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Interviews, special reports, event coverage, and more. en Copyright SNEWS® LLC, all rights reserved Fri, 3 Feb 2012 22:45:03 -0700 60 http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Outdoor_Retailer_Donna_Carpenter_OIWC_020311.html Donna Carpenter, Burton's president and the keynote speaker at this year's Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition breakfast at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, shared her perspective on why getting women into the outdoor workforce isn't only smart business, it's critical for the future of the industry. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Outdoor_Retailer_Donna_Carpenter_OIWC_020311.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Outdoor_Retailer_Winter_Market_Best_Booths_020312.html Merchandising Editor Robin Enright reveals the SNEWS Best of Booth Awards from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Outdoor_Retailer_Winter_Market_Best_Booths_020312.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/SIA_Snow_Show_Best_Booths_020312.html Merchandising Editor Robin Enright reveals the SNEWS Best of Booth Awards from the 2012 SIA Snow Show. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/SIA_Snow_Show_Best_Booths_020312.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Womens_apparel_could_be_good_for_fitness_retailers_020312.html Women control approximately $12 trillion of the overall $18.4 trillion in global consumer spending, according to the Boston Consulting Group. Carrying women’s-specific sportswear could help some specialty fitness retailers get a piece of the $157.2 million women spent on sportswear in specialty outdoor stores in 2011. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Womens_apparel_could_be_good_for_fitness_retailers_020312.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24252.html La Sportiva North America announces that the first race of the 10-race 2012 La Sportiva Mountain Cup is the Uwharrie Mountain Run, in Ophir, NC. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24252.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Columbia_Fleece_review_020312.html Columbia's Omni-Heat 360 1/2 Zip Fleece SNEWS recently tested is a stay-warm staple. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Columbia_Fleece_review_020312.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Apple_eyes_fitness_equipment_technology_020312.html A recent patent filing by Apple suggests the company is working on technology to better transfer and share fitness equipment data to media devices and others in real time. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Apple_eyes_fitness_equipment_technology_020312.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24255.html Bikes Belong announces SRAM is title sponsor of Tim Johnson's Ride on Washington March 15-20. Participants will ride from Boston to D.C raising $100,000 for Bikes Belong Foundation. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24255.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24233.html Nikwax is pleased to announce the addition of Lawrence Jobe to its North American sales team in the position of account manager. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24233.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24234.html Outdoor Nation and the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation announced the winners of 10 Take Me Fishing Awards to increase youth participation in recreational fishing and reconnect youth to the outdoors. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24234.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24237.html Some of the nation’s top runners, skiers and snowshoers will converge at Vail Mountain on Feb. 12th for the Bud Light Vail Uphill, part of the Winter Teva Mountain Games (WTMG) presented by Eddie Bauer. WTMG will be held in Vail, CO, Feb. 10-12. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24237.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24239.html Winter has met its match with GoLite Footwear's new Trekking Collection. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24239.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24240.html The just announced El Naturalista Award, endowed with 40,000.00 Euros, will provide funds to projects dedicated to children’s education and care in any of the 40 countries of the Northern Hemisphere where the Spanish footwear company is present. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24240.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24242.html Waterproof Case for iPad® allows tablet use at the beach, the pool – even under water http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24242.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24243.html Drift Innovation, manufacturer of the easy-to-use Drift HD action camera, are proud to become a national sponsor of the Canadian Motorsports Racing Corporation, CMRC. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24243.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Outdoor_financials_Columbia_LaCrosse_020312.html Columbia reported record fourth-quarter and year-end 2011 earnings, but warned of slower growth to start 2012. Meanwhile, bootmaker LaCrosse's earnings dipped on a reduction in military contracts and weaker winter consumer sales. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Outdoor_financials_Columbia_LaCrosse_020312.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24250.html http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24250.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24251.html Leading outdoor brand Helly Hansen joins forces with tourism board Fjord Norway to promote outdoor adventures in the Norwegian fjord region http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/24251.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Masseys_Professional_Outfitters_Retailer_of_the_Year_013012.html SNEWS, BACKPACKER and Horny Toad announce Retailer of the Year Award winners. Massey’s Professional Outfitters of New Orleans, La., took home the overall award. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Masseys_Professional_Outfitters_Retailer_of_the_Year_013012.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Accessories_to_keep_your_customers_muscles_well_020112.html Sore muscles plague your customers after grueling workouts or long days hiking or snowboarding. SNEWS spotted a few items at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market you can offer to keep their aches at bay. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/Accessories_to_keep_your_customers_muscles_well_020112.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 MST