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SNEWS reader satisfaction survey v.2 coming your way – stay tuned
Jun 16, 2009 It’s time for a follow-up reader survey so we can ask you how we’re doing and ensure we are meeting your needs and expectations of us. The last survey took between 20-30 minutes to complete, and we hope this one will be less than 15 minutes of course. Please drop us an email at snewsbox@snewsnet.com so we can be sure to include you when we email the link to the survey. Your input is vital in our continued progress and in our continued dedication to meeting your needs. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS - Other articles |
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SNEWS Mini-Survey gives glimpse at how stores view customer buying motivation
Jun 15, 2009 The SNEWS® Mini Survey that ended June 15, 2009 asked, “What do you feel most motivates your customers to buy from your store?” We asked retailers to select from a list of 20 categories the top five motivating factors they believed drove customers to buy from them and not elsewhere. We were happy to see that 85 percent chose “customer service.” Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS - Other articles |
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SNEWS Mini-Survey provides look at how industry folk are utilizing social media
May 20, 2009 The SNEWS® Mini-Survey that ended May 19, 2009, asked, “Where do you get most of your business or industry news?” Perhaps not surprisingly, 85 percent answered “Business/Trade journal websites.” But things got significantly more interesting from there... Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS - Other articles |
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SNEWS Fitness Retailer Survey: Don't miss your chance to have your say
Apr 20, 2009 We have had a flood of responses for our seventh-annual SNEWS® Fitness Retailer Survey since we swung open the doors two weeks ago! But wait, you haven't taken part yet? Yes, here is your reminder: Don't miss your chance to have your voice heard. We know your suppliers hope you'll take part (at least the ones you like). We all learn something every year from what we hear. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS - Other articles |
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SNEWS Mini-Survey provides look at how industry folk are utilizing social media
Apr 20, 2009 The SNEWS® Mini Survey that ended April 20, 2009, asked, "Have you found social networking sites to be beneficial to your business?" A reflection of the times, a whopping 65 percent answered yes, with 35 percent indicating it had no benefit to them. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS - Other articles |
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SNEWS Survey - Fitness Retailer
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SNEWS Fitness Retailer Survey deadline extended: Speak your mind now!
Apr 24, 2009 Responses to the 2009 SNEWS Fitness Retailer Survey are multiplying quickly and we know the industry will again learn something from what its retailers say. But we are still missing some voices, so we've extended the deadline to do it -- or to finish it for a few who are half-done -- another week: Your deadline for having your voice heard in the seventh-annual SNEWS® Fitness Retailer Survey is May 4, so don't delay. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Survey - Fitness Retailer articles |
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2008 SNEWS® Fitness Retailer Survey: Full results for your eager eyes!
Jun 30, 2008 It seems like yesterday we had to call and harass retailers to get them to belly up to the SNEWS® Fitness Retailer Survey bar to share their opinions. That is indeed so, well, yesterday. In this, our sixth-annual opportunity for retailers to share what they think about their manufacturers, about the products and about the industry and trends, we were nearly shoved off our seats as retailers poured into the website to tell us what they thought. You think we're kidding? Not only did we have respondents nearly standing in line to answer (if there were a virtual line) from the first day we sent out an email announcing the survey's gates had swung open, we had retailers who weren't even on our rather extensive email list opt in and share opinions. And, this year, so eager were our friends north of the border to be counted that we decided, after consulting with a few industry long-timers, that key Canadian specialty folks needed to be let in too. That said, how was the response? We topped last year's numbers by a whopping 20 percent, easily sliding over a 50-percent response rate. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Survey - Fitness Retailer articles |
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2007 Annual SNEWS® Fitness Retailer Survey
Jul 2, 2007 Celebrating an astounding five years, the SNEWS® Retailer Survey really lit its candles this year by bringing in a remarkable 45 percent return rate of the specialty dealers contacted. When nearly half of all the retailers contacted want to take the time to tell you what they think, we know these are thoughts that they really want to share and need to be aired. Since it is the only independent survey that isn’t in any way connected to, commissioned by, done by or influenced in any way by a manufacturer, the retailers speak their minds. And we listen. We hope you do too, since we have raked in thoughts and votes from stores that represent more than 600 doors and several hundred millions of dollars in sales, cumulatively. Remember, only one survey (and one vote) is allowed per store brand, whether it is one store, a retailer with a dozen doors, or more. Remember too that these votes are not influenced by SNEWS® or GearTrends® by offering lists of names from which retailers choose; rather, we ask a question and let the respondent write-in his or her vote. If you want to see the rest of the story, as they say, that is housed on SNEWS® (www.snewsnet.com/surveys), and is open to subscribers with password (Qualified retail staff members, not owners or executives, do have access to a free, limited-access subscription. Just go to www.snewsnet.com/subscribe to find out more). Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Survey - Fitness Retailer articles |
