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 | Did you hear?...Things not going so smoothly for Joe’s Ch. 11 reorganization case
Mar 27, 2009 Two suppliers of Joe’s Sports & Outdoor have filed demands to reclaim property in the retailer's Ch. 11 bankruptcy reorganization; meanwhile, the unsecured creditors committee has filed a motion with the court to force Joe’s into Ch. 7 liquidation. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | SNEWS Mini-Survey provides look at how retailers are adjusting to the new economic climate
Mar 27, 2009 The SNEWS® Mini-Survey that ended March 26, 2009 asked, “What are you doing differently to help your retail business survive the current economy?” It was refreshing to read that more than seven of 10 (71 percent) of our respondents indicated they were emphasizing more customer service and follow-up. Not surprisingly, more than two-thirds or 68 percent responded that they were “keeping their inventories leaner” while 53 percent indicated they were carrying fewer SKUs in their stores. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Timberland relaunches Mountain Athletics brand with new approach
Mar 25, 2009 The year was 1998 and Timberland decided that in order not to confuse the consumer and to focus on its “tree” branding, the company needed to eliminate any brand except Timberland. That meant the company’s outdoor specialty-only footwear line, dubbed Mountain Athletics, was integrated into the broader Timberland offering. Mountain Athletics existed only in memory -- until this year. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Outdoor financials: Nike to close China factories
Mar 25, 2009 Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) said it plans to halt production at three shoe factories in China and one in Vietnam to reduce output and streamline its supply chain as a result of declining consumer demand. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Barrel Mountaineering reopens after devastating downtown Bozeman gas explosion closes store
Mar 23, 2009 Barrel Mountaineering of Bozeman, Mont., reopened on March 11 after a March 5 natural gas explosion ripped through downtown, destroying five historic buildings on the picturesque Main Street, and killing one woman, Tara Bowman, gallery director of one of the destroyed businesses, Montana Trails Gallery. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Outdoor financials: Deckers Outdoor CFO resigns, plus Eddie Bauer, VF Corp., Cabela's, Amer Sports, Under Armour
Mar 23, 2009 Deckers Outdoor's CFO resigned, Eddie Bauer said it may violate loan terms, VF's CEO received $7.5 million in '08 compensation, Cabela's said its incoming CEO received 'employment inducement awards, Amer Sports scheduled an Extraordinary General Meeting, and an analyst downgraded Under Armour. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| Outdoor Retailer Winter Market ’09: You want new and cool?
Mar 23, 2009 At every show SNEWS® peers into booths and around corners seeking the newest and coolest of stuff – the stuff that makes eyes light up and someone say “ah ha!” We can’t list all the new and cool, odd and unusual that we find here, but we’ll take a brief look at a few product highlights from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2009 that still make our team go ooooooo. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| Sportsman’s Warehouse enters Ch. 11 bankruptcy reorganization
Mar 23, 2009 Twelve days after announcing plans to liquidate 23 stores following a sale of 15 stores to UFA to satisfy the terms of a bridge loan, Sportsman’s Warehouse did what many insiders told SNEWS® was the most likely scenario – it filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| Sportsman's Warehouse to liquidate 23 stores after UFA nabs 15 stores to satisfy loan
Mar 20, 2009 The deal that UFA and Sportsman's Warehouse announced on Nov. 26, 2008, indicating that UFA was interested in acquiring a majority interest in the U.S. retailer, has collapsed like a deck of cards under the weight of due diligence findings, leaving Sportsman's Warehouse scrambling to remain a viable business. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| Rethinking Retail: Sunshine Fitness offers a smorgasbord of all things active
Mar 20, 2009 Think of Sunshine Fitness as a smorgasbord for those hooked on all things active, indoor or out. Customers who walk through the doors of the Anchorage, Alaska, store can buy scuba gear, mountain bikes, swim suits and all matter of fitness equipment from treadmills to rowers to barbells, all under a single roof. As retailers across the country seek creative ways to reel in shoppers, Sunshine is leaning on its wide variety of offerings to try to ride out the recession's rough waters. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor 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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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Reduces Its Carbon Footprint at Fall Show
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High Sierra Adds Kyle Kilcherman As Director of Sales - Sporting Goods
Dec 15, 2011
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Jackson Kayak's New Cuda Fishing Boat Craves Open Water
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REVO Sunglasses Partners with Corey Rich Photography
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La Sportiva Launches Ski Mountaineering Apparel
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Hydrapak Expands Partnership Reach with UltrAspire
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High Sierra Adds Kyle Kilcherman As Director of Sales - Sporting Goods
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Jackson Kayak's New Cuda Fishing Boat Craves Open Water
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REVO Sunglasses Partners with Corey Rich Photography
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La Sportiva Launches Ski Mountaineering Apparel
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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
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Planning Guide is live, in full digital glory
Dec 16, 2011
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Family business still going strong nearly 30 years later
Dec 16, 2011
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Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Planning Guide is live, in full digital glory
Dec 16, 2011
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Family business still going strong nearly 30 years later
Dec 16, 2011
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