News & Features - Outdoor Headlines

Canoecopia signals better days ahead for paddlesports market Mar 17, 2010 Higher attendance and strong sales at this year’s Canoecopia expo suggest that the paddlesports market may be on the upswing after a tough 2009. SNEWS has the inside scoop on the Paddle Advisory Council meeting from the show as well. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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The Lizard Lounge Way: Spring merchandising -- out with the old, in with the new Mar 17, 2010 If you want your customers to feel good about spring and buying new products, you have to inspire them with creative merchandising in fresh, bright colors. The Lizard Lounge team has four great tips with superb visuals to help SNEWS readers navigate their way. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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Outdoor financials: West Marine narrows Q4 loss, plus Outdoor Channel, Garmin, Suunto names president Mar 17, 2010 West Marine narrows Q4 loss, Outdoor Channel posts 88.1 percent increase in Q4 revenue, Garmin to move incorporation to Switzerland and new Suunto president named. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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Ardica issues safety recall for Mountain Hardwear jacket heating systems Mar 15, 2010 Although the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still several days away from issuing a formal announcement of a safety recall of heating systems in Ardica Enabled jackets, SNEWS® is alerting retailers that Mountain Hardwear Radiance and Refugium jackets, as well as the Sitka Dutch Oven vest, will be affected. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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ROTY winner Dynamic Earth has inspired Springfield, Mo., to embrace green building Mar 15, 2010 Dynamic Earth, the recipient of the 2010 SNEWS®/Backpacker Retailer of the Year Award for the sustainable category, has convinced local officials and members of the building trade that green building benefits the environment and their bottom line. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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Business Solutions Forum: Putting risk into perspective Mar 15, 2010 I am a relatively new manager and I am challenged with the tough decisions I have to make. I really want to do a good job and don’t want to make any mistakes. Yet, I feel paralyzed by decisions that involve risk... Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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Outdoor financials: Quiksilver narrows Q1 loss, plus West Marine, Hibbett, Jarden Mar 15, 2010 Quiksilver narrowed its Q1 loss, West Marine delayed its Q4 report, Hibbett Sports said its fourth-quarter profit surged by 55 percent, and Jarden declared a cash dividend. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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Mystery Shopper: Thin product selection, lack of fitting tools doom footwear sale Mar 12, 2010 Our Mystery Shoppers get frustrated when they encounter an outdoor specialty store that essentially carries one brand of boots, while its well-meaning salesperson struggles due to a lack of fitting expertise and tools. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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Seven D.I. Dawn Patrol employees die in Bataan road accident Mar 12, 2010 One week after Black Diamond Equipment staff and Dong In Entech Co. factory employees celebrated the grand opening of its new Philippine-based factory, D.I. Dawn Patrol, seven members of the newly established factory’s management and administrative staff were killed in a car accident. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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Did you hear?...Consumer Intentions survey sees bright spot for sporting goods Mar 12, 2010 While consumers still indicate they are nervous about the economy, according to the results of the BIGresearch Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, there is a mild thaw afoot...but don't expect a rebound anytime soon. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines

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