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Footbalance expanding in North America, bringing customized sole service to retailers
Oct 12, 2011
Finland-based Footbalance is expanding its North American footprint by giving specialty retailers the option to offer in-store customized insoles in 10 minutes. SNEWS takes a look at the company's expansion from specialty running shops to outdoor retailers.
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Outdoors, incentives, growth leads Backcountry.com to build new fulfillment center in Virginia
Oct 11, 2011
Backcountry.com is expanding with a second fulfillment center. SNEWS finds out why Virgina marked the spot for the online retailer's new East Coast location, and if any changes are ahead in Utah.
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Wooing women is good for retail business
Oct 10, 2011
The Boston Consulting Group said women control $12 trillion of the overall $18.4 trillion in global consumer spending. Various outdoor and fitness retailers tell SNEWS their advice on how to woo the female customer to get some of that business.
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Article Thumbnail How to Sell: Sleeping Bags
Oct 7, 2011
If there’s one thing all outdoor adventurers need it’s the right sleeping bag to keep them warm, comfortable and happy when tucked in. That’s where this chapter of the SNEWS® Retail College comes in.
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Article Thumbnail Think About It: Make time for employee health
Oct 7, 2011
Creating a work atmosphere where it's easy to make healthy life choices – including eating right and exercising – can help employees have an enriching work experience and lead to lower health-care costs for the company. Find out how Trek discovered this in the latest column from OIWC exclusively for SNEWS.
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Is Sears.com now selling your specialty outdoor products?
Oct 5, 2011
When did Sears.com enter the outdoor specialty business? That’s what owner and company president Jeff Popp wanted to know when he stumbled on his Mile High Mountaineering packs for sale on the big box retailer’s website. SNEWS has the inside story.
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More cooling additives headed for next summer's outdoor apparel
Oct 3, 2011
Cooling additives are moving beyond scarves, bandannas and hats into performance apparel. SNEWS looks into the technology and how retailers can educate consumers on the advantages, as well as limitations, of the latest products.
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Article Thumbnail No slowdown in outdoor footwear: Merrell, Chaco parent posts record 3Q earnings, raises guidance
Oct 3, 2011
Wolverine Worldwide, the parent to Merrell, Chaco and Patagonia Footwear brands, reported record third-quarter 2011 earnings fueled by its outdoor division.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor: Movin' & Shakin' – Rock/Creek gets electric vehicle chargers; La Sportiva expands, plus new hires at Atomic, Mountain Hardwear, REI, Point6, and more …
Sep 30, 2011
The latest people and company announcements in the outdoor industry: Rock/Creek gets electric vehicle chargers; La Sportiva N.A. expands; plus new hires at Atomic, Mountain Hardwear, REI, Point6, and more …
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Article Thumbnail The Merchandising Doctor reorganizes Hip Consignment
Sep 28, 2011
One of the big challenges in opening a store is forming a relationship with a new physical space. Even with elaborate planning and endless attention to detail, there still might be a need to call the SNEWS Merchandising Doctor for diagnosis and treatment.
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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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