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Boot-drying expert makes play for ice cleat market
Dec 5, 2011
Joel Beckett, founder of DryGuy, started out inventing a boot dryer for his ski boots and later ventured into manufacturing ice cleats. SNEWS takes a look at the DryGuy business.
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Article Thumbnail Mad Rock, Climb X settle legal battle
Dec 2, 2011
A nearly 15-month legal tussle between climbing brands Mad Rock and Climb X has reached a settlement with each side claiming a win. SNEWS has the latest details and background.
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Liberty Mountain to acquire fellow outdoor distributor Peregrine Outfitters
Dec 1, 2011
Liberty Mountain will merge Peregrine’s operations into Liberty’s facilities in Utah and Pennsylvania, officials tell SNEWS.
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Outdoor financials: Johnson 4Q earnings up, but outdoor sales fall
Dec 1, 2011
Johnson Outdoors continued to see a drop in its quarterly outdoor sales as military orders dropped from a year ago. But overall company revenue climbed 3 percent on strong marine electronic sales.
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New Black Diamond president's challenge: Broadening the brand while maintaining innovation
Nov 30, 2011
New Black Diamond Equipment President Ryan Gellert sits down for an exclusive interview with SNEWS.
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Article Thumbnail Multiple surveys reveal shopping moods, trends via email and mobile communications
Nov 28, 2011
If your retail store or business is engaged in communicating with consumers via opt-in email or mobile promotions, you need to read the SNEWS summary report taken from several surveys on what consumers prefer when it comes to emails, coupons and more. You may be quite surprised.
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Ryan Gellert named president of Black Diamond Equipment
Nov 28, 2011
Black Diamond Equipment has promoted Ryan Gellert to the newly established position of Black Diamond Equipment brand president.
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Article Thumbnail Fair Guide/ Construct Data folks keep trying; we keep on warning our readers
Nov 28, 2011
We love playing Whac-A-Mole and continue to be amazed that the Fair Guide people just keep popping up. If you are not familiar with Fair Guide, then read on. If you are, then you already know to avoid their solicitations like you would avoid spoiled food.
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Article Thumbnail Forecasters: U.S. economy to grow modestly in 2012 led by business spending
Nov 25, 2011
The U.S. economy will grow in 2012 with an unlikely chance of another recession or high inflation, a group of forecasters with the National Association for Business Economics said in a report released just as the holiday shopping season kicks into gear.
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Specialty retailers just say ‘no’ to Thanksgiving hours, early ‘door-bustin’’ Black Friday hours
Nov 23, 2011
While some big box retailers have plans to open on midnight Thanksgiving night, specialty fitness and outdoor retailers will keep their regular hours on Black Friday only. Plus, retailers tell SNEWS their outlook on the holiday spending season.
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Industry News Releases
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Reduces Its Carbon Footprint at Fall Show
Dec 16, 2011
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Hydrapak Expands Partnership Reach with UltrAspire
Dec 16, 2011
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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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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 Research wants to protect from cold and dry, not just chilly and wet
Nov 18, 2011
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