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Did you hear?...Health magazine announces fitness/gear award winners
Jul 2, 2009
Now well-established, the fifth-annual Health magazine awards for fitness and gear for active people include a number of core manufacturers from both outdoor and fitness. Called “America’s Healthiest Fitness Awards,” the awards pick top products in six categories, including fitness equipment, apparel, shoes, gear, fuel and DVDs.
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SNEWS View: Is the fitness industry killing its own show?
Jul 1, 2009
Rumors and questions about the potential demise of the Health & Fitness Business show started filtering into the SNEWS® offices as early as last fall, but the ol' rumor mill ramped up into high gear in the last few weeks. It began to feel like a junior high school dance. Sorry, not even mature enough for a high school analogy. Everybody is buzzing about whether the other person was going, then nixing attendance for fear they'd be the "only" ones there. Like a speeding swirl of water rushing down a toilet bowl, so the industry has started to flush its own show into oblivion. Is that a cold slap in the face? You bet it is.
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LeMond Fitness returns blow in court battle with Life Fitness
Jun 29, 2009
In a legal fisticuff that began the end of May, LeMond Fitness has delivered a return right hook to Life Fitness, filing a suit against the behemoth company in federal court charging breach of contract over Life's multi-million suit that claimed LeMond's cycles were "lemons."
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Business Solutions Forum: It seems my biz life is one emergency after another…how do I break the cycle?
Jun 29, 2009
Our Business Solutions Forum tackles the issues presented by retailers and business executives: I recognize the need to focus on the big picture, but everyday when I walk into work I am confronted with a non-stop stream of emergencies. I never have the luxury of spending time on the things that will make my business more successful in the future. How can I break this vicious cycle?
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Health & Fitness Business '09: Education, service and products all coming to Denver's last dance. Are you?
Jun 29, 2009
In what is likely the last time around for the Health & Fitness Business Expo in Denver after more than a decade, show organizers have put together a menu of exhibitors, education, service, parties and other networking opportunities for the Aug. 6-7, 2009, show.
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Fitness financials: Hibbett shares dip after analyst downgrade, plus Sport Chalet, Finish Line
Jun 29, 2009
Hibbett shares dip after analyst downgrade. Sport Chalet Q4 sales drop 12.7 percent, reports loss. Finish Line swings to Q1 loss.
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Volume Fitness turns it off in US/Canada after 16 months
Jun 26, 2009
A down economy that only got worse has forced new supplier Volume Fitness to turn off its business in the United States and Canada after launching barely 16 months ago. The company, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, began phasing out operations as of June 1, although its retail customers didn't receive official notice until they contacted Volume for orders or service.
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Fitness Movin' & Shaking': Greg Ruffer, True Fitness, Chris Cox, Colorado Home Fitness, BH Fitness, Bally, and more…
Jun 26, 2009
Catch up on the latest moves and news being made in the fitness industry.
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Did you hear?...Car crashes into Florida Gyms to Go store
Jun 24, 2009
The wheels were still spinning on the 2002 Camry when assistant manager Mario Silva emerged from behind the wall that had stopped the car – and no, the store does not offer drive-through shopping nor does it have any plans to. Apparently, the driver felt a drive-through was a good idea as the car smashed through the front glass windows of Busy Body/Gyms to Go in Miami, Fla., around 11 a.m. June 22.
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Rethinking Retail: Midwest Mountaineering dabbles in non-typical outdoor activities to attract new customers
Jun 24, 2009
Considered one of the most successful and highly respected outdoor specialty stores in the country, Midwest Mountaineering has succeeded in part because its owner and employees are willing to take risks and explore activities that are emerging, or not traditionally supported by outdoor shops. In its 39 years, the store has embraced a wide range of things, from adventure racing to Nordic walking and snowkiting and, now, yoga and Tai Chi. New customers, more community exposure and increased sales and profits are, of course, the ultimate goals.
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Fitness financials: Q4 profit for Nike drops 30 percent
Jun 24, 2009
Nike (NYSE: NKE) said its fourth-quarter profit dipped on charges tied to its workforce reduction and other restructuring charges.
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Free retail education seminars by NSGA stress 'surviving and thriving in today's economy'
Jun 22, 2009
Especially in today's economy, retailers can use every opportunity to fill their war chest with information that will help them do better business -- getting it for free makes it even better. The first in a series of regional retail education seminars by National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) will be June 30 in the Chicago area, aptly titled, "How to survive and thrive in today's economy."
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Precor moves Houston distributorship to Busy Body, HEST's future still unknown
Jun 22, 2009
Busy Body in Houston is now fully outfitted with and selling the complete Precor line of equipment, owner Stan Terry Jr. has confirmed. HEST Fitness ownership has not returned numerous calls and emails by SNEWS to confirm whether this indicates its stores will continue to be Precor dealers in its various remaining Texas markets, although Precor normally operates exclusively with its customers in their markets.
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Fitness financials: Finish Line to drop Man Alive business, expects Q1 loss
Jun 22, 2009
Finish Line said it's severing ties with the underperforming Man Alive operations. It also reported that it expects a first-quarter loss from continuing operations.
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Rethinking Retail: Two retailers discover ladies nights are inviting
Jun 19, 2009
If you're looking to add a little buzz to your store's community vibe and a bit of kick to your bottom line, you might do well to start focusing on the ladies. As two retailers SNEWS® recently chatted with have found, when it is ladies' night, the feeling's right and it makes for quite a night -- with apologies to Kool & the Gang, naturally. Both Pennsylvania's Appalachian Ski & Outdoors and Bicycle Garage Indy (BGI Fitness) have attracted sell-out crowds to women's-only events that offer education, seminars and networking.
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Makoto Xergame
Jun 29, 2009
When the current owners of Makoto USA saw the game that would become Makoto at an arcade in 2002, they immediately realized its potential to provide both physical and mental fitness for anyone, from athletes to the elderly to folks in rehab. The SNEWS® team first saw a Makoto at the Health & Fitness Business show in Denver several years ago and, after playing it (over and over, we must admit), we had to get one for the office.

