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Article Thumbnail Adventure 16 seeking equity partner
Feb 8, 2010
After closing two stores more than a year ago, Adventure 16 is now seeking an equity partner for its retail and wholesale operations as it wrestles with a challenging economy.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor Retailer Winter Market ’10: Companies continue expansion into base layers
Feb 8, 2010
It's a good time to be in the market for merino base layers -- apparently, though, not such a good time to be a sheep because there continues to be more products launched touting the benefits of wool...oh...and cotton, too. We have the details.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor financials: Timberland’s Q4 profit up 41 percent, plus Johnson Outdoors, Sport Chalet
Feb 8, 2010
Timberland's fourth-quarter profit jumped 41 percent, thanks to increased European business, while Johnson Outdoors narrowed its net loss for the first quarter and Sport Chalet saw same-store sales for the third quarter drop 10.8 percent.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor Retailer Winter Market '10: New snowshoes strive for the perfect stride
Feb 5, 2010
The snowshoe buzz this year centered on bindings that allow a natural walking motion, plus growing interest in composite shoes, as well as racing models.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor Retailer Winter Market ’10: Outerwear makers showcase the allure of in/out of bounds pursuits
Feb 5, 2010
Shells are merging with insulation or fleece linings for extra warmth and they're getting lighter, but are just as durable as heavier cousins...jackets are going shiny...sweaters have more dimension...and colors...let's just say bring your sunglasses. SNEWS has all the details in our latest apparel report.
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Article Thumbnail Pew study of social media use among teens enlightening, surprising
Feb 5, 2010
Teens not so hip on Twitter and definitely not into blogging...so what is it that teens like when it comes to social media? Our quick peek at the recent Pew report reveals a lot.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor Retailer Winter Market '10: Footwear leans to the past, but also steps toward the future
Feb 3, 2010
The recession has sparked an appreciation for proven brands and products with a long history. But boots with plaids and distressed leathers are balanced by new technologies to keep us warm, dry and steady on our feet.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2010: SNEWS BOB Awards
Feb 3, 2010
Hundreds exhibited at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2010, but only one can earn the coveted Top BOB Award from SNEWS. See which company snagged the top spot and the others that received kudos for their display ingenuity.
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Article Thumbnail 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.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor financials: Wolverine Q4 profit falls on weak sales, plus LaCrosse
Feb 3, 2010
Wolverine's fourth-quarter profit fell 31 percent, due to restructuring charges and weak sales, while LaCrosse Footwear said its board of directors approved a special cash dividend.
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Adventure 16 seeking equity partner
Feb 8, 2010
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market ’10: Companies continue expansion into base layers
Feb 8, 2010
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