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 | ROI becomes Grassroots Outdoor Alliance with expanded, clearer mission
Nov 13, 2006 As SNEWS® reported in its June 5 story, "Retailers of the Outdoor Industry: Not your typical buying group," ROI has been undergoing a metamorphosis of sorts for more than a year. Though by no means complete, the transformation from what most industry folks thought was simply an outdoor buying group into a coalition of outdoor industry specialty retailers is well underway, beginning with a new name and mission statement. ROI is now Grassroots Outdoor Alliance. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Mystery Shopper: Near perfection in sales skills at Fitness Resource
Nov 13, 2006 We ventured down to the Atlanta metro area to a Fitness Resource store for a mystery shopping expedition. And we found a salesperson who had his questioning, listening and answering skills honed to near perfection. And that, as we all know, is the true key to sales success and the hallmark of a superb retail salesperson. We are sometimes amazed how few really do this well; this time, we were amazed how well he did it! Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| SNEWS® Live: Adventure photographer Corey Rich and his new book, "My Favorite Place"
Nov 13, 2006 Photographer Corey Rich uses his skills as an outdoor athlete to follow the world’s leading adventurers to the playgrounds they love best. He shares his story with SNEWS® Live in an interview on his new book, “My Favorite Place.” Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Outdoor financials: Eddie Bauer to be acquired by private equity firms, plus Rocky Brands, Sport Chalet, Mammut to buy light company, Kellwood, Big 5, Outdoor Channel, Coleman, adidas, Johnson Outdoors
Nov 13, 2006 Eddie Bauer to be acquired by private equity firms, Rocky Brands 3Q profit slips, Sport Chalet reports second-quarter results, Mammut to buy Lucido light company, Kellwood lowers guidance, Q3 profit up 8.1 percent for Big 5, Outdoor Channel delays filing Q3 report to reclassify certain assets, Coleman parent prices public offering, Q3 profit up for adidas but cuts 2007 outlook, and Johnson Outdoors appoints VP/CIO. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| State-of-the-art whitewater course slated to open in 2007
Nov 9, 2006 The Adventure Sports Center International is currently in the final stage of construction and testing of its whitewater course, and SNEWS® sent one of its roving reporters to take a peek and bring you a quick preview. The new man-made whitewater course at the $24 million Adventure Sports Center (www.adventuresportscenter.com) sits on the top of the mountain at the WISP Resort in McHenry, Md. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| International Whitewater Hall of Fame honors six exceptional paddlers
Nov 7, 2006 On Oct. 20, the International Whitewater Hall of Fame held its second annual induction dinner and ceremony at the WISP resort in McHenry, Md. The International Whitewater Hall of Fame and Museum (due to open spring 2007) recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant accomplishments in and contributions to whitewater-related activities. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | SGMA Sports+Technology Convergence 2006: Technology is not the enemy
Nov 6, 2006 A host of speakers, keynotes and panelists converged, so to speak, at the first Sports+Technology Convergence by the SGMA in late October with the message -- underlying or blatant -- being technology savvy can work with and for the sporting goods community in many ways. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Did you hear?... Primedia announces move of Canoe & Kayak offices, cans editorial staff same day
Nov 3, 2006 On Nov. 2, executives from Primedia told the Canoe & Kayak magazine staff that its offices would be moving from Kirkland, Wash., to California, and laid off most of the editorial staff. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| SNEWS® Outdoor Specialty Retailer Survey responses are pouring in, but we're looking for even more
Nov 3, 2006 We opened up the SNEWS® Outdoor Specialty Retailer Survey just over two weeks ago and already responses from specialty retail owners and buyers are pouring in. Seems retailers have a lot to say about service, what is selling and not, and who's doing a good job of selling to retailers -- or not -- this year. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Outdoor financials: Cabela's reports record revenues for Q3, plus LaCrosse, Crocs, K2
Nov 2, 2006 Cabela's reported record revenues for Q3, strong outdoor footwear sales helped LaCrosse's Q3, the Q3 revenue for Crocs tripled, and stock researcher Motley Fool has weighed in on K2's efforts to expand beyond its winter-product roots. 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
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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
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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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
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Family business still going strong nearly 30 years later
Dec 16, 2011
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