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Article Thumbnail Goggle sales soar to battle all conditions
Feb 17, 2012
More skiers and snowboarders show a willingness to buy multiple goggles for multiple conditions, and manufacturers are responding. SNEWS took a look at the latest goggles at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
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Touch-screens, dexterity and moisture management lead design charge in latest gloves
Feb 17, 2012
The days of consumers pulling off gloves with their teeth to operate a touch-screen phone or MP3 player are nearly over. SNEWS looks at the latest glove products and trends from Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.
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Article Thumbnail Black Diamond outlines acquisition, internal growth strategy in secondary stock offering
Feb 15, 2012
Black Diamond Inc., parent to its namesake brand and Gregory Mountain Products, told investors it’s prepping for significant growth to reach $500 million in annual revenue by 2015. The strategy includes planned acquisitions.
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Avalanche airbags blow up winter safety market
Feb 15, 2012
With so many consumers heading into the winter backcountry and sidecountry, outdoor manufacturers are introducing more snow safety products, including a bevy of brands entering the avalanche airbag pack market.
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Article Thumbnail Amer targets action sports for 2012
Feb 14, 2012
The parent company of Salomon, Atomic and Arc'Teryx wants to attract more youth consumers in 2012. Amer's strategy relies on an action sports focus.
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Eddie Bauer to search for new CEO as Fiske steps down
Feb 13, 2012
Eddie Bauer CEO Neil Fiske, who led the brand through its its 2009 bankruptcy reorganization and buyout, plus spearheaded the brand’s efforts to return to its core outdoor roots, is stepping down from the position, officials told SNEWS.
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Weak winter hurts Sport Chalet earnings
Feb 10, 2012
Sport Chalet blamed unseasonably warm and dry winter weather for a 2 percent decline in same store sales and a widening quarterly loss.
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Article Thumbnail Insulation outerwear sales performance may hinge on European presence
Feb 9, 2012
With a weak winter throughout much of the United States, sales of insulation outerwear are expected to drop this season — unless companies have a significant presence in Europe. As PrimaLoft's latest earnings show, chilly temperatures across the pond have helped keep sales strong.
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Boot, bindings advance in weight, walking modes
Feb 8, 2012
Strong backcountry boot and binding sales have led to advances in weight and walking modes for next season's products in the category. SNEWS provides a rundown from Outdoor Retailer Market 2012.
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Cross-country races boosting sales, new products
Feb 8, 2012
Cross-country ski manufacturers hit the floor at Winter Market with plenty of new products that celebrate the diversity of the sport. From classic to skate to off-trail backcountry skiing, brands are introducing a number of new boots and skis aimed at striding into a particular Nordic niche.
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Industry News Releases
Sportube adds the Zim Group for the Rockies
May 9, 2012
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Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort Wins NSAA Annual Safety Award
Apr 30, 2012
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Spyder Announces Evolution of its Product Distribution Network
Apr 25, 2012
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Tubbs Announces Snowshoe Ambassador Program Essay Contest
Apr 18, 2012
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Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort Offers 2012/13 Season Pass Savings
Apr 10, 2012
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Masterfit & Bonnier Group to Partner on Ski Boot Test Program
Apr 10, 2012
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Trade show updates: SIA sells out exhibitor space; Friedrichshafen staying put through 2013
May 10, 2012
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Building one of many mobile platforms: Brands, retailers add digital tablet catalogs
Apr 16, 2012
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Retail, online, mobile as one: New Moosejaw CEO shares his business strategy with SNEWS
Apr 6, 2012
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