financial News articles |
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Head warns of tough winter ahead despite strong Q1 results
May 10, 2012 Wintersports manufacturers are bound to feel the true negative effects of the weak 2011/12 season in 2012/13, Head NV officials tell investors. They project double-digit percentage drops in the category's sales. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Financial News articles |
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CamelBak Q1 sales rise 23 percent on hydration; military sales slip
May 9, 2012 CamelBak reported a 23.2 percent jump in revenue for the first quarter 2012 as its hydration products performed well, despite a drop in its gloves, accessories and military business. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Financial News articles |
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Gregory sales boosts Black Diamond Q1 revenue, profit; company "far along" in acquisition deal
May 7, 2012 Black Diamond reported a 19 percent jump in first-quarter revenue and a doubling of profit as it saws gains from its Gregory brand and climbing gear offset weak winter equipment and accessory sales. CEO Peter Metcalf tells investors that negotiations are "far along" to acquire another outdoor brand. Plus, find out Metcalf's strategy for winter goods heading into fall 2012. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Financial News articles |
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The North Face plans 15 percent reduction in SKUs by fall 2013; Adidas targets 25 percent cuts
May 4, 2012 The North Face and Adidas plan to decrease the number of products they make. Find out why officials are planning the cuts at a time of growth. Plus, weigh in: Which products should stay — and which should go? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Financial News articles |
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Layaway attempts a comeback at retail
Dec 6, 2010 The old staple of layaway is still around this holiday shopping season at some outdoor and fitness retailers. SNEWS finds out why what’s old is new again and what retailers are saying. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Other articles |
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Did you hear?...Text coupons, iPhone most popular with retailers and consumers
Dec 3, 2010 As Smartphone use continues to boom, it is perhaps no surprise that retailers are increasingly tapping into Smartphone technology to deliver coupons and other features that make the consumer experience more enjoyable in a store. SNEWS has summary details from a recent study. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Other articles |
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Did you hear?…Credit card swipe fee legislation clears final hurdle
Jul 19, 2010 The U.S. Senate has passed a financial reform bill that includes a provision to regulate credit card and debit card swipe fees that have burdened retailers. Get the details here. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Other articles |
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Congress works to relieve retailers on costs of rising swipe fees on credit and debit cards
May 28, 2010 The Senate has passed an amendment to its financial reform bill to reduce so called “swipe fees” on credit card and debit cards – fees that stack up and can put a big ding in retailers’ profits. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Other articles |
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Product review: Pearl Izumi Infinity Windblocking Hoody May 9, 2012 The Pearl Izumi Infinity Windblocking Hoody SNEWS recently tested was infinitely versatile. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Osprey Poco Premium Child Carrier Apr 23, 2012 Osprey's new Poco line of child carriers delivers with all the comfort and fit attributes the brand is known for in its packs. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Merchandising makeover: Fly fishing superstore revamps while integrating concept build-out
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Smart move, SmartWool: Company to offer running apparel, sports bras
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Dick’s Sporting Goods reports strong first quarter
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Smart move, SmartWool: Company to offer running apparel, sports bras
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