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 | Rottefella acquires majority share in NAXO
May 2, 2006 Rottefella has long dominated the cross-country ski binding market with commanding market shares in every category from track to telemark. Last week, the Norwegian company announced it had acquired a 62.5 percent stake in the Swiss alpine touring binding company NAXO. Rottefella also has the option to purchase more shares in the future. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| OIA Capitol Summit brings assurances of tariff agreement cooperation
May 1, 2006 There appears to be real progress on the issue of tariffs agreement with China, according to representatives of Outdoor Industry Association, following a very successful Capitol Summit packed with meetings and briefings April 28-29 in Washington, D.C. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Outdoor University makes a splash in the Southeast
Apr 28, 2006 Retailers sloshed through rain-soaked fields at the first Southeastern Outdoor University held April 25-27 in Black Mountain, N.C., but despite the weather, the retail education program likely secured a good foothold in the South with this successful event. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Outdoor financials: Revenues jump 35 percent for VF's outdoor segment, plus Deckers, Columbia, K2, Rocky, Johnson Outdoors, Wellman, Liz Claiborne, Dick's, Phoenix, West Marine, Sportsman's Guide, GSI
Apr 28, 2006 Revenues jumped 35 percent for VF's outdoor segment, Deckers Q1 profit dropped 36 percent, Columbia shares dropped sharply after Q1 earnings report, K2's apparel division posted a 10.6 percent sales increase, Rocky Q1 sales slipped, Johnson Outdoors received tent orders from the military, Wellman posted a loss for the quarter, Prana's parent company took a hit in Q1 earnings, Dick's received $18.5 million in financing to expand its Indiana facility, Phoenix hired an executive VP of sourcing, West Marine posted a Q1 loss,Sportsman's Guide expects its EPS to be at the high end, and GSI reported its Q1 earnings. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Backcountry.com declares 2006 to be the year of the customer
Apr 27, 2006 When Backcountry.com sent out a press release on April 11, proclaiming continued significant sales increases, talking about new this and that, and then declaring 2006 to be "the year of the customer," SNEWS® naturally got just a bit curious. For a company that prides itself on service, and frankly, we believe, for any retailer worth his or her salt, shouldn't every year be the year of the customer? So why this one in particular? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Did you hear?… Soy milk, soy beans… soy briefs?
Apr 27, 2006 Apparel makers have already created clothing using a variety of alternative fabrics made from bamboo, corn and hemp. But soy underwear? The company 2(x)ist has created a new collection of what it calls eco-friendly briefs and T-shirts made from soybean fabric that will be sold in the United States this fall. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Did you hear?... Florida, Arizona, Nevada attract most new residents as middle classes flee big cities, U.S. Census reports
Apr 26, 2006 The population of the United States is shifting quickly to the South and Southwest, with non-coastal states being the big draw as middle classes escape big cities for a lower cost of living. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Green Scene: ForestEthics is watching…whether you care or not is up to you
Apr 26, 2006 ForestEthics attended Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in 2006 to introduce itself formally to our industry, ask for support in protecting endangered forests, and, frankly, to let us know that it is watching. The group recently submitted an editorial it asked us to run, which we have agreed to do, after some editing to soften some of the saber-rattling ForestEthics clearly appears to enjoy. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Did you hear?... Rock Creek Outfitters garnered some nifty exposure with Tour de Georgia sponsorship participation
Apr 25, 2006 Rock Creek Outfitters, a Chattanooga, Tenn.-based, outdoor specialty store sponsored two King of the Mountain Climbs during the annual 2006 Ford Tour de Georgia that was held from April 18-22. The Tour de Georgia is recognized as North America’s premier cycling event and rolling festival with the six-day, six-stage event attracting many of the best international and national cyclists and cycling teams. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
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| Millet seeks to expand its U.S. presence, exclusively, one store at a time
Apr 24, 2006 Under the guidance of Mark Shaughnessy, Millet, a company headquartered just outside of Chamonix, France, has quietly been growing its presence in the United States by treating its band of retailers according to the company motto: "Each Experience Is Unique." 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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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
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La Sportiva targets skiers in launch of its first-ever apparel line
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