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Cartoons & Humor
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SNEWS® Reader Poll: When would YOU 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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SNEWSitorial: Revelations in SNEWS’ ‘Getting Burned’ sunscreen investigation demand legislative, federal action
Jun 4, 2010 When we started to take a look at sunscreens, the intent wasn’t the shocking, three-part investigation that we published in late May -- a series that has quickly become among our most-read and -forwarded stories ever. SNEWS believes it’s time for the FDA finally to assert some control -- and that may mean a legislative prod. Consumers raising their voices won’t hurt either. What do you think? Read and chime in. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Editorials articles |
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Guest editorial: Selling inventory -- wherever it is
May 24, 2010 Looking in his crystal ball, Larry Pluimer of Waypoint Outdoor predicts consumer-fulfillment scenarios -- online and through brick-and-mortar stores -- will become more diverse in the future. For more, read on. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Editorials articles |
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OIA asking SNEWS readers to help block attempt to repeal Leegin decision
May 7, 2010 OIA is alerting SNEWS readers and its members that Sen. Herb Kohl, D-Wis., is increasing his efforts to repeal the Leegin decision impacting Minimum Resale Price Maintenance agreements. We have links and talking points for you to use in opposing this repeal attempt. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Editorials articles |
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Guest Editorial: Stop Leegin repeal now -- save Main Street business
Apr 23, 2010 Bill Parks of NRS is asking companies to get behind an effort to stop a bill reversing the 2007 Supreme Court decision that found manufacturer-established minimum advertised pricing and suggested retail pricing was not necessarily illegal. Parks believes that overturning the Leegin decision will lead to the devaluation of manufacturer products and the closure of specialty brick-and-mortar stores. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Editorials articles |
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SNEWS Editorial: The North Face and South Butt settle, but who really wins in court of public opinion?
Apr 14, 2010 The North Face's drama with South Butt has made it very clear that entering into legal defenses of a brand, for whatever righteous reasoning, is no longer black-and-white in this age of digital media. What are the lasting consequences on public image? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Editorials articles |
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Financial News
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Fitness financials: Nautilus amends supply agreement with Land America
Sep 1, 2010 Nautilus has extended the terms on its supply agreement with Land America and Treuriver Investments for Bowflex gyms, according to a filing with the SEC. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Financial News articles |
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Outdoor financials: VF downgraded, stock falls
Sep 1, 2010 A Piper Jaffray analyst cut his rating on VF Corp., parent of The North Face and JanSport, to "neutral" from "overweight,” sending shares down. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Financial News articles |
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Fitness financials: Dick’s receives analyst downgrade, plus GSI Commerce
Aug 30, 2010 A Raymond James analyst lowered his rating on Dick's Sporting Goods to "underperform" from "market perform," and Citigroup initiated coverage on GSI Commerce with a “buy” rating. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Financial News articles |
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Outdoor financials: Merrell parent granted $9.6 million boot contract, plus Dick’s
Aug 30, 2010 Wolverine World Wide, parent of Merrell, said it has received a contract worth up to nearly $9.6 million to provide boots for the U.S. Navy, and a Raymond James analyst lowered his rating on Dick's Sporting Goods. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Financial News articles |
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Fitness financials: Nautilus sells Virginia facility
Aug 25, 2010 Nautilus said it completed the sale of its manufacturing and warehouse facility to Quinton Commercial Fitness, an affiliate of Med-Fit Systems, for $2.1 million. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Financial News articles |
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Fitness Headlines
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Diamondback preps new product launches to top off three-year reorganization plan, highlight 20th anniversary
Sep 1, 2010 Prepping to launch its 20th anniversary product, Diamondback Fitness says it’s ready for big growth after consolidation of the fitness division in Southern California to the bike division’s headquarters near Seattle. New products? You bet, and SNEWS has the story. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines articles |
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SNEWS Youth Team: Three CEOs weigh in with youth reporters
Sep 1, 2010 SNEWS Youth Reporting Team members interviewed top executives of three large companies -- Prana, adidas and Vibram -- at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010 about issues that are most important to youth: sustainability, price, quality, the effect of tough times, health and, of course, style. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines articles |
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Fitness financials: Nautilus amends supply agreement with Land America
Sep 1, 2010 Nautilus has extended the terms on its supply agreement with Land America and Treuriver Investments for Bowflex gyms, according to a filing with the SEC. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines articles |
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Health & Fitness Business 2010: Exhibitors and retailers back at co-located show, SNEWS TV launches
Aug 30, 2010 A month away, the Health & Fitness Business Expo preps for its first co-location with Interbike in Las Vegas Sept. 22-23 – with more exhibitors and full access to the Interbike halls and education. Plus, SNEWS TV launches! Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines articles |
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Fitness financials: Dick’s receives analyst downgrade, plus GSI Commerce
Aug 30, 2010 A Raymond James analyst lowered his rating on Dick's Sporting Goods to "underperform" from "market perform," and Citigroup initiated coverage on GSI Commerce with a “buy” rating. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines articles |
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Green Scene / Social Responsibility
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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. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Green Scene / Social Responsibility articles |
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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. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Green Scene / Social Responsibility articles |
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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. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Green Scene / Social Responsibility articles |
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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. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Green Scene / Social Responsibility articles |
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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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Outdoor Headlines
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Camping participation rises slightly, say latest reports