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2006 Annual SNEWS® Fitness Retailer Survey
Jun 30, 2006 Retailers aren't afraid to tell us what they think, and we're not afraid to tell it like they say. Hard to imagine this is the fourth SNEWS® Fitness Retailer Survey. More and more, we hear from manufacturers dying to get on or move up a particular list in our survey—or get the heck off a particular list (and you know which one we mean). The beauty of this survey is, one, it’s done anonymously and retailers trust us: We won’t tell a soul who said what, ever, promise, cross our hearts. Two, we are independent (no suppliers, no trade show organizers, no associations scanning results), so retailers know they can tell the truth and won’t have a supplier bite them in the back for it. And, three, it helps the entire industry know where we stand and what needs to improve. As in past years, we once again had huge participation from retailers we contacted and asked to participate by letter, email and telephone starting in April. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Survey - Fitness Retailer articles |
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2005 SNEWS® Annual Fitness Retailer Survey
Jul 30, 2005 The complete SNEWS® Annual Fitness Retailer Survey for 2005. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Survey - Fitness Retailer articles |
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SNEWS Survey - Outdoor Retailer
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2008 Annual SNEWS® Specialty Outdoor Retail Survey: Trade show attendance and manufacturer support questions answered
Mar 9, 2009 With this report, we wrap up the 2008 SNEWS® Outdoor Retailer Survey summary, where outdoor specialty retailers get to speak their minds and offer industry observations and commentary on what is great, good, not so good and desperately needs improvement in the industry. Over the last four weeks, we've presented sections of survey results to All Access SNEWS subscribers, with last week focusing on best-selling outdoor brands in the climbing, paddling and snow categories. This week, we ask retailers to tell us what trade shows they attend, what associations need to do to gain their membership support, and what one thing manufacturers need to do to better work with specialty retailers. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Survey - Outdoor Retailer articles |
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2008 Annual SNEWS® Specialty Outdoor Retail Survey: Top-selling brands for climbing, paddling and snowsports
Mar 2, 2009 Welcome to Part 3 of the 2008 SNEWS® Outdoor Retailer Survey summary, where outdoor specialty retailers get to speak their minds and offer industry observations and commentary on what is great, good, not so good and desperately needs improvement in the industry. As we announced last week in Part 2, the full survey results, complete with expanded and detailed analysis of each category's results, will be presented to our Full Access SNEWS subscribers over the next two weeks in sections, with this week focusing on best-selling outdoor brands in the climbing, paddling and snow categories. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Survey - Outdoor Retailer articles |
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2008 Annual SNEWS® Specialty Outdoor Retail Survey: Top selling outdoor brands for camping and backpacking
Feb 23, 2009 Welcome to Part 2 of the 2008 SNEWS® Outdoor Retailer Survey summary, where outdoor specialty retailers get to speak their minds and offer industry observations and commentary on what is great, good, not so good and desperately needs improvement in the industry. As we announced last week in Part 1, the full survey results, complete with expanded and detailed analysis of each category’s results, will be presented in sections to our All Access SNEWS subscribers over the next three weeks, with this week focusing on best-selling outdoor brands in the camping and backpacking categories. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Survey - Outdoor Retailer articles |
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2008 Annual SNEWS® Specialty Outdoor Retail Survey: The best and worst
Feb 16, 2009 The 2008 SNEWS® Outdoor Retailer Survey is out -- the one place where outdoor specialty retailers get to speak their minds and offer industry observations and commentary on what is great, good, not so good, and desperately needs improvement in the industry. Beginning with the much anticipated "best" and "most difficut" category, SNEWS will begin presenting the full survey results in sections over the next couple of weeks. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Survey - Outdoor Retailer articles |
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Calling all outdoor retailers! SNEWS Outdoor Retailer Survey now open for your responses
Sep 15, 2008 It's time for the annual SNEWS® Outdoor Retailer Survey! We hope -- as we know the rest of the industry hopes -- you'll take part to make this year's results even more compelling, eye-opening and informative than last year's. Your opinion as a retailer is valuable and it's easy to participate. You can take the survey quickly and easily online, sending us the results electronically AND you'll also qualify for a thank-you gift. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all SNEWS Survey - Outdoor Retailer articles |