Coleman LED Quad Lantern
Jun 22, 2009
Pardon the pun, but Coleman's LED Quad Lantern presents one of the brightest ideas we've seen when it comes to lighting. It's unique because the body of the lantern has four detachable panels, each of which has six 5 mm, white LED lights. We tested the lantern during several car-camping trips and found that it was really handy when we had several people sharing a campsite.

Teva Sunkosi 2 water shoe
Jun 15, 2009
As a concept, water shoes are a fine idea. But we've suffered painful scrapes and blisters from poorly designed amphibious footwear, and frowned over many models that didn't dry as quickly as advertised. But Teva's Sunkosi 2 performed well, and proved to be exceptionally comfortable during numerous paddling trips, including an 18-day rafting journey down the Grand Canyon. Our testers said these shoes were not only easy on the feet, but they were also some of the most durable water shoes they've worn.

WS 100 endurance run observations: Product, privacy and sloshing packs
Jul 1, 2009
"I was hanging out helping brain-dead runners summit the Devil’s Thumb climb in the Western States 100 last Saturday, June 27. It’s a nasty, rocky, 1,500 foot climb over 1.8 miles that comes for most in the hottest part of the day. And it was pretty hot, dry and dusty last weekend. As I escorted runner after runner from the top to the medical aid weigh-in, got their bottles and packs refilled, and made sure they were in OK shape for the remaining 52.2 miles, I found myself taking a look at the apparel, gear, food and product they all had. OK, SNEWS® is sick. We are always looking at brands."
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Sleeping bag manufacturers provide technical and durable features at a reasonable price point.
Jun 27, 2009
In the SNEWS Outdoor 2009 Magazine, our coverage of the hardgoods market included a trends and product report on tents and packs debuting for the spring 2010 season. Below, is the latest on the sleeping bags segment that was not included in the magazine. As with tents and backpacks, weight remains a key selling point for sleeping bags. Keep your eyes peeled for new collections, as well as updates to lines that have sold well for the past few years.
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Young Guns: Peek into the minds of designers whose innovative ideas are changing the industry
Jun 27, 2009
What will outdoor gear look like in the future? Peek into the minds of these designers whose innovative ideas are changing the industry. Originally published in the SNEWS Outdoor Summer '09 magazine, this special web feature includes two additional profiles of designers Tae Kim and Alan Yiu, as well as expanded coverage from each designer -- Hanna Boone, Josh Guyot, Ian Iverson, and Chris Miksovsky -- voicing his or her perspective on the outdoor industry's future. Also, look into the world of Project OR and its influence on student designers in a special added feature.
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Seamless Dry-Tec Camaro drysuit
Jun 27, 2009
The new Komperdell Camaro drysuit for kayak is out of an extra soft and elastic 3-layer-material

Mo Room™ Tent 2P & 3P
Dec 16, 2008
The Mo Room tent (2P and 3P) is the epitome of livability.

Santini Carbon Bike Bib
May 8, 2009
Knitwear pioneer ESCHLER introduces an innovative fabric development for bikewear

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Did you hear?...Health magazine announces fitness/gear award winners
Jul 2, 2009
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Power Players' Lounge: Opportunity knocks -- do you hear it?
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Business Solutions Forum: It seems my biz life is one emergency after another…how do I break the cycle?
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Makoto Xergame
June 29, 2009
When the current owners of Makoto USA saw the game that would become Makoto at an arcade in 2002, they immediately realized its potential to provide both physical and mental fitness for anyone, from athletes to the elderly to folks in rehab. The SNEWS® team first saw a Makoto at the Health & Fitness Business show in Denver several years ago and, after playing it (over and over, we must admit), we had to get one for the office.
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SNEWS Readers' Choice: Our readers pick their top 25 products of the last quarter-century
Jun 22, 2009
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance's Early Show offers early preview of trends and potential top sellers
Jun 19, 2009
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market ’09: You want new and cool?
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market '09: Layer up
Mar 4, 2009
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market '09: Outerwear makers shell out jackets and pants -- and kids get in on the action too
Feb 27, 2009
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WS 100 endurance run observations: Product, privacy and sloshing packs
"I was hanging out helping brain-dead runners summit the Devil’s Thumb climb in the Western States 100 last Saturday, June 27. It’s a nasty, rocky, 1,500 foot climb over 1.8 miles that comes for most in the hottest part of the day. And it was pretty hot, dry and dusty last weekend. As I escorted runner after runner from the top to the medical aid weigh-in, got their bottles and packs refilled, and"

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