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| VF completes Timberland acquisition, names new brand president
Sep 13, 2011 The parent company of The North Face, Vans and Jansport brands completed its previously announced acquisition of Timberland and SmartWool, naming a new president replacing Jeff Swartz along with the deal. SNEWS has the details. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Think about it: The benefit of encouraging your employees to get outside
Sep 12, 2011 The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition asks outdoor employees if they are getting enough time from work to spend outdoors. Read on for details in OIWC's exclusive monthly column to SNEWS. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| Hurricane Irene's damage lingers in outdoor communities; flood of generosity follows
Sep 9, 2011 Some of the hardest hit areas by Hurricane Irene are outdoor recreation towns in the Northeast. SNEWS checks in with retailers who sustained damage to their stores, and those who are helping clean-up efforts in their communities. Find out how you can help. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| Merchandising Tour: Footwear displays that creatively demonstrate function
Sep 7, 2011 Looking to move beyond a bland slatwall for your footwear displays? Here are some ideas SNEWS picked up at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market that take in mind the function of the shoe for effective merchandising. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| Summer ends well for outdoor retailers; fitness and wintersports prep for busy season
Sep 5, 2011 Labor Day tends to mark the end of summer for many retailers and it was a good summer for those in the outdoor industry, outpacing overall retail sales, according to several reports. SNEWS looks at the numbers and talks to retailers along with a preview of the wintersports and fitness busy fall and winter season. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Outdoor: Movin' & Shakin' – Confluence Watersports moving to Greenville, S.C.; plus new hires at Moving Comfort, Salomon, Arc’teryx, Oboz, Black Diamond, and more…
Sep 2, 2011 The latest people and company announcements in the outdoor industry: Confluence Watersports moving to Greenville, S.C.; plus new hires at Moving Comfort, Salomon, Arc’teryx, Oboz, Black Diamond, Scarpa, the American Alpine Club, Light and Motion, Icebreaker, and more… Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Youth SNEWS View: Invest in getting youth into the local outdoors
Sep 2, 2011 Our SNEWS Youth Reporting Team member Lorin Paley discovers the outdoors are a lot more accessible to urban youth than most people would think. A look at how she and others Outdoor Nation plan to partner with the industry to educate youth on local outdoor experiences, wherever they may be. speaks her mind on the power of the youth, the projects and opportunities that exist, and why the industry should invest in youth. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| Hurricane Irene brings a storm of business to some retailers on the East Coast
Aug 30, 2011 Though SNEWS couldn't reach retailers affected by power outages and floods from Hurricane Irene, the East Coast retailers we did talk to tell us the storm was good for business and damage was minimal. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| Did You Hear? Adidas backs new venture investment and development firm called Hydra Ventures
Aug 30, 2011 A new Netherlands-based investment capital firm called Hydra Ventures recently announced that it is fully backed by the Adidas Group and intends to create sports-related businesses. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| German running biomechanics researcher calls barefoot running a 'fad’
Aug 29, 2011 An national class gymnast turned biomechanics professor, Gert-Peter Brüggemann, Ph.D., began taking a harder look at running more than 25 years ago. As a professor of biomechanics now, he's consulted with companies such as Nike and, most recently, Brooks on its PureProject. SNEWS talked to him and found out he has a lot to say about barefoot running: It’ll hurt people. SNEWS listened. 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
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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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
Dec 15, 2011
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REVO Sunglasses Partners with Corey Rich Photography
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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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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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How to Sell: Insulation
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Outdoor Research wants to protect from cold and dry, not just chilly and wet
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