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Fitness Resource files for Chapter 11 reorganization
Sep 13, 2011
Fitness Resource, a specialty fitness retailer with stores in Virginia, Maryland and Georgia, said it plans to reorganize using a Chapter 11 filing. SNEWS has the first look at the legal papers.
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SNEWS 2011 Fitness Retailer Survey - Part 4: accessory brands, plus what wastes your time?
Sep 12, 2011
This week we present the fourth and final part from the 2011 edition of our annual SNEWS Fitness Retailer Survey. This segment covers top brands in the accessory category, as well as what retailers say wastes their time. Miss a part? The links to this year's other three parts, plus previous years are here too.
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SNEWS Fitness Stock Index: Industry struggling on Wall Street
Sep 9, 2011
Fitness public companies have underperfromed the broader market during the first six months of the year -- a trend that has continued into the third quarter. SNEWS launches its stock index to provide the latest rundown of the industry on Wall Street as companies complete their first-half earnings releases.
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HFB to showcase new and revamped products, plus a slew of accessories
Sep 9, 2011
The Health & Fitness Business Expo (Sept. 14-16) is a prime opportunity for industry professionals to network, but it’s also prime time for the latest product debuts. SNEWS brings you a glimpse of some of the equipment and accessories coming to Las Vegas for next week's show.
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SNEWS 2011 Fitness Retailer Survey - Part 3: 'best' strength equipment brands; kettlebell update
Sep 7, 2011
This week we present the third of four survey parts from the annual SNEWS Fitness Retailer Survey. This segment covers top brands in strength equipment, and there are a few changes … again. Already posted: "best" and "most difficult" fitness suppliers, plus cardio trends and winners. Still to come: accessories.
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Summer ends well for outdoor retailers; fitness and wintersports prep for busy season
Sep 5, 2011
Labor Day tends to mark the end of summer for many retailers and it was a good summer for those in the outdoor industry, outpacing overall retail sales, according to several reports. SNEWS looks at the numbers and talks to retailers along with a preview of the wintersports and fitness busy fall and winter season.
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Health & Fitness Business ’11: Exhibitor list, show app, TV, demos and more
Sep 2, 2011
Less than two weeks away, the Health & Fitness Business show is set to swing open its doors Sept. 14 with a larger show, events, demos, seminars, SNEWS TV and more. Check here to find out the latest.
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SNEWS 2011 Fitness Retailer Survey - Part 2: 'best' cardio equipment brands by category
Aug 31, 2011
This week we present the second of four survey parts from the annual SNEWS Fitness Retailer Survey with this segment covering top brands in cardiovascular equipment categories. All the parts of our survey report will come just as you are planning your visit to the Health & Fitness Business show in mid-September. "Best" and "most difficult" fitness supplier survey results were presented Aug. 24. Coming yet are segments on strength, accessories and more.
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Hurricane Irene brings a storm of business to some retailers on the East Coast
Aug 30, 2011
Though SNEWS couldn't reach retailers affected by power outages and floods from Hurricane Irene, the East Coast retailers we did talk to tell us the storm was good for business and damage was minimal.
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Fitness: Movin’ & Shakin – John Talley, Jason Shaw, Matt Elsesser, Ken Kruebbe, Fitness Experts, Life Fitness and more….
Aug 29, 2011
Find updates on people, retailers, brands and other news in our occasional Movin’ & Shakin’ story. Here, news on John Talley, Jason Shaw, Matt Elsesser, Ken Kruebbe, Fitness Experts, Life Fitness and more….
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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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Merchandising Tour: Set up your booth and grab a beer while everyone else is still hard at work
Dec 9, 2011
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How to Sell: Insulation
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