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CamelBak acquired by Compass Diversified Holdings for $257 million
Aug 25, 2011
Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) has acquired a controlling interest in CamelBak Products for $257.5 million. SNEWS has the story.
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SNEWS Outdoor Stock Index: Companies outperform Wall Street in first half 2011
Aug 24, 2011
Outdoor public companies outperformed the broader market during the first six months of 2011. SNEWS launches its stock index to provide the latest rundown of the industry on Wall Street as companies complete their first-half earnings releases.
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Article Thumbnail Why U.S.-made is hot in outdoor socks
Aug 22, 2011
Outdoor companies are increasingly jumping on the "Made in the USA" bandwagon, and socks seem to be leading the charge. SNEWS looks at why outdoor sock companies, in particular, are waving the stars and stripes.
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Pet products on the rise at Outdoor Retailer
Aug 19, 2011
Pet products have gained popularity at Outdoor Retailer markets during the past five years. SNEWS takes a look at the newest exhibitors and latest dog gear at Summer Market 2011.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor financials: Mammut first-half sales slip on poor snow; plus new owners for SOG Specialty Knives & Tools
Aug 18, 2011
Mammut's first-half 2011 sales slipped 10.1 percent on dry winter and spring season in Europe, along with a strong Swiss franc and the sale of one its business units. Plus knife and tool maker SOG is sold to new owners.
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Article Thumbnail Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2011: SNEWS BOB Awards
Aug 17, 2011
The creativity and innovation at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market didn’t stop at gear and apparel, but carried over into booth design and visual merchandising. As a result, the SNEWS® team was happily challenged in deciding winners of the coveted BOB (Best of Booth) awards.
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Article Thumbnail Dick’s Sporting Goods 2Q revenue, profit up with new and same-store sales
Aug 16, 2011
Dick's Sporting Goods saw its latest quarterly same-store sales rise 2.5 percent, helping boost overall revenue 6.6 percent as the Pittsburgh-based sporting goods, outdoor and fitness retailer added eight new stores during its fiscal second quarter.
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British outdoor brand Mountain Equipment opens U.S. distribution
Aug 15, 2011
Mountain Equipment, a 50-year-old British outdoor gear and apparel brand has opened a U.S. distribution office, seeking to sell its products in specialty retail stores here. SNEWS talks to Craig Dixon, who will lead the U.S. entry.
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Article Thumbnail International Trade News: Outdoor Review Summer 2011 digi magazine available only on SNEWS
Aug 12, 2011
The Summer 2011 digital issue of the U.K. trade publication "Outdoor Review" is now live on SNEWS -- yet another exclusive subscriber benefit with our expanding International Trade News section serving the global marketplace.
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Record retail season raises questions about Labor Day sales
Aug 12, 2011
A record season at snowsports retail has many shop owners scrambling to find gear for their annual Labor Day tent sales. Are we establishing an entirely new sales cycle? SNEWS takes a look.
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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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