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Cartoons & Humor
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SNEWS® Mini-Survey wonders when you'd most like a Yuppie 911 button?
Nov 24, 2009 Wouldn’t it be great if we could use something like a SPOT to help us out at all times in our lives? You know, times like when the washer is halfway through the wash cycle and you suddenly wonder, "Did I put that $200 dry clean only sweater in the wash by mistake?" What are your favorite ideas for Yuppie 911 moments in life? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Cartoons & Humor articles |
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The SNEWS® View: You’re not married until Facebook says so
Nov 18, 2009 Despite the overwhelming evidence that I am, in fact, a happily married man, I just learned no one is married until Facebook says so. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Cartoons & Humor articles |
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The SNEWS® View: Health club membership manager tops on list of stressful jobs with low pay
Nov 11, 2009 Think your job is stressful and pays crap? Well, you’re in good company. Apparently, all kinds of jobs cause headaches and offer less-than-inspiring pay. Is your job as stressful as a music ministry director? Find out. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Cartoons & Humor articles |
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The SNEWS® View: Help me…I'm having a stupid moment
Nov 4, 2009 Now dubbed Yuppie 911, personal locator beacons are helping too many unprepared folks seek their inner Indiana Jones. We have a few suggestions for features manufacturers could consider to help these people avoid stupid moments. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Cartoons & Humor articles |
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Did you hear?... Precor elliptical makes appearance in “male enhancement” ad
Oct 7, 2009 Could it be that those who are interested in male enhancement have been deemed a related television market segment to those who might want to use, say, a Precor elliptical? Is this another way to look at Precor’s tagline, “Inspiring a Life in Motion"? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Cartoons & Humor articles |
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Editorials
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Guest editorial: What’s next for the specialty fitness retail industry?
Mar 3, 2010 Sanford Stein, president of the 29-year-old STEIN LLC retail planning and design firm, points out where the specialty fitness retail industry has stumbled and offers perspective on its future in this guest editorial. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Editorials articles |
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The SNEWS® View: Photos, espionage and more at our industry trade shows
Feb 12, 2010 For goodness sakes, folks, in both the comparatively small outdoor and fitness industries, forms of industrial espionage at trade shows is getting out of hand. People are on edge, and unless we collectively focus on this challenge, things could go from bad to worse in a hurry…to the point of someone even getting physically hurt. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Editorials articles |
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Guest Editorial: SHOT Show presents opportunity for those retailers with open minds
Feb 3, 2010 Few segments of the broader outdoor industry seem to be as recession-proof as the tribe that attends the SHOT Show, held Jan. 19-22, 2010, in Las Vegas. Even while other markets are lagging, it is still outperforming. Find out how you can tap into this market. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Editorials articles |
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SNEWS® View: Why is Crowther upset at OIA for perceived censorship of news release
Dec 21, 2009 Why is one company so eager to bash another if their company is so good – are they that afraid of the competition? The question comes to mind as we address a dust up over a Climbing magazine news release being removed from the OIA website. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Editorials articles |
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SNEWS® View: Hotel-room exhibiting doesn’t count as supporting the trade show
Dec 9, 2009 On Dec. 4, we received an email invitation with the subject line “Going to Winter OR?” Naturally, with trade show season approaching, we opened the email, finding a cheery greeting. But after reading the message, we found more to jeer than cheer. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Editorials articles |
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Financial News
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Did you hear?...Consumer Intentions survey sees bright spot for sporting goods
Mar 12, 2010 While consumers still indicate they are nervous about the economy, according to the results of the BIGresearch Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, there is a mild thaw afoot...but don't expect a rebound anytime soon. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Financial News articles |
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Fitness financials: Dick’s swings out of the red in Q4, plus Collective Brands, Hibbett Sports, Amer Sports, Foot Locker
Mar 10, 2010 Dick's Sporting Goods said it returned to a profit in the fourth quarter, Collective Brands reported a smaller loss for its fourth quarter, Hibbett Sports said its chairman and CEO would step down, Amer Sports appointed a new chairman and vice chairman, and Foot Locker said it's enacting a new strategic plan to grow its business, Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Financial News articles |
