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Article Thumbnail Apple eyes greater role in fitness equipment technology
Feb 3, 2012
A recent patent filing by Apple suggests the company is working on technology to better transfer and share fitness equipment data to media devices and others in real time.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012: SNEWS Best of Booth Awards
Feb 3, 2012
Merchandising Editor Robin Enright reveals the SNEWS Best of Booth Awards from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012.
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Article Thumbnail SIA Snow Show 2012: SNEWS Best of Booth Awards
Feb 3, 2012
Merchandising Editor Robin Enright reveals the SNEWS Best of Booth Awards from the 2012 SIA Snow Show.
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Article Thumbnail Women’s apparel could be good for fitness retailers
Feb 3, 2012
Women control approximately $12 trillion of the overall $18.4 trillion in global consumer spending, according to the Boston Consulting Group. Carrying women’s-specific sportswear could help some specialty fitness retailers get a piece of the $157.2 million women spent on sportswear in specialty outdoor stores in 2011.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012: Burton president highlights importance of hiring, retaining women
Feb 3, 2012
Donna Carpenter, Burton's president and the keynote speaker at this year's Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition breakfast at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, shared her perspective on why getting women into the outdoor workforce isn't only smart business, it's critical for the future of the industry.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor financials: Columbia sees record 4Q, but is cautious heading into 2012; plus LaCrosse revenue, profit slips
Feb 2, 2012
Columbia reported record fourth-quarter and year-end 2011 earnings, but warned of slower growth to start 2012. Meanwhile, bootmaker LaCrosse's earnings dipped on a reduction in military contracts and weaker winter consumer sales.
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Article Thumbnail Accessories to keep your customers’ muscles well
Feb 1, 2012
Sore muscles plague your customers after grueling workouts or long days hiking or snowboarding. SNEWS spotted a few items at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market you can offer to keep their aches at bay.
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Article Thumbnail Massey’s Professional Outfitters named Retailer of the Year
Feb 1, 2012
SNEWS, BACKPACKER and Horny Toad announce Retailer of the Year Award winners. Massey’s Professional Outfitters of New Orleans, La., took home the overall award.
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Jetboil Announces New European Distribution Partners
Feb 3, 2012
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Uwharrie Mountain Run Kicks Off 5th Annual La Sportiva Mountain Cup
Feb 3, 2012
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Aquapac’s new case gives iPad users waterproof protection
Feb 2, 2012
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Drift Announces National Sponsorship of Canadian Motorsports Racing
Feb 2, 2012
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GoLite Footwear's New Trekking Collection
Feb 2, 2012
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Helly Hansen to Promote Norwegian Fjords Worldwide
Feb 2, 2012
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