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 | The SNEWS holiday shopping report: Black Friday wrap, weather watch and a sales report card
Nov 30, 2009 Black Friday arrived almost as soon as the turkey was consumed for some shoppers, with stores opening even earlier than ever this year. Retailers were nervous and consumers were, it appears, very eager to shop as long as shopping involved a bargain price for great product. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Verde PR and Base Camp Communications merge
Nov 30, 2009 Where there were two, now there is one. As of Dec. 1, 2009, two independent PR agencies, Verde PR and Consulting and Base Camp Communications, will merge into one entity under the Verde name. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Did you hear?...Yes, email is taking over our lives
Nov 27, 2009 It’s official: Email is consuming more time than ever before. According to poll results just out from NFI Research, 21 percent of business leaders are spending more than four hours each day on email. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Consumer Reports calls out things consumers hate about retailers -- ouch!
Nov 25, 2009 In a full-page “Dear Shopper” ad that ran in the Nov. 24 edition of USA Today, Consumer Reports put the spotlight on things consumers hate most about retailers and what CR calls "pushy holiday-season practices." SNEWS has some ideas about how outdoor and fitness specialty retailers can stand out when consumers seem to be expecting the worst. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | SNEWS® Reader Poll: When would YOU most like a Yuppie 911 button?
Nov 24, 2009 Wouldn’t it be great if we could use something like a SPOT to help us out at all times in our lives? You know, times like when the washer is halfway through the wash cycle and you suddenly wonder, "Did I put that $200 dry clean only sweater in the wash by mistake?" What are your favorite ideas for Yuppie 911 moments in life? Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| The SNEWS View: Being thankful for time is just the beginning
Nov 24, 2009 As the days and weeks tick by, there is so much to be grateful for, and not just at this time of year. For our blogger, time is a gift to be treasured, and she realized she has so much to be very grateful for. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
| FTC cracks down on web endorsements by bloggers, celebrities, new media
Nov 23, 2009 As the Internet has developed, so has the ability for anybody to write about or link to product and brands while appearing only to be helpful or writing news -- when there is actually a ka-ching with every click or eyeball. The FTC has revised its endorsement guidelines for the first time in nearly 30 years and now includes social media. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | What new FTC rules for ‘word-of-mouth’ marketing may mean to your business
Nov 23, 2009 Concerned that consumers may not understand the connections between advertisers and compensated bloggers and posters, the Federal Trade Commission has released revised guidelines for companies using word-of-mouth marketing. Learn what it takes to stay out of trouble. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Outdoor financials: Johnson Outdoors’ Q4 sales down 20 percent, plus Dick’s Sporting Goods, Hibbett
Nov 23, 2009 Johnson Outdoors’ Q4 sales dropped 20 percent, Dick's Sporting Goods' Q3 profit more than tripled, and Q3 profit rose 15 percent for Hibbett Sports. Read Story | Comment on this story | Go to all Outdoor Headlines |
 | Revisiting return policies: Tighter controls could deter fraud
Nov 20, 2009 As the holiday season kicks off, retailers not only should freshen up their merchandise and displays but also cast an eye at return policies. With return fraud costing retailers $2.7 billion during the holidays, stricter protocols could end up saving you money. 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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