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Outdoor financials: Q4 loss shrinks at Hind parent, plus Jarden, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Hibbett Sports, Amer Sports
Mar 10, 2010 Collective Brands reported a smaller loss for its fourth quarter, Jarden increased a stock repurchase by 50 percent, Dick's Sporting Goods said it returned to a profit in the fourth quarter, Hibbett Sports said its chairman and CEO would step down, and Amer Sports appointed a new chairman and vice chairman. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Financial News articles |
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Fitness financials: Gaiam’s Q4 revenue up 17.6 percent, plus Nautilus, Foot Locker, Dick’s Sporting Goods
Mar 8, 2010 Gaiam’s Q4 revenue rose 17.6 percent, commercial division sale costing Nautilus $13.5 million in charges, Foot Locker returned to a Q4 profit, and analysts said they expect strong results from a Dick’s Sporting Goods report. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Financial News articles |
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Outdoor financials: Analysts expect strong results from Dick’s report
Mar 8, 2010 Analysts said they expect Dick's Sporting Goods to post a strong report due to the company's healthy seasonal apparel sales as a result of a cold, snowy winter, as well as new revenue growth from expansion into the Pacific Northwest. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Financial News articles |
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Fitness Headlines
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Lobbying on Capitol Hill for fitness: SGMA’s 11th annual event draws suppliers, athletes and retailers
Mar 12, 2010 Fitness and sports industry representatives spent a day on the Hill meeting with legislators in support of two bills that would benefit industries focused on physical activity. Find out what they learned and how it could affect you. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines articles |
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Did you hear?...Consumer Intentions survey sees bright spot for sporting goods
Mar 12, 2010 While consumers still indicate they are nervous about the economy, according to the results of the BIGresearch Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, there is a mild thaw afoot...but don't expect a rebound anytime soon. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines articles |
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Technogym sues SportsArt charging patent infringement in the Pinnacle Trainer
Mar 10, 2010 Technogym has charged SportsArt with infringement of its new Crossover equipment debuting this week. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines articles |
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Did you hear?...Chinese web users outnumber entire population of the U.S.
Mar 10, 2010 Stats out of China say that country's web users outnumber the entire population of the United States. Will the TV be replaced by computers and mobile devices? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines articles |
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Fitness financials: Dick’s swings out of the red in Q4, plus Collective Brands, Hibbett Sports, Amer Sports, Foot Locker
Mar 10, 2010 Dick's Sporting Goods said it returned to a profit in the fourth quarter, Collective Brands reported a smaller loss for its fourth quarter, Hibbett Sports said its chairman and CEO would step down, Amer Sports appointed a new chairman and vice chairman, and Foot Locker said it's enacting a new strategic plan to grow its business, Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines articles |
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Green Scene / Social Responsibility
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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. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Green Scene / Social Responsibility articles |
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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. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Green Scene / Social Responsibility articles |
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Passion, protests and rallying for change – Letitia Webster on the Copenhagen climate change conference
Jan 8, 2010 Back from the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, we asked Letitia Webster of The North Face for her take on what it was like to attend such a controversial, high-profile event attended by world leaders, and peppered her with questions like, what does an attendee actually do at such a gathering? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Green Scene / Social Responsibility articles |
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Did you hear?.. Kansas University fitness center powers ‘green game’ ESPN telecast
Dec 21, 2009 While the hoopsters were dunking, the fitsters in the University of Kansas fitness center were pedaling like hamsters to make sure the lights stayed on in the gym, using retrofitted ellipticals. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Green Scene / Social Responsibility articles |
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Outdoor companies flex muscle with BICEP to pass climate and energy bill
