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Fitness financials: Life Fitness sales shine for parent Brunswick's 3Q earnings; plus Precor’s mixed results for Amer
Oct 27, 2011
Sales of Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment jumped 14 percent in the third quarter 2011 to lead revenue gains for parent company Brunswick. Plus Precor sales are up for parent company Amer, but only on the international front.
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Sears looking for national specialty fitness role, commercial fitness sales
Oct 26, 2011
Forget just finding entry-level equipment in a bland fitness section at many Sears stores. The national retailer has entered the specialty fitness arena with a new, polished, shop-in-shop concept highlighting some top specialty brands. And success means it is now expanding. SNEWS talks to the president to find out what’s on the horizon.
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Group working to formalize Fitness Industry Technology Council
Oct 24, 2011
A consortium of industry leaders working to recommend a set of standards and best practices for fitness equipment technology is moving forward to formalize the organization by early 2012.
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Club Industry ’11: Trends and products from vertical climbing to suspension and more
Oct 21, 2011
Although the chatter in the aisles was about how little there was to see (or was new) at the Club Industry show, there were indeed trends on the show floor. SNEWS takes a look at a few product highlights.
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Retailers evaluate the new swipe-fee reform legislation
Oct 21, 2011
New debit-card swipe fee legislation went into effect Oct. 1, but some retailers told SNEWS they're unsure if they'll see any significant changes to their bottom line. Some lawmakers are trying to repeal the legislation, but that's unlikely to pass said Craig Shearman of the National Retail Federation.
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Club Industry ’11: A move to Las Vegas in 2012 attempts to reinvigorate still-shrinking event
Oct 19, 2011
As continued budgetary belt-tightening prompts manufacturers to rethink trade show expenditures, the Club Industry show Oct. 12-14 again inhaled a notch. Plus, shocking many exhibitors and attendees, it announced a move to Las Vegas in 2012. We analyze its past, present and future.
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Merchandising Tour: Creating visual interest with creative accessory displays
Oct 19, 2011
The varietal nature of accessory products can present a merchandising challenge, but there are ways for displays to stand out. Consider these creative ideas SNEWS spotted at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011.
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Cybex 3Q sales up, but slight losses continue on litigation appeal
Oct 18, 2011
Cybex reported its third quarter 2011 revenue up 15 percent, but its quarterly loss widened as the fitness equipment company continues to incur costs while appealing an unfavorable lawsuit ruling.
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Health Notes: Engage in healthy behaviors, live a longer life; aerobic exercise blasts belly fat
Oct 17, 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 the results of a study concluding people who practice healthy lifestyle behaviors live longer, and another that determines aerobic exercise is the best way to lose dangerous belly fat.
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Precor lowers select prices to push volume, bridge specialty and sporting goods
Oct 14, 2011
In conjunction with its expansion into 450 Dick’s Sporting Goods stores, Precor plans to lower its prices on several of its treadmills and ellipticals. SNEWS gets a preview of the strategic shift, coming to stores Oct. 24, and why some specialty retailers are optimistic.
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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.
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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.
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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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Merchandising Tour: Set up your booth and grab a beer while everyone else is still hard at work
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