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Euro area retail business conditions continued to deteriorate in June, with sales, employment, purchasing of stock and margins all falling compared with May. The Bloomberg Euro-Zone Retail Purchasing Managers' Index ("PMI(R)"), based on a mid-month survey of more than 1,000 executives in the euro area retail sector that provides data one month ahead of government-issued figures, rose from 47.1 to 47.5 in June. Remaining below 50.0, the seasonally adjusted index pointed to a month-on-month fall in sales for the thirteenth successive month. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15296.html Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15288.html Some Groups Are Seeking Inclusion of Sporting Goods in Wood Content Reporting Requirement http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15288.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15292.html PHIT Act Will Cut Medical Costs & Reduce Illness Through Physical Activity Contact Congress To Get PHIT Act Included in Reform Bill http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15292.html Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15272.html Since the launch of PrimaLoft INFINITY earlier this year, sales of the insulation have accelerated in the sleeping bag market. The North Face has adopted PrimaLoft INFINITY in seven new sleeping bags for spring 2010. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15272.html Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15244.html The Access Fund announces that it has finalized and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15244.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15216.html Compilation of the most currently relevant and useful articles and papers that Mr. Don Woodard has written over the last 30 years. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15216.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15218.html Planet Earth Blends Style & Eco-Sensitivity in F’09 Collection http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15218.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15198.html Rossignol announced today that Tim Petrick has been named Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing effective as of the 1stof July. Petrick will be responsible for overseeing the worldwide strategic direction of the Dynastar, Lange, Look and Rossignol brands. He will work from its global headquarters in Moirans, France. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15198.html Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15185.html Generator Group is seeking participants in the firm’s Third Annual Talent Acquisition Trends Survey. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15185.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15175.html Online paddlesports magazine Paddling Life has joined forces with Vertical Media's AllTrips.com to boost traffic and reach to mountain town visitors... http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15175.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15158.html The Trade Show Planning and Measurement Tool has earned a 2009 Innovation Award from Trade Show Executive magazine. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15158.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15146.html OIWC is hosting an event Thursday, June 18, 2009 in the Seattle area at the REI Flagship Store (222 Yale Avenue N) from 4:30-7 p.m. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15146.html Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15132.html Powderhorn names industry vet John Walbrecht as the company’s new Sales Manager for North America. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15132.html Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15120.html Greensource's earnings increased 21% in Q1 ’09 due to sales of the company’s jeans certified organic from farm to factory and its organic T-shirt business. The company opened a showroom in New York City, NY, June 8, 2009. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15120.html Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15111.html The Heliconia Press is proud to announce that the second edition of The Ultimate Guide to Whitewater Kayaking has won a Gold National IPPY Award. The IPPY Awards honor the year's best independently published books. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15111.html Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15109.html Hibbett Sports, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: HIBB), a sporting goods retailer, announced today the promotion of Terry Mayfield, formerly the Company’s Director of Information Systems, to Vice President and Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15109.html Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15108.html A second body has been found on Mount Edgar (6818 meters/22,368 feet), China, and is believed to be Wade Johnson, 24, of Boulder, CO. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15108.html Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15093.html Nüwa Textiles announces completion of testing and development of a patent pending process for textiles that increases abrasion resistance by over 450% compared to conventional polyurethane (PU) coatings. The process, known as NüHyde, fuses a protective layer into the yarns of the fabric, creating a barrier that does not compromise the tear and tensile strength of the fabric. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15093.html Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15086.html Consumers purchased $969 million in used sporting goods equipment in 2008, according to a report just released by the National Sporting Goods Association. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/15086.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 MDT