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Fabrics / Materials / Suppliers

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PrimaLoft® Infinity Captivates Sleeping Bag Market
(Jun 29, 2009) Read Story...

Greensource Q1 ’09 Earnings Up 21% over Q1 ’08, Opens NYC office
(Jun 9, 2009) Read Story...

NÜWA gets Tough on the Competition with NÜHYDE Abrasion Resistant Finish
(Jun 5, 2009) Read Story...

New Apparel Developers’ Textile Tip Sheet at Concept III
(Jun 3, 2009) Read Story...

Polartec® Announces 2009 North American APEX Design Award Win
(May 28, 2009) Read Story...

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Fitness Manufacturer

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Saucony Wins Fleet Fee Vendor of the Year
(Jul 2, 2009) Read Story...

GoMotion nabs “America’s Healthiest Gear” award
(Jul 1, 2009) Read Story...

KT Tape Teams with Sports Authority for Nationwide Rollout
(Jun 16, 2009) Read Story...

New Balance Celebrates Its Shoemaking Heritage
(Jun 16, 2009) Read Story...

Saucony Surges To Lead In Specialty Running Market Survey
(Jun 15, 2009) Read Story...

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Fitness New Products

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New Balance NBx Burnout Tee Named "Best Top" by Health Magazine
(Jul 2, 2009) Read Story...

New Body Fat Testers Make it Easy to Stay Fit and Fight the War on Fat
(Jun 25, 2009) Read Story...

Moving Comfort® Unveils SS10 Sports Bras With Coffee in Their Cups
(Jun 16, 2009) Read Story...

YogaDirect Launches New Yoga Mats with Microban® Antimicrobial Tech.
(Jun 5, 2009) Read Story...

Body Bar Workouts Now Available for Download
(Jun 2, 2009) Read Story...

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Fitness Non-profit/Association

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2009 IHRSA Index Results Reflect Tough Economy
(Jun 12, 2009) Read Story...

2008 Sporting Goods Sales Reach $53.4 Billion
(May 22, 2009) Read Story...

SPRI joins with IHRSA for Health Care Reform
(May 22, 2009) Read Story...

Runners to Your Mark! Fun and Fitness Expo Kicks Off Ogden Marathon
(May 13, 2009) Read Story...

Newton Running Partners with Athletes for a Cure & Trickle Up
(Apr 20, 2009) Read Story...

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Fitness Retail

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GNC and The Forzani Group Team Up
(Jun 9, 2009) Read Story...

BGI Fitness Offers Treadmill Safety Tips: Safety Tips on Using Large Exercise Equipment
(Jun 5, 2009) Read Story...

YogaDirect Becomes Preferred Yoga Supplier for Lady of America
(May 26, 2009) Read Story...

SPIN Fitness® acquires exclusive distribution of Bodyblade®
(May 1, 2009) Read Story...

GSI Commerce Expands North American Operations into Canada
(Apr 27, 2009) Read Story...

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Fitness Trade Shows / Events

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Media and Attendee Registration for Health+Fitness Business Expo Open
(Jun 15, 2009) Read Story...

"The Biggest Loser" Winners Get Spinning® Certified in Miami
(May 11, 2009) Read Story...

GoMotion gears up for its first Boston Marathon
(Apr 14, 2009) Read Story...

IHRSA names 2009 Associate Member of the Year
(Mar 12, 2009) Read Story...

World Sport Chicago and Life Fitness Partner To Inspire Youth Athletes
(Mar 10, 2009) Read Story...

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General Non-profit / Association

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Bloomberg PMI Indicates Euro Retail Sales Fell Again in June
(Jul 1, 2009) Read Story...

SGMA supports preserving the status quo of Lacey Act
(Jun 30, 2009) Read Story...

U.S. Congress Moving on Health Care Reform
(Jun 30, 2009) Read Story...

Access Fund signs Memorandum of Understanding with NPS
(Jun 24, 2009) Read Story...

Educational Seminar on Strategic Communication Skills for Women in the
(Jun 12, 2009) Read Story...

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General Trade Shows / Events

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New Exhibit User’s Handbook Features Productive Trade Show Practices
(Jun 22, 2009) Read Story...

Generator Group Launches 3rd Annual Talent Acquisition Trends Survey
(Jun 16, 2009) Read Story...

Exhibit Surveys and Constellation Trade Show Planning Tool Earns Award
(Jun 15, 2009) Read Story...

Generator Group Offers Free Webinar on Selecting Successful Hires
(Apr 27, 2009) Read Story...

2009 Bicyle Leadership Conference Identifies Industry Opportunities
(Apr 22, 2009) Read Story...

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Outdoor Manufacturer

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Boulder Outdoor Specialty Group grows design team, brings R&D in-house
(Jul 1, 2009) Read Story...

Highgear Receives Health 2009 America's Healthiest Fitness Award
(Jul 1, 2009) Read Story...

Hydration at Elevation: nuun and Mountain Madness Team Up
(Jul 1, 2009) Read Story...

Rudy Project’s “Free Gear Project” Nears Its End
(Jul 1, 2009) Read Story...

The North Face Endurance Team Claims Five Top-15 Finishes at Western S
(Jul 1, 2009) Read Story...

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Outdoor New Products

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GoPro Sponsors Powerboat Superleague for Second Consecutive Year
(Jun 30, 2009) Read Story...

Utah company unveils gas-based insulation for outerwear
(Jun 30, 2009) Read Story...

SOLE Sport Flips Receive I.D. Magazine Annual Design Review Award
(Jun 26, 2009) Read Story...

Brooks-Range Mountaineering adds apparel and sleeping bag
(Jun 25, 2009) Read Story...

