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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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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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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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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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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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Interest in energy-efficient treadmills prompts Life Fitness’ independent testing
Apr 30, 2010
How and if treadmills are using less energy is becoming a question more frequently asked. Life Fitness had some of its and a few competitors’ models tested by an independent agency.
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Did you hear?...Coleman’s new distribution center to speed delivery, reduce environmental impact
Apr 19, 2010
Coleman’s new massive distribution center in Gardner, Kan., allows the company to ship products to customers more quickly and reduces Coleman’s impact on the environment.
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ROTY winner Dynamic Earth has inspired Springfield, Mo., to embrace green building
Mar 15, 2010
Dynamic Earth, the recipient of the 2010 SNEWS®/Backpacker Retailer of the Year Award for the sustainable category, has convinced local officials and members of the building trade that green building benefits the environment and their bottom line.
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FTC warns retailers about misleading labels on bamboo products
Feb 10, 2010
REI was among 78 national retailers that received letters from the FTC warning that stores might be breaking the law by selling bamboo-based products with misleading labels. SNEWS talks to the FTC, REI and The North Face.
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Did you hear?...Clubs see profits going hand-in-hand with implementation of green practices, according to survey
Feb 10, 2010
Is creating a green business becoming more of a reality within the fitness industry? Seems so, according to the results of a recent IHRSA survey -- if a green ka-ching is also part of the equation.
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Columbia Omni-Heat 360 Fleece
Feb 3, 2012
Columbia's Omni-Heat 360 1/2 Zip Fleece SNEWS recently tested is a stay-warm staple.
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iFitness Belts
Oct 17, 2011
The iFitness belts SNEWS recently tested are great for runners who like to carry gadgets, keys and snacks with them.
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Snowpulse avalanche airbag inflation catridges recalled
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Eddie Bauer and CORDURA(R) Brand Team Collaborate on First Ascent Line
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Waterless dyeing could be next environmental push for outdoor apparel
Feb 9, 2012
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Insulation outerwear sales performance may hinge on European presence
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Merchandising Doctor: Boulder’s HealthStyles becomes more visually fit
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