Nov 18, 2009 The North Face, Timberland and Clif Bar have added their collective muscle to BICEP, a coalition of corporations lobbying the U.S. Senate and the White House to pass a comprehensive energy and climate bill -- but much more needs to be done. Find out how. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Green Scene / Social Responsibility articles |
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Outdoor Headlines
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Mystery Shopper: Thin product selection, lack of fitting tools doom footwear sale
Mar 12, 2010 Our Mystery Shoppers get frustrated when they encounter an outdoor specialty store that essentially carries one brand of boots, while its well-meaning salesperson struggles due to a lack of fitting expertise and tools. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines articles |
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Seven D.I. Dawn Patrol employees die in Bataan road accident
Mar 12, 2010 One week after Black Diamond Equipment staff and Dong In Entech Co. factory employees celebrated the grand opening of its new Philippine-based factory, D.I. Dawn Patrol, seven members of the newly established factory’s management and administrative staff were killed in a car accident. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines articles |
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Did you hear?...Consumer Intentions survey sees bright spot for sporting goods
Mar 12, 2010 While consumers still indicate they are nervous about the economy, according to the results of the BIGresearch Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, there is a mild thaw afoot...but don't expect a rebound anytime soon. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines articles |
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Merchandising Tour: Natural environmental display ideas from Winter Market
Mar 10, 2010 It was interesting to see how much barn wood, rough-finished wood and pallets were used in booths at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. It may be a reaction to the present state of the economy but, regardless of the reason, it worked. In this first of six articles from the Merchandising Tours at Winter Market, we have visual examples you can incorporate now in your store. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines articles |
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Did you hear?...Chinese web users outnumber entire population of the U.S.
Mar 10, 2010 Stats out of China say that country's web users outnumber the entire population of the United States. Will the TV be replaced by computers and mobile devices? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines articles |
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Podcasts
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Health & Fitness Business ’09: SNEWS Fitness Forum/State of the Industry recording to download
Aug 28, 2009 At the 2009 Health & Fitness Business Show, SNEWS hosted its one-hour annual Fitness Forum, this year combining a State of the Industry presentation and a panel discussion. In that presentation, SNEWS editor in chief Therese Iknoian discussed trends and findings from SNEWS Retailer Surveys and eFitBiz reports over the last seven years as well as other forecasts and trends. That was followed by a discussion and Q-and-A session with retail experts Ron Hornbaker and Sandy Stein. Find out how you can download the entire one-hour recording. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Podcasts articles |
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SNEWS® Live: Black community leaders meet to discuss the role of minorities in the conservation movement
Dec 12, 2008 African-American community leaders talk candidly with SNEWS® Live about the steps that could be taken to expose more people of color to wilderness areas and national parks. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Podcasts articles |
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SNEWS® Live: Is outdoor retail recession proof? Maybe not…
Nov 19, 2008 Outdoor retail store owners and managers around the country share their thoughts on the current economic crisis with SNEWS® Live. Economist Clyde Prestowitz, founder of the non-profit Economic Strategy Institute also chimes in with his perspective. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Podcasts articles |
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SNEWS® Live: Chilean technical clothing maker Lippi plans US/European market invasion
Nov 10, 2008 Senior management and distribution partners at Chilean technical apparel brand Lippi discuss with SNEWS® Live plans to promote its products in North America and Europe. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Podcasts articles |
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SNEWS® Live: Bridgedale Socks supports Boo-Shoots solution to worldwide bamboo shortage
Nov 3, 2008 Research scientist Jackie Heinricher discusses her plan to create a domestic source of bamboo for textile production and her company's new relationship with Bridgedale Socks. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Podcasts articles |
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Surveys
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2009 Annual SNEWS Specialty Outdoor Retail Survey: Top-selling outerwear, sportswear and footwear brands
Mar 3, 2010 As we announced in Part 1, the full survey results, complete with expanded and detailed analysis of each category’s results, will be presented in sections to our All Access SNEWS subscribers over the next few weeks, with this third week focusing on best-selling outdoor outerwear, sportswear and footwear brands. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys articles |
