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Article Thumbnail Merchandising Tour: A word about walls
Apr 15, 2011
Walls are useful because they hold a lot of merchandise, are generally highly visible, and make great palettes for adding color to the retail space. Take a quick tour with SNEWS to see just how effective wall space can be.
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Summit Hut involves customers, employees with its green efforts
Apr 15, 2011
Heading into the 2012 nominations for the SNEWS/Backpacker Retailer of the Year, opening in June, SNEWS takes a look back at this year's winners, starting with Summit Hut -- winner of the award's best in conservation.
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Article Thumbnail Isis moving to Boulder, Cooke to depart
Apr 14, 2011
Women’s outdoor apparel maker Isis announced big changes late Thursday, including a move to Boulder, Colo. and the upcoming departure of former owner, co-founder and current president Carolyn Cooke after the move is complete.
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Article Thumbnail Federal appellate court orders new trial for Gordy Sussman
Apr 13, 2011
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for Gordy Sussman, the founder and former owner of Rutabaga Paddlesports. Sussman was convicted, following a 10-day trial, of child pornography and child sexual assault charges in 2005.
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Article Thumbnail In memoriam: In a league of his own, Mark Fulton
Apr 12, 2011
The news of our friend Mark Fulton passing arrived like a punch to the gut on April 8. He succumbed to congestive heart failure due to rare blood disease -- amyloidosis. We were down for the count, unable to do much more than send an email asking some of his many friends to share their thoughts about this wonderful man. Fulton was just 55 years young.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor: Movin’ & Shakin’ – Gregory’s new VP, Mountain Shades teams with New Balance, Backpacker nominated, and more
Apr 11, 2011
The latest people and company announcements in the outdoor industry: Gregory’s new VP, Mountain Shades teams with New Balance, Backpacker nominated, and more.
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Article Thumbnail Mammut plans “biggest peak project” for 150th anniversary
Apr 11, 2011
Mammut's upcoming product line will be well tested after it celebrates its 150th anniversary with 150 mountain summits from fall 2011 to fall 2012. SNEWS finds out how outdoor retailers, manufacturers and reps can apply to take part in massive peak-bagging project.
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Article Thumbnail GlobalShop – Fixturing, mannequins and more for your store
Apr 8, 2011
SNEWS just got back from GlobalShop, the world's largest annual trade show dedicated to store design, visual merchandising, and shopper marketing. Check out our picks of cool products that will help spice up your store displays and organization.
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Article Thumbnail Patagonia relaunching merino in fall 2011
Apr 8, 2011
Specialty outdoor retailers might be facing questions from consumers early this year on what happened to Patagonia’s merino wool base layers. SNEWS takes a look at why the line is going on spring break and summer vacation in 2011.
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Article Thumbnail In memoriam: Paul Marsh, legendary rep, unforgettable human being
Apr 7, 2011
Paul Marsh, a legendary industry rep who has worked for Patagonia, Marmot, Moonstone, Danner, Asolo, Layers, Gramicci, GoLite, Bula, Princeton Tec, Chaco, and more, passed away suddenly April 2 after his wife took him to the hospital with breathing problems. He was 65.
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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
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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