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Article Thumbnail Lobbying on Capitol Hill for fitness: SGMA’s 11th annual event draws suppliers, athletes and retailers
Mar 12, 2010
Fitness and sports industry representatives spent a day on the Hill meeting with legislators in support of two bills that would benefit industries focused on physical activity. Find out what they learned and how it could affect you.
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Article Thumbnail Mystery Shopper: A thin product selection and lack of fitting tools doom a 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.
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Article Thumbnail 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.
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Article Thumbnail 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.
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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Tour: Natural environmental display ideas from Winter Market
Mar 10, 2010
It was interesting to see how much barn wood, rough-finished wood and pallets were used in booths at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. It may be a reaction to the present state of the economy but, regardless of the reason, it worked. In this first of six articles from the Merchandising Tours at Winter Market, we have visual examples you can incorporate now in your store.
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Enforcer ice climbing glove Enforcer ice climbing glove
Oct 29, 2009
Black Diamond's quintessential ice climbing glove protects against impact and wet ice
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ESCHLER e3: FLASH coldblack® ESCHLER e3: FLASH coldblack®
Aug 14, 2009
The new FLASH fabric which utilizes the coldblack® technology by Schoeller. It allows dark textiles to no longer absorb, but reflect heat. Thus, coldblack® reduces heat build-up and provides reliable protection from UV-rays.
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Women's Nio Amphi Roll-up Pant Women's Nio Amphi Roll-up Pant
Feb 18, 2010
Best Uses For The ExOfficio Nio Amphi Roll-up Pant: Backpacking, Camping, Everyday, Fishing, Hiking, In-Transit, Lounging, Outdoor Work, Paddle Sports, Resort, Stay Dry, Sun Protection, Urban Exploration
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