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Hibbett Sports same-store sales jump 11 percent; officials raise guidance May 22, 2012 Hibbett Sports (Nasdaq: HIBB) continued to bask in the sunlight of a warm spring, reporting an 11.1 percent rise in same-store sales for the three months ending April 28, 2012. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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How to Sell: Insulation May 21, 2012 Learn how to match your customer to the right insulation in jackets and sleeping bags with this SNEWS Retail College. Get up to speed on the latest down, wool and synthetic fills, including new water-resistant down. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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SNEWS Qs, Retailer Edition: Brandon Boyette, Outdoor Trails May 21, 2012 The subject of this week's SNEWS Qs is Brandon Boyette at Outdoor Trails in Lynchburg, Va. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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SNEWS best outdoor reads from around the web May 18, 2012 Which articles and blog posts caught the eyes of the SNEWS team this week? There’s one story about a champion ultrarunner who overcame tough obstacles and another about the top 10 camping spots in the world. Check ‘em out! Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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Who’s on the move: Paul Nanawa and Steve Jozefczyk at Scarpa; Eric Artz at REI; and Craig A. Brooks at Northern Lights; and more … May 18, 2012 Find out who’s on the move in the outdoor industry with the latest new jobs, appointments and promotions. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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Merchandising makeover: Fly fishing superstore revamps while integrating concept build-out May 16, 2012 Angler’s Covey in Colorado Springs recently seized an opportunity to work on its store-wide merchandising when fly fishing manufacturer Simms agreed to a concept build-out. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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Smart move, SmartWool: Company to offer running apparel, sports bras May 16, 2012 SmartWool is about to unveil its new PhD running apparel and sports bras. SNEWS recently visited the Boulder SmartWool office to check out the goods, which include running shorts, a running skort, performance shirts and a new line of sports bras, all featuring the company’s famed merino wool next to skin. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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Dick’s Sporting Goods reports strong first quarter May 15, 2012 Pittsburgh-based Dick’s Sporting Goods saw an 8.4 percent rise in same store sales, which included a 7.3 percent increase at Dick’s Sporting Goods Stores, a 12.6 percent increase at Golf Galaxy and a 33.4 percent increase in the company’s ecommerce business. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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How to Sell: Insect-Repellent Clothing May 14, 2012 Spare your customers the summertime hassle of bug bites and the messy, stinky sprays to prevent them. More manufacturers are making insect-repellent gear and apparel. Read this SNEWS Retail College to learn about the latest integrated technology to battle bugs; it can provide both convenience and comfort for consumers. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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Capturing sales: Lowepro, Joby place more focus on outdoor May 11, 2012 SNEWS sits down with Lowepro and Joby’s new general manager Rick Olson for a chat on the growing action camera and accessories sector. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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