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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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November retail, outdoor, online sales rise; NRF raises forecast
Dec 26, 2011 A strong Black Friday and brisk holiday shopping fueled overall retail sales up 4.5 percent for November 2011, while outdoor retail sales jumped 9 percent. Online sales are up 15 percent so far this season. SNEWS has the latest figures from NRF, Leisure Trends and ComScore. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Economic Reports articles |
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Gramicci leverages Haggar to lower prices on fall 2012 products, predicts consumers will reduce spending
Dec 21, 2011 At a time when numerous outdoor brands are signaling higher prices ahead amidst rising raw material, labor and transportation costs, Gramicci is announcing a contrarian strategy to lower its prices for fall 2012. SNEWS has the first details in an interview with Gramicci President Marty Weening. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Economic Reports articles |
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Some fitness retailers see opportunities to add stores heading into 2012
Dec 16, 2011 Looking to capitalize on a hopefully more optimistic U.S. consumer, holiday-season sales, and opportunistic real estate deals, a number of fitness retailers have increased their storefront footprint as 2011 draws to a close. SNEWS has the details on which retailers are growing. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Economic Reports articles |
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Forecasters: U.S. economy to grow modestly in 2012 led by business spending
Nov 25, 2011 The U.S. economy will grow in 2012 with an unlikely chance of another recession or high inflation, a group of forecasters with the National Association for Business Economics said in a report released just as the holiday shopping season kicks into gear. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Economic Reports articles |
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Fitness Financial News
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Cybex settles product liability suit; stock price soars
Feb 6, 2012 Cybex has settled what had been a $66 million product liability suit verdict, reducing the sum to $19.5 million, which most likely will keep the company afloat, officials said. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Financial News articles |
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Amer Sports' Fitness 4Q sales jump
Jan 31, 2012 Amer Sports’ fitness sales, which primarily consist of its Precor brand, jumped 22 percent in the fourth quarter 2011 with strong sales at both the commercial and consumer level. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Financial News articles |
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Higher 4Q Life Fitness, Hammer Strength sales help Brunswick
Jan 26, 2012 An 11 percent increase in Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment sales helped parent company Brunswick (NYSE:BC) report an 8 percent rise in revenue for the fourth quarter 2011. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Financial News articles |
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Spirit Fitness parent, Dyaco, plans to go public in 2012
Jan 13, 2012 Taiwan-based Dyaco International, parent to the Spirit Fitness brand, plans to take itself public by the end of 2012. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Financial News articles |
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Sears closing 100-120 stores after disappointing holiday sales
Dec 27, 2011 Sears, which recently made a push to sell more fitness equipment, said it will close 100 to 120 stores. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Financial News articles |
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Outdoor Financial News
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Outdoor financials: Columbia sees record 4Q, but is cautious heading into 2012; plus LaCrosse revenue, profit slips
Feb 2, 2012 Columbia reported record fourth-quarter and year-end 2011 earnings, but warned of slower growth to start 2012. Meanwhile, bootmaker LaCrosse's earnings dipped on a reduction in military contracts and weaker winter consumer sales. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Financial News articles |
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Outdoor financials: Weak start to winter hurts Salomon, Atomic parent Amer Sports; plus revenue up for Wolverine, Under Armour
Jan 31, 2012 Amer Sports sees its revenue, profit down on slow start to winter; Wolverine's revenue up, but profit slips; Under Armour continues to roll. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Financial News articles |
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Lack of snow hurting retailers, resorts
Jan 10, 2012 Stoked after last year's snowy winter, consumers sent wintersports sales up through November, but a lack of snow this season is expected to dent sales in December. SNEWS has the latest figures from retailers and resorts. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Financial News articles |
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Gramicci leverages Haggar to lower prices on fall 2012 products, predicts consumers will reduce spending
Dec 21, 2011 At a time when numerous outdoor brands are signaling higher prices ahead amidst rising raw material, labor and transportation costs, Gramicci is announcing a contrarian strategy to lower its prices for fall 2012. SNEWS has the first details in an interview with Gramicci President Marty Weening. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Financial News articles |
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Outdoor financials: Vail’s retail, resort spending up, but real estate lags; plus preseason wintersports sales rise
Dec 8, 2011 Vail Resort's latest quarterly earnings and a Leisure Trends/SIA preseason wintersports report out this week both show higher retail sales for the industry as the 2011/12 begins. 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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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. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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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. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Insulation outerwear sales performance may hinge on European presence
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