Sep 1, 2010 Camping has become slightly more popular in the past couple of years, but participation numbers are still relatively flat, and nowhere near historic peaks. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines articles |
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SNEWS Youth Team: Three CEOs weigh in with youth reporters
Sep 1, 2010 SNEWS Youth Reporting Team members interviewed top executives of three large companies -- Prana, adidas and Vibram -- at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010 about issues that are most important to youth: sustainability, price, quality, the effect of tough times, health and, of course, style. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines articles |
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Outdoor financials: VF downgraded, stock falls
Sep 1, 2010 A Piper Jaffray analyst cut his rating on VF Corp., parent of The North Face and JanSport, to "neutral" from "overweight,” sending shares down. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines articles |
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market ’10: Products that are The New, The Cool, The Quirky too, Pt. 2
Aug 30, 2010 Sometimes we just all simply say “wow” about a few products we see at the shows. These are The New, The Cool and, sometimes, the Quirky. What is a “wow?” Sometimes it’s the really fresh look by a company at how a piece is executed. Here in the second of two parts are our picks for this year’s ORSM new, cool and quirky in food, softgoods, gadgets, dog products and sleeping bags. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines articles |
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Outdoor financials: Merrell parent granted $9.6 million boot contract, plus Dick’s
Aug 30, 2010 Wolverine World Wide, parent of Merrell, said it has received a contract worth up to nearly $9.6 million to provide boots for the U.S. Navy, and a Raymond James analyst lowered his rating on Dick's Sporting Goods. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines articles |
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SNEWS Live
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SNEWS TV celebrates 6,000 episodes with latest episode of What's Hot
Aug 24, 2010 Can you believe it...SNEWS TV celebrates over 6,000 episodes watched already. Our latest episode from Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, follows Michael Hodgson as he takes everyone on another entertaining and whirlwind tour of "What's Hot," visiting Confluence, Ocean Minded, Gregory. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Live articles |
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SNEWS TV takes you on a wild ride through Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2010
Aug 9, 2010 SNEWS TV is drawing high praise for its energy and production quality since its launch on Aug. 4. With five episodes in, the latest finds Michael Hodgson waking up in the Horny Toad booth at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Tune in and enjoy the ride! Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Live articles |
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SNEWS TV launches at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market ‘10
Jul 30, 2010 We're going primetime! Industry insider news source SNEWS has teamed up with award-winning outdoor production company The Heliconia Press to bring you SNEWS® TV...launching Aug. 4 at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Live articles |
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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 SNEWS Live 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 SNEWS Live articles |
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Surveys
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SNEWS 2010 Fitness Retailer Survey - Part 4: Accessories ‘best’ brands; need for an industry association, trade show
Aug 23, 2010 The last of four parts of the annual SNEWS Fitness Retailer Survey takes a look at what has been going on with the accessories category. Don’t miss our report on top brands and top-selling categories. Plus, we discuss the answers to this year’s “thought” question on what respondents think about a fitness industry association. The full, detailed results are open to any All Access SNEWS® subscriber. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys articles |
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SNEWS 2010 Fitness Retailer Survey - Part 3: cardio segment’s ‘best’ brands, trends
Aug 16, 2010 The third of four parts of the annual SNEWS Fitness Retailer Survey takes a look at what has been going on in the cardiovascular equipment category. Don’t miss our report on top brands, top-selling categories and other trends. Complete result details are a special feature available only to SNEWS All Access subscribers. To subscribe, or to upgrade from a SNEWS Freebie limited-access subscription, visit www.snewsnet.com/subscribe. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys articles |
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SNEWS 2010 Fitness Retailer Survey - Part 2: Strength-training ‘best’ brands, trends
Aug 9, 2010 The second part of the annual SNEWS Fitness Retailer Survey takes a look at what was going on in the strength-training category in 2009. Don’t miss our report on top brands, top-selling categories and other trends. The full detailed results are open to any All Access SNEWS® subscriber. Still to come this month: cardio and accessories trends and more. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys articles |
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First fitness dealer ‘Cost of Doing Business Survey’ seeks responses, get results for your time
Aug 4, 2010 Find out how your business stands in relationship to the entire fitness industry by taking the NSGA’s first “Cost of Doing Business Survey” for fitness dealers and retailers -- one of the first tasks in its operation of the new fitness dealers association. Unless you work in a vacuum, you’ll want to respond since a personalized report will then be free. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys articles |
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SNEWS 2010 Fitness Retailer Survey - Part 1: Best, “most difficult,” plus sales trends
Aug 2, 2010 Finally, the first part of the results you’ve been waiting for. Here we present the first of four parts of our annual SNEWS Fitness Retailer Survey -- this part focuses on the “best” and “most difficult” suppliers, and also summarizes and analyzes certain sales and revenue trends. Results still coming: cardio, strength, accessories and more. 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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Lilypond Roadrunner Carry-on Rolling Duffel Aug 30, 2010 Lilypond's Roadrunner duffel not only looks great, but this rugged hauler also stands up to the all the abuse airport luggage handlers can dish out. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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TrakFitness weight attachments Aug 23, 2010 Attach TrakHandles and a TrakBar to strength training equipment in your home or at a gym, and you'll have complete, smooth movement on three axes for better mobility, less strain and better functional training. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Scape Sunscreen Aug 16, 2010 The SNEWS team was very impressed with Scape sunscreen, which goes on smoothly, stays put when you're in water or sweating, and has a mild fragrance. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Beyond Coastal and Chums Sponsor Park City Point 2 Point Race
Sep 2, 2010
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Flylow Appoints Backbone Media to Handle Social Media
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What’s Up PR presents “The Art of Feng Shui in Specialty Retail"
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Flylow Appoints Backbone Media to Handle Social Media
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Camping participation rises slightly, say latest reports
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SNEWS Youth Team: Three CEOs weigh in with youth reporters
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Outdoor financials: VF downgraded, stock falls
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