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 | Did you hear?...Boulder fires cause GoLite owners to evacuate home
Jan 14, 2009 Being the middle of winter, wildfires are typically furthest from the minds of those living in the West. However, just after noon on Jan. 7, a power pole was brought down by winds gusting in excess of 65 mph in Boulder, Colo., and sparks ignited flames that quickly exploded into a wildfire. GoLite co-owners, Kim and Demetri Coupounas, were among 11,000 given the mandatory evacuation order. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Outdoor financials: VF to make 'aggressive' cost cuts, lowers Q4 profit expectations, plus Under Armour
Jan 14, 2009 VF said it would make 'aggressive' cost cuts and lowered its Q4 profit expectations, while Under Armour lowered guidance on its Q4. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Think About It: OIWC asks, what does it mean to be a committed company?
Jan 14, 2009 A recent industry-wide survey across the outdoor, bike and snow sports industries conducted by Leisure Trends on behalf of Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition (OIWC) set out to uncover women's views regarding career opportunity, compensation and benefits. Only slightly more than half (58 percent) who responded thought that their company was doing a good job commitment-wise and 42 percent thought their company needed improvement. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Woolrich sues Eddie Bauer for alleged trademark infringement
Jan 13, 2009 Woolrich, along with John Rich & Sons Investment Holding Company, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Eddie Bauer in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania on Jan. 6. Woolrich is alleging that Eddie Bauer is infringing on its trademark "The Original Outdoor Clothing Co.," which Woolrich has used in commerce since 1997 on its garments, in catalogs and in advertising. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | New website for SNEWS wraps up rebranding effort
Jan 12, 2009 Since you're reading this, we don't need to tell you SNEWS has a new website -- the first since January 2006. Well, it's about time! Yes, we thought so too. And oh, what a time we had pulling this together. We wanted to make sure we fully moved into a new era with a clean look while still remaining true to the reason our readers rely on us: reliable news, insider information, business training, trusted product reviews, analysis and community. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Outdoor financials: Wolverine to cut 10 percent of workforce, plus Big 5
Jan 12, 2009 Wolverine to cut 10 percent of workforce, Big 5's Q4 same-store sales down 8.6 percent. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| SNEWS partners with OIJ for new job board with broader reach
Jan 12, 2009 Enabling SNEWS classifieds to have a broader reach and more depth, SNEWS has partnered with Outdoor Industry Jobs for new job boards to serve both fitness and outdoor as another part of the SNEWS web re-launch. Powered by Outdoor Industry Jobs (OIJ), the endeavor will allow SNEWS subscribers and readers to access a more robust job board than before, but still reach it through the SNEWS site as in the past. As a result, jobs posted through SNEWS will now reach many thousands of additional clients and several more industries already served by the OIJ network of websites and readers. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| Did you hear?...Welcome 2009: Number of obese Americans now surpasses number of "just" overweight
Jan 12, 2009 A study from the National Center for Health Statistics revealed that the number of obese American adults is now higher than the number of those who are overweight. While the prevalence of obesity has more than doubled since 1980, the number of those who are overweight has remained stable over the same time period. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Business Solutions Forum: How can I ensure my company will survive in this confusing economy?
Jan 11, 2009 All industries can interact and communicate to help out each other – ours are no different. The Business Solutions column in our new Expert Network section is designed to be your personal business advisory sounding-board with experts from different business areas available to answer your questions. The format for this as with other Expert Network sections will not be unlike a “Dear Abby” for business; however, SNEWS® will expand the typical single columnist to tap into a broader panel of experts, many from among SNEWS readers. Together with experts SNEWS will offer a forum for readers to discuss a topic, chime in with their own ideas, and suggest different recommendations to a variety of business concerns or issues. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| Unfurl eco boutique shares green philosophy with the masses along Oregon coast
Jan 9, 2009 Along the Oregon coast in the small beach community of Manzanita sits a modest-sized store with a big eco conscience. Unfurl has been in business for four years driven by a boutique philosophy that emphasizes environmentally friendly and eco-conscious apparel, footwear and various lifestyle accessories. 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
Dec 16, 2011
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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
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
Dec 15, 2011
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La Sportiva Launches Ski Mountaineering Apparel
Dec 14, 2011
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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
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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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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Outdoor Research wants to protect from cold and dry, not just chilly and wet
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