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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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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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Five quick questions with SIA’s David Ingemie
Oct 3, 2011
Summer is over, snow is in the forecast, and another ski season is about to drop from the clouds. SNEWS checked in with SIA President David Ingemie for a quick chat on what's on the wintersports radar right now.
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Hot Sheet: New skis, more Irene, cocktail contests & new chairs
Sep 30, 2011
New skis are hitting the shops, but even newer boards--and brands--are also being introduced. SNEWS takes a look at what could be the tip of a new product intro iceberg, as well more Irene updates, new chairs, and a contest for a new cocktail.
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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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Q&A;: More ‘State of the Industry’ with SIA’s Kelly Davis
Sep 28, 2011
SNEWS sits down with SIA Director of Research Kelly Davis to talk about sales trends, weather predictions, and her retail forecast for the season to come.
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Squaw Valley to merge with Alpine Meadows
Sep 27, 2011
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are merging operations in time for the new season. SNEWS has the details.
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Resort Report: Killington, Breck’s 50th, Avy School & Squaw
Sep 26, 2011
Killington is moving ahead on plans to replace the Superstar Pub after it received substantial damage from Hurricane Irene. Breckenridge is readying for its 50th anniversary. And final on-mountain improvements are shaping up as the ski season approaches.
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Big response for first Colorado snowsports entrepreneur award
Sep 22, 2011
Twenty-four homegrown Colorado snowsports businesses have sent in video applications in the hopes of receiving the first-ever Colorado Snowsports Entrepreneur Award. SNEWS talks to one of the award's creators about the big response.
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Article Thumbnail Vail Resorts quarterly earnings down, but remains bullish for 2012
Sep 22, 2011
Vail Resorts reported lower revenue and a steeper loss for its fiscal fourth quarter, which ended July 31, 2011. But the company reported higher revenue and profit for its full fiscal 2011 year and remained bullish for 2012 based on early indicators.
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Gear Aid Celebrates Winter Solstice with Free Lift Ticket Sweepstakes
Dec 21, 2011
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Helly Hansen’s Renowned Big Mountain Battle Expands in 2012
Dec 21, 2011
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Helly Hansen’s Renowned Big Mountain Battle Expands in 2012
Dec 21, 2011
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Las Vegas Ski Resort Kicks Off Holiday Season with 50 Inch Snow Base
Dec 21, 2011
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NSP announces revitalized Safety Team
Dec 21, 2011
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Spyder Names Bill & Jane Ehmke 2011 Rep of the Year
Dec 21, 2011
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Famed skier, retailer Roger Buchika dies
Dec 23, 2011
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Mountain travel bookings continue uphill surge
Dec 22, 2011
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In memoriam: Ski Market founder Bob Ferguson dies
Dec 20, 2011
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