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 Tue, 13 May 2008 07:00:10 -0600 60 http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11807.html The SNEWS® Cartoon Corner -- An overnight development... By Jerry King. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11807.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11814.html I recently was talking to a small business owner about a tool that he developed for dealing with his staff and others. He calls this tool the 3 E’s: Empathy, Encouragement, and Empowerment. He makes a point at least once each day to cover each of the 3 E’s with each of the staff he encounters. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11814.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11826.html New York's governor, David Paterson, recently signed legislation that requires out-of-state Internet retailers that have online affiliates in the state of New York to collect sales tax on all New York sales. This latest move underscores the desire, especially in a challenged economy, for states to collect sales tax from out-of-state sales. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11826.html Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11804.html We applaud OIA for embarking on the creation of a complete online directory for the outdoor industry (http://outdoorindustrydirectory.com). Naturally, however, with any launch come a few hiccups. We believe, in its eagerness to launch, there are a few things OIA did not get right and needs to address quickly to maintain the level of professionalism, member service, and integrity we have come to and should expect from our member-driven trade association. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11804.html Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11817.html Jarden's Q1 profit tripled on outdoor sales, Eddie Bauer reduced its Q1 loss by half, and Liberty Media reported its Q1 revenue. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11817.html Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11791.html Crocs reports Q1 loss, Deckers buys Tsubo and director exercises options, Under Armour talks about future plans at annual meeting, and Outdoor Channel narrows Q1 loss. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11791.html Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11763.html The SNEWS® Cartoon Corner -- The art of spin. By Randy Glasbergen. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11763.html Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11771.html Since SNEWS® first addressed the issue of BPA leeching into water in a Nov. 12, 2003, story, "Sierra magazine story causes stir over Lexan safety," the curiosity and mild concern over possible human health impacts has turned into a feeding frenzy whipped up by government and media reports and devoured by consumers. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11771.html Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11756.html Backpacker (owned by Active Interest Media which also now owns SNEWS®) has won a 2008 National Magazine Award for General Excellence, the American Society of Magazine Editors announced May 1 during an award ceremony in New York City. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11756.html Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11753.html Nau Inc. is shutting its doors forever. Despite having raised $35 million in financing in previous rounds of funding, Nau was unsuccessful in its attempt to secure additionally needed funding in a series D round. As a result, Nau's board of directors voted to shut down. And, the end is coming quickly. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11753.html Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11764.html Timberland Q1 earnings nearly doubled, Cabela's posted a 40-percent jump in profit, Exel sold its outdoor business to Karhu Sports and Garmin said it would buy distributors in Austria and Portugal. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11764.html Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11729.html Tappening movement co-creator Eric Yaverbaum discusses with SNEWS® Live his aim to encourage consumers to drink more tap water instead of bottled. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11729.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11731.html Amer Sports' EBIT was boosted by the winter/outdoor business segment, Under Armour's Q1 profit plunged, Rocky Brands settled a federal lawsuit involving trade secrets, Gander Mountain returned to the catalog business, Garmin's Q1 profit increased, and West Marine's Q1 net loss widened. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11731.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11735.html Cabela's will have to pay back $173,000 in local tax incentives after it missed job targets in its Buda, Texas, store for the third consecutive year, according to an April 22 report in the Austin American-Statesman. We're interested in what you think, pro or con or somewhere in between, regarding tax incentives offered to attract companies to locate in a particular municipality or county. Use the SNEWS® Chat at the end of this story to chime in. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11735.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11716.html SNEWS® wants to make your industry news better. And the SNEWS® team needs your help. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11716.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11713.html The weak consumer climate rocked Columbia's Q1 profit, Ugg sales boosted Deckers' Q1 bottom line, Johnson Outdoors' Q2 profit dropped 74 percent, LaCrosse Footwear reported a 4-percent increase in Q1 sales, Jarden debuted on the Fortune 500 list, Luxottica's Q1 profit was hit by the weak U.S. market, Rocky's Q1 profit plunged 61 percent, VF announced a board member resignation, and GSI Commerce boasted a 34-percent jump in Q1 revenue. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11713.html Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11702.html This year’s Capitol Summit, held April 15-17 in Washington D.C., brought to mind the 1964 song “A Change is Gonna Come” by the great Sam Cooke. “It’s been a long time coming, … but I know a change is gonna come,” he sang. After two days of joining outdoor leaders in lobbying meetings with members of Congress and staff, it was clear to SNEWS® that folks on “The Hill” are hoping for big changes in government funding when the new president is sworn into office, be it Clinton, Obama or McCain. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11702.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11696.html Midwest reps and retailers discuss with SNEWS® Live the timing of regional trade show dates and the creation of a new early event. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11696.html Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11686.html Outdoor brand sales boosted VF's Q1 bottom line, and Wolverine named a CFO. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11686.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11676.html Eco Everest organizer Dawa Steven Sherpa discusses his plan to educate climbers and the native Nepali people on the impact of climate change. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/11676.html Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 MDT