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| Fitness financials: Weaker appliance, electronic sales hurt Sears 3Q earnings
Nov 17, 2011 Sears Holding Corp, which is in the process of revamping its fitness departments, reported lower revenue and a wider loss for the third quarter 2011. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
 | Financials: Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sport Chalet see boost in same-store sales, profit; plus Accell sales update
Nov 15, 2011 Dick's Sporting Goods and Sport Chalet both reported stronger same-store sales and profits heading into the holiday season. Plus Accell reports weaker-than-expected, third-quarter bike sales along with struggling sales in its fitness group. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
| Relay Fitness Group wants to spice up world of stationary cycles
Nov 14, 2011 Three industry veterans – Greg Wallace, Marko Vujicic and Mark Chiles – recently launched a new company, Relay Fitness Group, and its new light commercial indoor cycle. The trio is now preparing to unveil the company’s light commercial and commercial cycles. What’s the twist on Relay’s bikes? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
 | Fitness Movin' & Shakin -- Spri products, Precor, SportsArt, Fitness Gallery and Harbinger Fitness, plus store openings and closings
Nov 11, 2011 Find updates on people, retailers, brands and other news in our occasional Movin’ & Shakin’ story. Here, news on new hires at brands and stores, including Precor, SportsArt and Fitness Gallery, plus a few new stores to start the season. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
 | Amer Sport’s Mike Adams on the company’s new e-commerce strategy
Nov 7, 2011 SNEWS sits down with Amer Sport's Mike Adams to discuss the new e-commerce strategy the company is unveiling for its Atomic and Salomon winter sports brands. Could it affect its other brands also? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
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| Fitness financials: Nautilus narrows 3Q loss on slightly lower revenue; plus Gaiam and Big 5
Nov 7, 2011 Nautilus narrowed its loss in the third quarter 2011, but its revenue slipped along with its retail sales. Plus, lifestyle media firm Gaiam, which owns Spri fitness products, reported higher revenue, but swung to a loss. And Big 5 sees improving sales after a mixed third quarter. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
 | Health Notes: Desire to exercise motivates; yoga, stretching lessen back pain
Nov 4, 2011 In SNEWS® Health Notes, an occasional series, we take a look at recent health research that might be pertinent to your business. In this report, SNEWS takes a look at two studies, one which concludes women who exercise for pleasure do it more often, and another that finds yoga and stretching alleviate lower back pain. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
 | Athletic Business ’11: Broad slate of education, seminars key to event
Nov 2, 2011 Other shows may have educational seminars but they are often a supplement to the trade show floor. At the Athletic Business Conference the educational component is just as important as the trade show. We take a look at its development and current focus. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
| Balance training here to stay with new products, broad interest
Oct 31, 2011 Balance- and stability-training equipment are not new on the fitness scene, but some industry professionals say they are the ticket to maintaining good business in a down economy. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
| Retailers 'cautiously optimistic' for holiday season; bad weather can help
Oct 28, 2011 The National Retail Federation reports this year will be average for retailers across the board, but retailers across the wintersports, outdoor and fitness industries are gearing up for a busy holiday season. With bad weather, comes good business, many retailers tell SNEWS, and many are optimistic they can match last year’s success. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
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iFitness Belts Oct 17, 2011 The iFitness belts SNEWS recently tested are great for runners who like to carry gadgets, keys and snacks with them. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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Fitnex E55SG Elliptical Sep 14, 2011 So many ellipticals can be large and pricy, and the though the smaller ones may have a lower price tag, what they give up to get there makes for a more wobbly ride that’s not as much fun. The Fitnex E55SG elliptical manages to be rather petite but still can hold its own when a user pushes it hard. Read Review | Comment on this review | Go to all Product Reviews |
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180s Revamps Company Focus, Largest Product Launch In Brand History
Dec 23, 2011
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Adventure Racing Series Launches YouTube Channel
Dec 23, 2011
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Accell Group to acquire Currie Technologies
Dec 21, 2011
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Christine Kennedy named 2011 USATF Masters Athlete of the Year
Dec 20, 2011
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HealthStyles “Gives the Gift of Fitness” in 2011
Dec 14, 2011
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Masters Track Champion Trains on ElliptiGO to Attempt Marathon Record
Dec 14, 2011
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Adventure Racing Series Launches YouTube Channel
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Accell Group to acquire Currie Technologies
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Christine Kennedy named 2011 USATF Masters Athlete of the Year
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HealthStyles “Gives the Gift of Fitness” in 2011
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Masters Track Champion Trains on ElliptiGO to Attempt Marathon Record
Dec 14, 2011
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November retail, outdoor, online sales rise; NRF raises forecast
Dec 26, 2011
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Retailer At Home Fitness launches own product line to help boost online sales
Dec 21, 2011
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Some fitness retailers see opportunities to add stores heading into 2012
Dec 16, 2011
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Dec 26, 2011
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Retailer At Home Fitness launches own product line to help boost online sales
Dec 21, 2011
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Some fitness retailers see opportunities to add stores heading into 2012
Dec 16, 2011
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