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Surveys - Non SNEWS
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Did you hear?...BIGresearch survey says economic crisis will continue to affect consumer lifestyles for 5 years
Mar 18, 2009 According to the March 2009 BIGresearch Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, just under 91 percent of consumers feel that the current economic crisis will continue to impact lifestyle spending choices over the next five years. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys - Non SNEWS articles |
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NSGA survey: Specialty retailers improve profits from '07 to summer '08
Dec 12, 2008 Specialty sporting goods retailers improved their profitability over the past two years, prior to the economic crisis that unfolded this fall. The latest NSGA Cost of Doing Business Survey showed that 150 small and large specialty dealers, including some fitness and outdoor shops, improved in key areas. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys - Non SNEWS articles |
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Industry report values UK outdoor market at $2.13 billion
Nov 5, 2008 The United Kingdom outdoor industry is valued at GBP 1.345 billion (USD $2.13 billion), according to The Profile Outdoor Report 2008 published by Profile Consultancy, publisher of Outdoori, a U.K.-based outdoor industry trade newsletter. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys - Non SNEWS articles |
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Statistics galore: Women dominate fitness, ’08 sales to be flat, participation mostly steady
Jun 9, 2008 Statistics released by two sports and fitness associations reveal that although sales are expected to be flat in 2008, participation in many fitness-related activities is still growing. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys - Non SNEWS articles |
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Did you hear?...Work/life balance of business people is whacked out
Jun 4, 2008 You think you are out of balance when it comes to finding the best mix of work and life? So do most of the executives and managers polled last month by NFI Research. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys - Non SNEWS articles |
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Surveys - Other
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Did you hear?...Boomers: potent, growing marketplace not to be ignored, even online
Jun 20, 2008 Boomers may be flocking online, ready for you to reach them via targeted marketing, but they are not ready to embrace some of the hippest technology the younger generations crave. But don't discount the group since it remains a potent and growing market with dollars to spend. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys - Other articles |
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2001 SNEWS Subscriber Survey: Which Tradeshow Are You Attending?
Nov 30, 2001 Our 2001 tradeshow-attendance survey results are in, and we thank everyone for their responses. The below results represent 64 individual companies – 33 exhibitors and 31 retailers. While we received multiple responses from many companies, we chose to include only one response from the most senior member of the management or buying team because we felt that best represented the company position and not just an individual preference. Our retailer response represents both large specialty chains and stores with multiple locations, as well as single store operations, together totaling over 150 storefronts. Interestingly, an significant number of retailers and manufacturers told us by phone and email they didn't take the survey because they still didn't know which show, if any, they were going to attend. Indicative of the overall feeling in the industry? We believe so as the undecided contingent will apparently wait until the very last minute before making an attendance decision. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Surveys - Other articles |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Minx GTX Apr 25, 2009 TheNorth Face Minx GTX is a perfect lightweight trail shoe for hikers who want to move quickly. |
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Stretch Diad Jacket Apr 25, 2009 Designed for mountaineering and other sports in which weight and space are crucial, The North Face Stretch Diad is a waterproof, breathable jacket. |
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Rockbound Ridge Pant Apr 25, 2009 Designed with a two-way stretch ripstop fabric, The North Face Rockbound Ridge Pant’s stretchy material is extremely resilient |
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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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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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Highgear Receives Health 2009 America's Healthiest Fitness Award
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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….”
Jun 17, 2009
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SNEWS Mini-Survey gives glimpse at how stores view customer buying motivation
Jun 15, 2009
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You are more important than “just a….”
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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 Retailer Winter Market ’09: You want new and cool?
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"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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"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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