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An Earth Day contemplation on being green
Apr 22, 2009
Today is Earth Day…a day of green proclamations and adoration for all those who stand upon green pedestals, real or perceived. A recent Sunday New York Times op-ed piece “How Green Is My Bottle” got me thinking even more about the color green as a metaphor. Is anything, really, green? Or are we simply dealing in various shades of the color wheel in the direction of green?...
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Did you hear?... Study predicts 'green jobs' kill other jobs; objectivity questioned
Apr 10, 2009
Part of President Obama's platform to jumpstart the country's lagging economy is the creation of "green" jobs through renewable energy initiatives, citing Spain as an early leader in these endeavors. Now a study by an economics professor in Madrid reports that every renewable job created by the Spanish government destroyed an average of 2.2 other jobs. Each "green" megawatt installed in Spain destroyed 5.39 jobs in non-energy sectors, the study found.
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Did you hear?...Global retail sales of organic cotton products up 63 percent in '08
Apr 3, 2009
Thanks to global brands and retailers, such as Nike and Pottery Barn, retail sales around the world of organic cotton apparel and home textile products shot up 63 percent in 2008, according to a recently released report from Organic Exchange. That year, sales reached $3.2 billion compared to $1.9 billion a year earlier, as reported in the non-profit’s "Organic Cotton Market Report 2007-2008."
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Did you hear?... Recent Carnegie Mellon study indicates e-commerce more e-friendly…sort of
Mar 11, 2009
In a report that is not necessarily great news for brick-and-mortar retailers, results of a Carnegie Mellon Design Institute study estimates that e-commerce retailers use less energy. Further, the study found that e-commerce retailers could claim a carbon footprint that was a third smaller than their brick-and-mortar brethren.
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Six ways to successfully promote your store's eco-conscious product mix
Feb 25, 2009
Does your outdoor specialty store boast an array of eco-friendly products? If your merchandise mix does have green leanings, you could boost sales by making the consumers in your area aware of your specialty. Savvy green-oriented retailers are using everything from promotional mailers and catalogs to print advertising and street-side merchandising to get the word out about their eco-friendly product mix. Could any of these strategies work to strengthen your bottom line?
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Unfurl eco boutique shares green philosophy with the masses along Oregon coast
Jan 9, 2009
Along the Oregon coast in the small beach community of Manzanita sits a modest-sized store with a big eco conscience. Unfurl has been in business for four years driven by a boutique philosophy that emphasizes environmentally friendly and eco-conscious apparel, footwear and various lifestyle accessories.
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Did you hear?...Modern-day monkey-wrencher stirs it up in Utah to the applause of many
Jan 5, 2009
Like the infamous George Hayduke from the Edward Abbey book "The Monkey Wrench Gang," Tim DeChristopher, a University of Utah student, decided he’d had quite enough with what he felt were abuses of power when it came to auctioning off public land to oil and gas concerns. Attending an auction, he ended up being the winning bid for leases to over 22,500 acres of prime public land near Moab. But now he needs help.
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Guest Editorial: Sustainability is a team sport, not a spectator one
Dec 29, 2008
As we head into the New Year and 2009, I wanted to reach out to our community and share some thoughts on the importance of OIA Eco Working Group project and why—more than ever—the trail we are on is critical for our respective companies, industry, communities and the planet.
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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.
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Did you hear?...Horny Toad spreading the love to customers, retailers and those in need
Dec 2, 2008
On Dec. 1, Horny Toad kicked off a unique campaign dubbed Spread the Warmth with the altruistic goal of helping outfit people in need with warm clothes. What is most unique about the program is the element of trust. Working with its retail base, and spreading the word virally and via its own website, the company is offering customers a 30-percent discount off all Horny Toad apparel purchased online or at a dealer from Dec. 1-31.
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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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Tilley TM10 Mesh Hat
Dec 16, 2008
Tilley TM10 Mesh Hat weighs only about 5 ounces! Tilley Mesh Hats are lightweight, cool and comfortable because the crowns are made of strong ‘3-D’ polyester mesh which blocks sunlight, but allows air to pass easily.

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.

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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?
Jul 1, 2009
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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
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Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group grows design team, brings R&D in-house
Jul 1, 2009
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Highgear Receives Health 2009 America's Healthiest Fitness Award
Jul 1, 2009
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Hydration at Elevation: nuun and Mountain Madness Team Up
Jul 1, 2009
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Think About It: OIWC asks, what is the best way to get what you want?
Jun 17, 2009
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You are more important than “just a….”
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SNEWS Mini-Survey gives glimpse at how stores view customer buying motivation
Jun 15, 2009
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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?
Mar 23, 2009
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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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Outdoor industry rugby players unite for match against Utah locals during Outdoor Retailer
May 27, 2009
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SCAM Alert: Did you book your hotel rooms at OR or HFB with Travel House Services?
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EU iodine ban worries -- SNEWS provides the facts
Jun 26, 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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