http://www.snewsnet.com/ If it happens in the outdoor and fitness markets, SNEWS® is there so you can listen in. Always insightful, sometimes humorous, absolutely invaluable. No one covers the outdoor and fitness markets better than we do, period. In print since 1983, on the web since 2000, and now in audio for your listening pleasure. Interviews, special reports, event coverage, and more. en Copyright SNEWS® LLC, all rights reserved Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:45:02 -0600 60 http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Lobbying_on_Capitol_Hill_for_fitness_SGMA_suppliers_031210.html 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. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Lobbying_on_Capitol_Hill_for_fitness_SGMA_suppliers_031210.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Consumer_Intentions_survey_bright_spot_sporting_goods_031210.html 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. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Consumer_Intentions_survey_bright_spot_sporting_goods_031210.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Technogym_sues_SportsArt_charging_patent_infringement_031010.html Technogym has charged SportsArt with infringement of its new Crossover equipment debuting this week. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Technogym_sues_SportsArt_charging_patent_infringement_031010.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Fitness_financials_Dick_s_031010.html Dick's Sporting Goods said it returned to a profit in the fourth quarter, Collective Brands reported a smaller loss for its fourth quarter, Hibbett Sports said its chairman and CEO would step down, Amer Sports appointed a new chairman and vice chairman, and Foot Locker said it's enacting a new strategic plan to grow its business, http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Fitness_financials_Dick_s_031010.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Chinese_web_users_outnumber_entire_US_population_031010.html Stats out of China say that country's web users outnumber the entire population of the United States. Will the TV be replaced by computers and mobile devices? http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Chinese_web_users_outnumber_entire_US_population_031010.html Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Outside_the_Cubicle_Katherine_Smith_Half-Moon_Outfitters_030810.html While plenty of people volunteer at soup kitchens during the holidays, one Half-Moon Outfitters employee dedicates her weekday mornings at least twice a month to serve lunch at Crisis Ministries in Charleston, S.C. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Outside_the_Cubicle_Katherine_Smith_Half-Moon_Outfitters_030810.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Fitness_financials_Gaiam_030810.html Gaiam’s Q4 revenue rose 17.6 percent, commercial division sale costing Nautilus $13.5 million in charges, Foot Locker returned to a Q4 profit, and analysts said they expect strong results from a Dick’s Sporting Goods report. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Fitness_financials_Gaiam_030810.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Wearable_Technology_showcase_sports_fitness_products_030810.html Garments and gear with built-in electronics are the way of the future in the sports, health, fitness and outdoor industries. SNEWS® explores the “Wearable Technology” platform and its new conference and award for products using Bluetooth low-energy. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Wearable_Technology_showcase_sports_fitness_products_030810.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Three_studies_reveal_shift_in_social_media_use_patterns_030810.html Three recent studies provide a window into a shifting social media market, with some surprising results. Could it be that middle-aged adults are actually using their mobile phones more than youth to access social media sites? Do you think social media users would rather give or receive product advice? SNEWS has the summary results and links to the studies. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Three_studies_reveal_shift_in_social_media_use_patterns_030810.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/SNEWS_FAQ_Sharing_passwords.html We know you love what you see in SNEWS® so much that you want all your friends and colleagues to enjoy it too. We thank you for your enthusiasm, but there is one thing to remember... http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/SNEWS_FAQ_Sharing_passwords.html Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Trade_show_housing_alert_Elite_Locations_2010.html It appears there is a new Las Vegas entity claiming to be a corporate travel company, and it may be contacting SNEWS® readers telling them it can book hotel rooms for Outdoor Retailer Summer Market (no doubt they’ll be working the Interbike and Health & Fitness Biz angle, too)-- SNEWS has the info you need to know. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Trade_show_housing_alert_Elite_Locations_2010.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Expresso_Fitness_sticks_original_vision_expand_globally_030510.html Since the acquisition of Expresso Fitness by Interactive Fitness Holdings four months ago, the executive team’s focus has been on business basics. Still, it plans to unveil new developments at IHRSA next week…and we have a sneak peek. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Expresso_Fitness_sticks_original_vision_expand_globally_030510.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/New_Colorado_Internet_sales_tax_sparks_concern_030510.html A new Colorado law requires online retailers that do not have a physical presence in the state to collect sales tax on Internet purchases by Colorado residents. But, contrary to some reports, the law does not include an affiliate tax. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/New_Colorado_Internet_sales_tax_sparks_concern_030510.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Guest_editorial_Whats_next_for_specialty_fitness_retail_030310.html Sanford Stein, president of the 29-year-old STEIN LLC retail planning and design firm, points out where the specialty fitness retail industry has stumbled and offers perspective on its future in this guest editorial. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Guest_editorial_Whats_next_for_specialty_fitness_retail_030310.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Fitness_financials_adidas_030310.html adidas said its fourth-quarter net income declined 64 percent, while Big 5 said its Q4 profit jumped 77 percent, and Costco’s Q2 profit rose 25 percent. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Fitness_financials_adidas_030310.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Retail_theft_up_globally_in_2009_030310.html Retail losses due to shoplifting and employee theft rose globally in 2009 -- and the United States was a country with one of the highest increases. What were the causes and how did the 41 countries surveyed compare? http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Retail_theft_up_globally_in_2009_030310.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/SNEWS_Sales_Tools_Advice_Article_Finder.html We at SNEWS® want to make life easier for you, so we've developed this handy chart to help you find our many Sales Tools & Advice articles published since 2003. From Mastering Basic Sales Skills to the psychology of consumers, we have something for everyone in the SNEWS Retail College Sales Training Classroom. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/SNEWS_Sales_Tools_Advice_Article_Finder.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/New_StairMaster_takes_front_row_at_IHRSA_030110.html Just over two months after leaving Nautilus to stand on its own feet with a new owner, StairMaster has new offices, new executives, new systems -- and it will take the front row at the IHRSA show to re-introduce itself to the industry. We get the scoop on its impending plans. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/New_StairMaster_takes_front_row_at_IHRSA_030110.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Could_GPS_technology_become_commodity_030110.html From the cell phone to the car, GPS technology is everywhere—and getting cheaper every year. Some say it’s now a commodity, and traditional GPS makers will struggle to compete. We take a look at the changing arena in the outdoor and fitness markets. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Could_GPS_technology_become_commodity_030110.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Fitness_financials_Nautilus_Accell_030110.html Nautilus (NYSE: NLS) posted a 16-percent drop in sales for the fourth quarter hampered by reduced consumer spending and “reluctance” of retailers to replenish inventory levels in the current economic climate. Plus, Accell reported sales for its fitness division were down. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Fitness_financials_Nautilus_Accell_030110.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 MST