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SNEWS Lady says so long; time to ‘repot,’ reinvent, reinvigorate
Dec 21, 2011
After some 11 years of being the “SNEWS Lady,” Editor in Chief Therese Iknoian is bidding adieu to the nickname, the company and the era. She explains why the decision is bittersweet -- both difficult and, at the same time, easy. Therese explains her “repotting” and thanks everyone for their support.
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Article Thumbnail November retail, outdoor, online sales rise; NRF raises forecast
Dec 26, 2011
A strong Black Friday and brisk holiday shopping fueled overall retail sales up 4.5 percent for November 2011, while outdoor retail sales jumped 9 percent. Online sales are up 15 percent so far this season. SNEWS has the latest figures from NRF, Leisure Trends and ComScore.
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Mountain travel bookings continue uphill surge
Dec 22, 2011
Mountain Travel Research reports occupancy for the month of November 2011 was up 4.5 percent compared to a year ago, and that the average daily rate for that lodging rose 4.6 percent at the same time.
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Gramicci leverages Haggar to lower prices on fall 2012 products, predicts consumers will reduce spending
Dec 21, 2011
At a time when numerous outdoor brands are signaling higher prices ahead amidst rising raw material, labor and transportation costs, Gramicci is announcing a contrarian strategy to lower its prices for fall 2012. SNEWS has the first details in an interview with Gramicci President Marty Weening.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor: Movin' & Shakin' - Igloo names a new president; plus new hires at Backcountry.com, Leisure Trends, Mountain Hardwear, American Rec and more ...
Dec 19, 2011
The latest people and company announcements in the outdoor industry: Igloo names a new president; plus new hires at Backcountry.com, Leisure Trends, Mountain Hardwear, American Rec and more ...
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Planning Guide is live, in full digital glory
Dec 16, 2011
Your official Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Planning Guide is here in digital format, loaded with new products, trends information, exhibitor listings, and thousands of live links -- all designed to help make your trade show planning as easy as turning the flip magazine pages.
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Family business still going strong nearly 30 years later
Dec 16, 2011
Eric Burt purchased Kristi Mountain Sports in 1983, after the former owner and his mentor died in a motorcycle accident. Nearly 30 years later, Burt and his wife Lisa Burt are still in business despite their rural, somewhat poverty-stricken location. SNEWS gets the story.
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La Sportiva targets skiers in launch of its first-ever apparel line
Dec 14, 2011
La Sportiva will launch its first-ever apparel line at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012 with more than 50 men’s and women’s outerwear, insulation and base layer pieces focused on the skiing and mountaineering consumer. SNEWS gets a sneak peak of the products at the company's North American headquarters in Boulder, Colo.
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Daily deadlines: Free coverage for new exhibitors and more are here
Dec 13, 2011
If you are a new exhibitor to Outdoor Retailer attending this upcoming Winter Market, your deadline to submit a form requesting free editorial coverage in the O.R.D. (the official newspaper of the trade show) is fast approaching! Ditto on the deadline for ALL exhibitors who have special events and celebrations.
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SNEWS welcomes Megan Mulligan as new editor in chief; bids adieu to Therese Iknoian
Dec 12, 2011
On Jan. 2, 2012, Megan Mulligan will become editor in chief of SNEWS®. Mulligan will replace Therese Iknoian who is stepping away from SNEWS after more than a decade of editorial leadership. Iknoian’s last day at SNEWS is Dec. 31, 2011.
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Columbia launches newest Omni technology
Dec 12, 2011
As it continues to push the technology side of its apparel and footwear, Columbia Sportswear announced the addition of Omni-Wind Block, plus updates of its Omni-Heat technology. SNEWS gets the scoop at the company's media event in Park City, Utah.
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Icebreaker as a Vendor Partner
Dec 22, 2011
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Jetboil Expands Management Team
Dec 22, 2011
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Switch Vision Joins 2012 East Coast Adventure Racing Series
Dec 22, 2011
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BioLogic Helps Social Networking Cyclists Track Data on the Go
Dec 21, 2011
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Liberty Mountain Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance as Vendor Partner
Dec 21, 2011
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National Ski Patrol makes branding move to unify divisions and patrols
Dec 21, 2011
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SNEWS Headlines
November retail, outdoor, online sales rise; NRF raises forecast
Dec 26, 2011
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Mountain travel bookings continue uphill surge
Dec 22, 2011
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Gramicci leverages Haggar to lower prices on fall 2012 products, predicts consumers will reduce spending
Dec 21, 2011
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