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Article Thumbnail Germany’s ‘Consumer Reports’ wallops brands, reveals alleged harmful chemicals in equipment
Feb 28, 2011
Forget the usual debate over equipment rankings, the brouhaha in Germany at the ispo show was over tests by its country’s version of Consumer Reports’ showing alleged harmful chemicals in handgrips. SNEWS reads the report to find out more.
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Article Thumbnail OrganicExchange becomes TextileExchange; expands mission
Jan 31, 2011
OrganicExchange, established in 2001, changed its name to TextileExchange, and relaunched itself at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2011. Goal: to broaden its mission to educate industry partners about sustainable issues, in addition to organic cotton issues.
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Article Thumbnail Retailers pondering what ‘going green’ should mean, study says
Dec 8, 2010
Retailers are digging deeper to determine what they must do -- and what they are willing to do -- to be more eco-friendly, despite dwindling pressure from consumers to be green.
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Article Thumbnail Eco Index spreading its wings to other recreation industry segments -- bike, sports, paddle
Oct 15, 2010
After the unveiling of the beta version of the Eco Index product assessment tool in July at the OutDoor show in Germany, the road show to promote its use hasn’t stopped. Promotion of its development and use has reached the bike, general sporting goods and, now, paddle markets. SNEWS was there to find out how it went.
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Article Thumbnail Eco Index assessment tool launches at Germany’s OutDoor show, U.S. launch at Outdoor Retailer
Jul 28, 2010
SNEWS had an advance preview of the Eco Index beta version at the recent OutDoor show in Germany. Detailing what we saw, Outdoor Retailer attendees will better understand the tool and determine which workshops they might attend at the U.S. launch at Summer Market.
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Social Responsibility

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Article Thumbnail Arc’teryx becomes caped crusader once a year
Feb 18, 2011
One company’s trash can indeed become another person’s treasure -- that is if you are homeless in Vancouver, and are lucky enough to have been given a Gore-Tex cape manufactured by Arc’teryx.
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Article Thumbnail Eco Index tool still fine-tuning, taking feedback after six months
Feb 2, 2011
After six months in beta, administrators of the Eco Index product assessment tool are still gathering feedback from users. A full launch is likely another year away -- but don’t hesitate to dive in and give it a whirl. SNEWS takes a look at what is happening and what will happen.
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Article Thumbnail U.S. beware: Fair labor activism centered in Europe may be headed here
Dec 17, 2010
With its pristine images and nature themes, the outdoor industry in Europe has become a prime target for activist groups using negative campaigns to promote fair labor practices. Is the U.S. the next target? SNEWS® explores.
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Article Thumbnail Recycling programs prevent outdoor gear from piling up in landfills
Oct 29, 2010
Outdoor companies are finding unique ways to prevent gear from ending up in landfills. Take a look at a few programs -- likely a few of many -- SNEWS discovered. We bet more are to come.
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Article Thumbnail Companies give back by linking products sales to charitable donations
Sep 20, 2010
More manufacturers are linking product sales with charitable contributions to not only impact society, but also to strengthen their brands and give retailers interesting stories to tell.
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Exotac Announces New Partnership with Drosselmeyer Design Group
May 16, 2012
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Footbalance Taps Diverse Experience of Robinson Outdoor Group to Drive
May 16, 2012
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Merchandising makeover: Fly fishing superstore revamps while integrating concept build-out
May 16, 2012
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Smart move, SmartWool: Company to offer running apparel, sports bras
May 16, 2012
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Dick’s Sporting Goods reports strong first quarter
May 15, 2012
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