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 | Power Players' Lounge: Outdoor recreation's role in a shifting economy
Sep 21, 2009 Back in the day, people viewed conservation issues through a "jobs versus the environment" lens. Thankfully, in many areas -- particularly the rural West -- those days are gone. Throughout the West, communities that once depended on logging, mining, oil and gas development, and other traditional extractive industries are now meccas for outdoor recreation and home to retirees with nest eggs drawn to mountain skylines, whitewater rivers and open spaces. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
 | Fitness financials: Town Sports subject of formal SEC investigation over accounting, plus Hanesbrands
Sep 21, 2009 Town Sports International reported that it's the target of a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation of its accounting practices, and Hanesbrands sold its yarn manufacturing operations and closed a North Carolina facility. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
| Rethinking Retail: Zirkel Trading succeeds by highlighting the heritage of its brands
Sep 18, 2009 More than 3,000 miles and 6,000 feet of elevation separate Honolulu from Steamboat Springs, Colo., the home of Zirkel Trading, a men's sportswear shop. So, it's a bit surprising that Hawaiian shirts manufactured by Kahala have been best sellers at Zirkel Trading since the store opened in November. But by leveraging the heritage of brands such as Kahala, Filson and Scott Barber, owner Steve Hitchcock successfully sells an unusual assortment of high-end men's apparel, even during tough economic times. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
| Operation Iraqi Fitness: Exercising a right to health slowly returns
Sep 18, 2009 Of all of the far-reaching effects of the Iraq war, here's one you may not have considered: the decline of the health and fitness of the people who call that country home. Since the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, the political and social situations in Iraq have been far from conducive to staying fit. But the recent decline of U.S. troop levels in Iraq could reawaken Iraqis' interest in fitness -- and that could be good news for strength and cardio equipment companies looking to the Middle East market for business. For some manufacturers, it already is. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
 | Business 101: Do your legwork to score that job
Sep 18, 2009 OK, you've secured an interview for a position that really interests you. How can you differentiate yourself from other qualified candidates under consideration? Research on your potential employer will help you stand out from the crowd. The more you know going into the interview, the more comfortable you'll feel and the more confidence you'll project. Knowledge is indeed power in the interview environment. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
| Merchandising Tour: Tips you can use to showcase customers and community
Sep 16, 2009 This year's Outdoor Retailer Summer Market featured a series of visual merchandising tours of exhibitor booths, sponsored by Outdoor Retailer, pointing out the product displays that could easily be translated in the retail store. In the next few months, we'll discuss the best ideas found during the tours, why they captured our attention, and how to adapt them to the retail environment. The ideas apply to a broad range of products, companies, brands and segments, too. There's also something in this for you, our readers. We want to know how you applied tips and suggestions from our Merchandising Tour article series in your own store. Send SNEWS® your images and a paragraph or two explaining what you did, and you'll be entered in a contest to win free lodging at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2010. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
| Did you hear?…Most company execs lack confidence in their social media strategies
Sep 16, 2009 If you have cool technology at your fingertips, it does no good if you don’t know how to use it for your benefit. That’s true for any organization. A recent study by NFI Research suggests that most business leaders are not confident that their companies have a solid strategy for using social networking tools, such as Twitter, Facebook and blogs. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
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| Fitness financials: Brunswick downgraded by research firm, plus Town Sports Int'l
Sep 16, 2009 Brunswick, parent of Life Fitness, was downgraded by Rochdale Securities from "buy" to "hold," and Town Sports International named J. Russell Findlay to the new position of vice president, sales and marketing. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
| Mike Connolly's The Fitness Store joins with Creative Playthings in new take on East Coast retail
Sep 14, 2009 A new fitness retail venture called The Fitness Store has been quietly brewing in the East and is set to debut in October. Spearheaded by Mike Connolly -- who had led The Fitness Group's move into Precor Home Fitness stores in the mid-Atlantic along with the changes at HEST and Texas Home Fitness -- the new business will be a retail combination of traditional fitness equipment with activity-oriented wooden swing sets and playground sets. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Fitness Headlines |
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| Fitness financials: Analyst raises Garmin's rating to buy
Sep 14, 2009 A Bank of America/Merrill Lynch analyst raised his rating on Garmin, telling clients that there are signs that the market for GPS systems is improving. 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
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
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Retailer At Home Fitness launches own product line to help boost online sales
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How to Sell: Insulation
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Outdoor Research wants to protect from cold and dry, not just chilly and wet
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