Gear for Adventure Photographers: Clik Elite™ Packs
(Jun 24, 2009) Read Story...

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Outdoor Non-profit/Association

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Trends in Outdoor Retail Webinar: Wednesday, July 15
(Jun 30, 2009) Read Story...

Misty Murphy's “Sean’s Song” Honors HERA Founder Sean Patrick
(Jun 29, 2009) Read Story...

Whitewater kayakers pioneer confluence of Web 2.0, sports instruction
(Jun 28, 2009) Read Story...

Boost Your Sales and Sales Staff's Expertise with Online Training Webi
(Jun 23, 2009) Read Story...

Choose Outdoors secures major grant from USDA Forest Service
(Jun 23, 2009) Read Story...

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Outdoor Retail

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Patagonia Announces New Director of U.S. Wholesale
(Jun 30, 2009) Read Story...

OIA Training Webinar to Tap Training Experts Online
(Jun 29, 2009) Read Story...

Sport Chalet Reports Continued Progress On Initiatives to Improve Financial Performance
(Jun 29, 2009) Read Story...

Andy Knapp
(Jun 22, 2009) Read Story...

Skinny Skis Ride for Cure event raises $10,700
(Jun 19, 2009) Read Story...

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Outdoor Trade Shows / Events

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Interbike Launches Revamped Web Site
(Jun 30, 2009) Read Story...

Turn Miles to Conservation Dollars with "Make it Count" At ORSM
(Jun 26, 2009) Read Story...

OIWC Promotes Women’s Designs and Designers
(Jun 16, 2009) Read Story...

Outdoor Retailer Attendee Registration on Par with 2008 Bechmarks
(Jun 15, 2009) Read Story...

Outdoor Retailer with FabricLink.com and the TechnicalCenter.com
(Jun 15, 2009) Read Story...

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Print / Broadcast / Electronic Media

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Sierra magazine July/August 2009 issue
(Jul 2, 2009) Read Story...

Paddling Life Partners with Vertical Media's AllTrips
(Jun 16, 2009) Read Story...

Heliconia Press Book Wins IPPY Award
(Jun 9, 2009) Read Story...

Another American Climbers Body Found in China -- believed to be Wade Johnson
(Jun 8, 2009) Read Story...

Faux, Troutman Nab Top Honors at Paddling Life Pro Invitational
(May 26, 2009) Read Story...

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Snowsports Manufacturer

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Taking Care of the Planet Never Looked So Good
(Jun 22, 2009) Read Story...

Rossignol Group Announces the Hiring of Tim Petrick as Global VP Sales and Marketing
(Jun 17, 2009) Read Story...

Powderhorn Hires New National Sales Manager
(Jun 10, 2009) Read Story...

Talus provides gear for spina bifida awareness climb on Mt. Rainier
(May 12, 2009) Read Story...

Verde Partners with Tubbs Snowshoes/Atlas Snow-Shoe Co.
(May 6, 2009) Read Story...

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Snowsports New Products

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Deuter Launches Winter 2009/2010 Snowsport Packs
(Jan 13, 2009) Read Story...

Kahtoola Expands Snowshoe Line with FLIGHTdeck™ TS 29
(Jan 13, 2009) Read Story...

Optic Nerve is Ready to Hit the Slopes With New Line of Goggles
(Dec 18, 2008) Read Story...

U.S. Newcomer Bailo Unveils Boutique Skiwear Line
(Aug 27, 2008) Read Story...

Vibram Tackles Grip on Ice with Rubber Alpine Ski Boot Soles
(Aug 27, 2008) Read Story...

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Snowsports Non-profit/Association

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OIWC Seeks Nominations for Two Awards
(Oct 29, 2008) Read Story...

PSIA-AASI SIGN V.I.O., Inc. as Technology Partner
(Oct 26, 2007) Read Story...

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Snowsports Retail

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RECCO® Training on 3point5.com May Just Save Your Life
(Feb 10, 2009) Read Story...

Blizzard Skis & Tecnica Ski Boots Choose 3point5.com for Online Training
(Nov 3, 2008) Read Story...

Grenade "Shock and Awe" Campaign Continues With New Recruits
(Oct 23, 2008) Read Story...

Grenade Adds Marty Carrigan as West Coast Regional Sales Manager
(Oct 10, 2008) Read Story...

Grenade Launches Footwear Line
(Oct 10, 2008) Read Story...

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Snowsports Trade Shows / Events

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POC Athletes Remain a Dominate Force on
(Mar 3, 2009) Read Story...

POC Athletes Take Gold and Silver at Telluride Freeskiing Open
(Feb 10, 2009) Read Story...

X-Socks® Partners With Beaver Creek Race Department
(Dec 4, 2008) Read Story...

The Chaos Continues at the American Ski Classic
(Mar 19, 2008) Read Story...

The North Face Masters 2008 Big Mountain Snowboarding Tour Announced
(Jan 15, 2008) Read Story...

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Sporting Goods Retail

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Hibbett Promotes Terry Mayfield to Vice President and Chief Information Officer
(Jun 8, 2009) Read Story...

HuckNRoll.com is open for business
(May 21, 2009) Read Story...

RealCyclist.com is Here
(May 21, 2009) Read Story...

FNH USA offers easy-to-use web training
(May 6, 2009) Read Story...

TIMEX® Launches Retailer Training Initiative
(Feb 19, 2009) Read Story...

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Products and Trends
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Apr 25, 2009
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May 8, 2009
Knitwear pioneer ESCHLER introduces an innovative fabric development for bikewear
SNEWS Headlines
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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Industry Releases
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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Featured Content
Product Reviews
Review ThumbnailMakoto 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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Trend Reports
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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