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Summer Market 2012 O.R. Daily submission guidelines, deadlines
May 14, 2012
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (Aug. 1-5, 2012) is approaching! And it’s time to start submitting your products, news and events for coverage in the official newspaper covering the event — O.R.D. powered by SNEWS.
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Article Thumbnail Merchandising makeover: Fly fishing superstore revamps while integrating concept build-out
May 16, 2012
Angler’s Covey in Colorado Springs recently seized an opportunity to work on its store-wide merchandising when fly fishing manufacturer Simms agreed to a concept build-out.
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Article Thumbnail Smart move, SmartWool: Company to offer running apparel, sports bras
May 16, 2012
SmartWool is about to unveil its new PhD running apparel and sports bras. SNEWS recently visited the Boulder SmartWool office to check out the goods, which include running shorts, a running skort, performance shirts and a new line of sports bras, all featuring the company’s famed merino wool next to skin.
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Article Thumbnail Dick’s Sporting Goods reports strong first quarter
May 15, 2012
Pittsburgh-based Dick’s Sporting Goods saw an 8.4 percent rise in same store sales, which included a 7.3 percent increase at Dick’s Sporting Goods Stores, a 12.6 percent increase at Golf Galaxy and a 33.4 percent increase in the company’s ecommerce business.
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Article Thumbnail How to Sell: Insect-Repellent Clothing
May 14, 2012
Spare your customers the summertime hassle of bug bites and the messy, stinky sprays to prevent them. More manufacturers are making insect-repellent gear and apparel. Read this SNEWS Retail College to learn about the latest integrated technology to battle bugs; it can provide both convenience and comfort for consumers.
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Article Thumbnail SNEWS Qs, Retailer Edition: Corey Grazul, Pedal & Tour Fitness
May 14, 2012
The subject of this week's SNEWS Qs is Corey Grazul of Pedal & Tour Fitness in Jackson, Mich.
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Article Thumbnail Warm winter woes: Icon said it’s been bad for the fitness industry, too
May 14, 2012
On May 4, Standard & Poor's put fitness manufacturer Icon Health and Fitness on notice for a potential credit downgrade if the company didn’t improve financially. But the company is proceeding with business as usual after trouble spurred by a warm winter, focusing on growth segments like footwear.
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Article Thumbnail Capturing sales: Lowepro, Joby place more focus on outdoor
May 11, 2012
SNEWS sits down with Lowepro and Joby’s new general manager Rick Olson for a chat on the growing action camera and accessories sector.
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Article Thumbnail Consumers reluctant to spend on equipment, report finds
May 11, 2012
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association recently released its second quarterly Pulse report. The first Pulse report, published in Q4 2011, showed the industry remained optimistic as consumers held onto cash.
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Industry News Releases
Come Kamp & Care With Us Weekend Up Nearly 10% from 2011
May 16, 2012
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Dads wanted: Piggyback Rider® forming JoePro Ambassador Team
May 16, 2012
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Dash for Cash is back in Freeport, June 2
May 16, 2012
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Evolv Footwear Adds Caraway and Co. as Reps in Southern California, Ar
May 16, 2012
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Exotac Announces New Partnership with Drosselmeyer Design Group
May 16, 2012
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Footbalance Taps Diverse Experience of Robinson Outdoor Group to Drive
May 16, 2012
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