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 | SNEWS® Live: Public outrage over proposed California state park closing reaching a crescendo
Jan 25, 2008 SNEWS® Live has the latest update from park advocates across California about opposition to the Governator's plan to close up to 48 state parks. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| In memoriam: Saying goodbye to Marc Gmiter
Jan 22, 2008 Longtime industry veteran, beloved rep for numerous industry brands, and friend of many, died Saturday, Jan. 19, apparently of a massive heart attack while skiing near his Michigan home. Steve Bendzak, general manager for ExOfficio, shared the following with SNEWS®. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Carey and Co. now Isole Backcountry Care after threatened legal action
Jan 18, 2008 Phil Carey's return to the outdoor marketplace with Carey and Co. hasn't been quite as smooth as his first company launch with Atwater Carey, sold to Wisconsin Pharmacal years ago, and as a result, he's been forced to change his company name to Isole Backcountry Care. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Merchandising Know-How: Displays and demographics
Jan 17, 2008 In the current political landscape, the word "change" is used incessantly. It seems everyone is looking for change or, at least, mentioning it. Not to be outdone, here's a change for you. There's a new retail movement afoot to arrange and position displays that appeal to certain demographics at certain times of the day. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Outdoor financials: Sun Capital takes Kellwood bid to shareholders, plus Quiksilver, Under Armour, Dick's Sporting Goods, Jarden, Cabela's, Hibbett Sports, Crocs
Jan 17, 2008 Sun Capital takes Kellwood bid to shareholders, Quiksilver expects wider Q1 loss and analyst predicts Rossignol heading for sales block, Under Armour's '08 projections below analyst estimates and stock drops, Dick's Sporting Goods raises Q4 outlook and names vice chair, Jarden shares wintersports update, Cabela's closes offering of $57 million of senior notes, Hibbett Sports drops to new low after cutting Q4 profit outlook, Crocs announces management changes. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Did you hear?...Governator puts 48 California state parks on hit list for closing
Jan 14, 2008 Reeling under a budget deficit brought on by the housing market collapse and other related economic factors, California is being faced with potentially closing up to 48 state parks that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has singled out. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | SNEWS® Cartoon Corner: They took the road less traveled...
Jan 14, 2008 The SNEWS® Cartoon Corner -- They took the trail less traveled and... By Jerry King. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Think About It: OIWC asks why is there no childcare at Outdoor Retailer trade shows?
Jan 14, 2008 Kristin Carpenter-Ogden has a dilemma. As a working mom running a business in Durango, Colo., her schedule is jam-packed. Add a well traveled, professional rock climber/photographer husband and a lack of relatives living locally into the mix, and she comes up with a definite childcare challenge. Especially when traveling to the Outdoor Retailer trade shows. How does she deal with it all? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | See-through supply chains -- putting corporate responsibilty online
Jan 14, 2008 Performance apparel manufacturers that make green claims take a lot of heat. Brands that take a strong stand seem to make other manufacturers and consumers want to poke holes in all that green goodness. It's only fair. Anyone can make vague green claims (it's called "greenwashing"), so brands that are truly making efforts to be sustainable keep looking for ways to be transparent, to communicate with customers about the entire supply chain, and create a dialogue about ever-changing manufacturing ethics. These three brands have taken their story to the most accessible platform of all -- the Web... Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Get your first peek at the GearTrends® Product Zone before Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
Jan 14, 2008 Are you in the Zone? Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2008 is right around the corner, and as a service to our loyal SNEWS® subscribers, we're bringing you a special GearTrends® Product Zone preview, featuring new products our valuable advertisers hope you'll consider taking a look at, either during Winter Market, or an upcoming regional show. Keep in mind that these are paid product placements and not SNEWS® editor recommendations. 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
Dec 15, 2011
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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
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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
Dec 14, 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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La Sportiva targets skiers in launch of its first-ever apparel line
Dec 14, 2011
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Family business still going strong nearly 30 years later
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La Sportiva targets skiers in launch of its first-ever apparel line
Dec 14, 2011
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