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 | The SNEWS View: Honesty might sink chance at cheaper health insurance
Mar 26, 2010 A recent attempt to purchase health insurance revealed that insurance providers aren’t keen on covering those who participate in “extreme” sports, with the definition of “extreme” for them not necessarily what we consider so extreme. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
| BBB surprises Johnson Health with ‘F’ rating; SNEWS questions broader BBB inconsistencies
Mar 24, 2010 A surprise “F” rating by the Better Business Bureau for fitness supplier Johnson Health is only the tip of the iceberg for both fitness and outdoor companies. SNEWS peeks behind the BBB curtain and finds broader inconsistencies. Do you know your rating? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
| Studies indicate consumers starting to embrace mobile marketing, but…
Mar 24, 2010 What is your mobile marketing strategy? Do you have one? Two recent studies indicate the consumer is warming up ever so slightly to mobile marketing programs, but preparation and knowing what they want are key. SNEWS has the summary from these two studies to get the idea inspiration fountain flowing. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
 | Fitness financials: Under Armour downgraded by FBR Capital, plus Garmin
Mar 24, 2010 FBR Capital Markets downgraded Under Armour's status from "outperform" to "market perform," and Garmin said it has adopted a special share purchase plan that allows buying during times that might otherwise be blackout periods. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
| FitBiz by SNEWS retail report 2010: Has the industry’s face changed … or what?
Mar 22, 2010 Now out, the 7th FitBiz by SNEWS special report on the state of fitness retail! Don't miss this annual look at specialty, as well as sporting goods and mass players key to fitness, discussing the changes in the last calendar year. Our regular chart lists the "top retailers" by store numbers -- don't miss the summary of what happened. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
 | The SNEWS View: Home Depot service snafu
Mar 22, 2010 I tend to be a pretty nice shopper, particularly to clerks who I know are just hired hands and likely aren’t even being paid very much. That is, until somebody isn’t nice to me...then all guns come out a-blazin’ as they did on a recent trip to Home Depot. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
 | Universal Gym, Reebok/CCS, Balanced Body: What do they have in common?
Mar 19, 2010 Let's play a game: Which of the past IHRSA top "associate member" or "supplier" companies still exist, are no more or have changed dramatically? You'll be surprised what SNEWS found when it took a gander through the list. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
 | Nielsen data indicates Internet activity declined in February
Mar 19, 2010 Average web use declined in all categories Nielsen tracks during February 2010, with most web brands losing traffic and seeing visitors spending less time on a particular site. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
 | IHRSA 2010: Smaller show welcomes unexpectedly upbeat mood
Mar 17, 2010 The 2010 IHRSA show, albeit a touch smaller, seemed to reveal more energy and more of an upbeat mood than last year. No one product or company stole the show…but perhaps that’s not what the industry needed this year. SNEWS has more. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
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| Fitness financials: Town Sports trims Q4 losses, plus Nike, Garmin
Mar 17, 2010 Town Sports International Holdings (Nasdaq: CLUB), owner of fitness clubs in New York, Boston, Washington and Philadelphia, said it trimmed its fourth-quarter losses due mainly to the lack of a goodwill impairment charge. Plus, strong sales boost Nike's Q3 profit and Garmin to move incorporation to Switzerland. 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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November retail, outdoor, online sales rise; NRF raises forecast
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Retailer At Home Fitness launches own product line to help boost online sales
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Some fitness retailers see opportunities to add stores heading into 2012
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Retailer At Home Fitness launches own product line to help boost online sales
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