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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2009: SNEWS BOB Awards
Feb 13, 2009
A company’s booth reflects its personality and its core values, while also serving the needs of its customers. Just as important as the showcase for new gear and product, a trade show also shows off the efforts of many exhibitors to upgrade, redesign and otherwise rethink their booth footprints, constructions and presentations. We at SNEWS® like to acknowledge those efforts. We are proud to present the winners of the ORWM 2009 SNEWS Best of Booths (BOB) Awards, in recognition of the most successful of these endeavors.
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market '08: SNEWS BOB Awards
Aug 20, 2008
It's not surprising that, at the 2008 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, the number of exhibitors debuting new booths could be counted on one hand. While it didn't stop exhibitors from upgrading and remerchandising their presentations in very unique ways, it did reduce costs and the waste connected with trade show exhibits.
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market '08: SNEWS® BOB Awards
Feb 8, 2008
This year's Outdoor Retailer Winter Market offered the SNEWS® gang the opportunity to once again seek out and find the best exhibits at the show and honor them with the prestigious Best of Booths (BOB) Awards. Exhibitors never fail to come up with innovative and highly functional booths, making our job that much easier.
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market '07: SNEWS® BOB Awards
Aug 14, 2007
It took a lot more pizzazz to attract attention at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2007 because everything about the booths was better than in past years. It's obvious that exhibiting companies are spending more time and attention in planning their booth presentations. The following are proud recipients of a BOB Award at Summer Market.
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market '07: SNEWS® BOB Awards
Feb 5, 2007
If there was one word to sum up the trend of Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2007's booth designs, it was SUSTAINABILITY. There is no question that being green is both cool and the right thing to do, and that movement seemed to stimulate the addition of a bevy of new booths at the show. Never before has the SNEWS® crew seen so many companies utilizing green booth materials. While all the new booths were a welcome surprise, it made it more difficult than ever to come up with the latest round of coveted SNEWS® BOB Awards.
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Free retail education seminars by NSGA stress 'surviving and thriving in today's economy'
Jun 22, 2009
Especially in today's economy, retailers can use every opportunity to fill their war chest with information that will help them do better business -- getting it for free makes it even better. The first in a series of regional retail education seminars by National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA) will be June 30 in the Chicago area, aptly titled, "How to survive and thrive in today's economy."
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Think About It: OIWC asks, what is the best way to get what you want?
Jun 17, 2009
How can people be more successful at getting what they want? Good communication skills go a long way, but we've laid out six effective tactics to help you negotiate or persuade someone to accept your point of view -- whether it's getting your project approved or finagling a pay raise.
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Think About It: OIWC asks, what can a mentor do for you?
May 15, 2009
When you take stock of the business relationships in your life, do any of them qualify as mentors? For some businesswomen, influential mentors seem to flow seamlessly in and out of their lives. For some, however, the appearance of mentors has been infrequent at best throughout their careers. Are they missing out? Perhaps.
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2010 -- understanding the numbers
May 8, 2009
SNEWS® has been fielding calls from folks in recent weeks commenting about price increases in booth space at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, as well as earlier contract deadlines this year. Why, especially in this economy, is Outdoor Retailer expecting more money and asking for it earlier, we kept hearing. A number who spoke with us speculated that the "dramatic" price increase might be because of the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) getting more money from Outdoor Retailer. Since it was starting to sound a bit like a conspiracy theory, we pulled current and past exhibitor contracts, went through past interview notes and reviewed story archives to get to the root of the matter...
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Did you hear?...NRF and RILA agree to merge -- are association mergers a coming trend in these economic times?
May 1, 2009
The National Retail Federation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association have agreed in principle to a merger, saying they will create a single trade association that will speak with one voice to advance the industry and its more than 15 million workers. Does this foreshadow other mergers to come among industry associations?
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Health & Fitness Business '09: Education, service and products all coming to Denver's last dance. Are you?
Jun 29, 2009
In what is likely the last time around for the Health & Fitness Business Expo in Denver after more than a decade, show organizers have put together a menu of exhibitors, education, service, parties and other networking opportunities for the Aug. 6-7, 2009, show.
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SCAM Alert: Did you book your hotel rooms at OR or HFB with Travel House Services?
Jun 26, 2009
If you or anyone at your company booked hotel rooms for either Outdoor Retailer Summer Market or Health & Fitness Business for 2009 using Travel House Services (www.travelhouseservices.com), your room reservations do not exist and you do not yet have hotel rooms for either show -- even though your credit card has likely been charged!
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance's Early Show offers early preview of trends and potential top sellers
Jun 19, 2009
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance's Early Show, held last week in Salt Lake City at the Snowbird resort, brought together 31 retail stores and 26 vendor companies. GOA President David Matz told SNEWS®, "Each year, the shows get better and this year is no different. I think what impresses me most about the Grassroots Early Show is the level of company leadership that attends to meet with our retail members. There just isn't that level of interaction anywhere else in the industry."
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Health & Fitness Business '09: SNEWS educational panel to feature national retail experts, plus pre-show service, parties and exhibitor update
Jun 3, 2009
With retail still reeling from economic blows in the last 18 months -- both fitness and otherwise -- the networking, education and exhibitors at the 2009 Health & Fitness Business Expo could supply an infusion of energy prior to the business season. Show management won't deny the show is going to be smaller, but key exhibitors will be in attendance, and there seems to be more small companies, including wellness and accessories, ready to take their places on the aisles.
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Outdoor industry rugby players unite for match against Utah locals during Outdoor Retailer
May 27, 2009
On Wednesday, July 22, at 7 p.m., a group of outdoor industry rugby players, still unable to come to grips with diminished fitness and speed, have banded together in an attempt to relive former glories against a Salt Lake City “Old Boys” team in a friendly rugby match. The match will be held at Fort Douglas Field -- though in rugby parlance, we prefer to call it a pitch, not a field.
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Fitness industry collaboration meeting minutes: Comments sought, next meeting to be planned
Apr 14, 2008
The interest is there for the fitness industry to collaborate on a broader level to promote the common message. What the group will need is an advisory board or some leadership that has the time to develop an action plan. SNEWS® is very willing to be the communication platform to keep any effort moving. To read the minutes from the Collaboration meeting on March 6, read on...
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Industry View: Challenges facing fitness, possible solutions, call for collaboration
Feb 11, 2008
The SNEWS® View column is an occasional editorial by the editors at SNEWS®, but we also welcome guest editorials on topics pressing to our industries. This one is offered by Steve Lindenau, president of Diamondback Fitness, about the current state of the fitness industry, the competition and challenges we face, and some solutions that could help the industry move forward, including the suggestion for industry-wide collaboration on some kind of industry advisory board.
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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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Camaro Bamboo Shirts
Jun 27, 2009
Camaro bamboo shirts by Komperdell are breathable, odor-neutralizing, and funcitonal.

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.

Fast-Drying Tilley 'Travel' Socks
Dec 16, 2008
Fast-Drying Tilley 'Travel' Socks. Not just for travel! Your feet will thank you for providing arch support, no-feel toe seams and moisture escape panels for a dry and comfortable fit

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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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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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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?
Jun 26, 2009
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EU iodine ban worries -- SNEWS provides the facts
Jun 26, 2009
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Did you hear?...Health magazine announces fitness/gear award winners
Jul 2, 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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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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