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Article Thumbnail Hookers & Grubbers earn $834 for Conservation Alliance from ORSM match
Nov 2, 2011
The third annual Hookers & Grubbers rugby match at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market brought in more than $834 for the Conservation Alliance. Find out who arrived tired and left feeling sexy and how you can participate next year.
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Article Thumbnail Black Diamond 3Q sales up 24 percent, swings to profit
Nov 1, 2011
Black Diamond reported higher sales and swung to a profit for the third quarter 2011, primarily boosted by a jump in international sales.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor consumers taking on price increases, gradually
Oct 31, 2011
Despite economic jitters, shoppers are paying more for their outdoor goods. SNEWS dissects the data, plus the best performing categories, and how long retailers think consumers can keep up the spending.
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Glove maker Manzella acquired by Totes Isotoner
Oct 28, 2011
Totes Isotoner, best known for its raingear, has acquired outdoor glove maker Manzella for an undisclosed amount. SNEWS talks to Tony Manzella for the details.
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Retailers 'cautiously optimistic' for holiday season; bad weather can help
Oct 28, 2011
The National Retail Federation reports this year will be average for retailers across the board, but retailers across the wintersports, outdoor and fitness industries are gearing up for a busy holiday season. With bad weather, comes good business, many retailers tell SNEWS, and many are optimistic they can match last year’s success.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor financials: Amer 3Q up on early wintersports sales; plus Deckers earnings shine
Oct 27, 2011
Strong pre-ordering and earlier delivery dates for its Atomic, Salomon and Arc'teryx wintersports equipment and apparel helped boost third-quarter sales for parent company Amer Sports. Plus Deckers revenue jumps on Ugg and Sanuk sales.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor financials: ‘Exceptional performance’ from outdoor brands boosts Jarden in 3Q; plus Rocky and LaCrosse earnings
Oct 26, 2011
Marmot, K2 and Coleman helped lead the way for their parent company Jarden to report higher revenue and profit for the third quarter 2011. Meanwhile, boot manufacturers Rocky and Lacrosse both reported mixed earnings with decreased sales but higher profits.
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SNEWS Q&A;: On the hill with SIA Nordic Director Reese Brown
Oct 26, 2011
SIA hired Reese Brown to help grow the cross-country skiing market, both at the Snow Show and as a sport. After a morning skiing with him at Copper Mountain, Colo., SNEWS sat down with Brown to get the scoop on his strategy at SIA.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor financials: Columbia 3Q profit jumps on record revenue; plus Under Armour and Puma earnings
Oct 25, 2011
Columbia Sportswear posted record third-quarter revenue and big boost in profit on strong international and footwear sales. Plus Under Armour continued to roll with strong earnings all around, and Puma reported revenue up, but profit unchanged as it dealt with unfavorable exchange rates in the United States.
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Article Thumbnail Job listing on SNEWS was a scam, as are all the rest seeking ‘secret consumers’
Oct 24, 2011
It seemed like a good opportunity for Randy Smith to land a job. A SNEWS® subscriber, Smith responded to an Outdoor Industry Jobs listing posted on the SNEWS job site seeking a "Secret Shopper" with relevant market research experience. Smith was not alone in responding as SNEWS learned, and this is a scam. We have the details.
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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 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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