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2009 Annual SNEWS Specialty Outdoor Retail Survey: Top selling brands for camping and backpacking
Feb 22, 2010 As we announced last week in Part 1, the full survey results, complete with expanded and detailed analysis of each category’s results, will be presented in sections to our All Access SNEWS subscribers over the next few weeks, with this week focusing on best-selling outdoor hardgoods, as well as underwear and sock brands, in the camping and backpacking categories. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys articles |
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2009 Annual SNEWS® Specialty Outdoor Retail Survey: The best and worst
Feb 15, 2010 The 2009 SNEWS® Outdoor Retailer Survey is out -- the one place where outdoor specialty retailers get to speak their minds and offer industry observations and commentary on what is great, good, not so good and desperately needs improvement in the industry. Beginning with the much-anticipated "best" and "most difficult" categories, SNEWS will begin presenting the full survey results in sections over the next couple of weeks. You’ll need to be an All Access SNEWS subscriber to read the full survey and analysis. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys articles |
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SNEWS® Mini-Survey reveals who you'd rather sit next to on an airplane
Feb 10, 2010 About a month ago, as everyone headed into the flying aluminum tubes to flit from one trade show to the next, and in the spirit of having a few chuckles, we wondered just who you'd rather sit next to on an airplane -- assuming, of course, you are not sitting in first class where there is actually some elbow room. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys articles |
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Fitness gives thumbs-up to Interbike co-location; retailers ready for Vegas -- mostly
Jan 25, 2010 With the decision made that the management of the Health & Fitness Business Expo has decided to co-locate the 2010 fitness show with its bike show, Interbike, SNEWS® launched a survey and heard loud and clear: Give retailers a show and they’ll be there...but the same can't necessarily be said for manufacturers. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys articles |
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Other
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Moving Comfort Alexis Sport Bra
Jul 13, 2009 The SNEWS® team has some very active females who are always on the lookout for a supportive, well-fitting sports bra for pursuits like trail running, hiking and working out. We got our hands on Moving Comfort's Alexis sport bra to see how it would meet our testing. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Other articles |
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Merchandising Know-How: Enhancing your store appearance with appropriate fixture and product placement
The key to creating a visually compelling store appearance is appropriate fixture and product placement. Even with limited fixture budget, improved results are easily achievable through better product placement. Making product more visible and providing easy accessibility to that product immediately impacts sales and improves the overall customer experience. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Other articles |
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Hoist V6 Personal Pulley Gym Mar 8, 2010 Hoist V6 Personal Pulley Gym fits into a relatively small space and allows you to everything from toning to strength training to serious weightlifting. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Ruffwear Sunshower jacket Mar 1, 2010 The Ruffwear Sunshower jacket keeps your pooch dry when you don't want a wet dog in the house or the car, not to mention on the couch or your lap. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Minox binoculars Feb 22, 2010 The general thinking is that you’ll pay at least $200 for a decent pair of binoculars for nature observation, and, of course, the price tag can reach into the thousands. So we set out to find what kind of experience we would have with a new model of Minox binoculars priced at $199. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Enforcer ice climbing glove Oct 29, 2009 Black Diamond's quintessential ice climbing glove protects against impact and wet ice Read Complete New Product Listing | Go to the GearTrends New Product Marketplace |
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ESCHLER e3: FLASH coldblack® Aug 14, 2009 The new FLASH fabric which utilizes the coldblack® technology by Schoeller. It allows dark textiles to no longer absorb, but reflect heat. Thus, coldblack® reduces heat build-up and provides reliable protection from UV-rays. Read Complete New Product Listing | Go to the GearTrends New Product Marketplace |
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Ariel 65 Mar 1, 2010 The Osprey Ariel 65 is an ideal size for a variety of backpacking adventures. With added features like J- Panel access, Stow-on-the- Go™ trekking pole attachment and an improved suspension technology, this backpack remains the #1 choice for adventurers of all calibers. Superb women's custom fit is achieved through torso specific sizing, and contoured women's harness and hipbelt. Colors available: Seaside, Salsa Read Complete New Product Listing | Go to the GearTrends New Product Marketplace |
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